Introducing 16 year old to Road Cycling
03-08-10, 06:03 AM
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Introducing 16 year old to Road Cycling
My 16 year old son would like to start road cycling.
He has put on a mountain bike at least 2000 miles over the years.
My question is getting a older bike with down tube shifters or something more current with brifters?
I never had brifters.To get him started is this important to consider?
Was hoping to stay around $200.00
One thing i apprechiate: a 16 year old wanting to go riding with his dad "PRICELESS"
Thanks
He has put on a mountain bike at least 2000 miles over the years.
My question is getting a older bike with down tube shifters or something more current with brifters?
I never had brifters.To get him started is this important to consider?
Was hoping to stay around $200.00
One thing i apprechiate: a 16 year old wanting to go riding with his dad "PRICELESS"
Thanks
03-08-10, 09:46 AM
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Yeh, just something that fits him and works. Just the change from a mtn. bike to a road bike will be a big deal, and if he really enjoys it, you can work with him to find/build something a little more serious. Hope you guys have fun together.
