The Pacific Cycle Chromium 26 inch Ladies" Mountain Bike is a great choice for your young bike rider. Built with steel suspension frame to maximize comfort and performance. The suspension fork smoothes the bumps on all terrain. The torque drive twist shifter changes gears easily while the 18 speed torque drive rear derailleur provides easy shifting so you can enjoy the ride whether moving up hill or down. Features include: "steel Suspension Frame Maximizes Comfort and Performance "suspension Fork Smooths the bumps and increases control ?18 Speed Torque Drive Twist Shifters for Easy Shifting "steel linear pull brakes for precise stopping ?3 piece Mountain Crank that offers wide gear range