I think I need a 'disposable' bike...

[TwoInTow]

Good point. I'll have a ride of it myself to see how it feels. On the other hand, something to act as a brake on him might be a good thing, since I'm a little worried he won't have the patience to wait for the 10-year-old...

 

[john xyz]

I read this thread slightly concerned! Myself and 14 yr old son are cycling (touring) Calais - Paris in a week, he on a sub £100 full suspension mtb! I've tried to get him to swap to a hardtail we have laying around, but he wont be parted from it.
He has been out at sparrow fart most mornings in the last week doing 25 mile runs... with his rear panniers on and all his camping kit (not the tent)!! Doesnt even break a sweat. I've mentioned the 'pro' talk on here even, but...
I've replaced brake cables etc and am now resigned to it. Will let you know how it goes.
If something breaks that i cant fix, every village in France is full of bike techies... i believe!

 

[jay clock]

Carerra Subway? Often on offer and currently this one for £230. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_840933_langId_-1_categoryId_165534 - will resell for well over £100 I would have thought?

 

[Linford]

There is half a million of these in the Seine if he wants a disposable bike

 

[srw]

UnVélible - A state funded initiative manipulated to deliver the right statistics irrespective of its cost to the tax payer.

You do realise that your brand-spanking new signature is a link to a 2009 article?