Is a 34 inch stand over height tall for a touring bike? I'm 6'2"
06-08-14, 05:38 PM
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06-08-14, 08:21 PM
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not sure if this will help you.
i'm 6-2, wear 32W/34L jeans.
my mtb tourer is a 23" frame.
top tube 32" at seat-tube, 33-1/2" at head-tube.
my road bike tourer had a 64cm frame with 700c wheels.
not as much stand-over clearance, but never a problem.
not sure it really matters, though.
if the bike fits you, if it's comfortable, should be fine.
i'm 6-2, wear 32W/34L jeans.
my mtb tourer is a 23" frame.
top tube 32" at seat-tube, 33-1/2" at head-tube.
my road bike tourer had a 64cm frame with 700c wheels.
not as much stand-over clearance, but never a problem.
not sure it really matters, though.
if the bike fits you, if it's comfortable, should be fine.
06-08-14, 10:36 PM
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Only if your inseam is less than 34". I'm also 6' and my 58 cm frame with low profile 35 mm tires has a standover height of 32.75". I have a 34" inseam, long legs with a short torso.
I suspect the 34" stand over height is on a 62 cm frame.
I suspect the 34" stand over height is on a 62 cm frame.
06-09-14, 12:09 AM
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Few would consider stand over height as a particularly useful dimension for sizing a bike. What are you trying to achieve?
06-09-14, 04:44 AM
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+1.
OP: Your post gives minimal information, but if you are talking about the 60 cm LHT (34.1" stand over height), I have one and I am 6'2" with a relatively short inseam. 34" pants push the limit for me. The stand over clearance is close but acceptable. From that perspective, I could ride a 58 cm, but I like the fit of the 60 cm "up top" because a lot of my height comes from the groin up.
