This 24 inch Felt 8SPD is the O.G. drop bar youth road racing bike ideal for our 4'6" and under crowd.  We installed cheater brakes on the flat bar to make the transition to road bikes easier.  Some of the fastest cyclists in triathlon and road racinig started on this model.  There's a reason this model has bee the cornerstone team issued bike of youth teams for 20 years.  It's fast, reliable, and easy to learn on.