The Absolute Pinnacle of Junior Racing Performance
For the young athlete who isn't just participating, but racing to win. The Protege Lightning Rider 24" Carbon is an uncompromising, elite-tier racing machine engineered specifically for competitive riders aged 7–11+ (135–160 cm). This bike shatters the ceiling of youth cycling by bringing professional-grade carbon fiber construction and adult WorldTour tech to the junior ranks.
Weighing an astonishingly light 7.74 kg, the Lightning Rider pairs a full Toray carbon fiber chassis with a matching 24-inch deep-section carbon wheelset and a premium Shimano 105 hydraulic groupset. This is the ultimate weapon for junior criteriums, velodrome track training, and high-stakes multi-sport events where every single second counts.
Why It’s Different: Pure Carbon, Zero Compromises
The Superbike for Tomorrow's Champions: While most high-end kids' bikes stop at aluminum frames, the Lightning Rider features an ultra-light, incredibly stiff aerospace-grade T700 and T800 Toray Carbon Fiber frame. This translates to explosive acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and maximum power transfer. Combined with Rollingon carbon fiber wheels, it gives young riders an unmatched aerodynamic and mechanical advantage.
Key Features & Benefits
| stem | Aluminum |
| pedals | Not included |
| crank length | 160mm |
| frame | Toray T700+T800 carbon fiber |
| fork | Toray T700+T800 carbon fiber |
| brake front | Shimano 105 kit-7025, Hydraulic disc |
| chain | KMC, 120 links, with quick-release buckles |
| crankset | GXP-150, 11-28T |
| bottom bracket | hollow 29BB |
| cassette | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 11-28T,10sp |
| handlebar | Drop bar, Aluminum, 340*31.8mm |
| stem size | 31.8,60mm |
| seat post | carbon fiber aero |
| tyre front | CST 24-inch, 20*16MM, 60TPI |
| tyre rear | CST 24-inch, 20*16MM, 60TPI |
| saddle | Iron-seat bow, Black |
| brake rear | Shimano 105 kit-7025, Hydraulic disc |
| rotor front | 100mm |
| rotor rear | 135mm |
| grips | Mamba-patterned, Composite PU, 2150mm |
| rims | Carbon fiber, 24*1, Presta vale 60mm |
| shifter front | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 2-speed |
| shifter rear | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 11-speed |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | 105 |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Ride Style | Lightweight Race |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 2 x 10 |
| PEDALS | Not included |
| Crank Length | 160mm |
| FRAME | Toray T700+T800 carbon fiber |
| Fork | Toray T700+T800 carbon fiber |
| Brake Front | Shimano 105 kit-7025, Hydraulic disc |
| Chain | KMC, 120 links, with quick-release buckles |
| Crankset | GXP-150, 11-28T |
| Bottom Bracket | hollow 29BB |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 11-28T,10sp |
| Handlebar | Drop bar, Aluminum, 340*31.8mm |
| Stem Size | 31.8,60mm |
| SEAT POST | carbon fiber aero |
| Tyre Front | CST 24-inch, 20*16MM, 60TPI |
| Tyre Rear | CST 24-inch, 20*16MM, 60TPI |
| Saddle | Iron-seat bow, Black |
| Brake Rear | Shimano 105 kit-7025, Hydraulic disc |
| ROTOR FRONT | 100mm |
| ROTOR REAR | 135mm |
| GRIPS | Mamba-patterned, Composite PU, 2150mm |
| RIMS | Carbon fiber, 24*1, Presta vale 60mm |
| SHIFTER FRONT | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 2-speed |
| SHIFTER REAR | Shimano 105 kit-7025, 11-speed |
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