Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Seems like a really cool plan on your part.
I thought so at the time, still do!
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
My first question would be how do the parents ride?
Any at all?
If the parents are avid cyclists, match the kid to the parents, and perhaps discuss the project with them.
If the parents aren't avid cyclists, I'd probably go with the 24" MTB. Don't be heavily concerned with speeds/features/etc.
In my case, her mom has a 1x7 Schwinn cruiser. She rides maybe twice a month when nice. My son has my older Gary Fisher MTB. Tires have been flat for over a year. Irks me, but it is what it is. But I remain hopeful all the same. Life has been stressful for them this past year, adopting another girl, building a house, questions about staying in his present job or accepting another offer (his company offered him a package he couldn't say no to, which included a big raise)...
Lots of things to consider when the parents aren't as avid as we are...