Bike Setup Basics Path

You do not need to become a bicycle mechanic.

You do need to recognise when your child’s bike is helping them — and when it is getting in the way.

This nine-part path begins with fit and control before moving into tyres, brakes, drivetrain and race checks. The order is intentional. A lightweight bike is not useful if a child cannot comfortably reach the brake levers. A premium tyre is not useful if its pressure is copied blindly from a heavier adult.

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