Road bike for 9 year old girl?
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^ Non-aero brakes with suicide levers added in? You dont see that on new bikes very often. Certainly addresses the individuality of cycling.
If it fits, it could do well enough to be a placeholder for a couple years.
I would probably spend $25 and buy some Tektro brake levers and replace what comes stock. The handlebar top shifter that are on the bike are lower end, but they shift well enough if you push in the proper place. Just an FYI in case shifting is tough for smaller hands.
If it fits, it could do well enough to be a placeholder for a couple years.
I would probably spend $25 and buy some Tektro brake levers and replace what comes stock. The handlebar top shifter that are on the bike are lower end, but they shift well enough if you push in the proper place. Just an FYI in case shifting is tough for smaller hands.
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Reviving this thread to ask your thoughts on this bike for my 10 year old. I’d get the 26” version. This seems to be a good bike to hold him until he’s ready for a full size bike at a higher price point.
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Reviving this thread to ask your thoughts on this bike for my 10 year old. I’d get the 26” version. This seems to be a good bike to hold him until he’s ready for a full size bike at a higher price point.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Specialized...AAAOSwAcdgTmdf
This one too, although the price is rather steep after you add in shipping. It's been on for a while, so maybe the seller will take a low offer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boys-Jamis-...0AAOSwgU5fs89d
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I like the Specialized. Not sure he can handle the STI shifter throw at his age. Is this a potential issue?
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I converted my youngest's road bike to flat bar as a result. Trigger shifters are way easier and she has the same ones on her mountainbike. 9sp trigger shifters and a flat bar are cheap too.
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I suppose trigger shifters would be ideal, but then you might as well get a mountain bike and slap some skinny slicks on it.
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