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For the youngest cyclists, Specialized has the Riprock and the Jett in its range. Of these two, the Riprock is the more rugged version.

The Riprock is available in 12", 16", 20" and 24" inch sizes. Up to the 20-inch version, it always has a fixed front fork which makes it very light (one of the lightest children's bikes on the market), manoeuvrable and therefore easy to handle.

For slightly bigger boys and girls, the 24-inch series offers the choice between a suspension or unsprung fork. Those who really want to get into the woods and go mountain biking should therefore opt for the version with the suspension fork.