Trying to prise my lad away from 100% football

[Sully]

Hi all, as the title says im trying to get my lad into cycling, he's just turned 14, and is 5"1 but growing fast, weve not a lot to spend (sore subject) but I'm on the look out, anything of note worth considering please let me know,
Thanks in advance,
Craig (Nottm)

 

[ianrauk]

At 14 years old, nothing you can do will convince him if he's not interested.

 

[HLaB]

Probably the only way he'll entertain it is if his mates are cycling or if he has the nature to explore/ enjoys freedom.

 

[Crackle]

If you've a trail centre nearby, take him and hire a bike. He'll either love it or hate it but either way you'll know if it's worth spending the money.

 

[Sully]

Sorry guys, mixed messages, he loves cycling and wants to progress to a roadie, so I'm pushing him, trying to find a trusty steed

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Decathlon's Triban 3 might be a good place to start. I was at my local Decathlon a couple of weeks ago and they had some of the better-specced (red) ones in smaller sizes. £300. I don't know whether there's a nearby store but, if there is, it's worth checking out.

 

[Sully]

Decathlon's Triban 3 might be a good place to start. I was at my local Decathlon a couple of weeks ago and they had some of the better-specced (red) ones in smaller sizes. £300. I don't know whether there's a nearby store but, if there is, it's worth checking out.

I'll do just that, I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a Halfords offer again on the TDF

 

[jugglingphil]

My lads like watching the Tour De France, but aren't interested in cycling with me unless we go to Sherwood Pines.

You could try
http://www.nottinghamclarion.co.uk/Pages/GoRide.aspx
http://www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk/

Both do sessions in Nottingham for kids, although I've not been to either.

 

[Sully]

Brilliant idea mate, Ty

 

[StuUngar]

Sorry guys, mixed messages, he loves cycling and wants to progress to a roadie, so I'm pushing him, trying to find a trusty steed

Well that's a start then! I think the 1st response was based on the fact that he wasn't interested.

I know that the Carrera TDF was available for around £250 or less recently which was a bargain for a starter bike. How old are you and what bike do you ride?

Looking back to my teenage years I'd of loved it if my dad wanted to do something, anything with me. And how much I'd have loved to beat him!

Look out for 2nd hand bargains on Ebay & Gumtree. My 1st road bike was a Spesh Allez that I still have and love (albeit the frame is the only original part now!)

If he is into cycling you have already won half the fight. The fact that he could beat his dad will really spur him on!

 

[Sully]

Hi Stu, looking on eBay and gumtree what seems like hourly lol, I can't wait to ride with him, and I'm sure he's desperate to beat me which he'll do easily

 

[palinurus]

Have you ever seen Clockwork Orange?

 

[Sully]

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Have you ever seen Clockwork Orange?

embarressed to say no

 

[e-rider]

I'll do just that, I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a Halfords offer again on the TDF

didn't you say your son was 14? He wouldn't be seen dead on a Halfords or Decathlon bike! He'll be wanting an exotic Italian brand name for sure!

 

[Sully]

Hi, he's quite sensible, once upon a time I could of helped him with let's say a more extravagant name, but alas belts have had to be tightened, I'm currently trolling through e- bay, what du recon would be a rough frame size for 5"1 / 5"2 ?