Originally Posted by
mihlbach
I find if very unlikely that a a semi-functional Huffy is going to inspire your son to develop an interest in cycling, particularly when he realizes what a piece of trash it is compared to the BMX bikes that other kids are riding. I suggest you bring him to a BMX track where (1) he will find a multitude of friends who are into riding bikes, and (2) you will be presented with a multitude of opportunities to buy a high quality used bike that is properly assembled, safe, mechanically sound, and properly size for your son.
I'm guessing, if his youth is anything like mine, that the majority of his other 10 year old friends are on very similar bikes. Most 10 year olds are not riding at a level that anything more costly is any advantage, and the bike is going to be beat to hell in the short time they own it, tossed down drive side, left in the rain, and otherwise not looked after.
Originally Posted by
mihlbach
I have experience with very cheap bikes such as the one you are considering purchasing. They are semi-functional...meaning they are often assembled incorrectly, made of inferior materials that do not last or hold together very well, are not properly sized, and have poorly handling geometry. I get that they will work in a pinch, but over the long run, they are more frustrating then fun.
There really is no "long run" with a 10 year old. In a year or two, they'll have outgrown the bike and be on to the next one.