Whats the best bike to get for an avid 17 yr old?

[tina_marie73]

My son loves to ride his bike as excersise and just cruisin w/buddies. He doesnt ask for much and has a really old bike. I want to get him a new one for his b-day and have no clue what to get. Any help?
Hes 17. price is not really an issue.

 

[snof]

kona, specialized, norco. good brands. you need to decide how much to spend and type of suspension he wants front or full? go to local bike shop ask sales/service for some direction.

 

[flames]

Most brands have bikes at most all price points. But your question is very vague. What type of bike are you talking about? What is your budget? Is this for a 7 year old or a 40 year old?

Without that basic info everyone is just guessing. Beginners sometimes buy a $70 WalMart bike while others by may buy a $2000 bike.
4 months ago

 

[BobA]

You want to take him to the local bike shops and get a bike that is the right size. He can tell them were and how he wants to ride it. Please don't buy a bike and try to surprise him, chances are that it will be the wrong one. Don't buy a bike from Wilmar or any other department store, they are junk and wont last long.