Hello,

Will be purchasing a new bike for a 9 year old boy.
Have totally lost track of the biking area over the years, and am really not very knowledgeable anymore.

So, may i please ask:

a. Are there still Boys and Girls specific type/styles bikes ? Differences ?

b. Is there (also) a "Universal" style available for both ?
If so, differences between this, and the specific boys and girls style ?

Asking, as i don't want him to get the wrong style, and have his peers ridicule him.

c. What's the most popular handle bar style for a 9 year old ? Straight, or...?

Bike will be used 95 % of the time on paved streets and roads.
Minimal "off-roading".

Any other suggestions, things to avoid, etc. ?

BTW: for these youngster bikes, are the tires generally tubeless, or come with an inner tube ? What's "better" ?

Much thanks, appreciate the thoughts and help,
B.