hi im interested in buying a gary fisher wahoo mountain bike
its a 16 inch frame an im 6 foot 1 with a 32 inch inseam
would it be comfortable to ride everyday?
2007-04-11 10:11:42 · 4 answers · asked by m e 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Yeah maybe, hard to say. The thing about mtb's like that is you can always get a tall seatpost and swap out the stem for proper reach, but you might not like the handling that results. Some guys prefer a small frame, others prefer a larger frame for the same body measurements.
Best thing to do is ride several sizes and see.
Scott
2007-04-11 10:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on just your height, it seems to me that a 16 inch frame may be a little small. I am 5-8 and I ride a 17 inch mountain bike. Now everybody is different so you may need a shorter bike with a smaller reach, but it sounds a little off.
Gary Fisher makes an excellent bike. They are actually made and produced by Trek so you get the same quality. I tend to like the extras they put on Fishers rather than Treks.
2007-04-11 19:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. I used to have a Fisher Montare that was a 19.5" frame that fit me well (I am 6' 7" with a 36" inseam). A mountain bike frame should be smaller than one you would get for a road bike due to the typical riding terrain.
2007-04-11 19:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically that bike would be on the small side for someone over 6'. Go to a bike shop that does good fittings & see what they say. The worst thing for comfort is to have a bike too small or too big for you.
2007-04-11 22:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Linda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋