>>2021131So? If he wasn't interested in our opinions, he'd go to a nerby bike shop and bought himself a bike recommended by dealer. But since he asked US - he clearly wants OUR opinion.
In MY opinion he shoud do what I did - check his family basement and find an old (but not broken) bike, service it and ride for a while to see if he likes that kind of activity. If he likes that and keeps riding for some time, he can go and buy himself modern, new bike. Simple as.
It's exactly what I did - I took some old bike, started to ride it and upgrade it. I've put into it something like 300$ so far and it rides like a charm (also - I found out I actually enjoy working on it, hunting parts I want etc). I've promised myself that if I keep riding on it for a full year, I'll buy myself a gravel for 3000-4000$ because I'm not a neet and actually can afford such bicycle.
Pic related. Already bought new front wheel to match rear, new freewheel (megarange) and proper shifters.
