![]() This will ensure comfort when you’re stopped and standing astride the bike. For mountain bikes we recommend a distance of 2-4 inches and for road or hybrid bikes 1-2 inches of clearance is required. Stand over height is the clearance between the top tube and the bottom of your crotch. You should also consider your inside leg measurement when choosing your bike to ensure adequate stand over height. If the result is negative (your arm span is less than your height you need the smaller size.If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index.Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other.Life your arms out horizontally either side of you.Stand up straight with your back against a wall.This will ensure you get a comfortable distance between the handlebars and your saddle. If this occurs you need to measure the range of your reach or “Ape Index”. ![]() However, you may find that your height is on the borderline of the range we suggest for a particular frame.
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