Originally Posted by
c_m_shooter
Buy for your reach and don't worry about stand over. I am 5'8" but have long legs and arms, but a short torso for my hight. I have come to find out I am more comfortable on a road bike a size up from what is recomended. Most recomend 52-54cm frames for me but my most comfortable bikes are now 55 and 56cm. If the theoretical reach is a little bit long, and you plan to raise the handlebars, that also brings them back.
That is quite interesting! I am not that worried about standover. My current hybrid is already too tall and I cannot stand over it. I am bit more worried about saddle height. Depending on the manufacturer, the minimum saddle height would be an issue, even running shorter cranks.
From what you say, maybe I am looking things from the wrong perspective. A racier frame might work (smaller stack/reach ratio) , saddle height allowing it.