Originally Posted by
nlerner
IMO, stand over height is the least useful measurement you can use. How much time does one spend standing over the top tube with two feet on the ground, anyway? And I agree the OP’s brake levers are set up too far forward. I try to achieve a level surface between bars and the tops of the hoods.
Standover height is important for beginning riders who are at serious risk of falling over when they have an unplanned stop. The more experience you have and the faster and further you want to go, the more you should go with what is comfortable.