Specialized Hotrock 20 '12

Specialized Hotrock 20

As ever with Specialized, it's all about the detail. Check how the alloy frame's top tube (cross bar) drops down low to maximise stepover height while the down tube's bottle cage bolts are mounted low to make more room for a full-sized bottle. Then note how the chain is kept in place with a roller device which, along with the 40mm-travel fork delivers authentic trail bike kudos.

Check the frame's formed down tube and top tube, specially shaped for lightweight strength, authentic performance and great looks.

• The Specialized Hotrock 20's aluminium frame is lightweight, but it's built to take bumps and scrapes (check the forged dropouts - just like an adult Specialized Hardrock).
• Shimano 6-speed gearing with twistshifter (easier for kids to to operate and more durable than trigger shifters).
• Forged chainset, Alex alloy wheel rims, alloy A-Head stem: this is all quality kit that wouldn't be out of place of a £300 adult bike.
• The roller chain guide helps prevent the chain coming off (a common problem with single chainring bikes without a front mech) and contribute to the Specialized Hotrock 20's serious trials bike looks.
• The Specialized Roller 20x2.125 inch tyres offer knobby grip for trail riding and roll easily on smoother surfaces.
• Fits girls from 5-6 years old. This bike is often not outgrown till they're 10. And the Hotrock is so well made, if it's looked after, it should be fit to pass on to the next rider.
• Approx Weight: 11.20kg/24.76lb.
• Kids Bike Sizing Guide.

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