Yep I think those fine are too. I like bikesdirect bikes... I was just preventing him from having to order online kuz you know how it is... It's just better to see it in person. He may also find himself to not really be into a fixie which some people think is a single speed bike. Well I guess there's the flip flop hub option... where he can install the freewheel... it's just more work for him. I donno I guess I think for a newbie, it should be easier instead of it being a diyer.