Setting up drop handlebar bikes for young riders – Parts 5 to 7
28 April 2014

Here are Parts 5 to 7 of our major video feature showing how to set up a drop handlebar road, track or cyclocross bike for a young rider. We look in more detail at handlebar size & position, at brake lever position & reach, and at the important subject of crank length.
Before carrying that out, though, make sure you’ve seen our first article covering Parts 1 to 4 too. Work through the whole seven-part feature to give your child a great overall riding position.
5. More On Handlebars & Brake Levers
Part 5 includes…
- Handlebar width
- Handlebar rotation
- Brake lever position
- Brake lever reach
6. Crank Length
Part 6 includes…
- Why short cranks are beneficial
- Crank lengths for young riders
7. Bringing It All Together
Part 7 includes…
- Double check
- Road testing
- Check riding position often
Tags: Cyclocross, Featured, Road, Track