Can't be much help, but for that usage a crosser might be a better bet. He won't have the extra weight of crappish suspension to lug around for one thing and it will be better suited to road with some towpath / firetrail balance.
Something like a kaffenback?
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Can't be much help, but for that usage a crosser might be a better bet. He won't have the extra weight of crappish suspension to lug around for one thing and it will be better suited to road with some towpath / firetrail balance.
Something like a kaffenback?