[katz]

I know it is different for male/female, and I suppose it is different for Hybrid/Mountain/Road bikes...

What do you guys prefer for a comfortable stand over height? Please provide details as to why you like the height you listed.

I have a 30" inseam, and I don't feel comfortable unless I have 2" clearance. This is on my Hybrid bike.

 

[kneedrachen]

Even for road bikes it varies, compact geometry or level top tube? I like 1-1.5" for a level top tube, when I have compact geometry (like I do now), the same frame size gives me about 3.5". Get kicked in the jewels enough times and an aluminum tube doesn't seem too threatening. A size 13 Magnum boot though. . . . shudder.

 

[Industry_Hack]

I'm 5'10", and stood over a size large Giant Roam today, and it got extremely personal with me. I was going to leave it a couple of bucks as a tip. Even the medium didn't quite let me flat foot comfortably, but the small would be too small.

So I guess the answer is that I won't be getting as much room as I would like.

 

[katz]

It seems to me that they build most bikes for 6'4" guys. I encounter 30" + standover heights on almost everything I check out.

 

[cderalow]

i prefer 2" or so, which translates to compact frame geometry for me, or longer seat posts.

6'0", 32" inseam.

 

[Andy2302]

I'm 5' 6" with a 28 inch inseam. I'm thankful my sister was even shorter or I would not be riding her small size hybrid. A couple quick dismounts have convinced me of that.

 

[wild]

I have 0 clearance works for me so far.

 

[Industry_Hack]

Wow, my brain went on strike. I've always ridden mountain bikes in the 17" range. Tried two different 29ers, and suddenly I have less standover. Duh!