Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 70mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, ZeroStack head tube, 135mm rear hub spacing, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload adjust, 70mm of travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800, 8-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Tourney, grip shift, 8-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 8-Speed, 11-34t
Crank
Forged alloy, 152mm, Steel, 30T
Chain
KMC Z8, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™
Pedals
Nylon platform w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 110mm spacing, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 135mm spacing, 9-speed freehub, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
24", double-wall aluminum
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8"
Brakes
Brakes
Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp, 60mm
Handlebar
Double-butted alloy, 5-degree backsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized, slip-on
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Kids' Henge
Seatpost
Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Riprock 24 completes the Specialized Riprock model. Specialized released 41 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Riprock bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Riprock Coaster 12 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 250$. On the other hand, Specialized Riprock Expert 24 2020, is the most expensive and costs 1100$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Mountain bikes
If you want an acceptable Mountain bike you should know that the average price is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 550$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Riprock 24 price is 12% lower than the average cost of a Mountain bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 70mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Riprock 24 are the 24″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Riprock 24 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.