{"id":8624,"date":"2026-02-09T10:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themechanic-parts.com\/youth-cycling-gear-table\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:48:57","slug":"youth-cycling-gear-table","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coers.themechanic-parts.com\/en\/youth-cycling-gear-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Cycling Gear Table"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WHAT GEAR DO YOU NEED FOR YOUTH CYCLING?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the table below you will find the maximum distances per pedal revolution for both the KNWU (Netherlands)<\/a> and Belgian Cycling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the most out of your gearing. <\/strong>Finding the right gearing is a puzzle. Often, standard chainrings (like a 46 or 50) don’t quite cut it: you’re either way below the limit and lose speed, or just above it and get disqualified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At The Mechanic Parts, we solve this problem. We produce atypical chainrings in-house. This allows you to fine-tune your gearing to the nearest centimeter, right up to the limit. Don’t give up any meters and ride with the maximum gearing allowed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HOW DOES THE ROLE TEST WORK?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the start of a race, jury members and commissioners check the bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The distance covered may not exceed the limit of your category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The chain is placed on the heaviest gear (largest front chainring, smallest rear sprocket).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The bicycle is ridden backward one full pedal stroke against a measuring stick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    GEAR TABLE NETHERLANDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    These are the maximum gear ratios in the Netherlands for the 2026 season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category<\/td>Meters<\/td>Colour<\/td><\/tr>
    1 & 2<\/td>Maximum 5,46 meters<\/td>Blue<\/td><\/tr>
    3 & 4<\/td>Maximum 5,78 meter<\/td>Pink<\/td><\/tr>
    5 & 6<\/td>Maximum 6,14 meter<\/td>Green<\/td><\/tr>
    7<\/td>Maximum 6,55 meter<\/td>Yellow<\/td><\/tr>
    Newbies<\/td>Maximum 7,41 meter<\/td>Orange<\/td><\/tr>
    Juniors<\/td>No limitation<\/td>Red<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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