Specialized Riprock Coaster 12 2023
2023 Youth
Estimate price |
275$
Weight | 7.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Hi-Ten steel
Drivetrain
Crank
Hi-Ten steel, 76mm, Steel, 26T
Bottom Bracket
Feimin FP-B701, 68MM
Chain
KMC Z510, single-speed, anti-drop, 1/2"x1/8"
Pedals
Nylon platform w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Bolt-on, 95mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 16h
Rear Hub
Coaster brake, bolt-on, loose ball bearings, 110mm spacing, 16T cog, 16h
Rims
12" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Front: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 12x2.3", Rear: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 12x2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster
Cockpit
Stem
Die Cast Aluminum, 35mm length, 22.2 clamp diameter
Handlebar
BMX, steel, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 65mm rise, 470mm width, 22.2mm
Grips
Specialized, slip-on
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Kids'
Seatpost
Steel, 22.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Riprock Coaster 12 is a Specialized Riprock model. Specialized launched 41 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Riprock Coaster 12 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 275$. Specialized Riprock Expert 24 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 1500$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 275$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Riprock Coaster 12 price is 1.09% smaller than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Average weight for Youth bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Youth bike is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
much lighter than average, Riprock Coaster 12 has a weight of 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs). In other words, this model is 56.53% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The Riprock Coaster 12 2023 bike is equipped with 12″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 12″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.