He's only partially aware. I already put platform pedals on my cushy full suspension mountain bike so he can ride around, but I've got my eye on a Cross Check that someone is selling for $525 bucks. I'll have to switch it to flat bars and trigger shifters or something. Probably throw a double back on too.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/2434883242.html

What would you pay for that bike? Do you think it's a fair price?

I've asked him what his height and inseam is to get a feel for whether it would fit my 5'9", 30" inseam BF. I can always adjust the saddle and swap the stem.

Otherwise, this is exactly the bike I envision for him. Something sturdy, non-flashy and fairly indestructible that we can take on trail rides and that he could (maybe one day ) ride to work.