Originally Posted by
sittingdownnow
---slightly interesting sidenote
(((i've never really handled many bikes like this, but if it helps, i went to a walmart a few days ago and stradled a 54cm (or maybe like 55/56, it's 22" i think) schwinn something-or-other. I could clear the bar by maybe a half inch, but i felt a strain in my legs so i know that it is too big.
*edit
here's some guys measurements of the schwinn varsity:
http://www.cyclingforums.com/t/32844...-at-walmart/30
standover of 31")))
Standover height is the least important (and quite ridiculous) factor in choosing a frame size - considering you will be riding the bike much more than standing over it. Top tube length is the most important.
Use the fit calculator Nagrom suggested.