Seems like a 5' 8" sixth grader would be spending about two years on his next
bike. Looking for a particular bike is a pretty likely way to overpay or make
yourself miserable.
I'd be looking for off-premium sport touring with eyelets for racks.
Off-premium meaning not a canti touring, or for
Maybe a little tall or out of your price range, but an RB-1 for $500 is a
really good deal. You’re not going to find a more rivish non riv road bike.
Designed (or at least design somewhat steered) by Grant back in the day.
Just looked more closely at the CL add for the 520. I'd pass on that specific
one, but would keep an eye out for a better one.
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It would come down to tire width desires really. If your son is happy with
<28mm tires without fenders, there's a lot of great options. Look for Tange
Champion 1 or 2 tubing for a fun whip. Champion 2 can do alright with a bit of
a load IME.
If you're thinking ~32/35mm tires, a touring frame
Hello!
We've been riding and following riv bikes for a long time- or at least
the adults in the family. My son's first real bike was a used trek (maybe
850) with a rear rack and baskets- he was thus able to help with the
groceries and was of an age where that seemed like a cool thing. The
