Hi John,
First let me say, I find you a thoughtful young man which bodes well for the future of the country.

Short answer is no...not a 60. Comparisons with your dad which may seem natural are hampered by a big factor in frame selection...flexibility. As a 16 y.o. young man, you are at the height of your flexibility which allows you to ride more aggressively than your dad or me...I am almost 4x's your age for example. You can use me as a data point....6'1"...longish legs and arms and on a 58.

Truthfully, you could even ride a 56 but...it would be a racy fit and you would need a long stem to satisfy your arm length.

So, what I would do. If you can lock your knees and set the palms of your hands with long arms flat on the ground, definitely go to the bike shop and request testing riding a 56 with long stem and a 58 off the rack.

You could ride a 60 but at 16 you want to take advantage of your youth and flexibility and ride a bike with shorter head tube which allows a lower handlebar to ride more aerodynamically which translates to greater speed. Yes, reach much be satisfied for your size and long arms which can be achieved with a long stem.


Hope that makes sense and good luck.