What bike for my 12 year old son?

jimbob0303
jimbob0303 Posts: 6
edited July 2014 in Road buying advice
With all this hype over the last few months my son has started asking for a road racing bike- He is 12 years old- what should I be looking for -would it be 700c wheels or are there smaller- any advice appreciated

thanks

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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    My 10yo daughter has a small framed 700c bike. She loves it!
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I'd be checking what IslaBikes have on offer
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  • rokt
    rokt Posts: 493
    My 9 year old son has 45cm framed Triban 3 ( the red one ) with 650c
    Wheels and he loves it. You'll find lots of bikes available with a big
    price range, enjoy the hunt.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Yeah, the Triban 3 is great value (even the white one but the red is better if they have any left). The Smaller sizes come with 650c wheels but if they are big enough for a frame with 700c wheels that would be better as any investment in lighter wheels or better tyres will be able to stay with them as they grow and get bigger frame etc
  • dombhoy
    dombhoy Posts: 147
    Could also look at small womens bike as they often come in much smaller sizing and mor on offer

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