"Ridley's new YUNGSTR is what you would expect from the Belgian powerhouse: a purpose-built, carbon race bike. Yeah, you heard that right -a carbon race bike for riders 8-12 years old. The frame can "transform" between road, cyclocross, and gravel with a quick wheel/tire swap. Think pro-level intent, scaled for smaller humans: light, stiff hydraulic discs, and geometry designed from scratch for junior bodies -not a shrunken adult frame."
"Ridley gives the YUNGSTR generous tire clearance, up to 42 mm on 650B or 32 mm on 700C. So kids can roll fast road tires during the week, mount cyclocross treads for weekend racing. It's a Belgian company... for sure they are gonna have a frame that can handle a weekend cyclocross. Plus, the ability to take 700c wheels means you can swap out your wheels and the kiddos as needed."
"The YUNGSTR specs read like a legit race bike. The carbon frame weighs a claimed 929g, and complete builds are quoted at 8.9 kg. As for other pro-like additions, the YUNGSTR has internal cable routing that enters the headtube but doesn't require a specific stem. Plus, plenty of steerer tube to adjust for the perfect fit of the growing rider."
Ridley's YUNGSTR is a carbon race bike purpose-built for riders aged 8–12 with geometry developed specifically for junior bodies rather than a shrunken adult frame. The frame converts between road, cyclocross, and gravel by swapping wheels and tires, supporting up to 42 mm on 650B or 32 mm on 700C. The claimed frame weight is 929 g and complete builds are quoted at 8.9 kg. The bike features internal cable routing, ample steerer tube for fit adjustments, and a mechanical Shimano GRX 400 groupset with hydraulic brakes. Geometry includes a 71° head tube and 75° seat tube for predictable handling and power over the bottom bracket.
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