My daughter and her boyfriend flattered me by asking my help in choosing a bike for Boyfriend.

I asked the obvious questions: What do you want to do with the bike? What is your budget? - all that, and got mumbles in reply or blank looks. He did say that he is more interested in an upright posture, crouched over the bars with his nose touching the front tire is just not for him.

I don't want to put him on a racing-type bike. He's built like a hockey goalie (Oh, he is a goalie!), so a sturdy bike might be in order.

I think that BF would use it to go for rides with my daughter, and maybe some bike picnics with the more extended family. My daughter rides a Jamis Commuter and loves it.

I was thinking an Electra Ticino or something similar. Maybe a Long Haul Trucker? Any other ideas out there? He'd be open to a recumbent, especially if my daughter decides we are doing RAGBRAI next summer, but I don't think that's in the cards right now.

Ideas? Suggestions? I'm really happy they want my help and want to find him something he'll be happy with.