A great bike for 8-12 year olds wanting to try road riding. The bike is a few years old but in great shape as it was hardly ridden. Specs from MEC are as follows: • Lightweight 6061 butted aluminum frame with a carbon fork • Reliable Shimano® Claris components • Shimano 8-speed 13-26T cassette provides an ample gear range for road riding • Frame is not set up for racks or panniers • Alex AT490 rims in 650C size • Vittoria Rubino tires More Tecky stuff: Weight: 9.11kg (One Size) Frame: MEC 6061 butted aluminum Fork: Carbon Stem: MEC AS-007 31.8mm +/- 7º Seatpost: MEC SP-353 Headset: FSA NO. 23/CC Integrated Handlebars: MEC Classic XS 31.8mm Grips/tape: Cork Gel Brakes: Tektro R541 (caliper rim) Brake levers: Shimano Claris Shifters: Shimano Claris Derailleur: Shimano Claris (front) Derailleur: Shimano Claris (rear) Crankset: Shimano Claris 46- 34T Btm Bracket: Shimano Octalink Pedals: Flat Hub (front): Shimano Claris FH-2400 Hub (rear): Shimano Claris HB-2400 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 8-speed 13-26T Chain: Shimano HG40-8 Spokes: Stainless Rims: Alex AT490 Tires: Vittoria Rubino 650 x 23 Saddle: Selle Royal Sirio