The Destiny is designed for 8-11 year old junior riders wanting the sophistication of a full-size mountain bike. The sloping top tube & open frame design gives a compact geometry for easier handling & a low crossbar to make it both easier & safer to stop the bike & get on & off. It also gives the bike a traditionally feminine look which is complimented by the graphics to make the Destiny a girls bike that can handle being ridden by the older brother when he decides to borrow it without asking! Like all Ridgeback childrens bicycles the Destiny has been built to withstand the punishment dished out, & in this case is also a great introduction to real multi-speed cycling, having a 21 speed Shimano gearing system & suspension forks for a forgiving off-road ride.