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Ridley, the Belgian brand well known among performance-minded riders, unveils the Yungstr, a carbon bike designed to accompany young cyclists on their first pedal strokes – and not just on any terrain.
No compromise here between road, gravel and cyclo-cross: one frame for three disciplines. The goal is clear: to offer future talents a bike that is versatile, performance-focused and adaptable.
🚀 In brief:
The Ridley Yungstr is a carbon bike designed for young riders aged 8-12, versatile for road, gravel and cyclo-cross.
It weighs 8.9 kg with a 929 g frame and features hydraulic brakes to ensure safety and control.
The bike has a lifetime warranty, and this warranty is transferable upon resale.
The Yungstr does not reuse a hastily adapted adult geometry: Ridley started from a clean sheet.
The result: a frame sized for 8-12-year-olds, both responsive and stable, capable of handling gravel tracks as well as the accelerations of a cyclo-cross course.
The interchangeable stem lets the bike evolve with the child’s growth, a smart detail for multi-season use.
On the scales, the carbon frame weighs 929 g, for a complete bike at 8.9 kg.
Thanks to its generous tyre clearance, up to 42 mm in 650B or 32 mm in 700C, the Yungstr adapts to all surfaces.
Slicks for the road? Knobbly tyres for cross? Or a middle-ground setup for gravel tracks? Everything is possible.
Hydraulic disc brakes complete the package, ensuring control and safety even in the rain or mud – reassuring for parents as much as for young competitors.
Ridley is not just chasing performance. The Yungstr comes with a lifetime warranty, and goes one better: this warranty is transferable upon resale.
A rare benefit in the cycling world, which helps maintain the product’s value and encourages a second life for these exceptional machines.
The Ridley Yungstr is announced at a list price of €2,699, in a Shimano GRX400 build.
A high price for a kids’ bike, sure, but justifiable given the materials, the specific design and the stated durability.
With the Yungstr, Ridley sends a strong signal: high-end is no longer reserved for adults.
The positioning is ambitious: a kids’ bike at nearly €2,700 is no small thing!
The concept of a single frame for three disciplines is smart, especially at a stage when young cyclists are still finding their way.
So the Yungstr is not aimed at every household, but at a clearly defined niche: families already invested in cycling or development clubs wanting to offer equipment worthy of young talents.
| Riding style | All-road bike |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Electric assist | No |
| Gender | Kids |
| Year | 2026 |
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