16" Specialized Riprock Review

[@iQafa]

The Specialized store in my country has a discount for this bike right now, wanted to buy it for my 3 and a half year old, and after watching this video I am very pleased with the bike and I will definitely buy it for him. Thank you for this review!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

That’s awesome man! Nice work. Thanks for watching 🤘🏼

[@C8XC8X]

This helped me decide on getting the same bike for my son. We're all the way over in the United States but have family in Matamata. Was a little surprising to see a top search result for this bike coming from a familiar place, keep it up, and can't wait to visit NZ when it's safe again!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hey @earl thanks for the love mate, I’m stoked this video helped you pick one of these up for your son 👍 I’m about an hour away from Matamata, just over the hill. See you in NZ soon. ✌️

[@robinlashlie9339]

Great review, Dave. Reviewing kids bikes is a great idea, much needed.

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Agreed! There aren’t enough reviews of kids bikes out there in the world. 🙏

[@sarahzahnen31]

Very good review. THANKYOU SO MUCH for showing the training wheels. We got the bike second hand and I got the training wheels separately but they didnt come with directions so I assumed the star nut threaded into the axle. Couldnt find any directions on the internet until your vid.

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hey Sarah, you’re so welcome! Pleased to hear you got this bike & got your wee one up and riding on it 👍👍

[@gabytro]

Is the costal brake ok? Isn t it difficult to set the pedal in position? Since he can t move the pedal backwards

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

The coaster brake is perfectly fine for this application.

[@datmanUK]

My son is 4 and he’s not that tall to sit on the seat and both his feet on the floor. Is that how you should measure it

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hi Taz, that’s one way to measure up a kids bike. I’m pretty sure my son had trouble touching the ground when he first had the bike, but the trainer wheels kept him upright.

[@CoreyHinde]

Thanks Dave, great review!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Thanks Corey 🙏

[@jast80]

How much does it weights. Do you think that this is a heavy kids bike?

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hey Jast, not 100% on the weight sorry bud. The bike is totally manageable for a wee rider. The way I look at it, if a bike is a little heavier, it helps your kiddo become a stronger rider 🙌🏼

[@Ratt611]

Nice teview tyvm

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@haydnmuter6838]

Would love a review on your bike!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Coming soon! 👍👍

[@michaelbower1969]

My son has out grown his hotrock. What size would you recommend as he is 104cm tall aged 3.5

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Depending on his level of confidence on a bike, he could rock a 16” Riprock, or potentially stretch into a 20” Riprock coaster. My son moved up to a 20” when he was 5 & about 118cm tall. Stand over and reach are the main considerations. Overextending his arms on a bike that’s too big is the bigger of the two concerns. Hope this helps.

[@TheBreaster]

Does this bike have a coaster brake on the rear wheel?Good detailed and informative video btw

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hi David, yup - this has the coaster brake, as well as the front hand / rim brake. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@j.m.santamaria941]

Hi Dave. Thanks for the great review. You mention some people find this bike a bit heavy. Could you confirm its weight, please? My son weight is 15,5 kg and I am not sure what is an excessive one. Thanks for your help. Josema

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hi Josema, this bike weighs 10kg with the training wheels fitted. I find the bike is an acceptable weight, and will help in forming a kiddo into a strong rider. Hope this helps!

[@gabytro]

@@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuythat s strange. 10kg for an alloy bike! Normaly a 16” bike made of alloy weights about 6-7kg

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

@gabytro thanks for commenting 👍🏼 A slightly heavier and more robust bike, builds a stronger rider.

[@gabytro]

@@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy but I don t understand how it can weight 10kg beeing from alloy.

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

@gabytro 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michaelbower1969]

Hi . Great video by the wsybmy son has just outgrown his Specialised balance bike . He is 116cm tall and inside leg of 51 cm . Would you get Jett 16 or Hotrock 16 .

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

I’d probably go with the Riprock if you can still get one, or a Jett. Both are awesome!

[@michaelbower1969]

@@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy thank you for taking the time to reply. I think we will go for the Jett as the versatility and looks like a real bike

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

The Jet is pretty cool! I have a video reviewing it, if you look through the channel 👍🏼👍🏼

[@przybarts3651]

Hi, nice video, I'm considering this bike for my son. Quick question, how tall was your kid when you decided to upgrade. My son i 110cm tall and I'm wondering of the 16'' won't be to small for him! Thanks for your great content!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Hey @przybArts my son was about 120cm tall when I put him up to the next size bike. I found he could stand over & ride the 20” Riprock coaster from around 115cm. I’d head to the shop & size your wee guy up. Ensure he isn’t reaching too far, if you put him on the 20” instead - you want him to maintain control of the steering! You’ll know pretty quick which will be right for him 👍

[@przybarts3651]

@@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy Thanks for the quick reply! Keep it up! Cheers!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

No worries at all. Enjoy getting out there with your son 👍👍