Standover height isn’t just for comfort — it’s an important bike frame dimension to ensure a safe ride.
By Jeff Barber
January 19, 2025 Last Updated: January 19, 2025
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Singletracks may receive compensation for purchases made through any affiliate links in this article. Photo: Leah Barber Standover height refers to the height of a bike’s top tube as measured at a point that’s roughly between the bottom bracket and saddle. Essentially, it’s the spot below your crotch when you step forward off the saddle. Most bikes feature either a sloping or bent top tube to maximize standover height. Aside from aesthetic considerations, there’s little reason not to go as low as possible.
We assume standover height is a non-negotiable geo number for pretty much everyone who rides mountain bikes. Right ?
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mountain standover is How important is mountain bike standover height? * Critical. I won’t ride a bike I can’t stand over with plenty of room to spare. I’m OK as long as I can stand over comfortably, even if barely. I’m willing to casually ride a bike I can’t stand over, but never full gas. I’ll throw a leg over any size bike and let it rip! Has a lack of standover height ever led to problems for you on the trail? Share your stories in the comments below. �
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