Originally Posted by
FPSDavid
I just bought a bike yesterday (that needs to be ordered, but they fit me on a lesser-component group of the same frame) and they just sized me based on standover height, and will have a real fitting once the bike gets into the shop and assembled.
Let the buyer beware. This, in no way takes your torso length into consideration. About the only time I worry about standover is when I have a tall rider with short legs. He really needs a big bike, but might become a soprano the first time he gets off of it. If you have long legs and a short torso, the standover might be OK, but the top tube might be too long. You have to know this to know that the bike fits properly.