It should be perfect for him as its got a sloped TT so its easy to get his leg over (pharrr). My plan from his brief is functional and minimal maintance:
upright position; so short stem, flat swept bars & an inline seat post. Ergo grips.
1x10 with external Bb cranks/ narrow wide & 11-36 cassette so he can get up steep Welsh hills without worrying about his chain coming off when shifting on the front (his current bug bare).
trigger shifter and long cage SRAM mtb mech, 1 to 1 pull ratio.
Hydraulic brakes (probably Shimano BR-M6000)
Some strong lightweight wheels (@Hulsroy says 28h 3x) which will probably be tubeless, so he doesn't have to worry about punctures. I'm wondering if I get some DT swiss rims and Novatech hubs.
Full length mudguards and flaps as he lives in the wettest city in the UK.
large platform pedals.
Maybe a small front rack/basket.
35c G-One speeds for grip in the wet and some comfort.
PX claim mac tyre is 28c but I saw this one (belonging to @Technics100)
which are 42c (albeit squeezed in), so 35c and plastic mudguards should be fit fine for him.
Just ordered one of these for my Pa.
It should be perfect for him as its got a sloped TT so its easy to get his leg over (pharrr). My plan from his brief is functional and minimal maintance:
PX claim mac tyre is 28c but I saw this one (belonging to @Technics100)
which are 42c (albeit squeezed in), so 35c and plastic mudguards should be fit fine for him.