Submitted by
Carla Blekkink
a Weekend Warrior
from Oss Holland
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2004
Strengths: To my opinion the frame geometry, relatively small handlebar and comfortable saddle are ideal for smaller girls and ladies.
Weaknesses: Pedals, I replaced them for Shimano clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
I consider the bike great value for money, even though the bike is more expensive in Europe (where I live) than in Canada or the US. I appreciate Gary Fisher for designing a good and tough mountainbike for women. Feminine, easy shifting, lightweight, good breaking and excellent climb and decent properties just great to ride!!
Bike Setup: Stock, except for the pedals, which I replaced for Shimano clipless
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Submitted by
Vinnie
a Cross Country Rider
from Duluth MN
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2003
Strengths: Good brakes, good fork, good frame (for the price). It is fun to ride, a step up from the Wal Mart bike. (at $500 more) I like this bike overall.
Weaknesses: Price
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike, I do not like the cost, but if you got it, spend it. Right? Hey if you got time to go mountain biking, you might as while by it. It has cool colors but if you want a bike that looks cool you can buy one at TOYS R US!
Submitted by
Leah Fyfe
a Weekend Warrior
from Memphis, TN
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2002
Strengths: Genesis Geometry, components, and overall value.
Weaknesses: pedals...if you add straps they do not work. You actually have to buy different platform pedals that will allow for straps.
Bottom Line:
I ride downtown and on trails. So, it sees a variety of terrain. This bike is perfect for me and is setup for a "lady." I like the short cockpit because it helps me climb and not feel so "stretched." The pedals blow...nuff said. Replace them before walking out of the shop. I've been on this bike for about a year now and could not be happier. It's a great value at the price point, and I'd highly recommend to other "ladies."
Bike Setup: stock, except added bar ends, bottle cage, and different pedals.
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Submitted by
Andrea Campbell
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2002
Strengths: Great bike. I used to hate climbing hills on my old bike, but the Tassajara GS makes them easy. Great control on downhill. Fits me perfectly. I had many problems finding a bike to fit someone with shorter legs. Lightweight, which is great for girls with not much upper body strength when it comes to throwing the bike in the back of a car.
Weaknesses: Sometimes I have difficulty shifting because I have short fingers, but I think thats my weakness, not the bikes.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. I am very happy that I decided to spend the extra money to get a bike that I can grow into. The Gary Fisher bikes gave me the best value for my money. The Tassajara GS has some great components. It's fun AND comfortable to ride, it also looks feminine yet cool.
Similar Products Used: My first real mountain bike and most likely my next!
Bike Setup: Even though I like to do rough sports, I like the overall feminine look of the bike.
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Submitted by
Downtown Brown
a Weekend Warrior
from Snow Hill, Maryland
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2002
Strengths: Plush suspension, solid shifting, even braking, climbs well, lightweight, decends good, good job for girls specific bike, fishers are the best, pretty in color, fits my size (13", extra small), & my 2nd mountain bike, but my first in front suspension.
Weaknesses: I don't like when its hanging in the garage, I'd rather be riding on the trails!!!
Strengths: Genesister Geometry, very stable, very comfortable, strong and lightweight wheels, excellent componentry,
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
a very comfortable bike, lightweight, stable, pretty bike, bikes salesman is incredibly knowledgable and handsome,so much so that I decided to marry him! A slightly better than entry level mountain bike, components should last for years.
I put down a refundable deposit on a 2003 Tassajara GS that was going for $470.00 (orig. 619). I read the reviews and I am curious about the forks that are made for lighter riders Read More »
This will be my first mountain bike and am leaning towards the cheaper Marlin GS unless somebody can justify spending the extra $$$ on the Tassajara Disc GS. I won't be doing tech Read More »
This will be my first mountain bike and am leaning towards the cheaper Marlin GS unless somebody can justify spending the extra $$$ on the Tassajara Disc GS. I won't be doing techn Read More »
Bike Make: 2007 Gary Fisher
Bike Model: Piranha
Size: Medium 17.5in
Seat Tube C-T: 17.5inches (about 45cm)
Top Tube C-C: 58cm actual 60cm effective
Standov Read More »
