Hi Bob, the Cleary Owl 3-speed is still a really solid choice, especially for a kid under 50 lbs who doesn’t need disc brakes or a suspension fork. If you find one used, it’s one of the best beginner bike <https://freshfads.com/blog/recommended-bikes-for-beginners> options because it’s light, simple, and easy for a young rider to control. If it doesn’t pop up, a few other bikes are worth watching for: the Frog 44, the Btwin Riverside 100, and the Early Rider Belter. All three keep things uncomplicated, don’t weigh a ton, and are built well enough to handle real riding without overwhelming a new kid on a bike. They’re good alternatives that fit the same “no-nonsense, beginner-friendly” vibe you’re looking for. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:35:48 AM UTC+5 Bob B wrote:
> Hoping to come by a secondhand Cleary Owl 3-speed. I’m not up on what non > department store kids bikes are good these days that dont also have disc > brakes and a suspension fork, which are especially overkill for a kid > whonis less than 50lbs. Any other good options, new or used out there that > should also be on my radar? > > Riv Content: I vaguely remember riv recommending Cleary back in the day, > probably for the reasons above. Am I wrong? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/89567352-46a2-4e3a-bdde-469208eaabb2n%40googlegroups.com.
