Boy's bike recommendations please.

[Parachutes]

Hello, we're hoping to buy ds a new bike for his birthday (10 next month). He's quite (just under 5ft) and I'd be grateful for any recommendations please. Ideally something lightweight. TIA

[Wallace]

Depending on how much you want to spend, the Ridgeback bikes are great.

[Sickandsad]

I second the suggestion of Ridgeback. Islabikes are also awesome, well built and lightweight but definitely not the cheapest option.

[lljkk]

How would the bike be used?

[cowmop]

Both dh and dd (who is 9 but very tall) have Trek bikes. They are well made and sturdy, but lightweight. DD's bike is really adjustable in that you can move the pedals out a peg and the handle adjusts all ways so it should last her through to an adult sized bike, which makes the money worth spending. We bought ds (aged 8) a BMX for his birthday and are now looking for a cheap second hand mountain bike for him as he finds it impossible to ride.