I agree nice but too small. Also that bike has those funny Shimano shifter bosses with the round base, so upgrading the shifting means Barcons or Brifters and some quality time with a dremel modifying the DT housing stops.
Does he really want a road bike? this broken down old Bridgestone MTB might be a good starter.
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/bik/3572825378.html
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