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Old 12-01-06, 05:41 PM
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MrCjolsen
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How vital is standover height?

OK, I have an old frame. The top tube measures 58cm. That is perfect for me. The seat tube is 60cm.

The standover height is 34". My measured inseam is 34.75".

Is that too close? I can comfortably stand flat footed over the frame with 25mm tires on the bike, but I do feel the the top tube. I can also lift the bike just a little.

I've never crashed in such a manner that I've ended up on the top tube. In 4th grade, my Schwinn was so big I couldn't even straddle the top tube and I had to jump up to mount the bike.

Does it matter if the other measurements are good?
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