Seat Post w/>25mm offset, 30.9mm dia????

[Mtl_Biker]

Standover is over-rated. How much time do you spend standing over the top tube compared to how much time you spend on the saddle? For me on my commute, it's zero. However, reach and top tube length are critical for good handling and proper pedalling fit. I also don't like having the front wheel tucked way back with a long stem; it feels like an OTB will be iminent should a sudden stop be required.

I guess if you can't touch the ground from the saddle you don't have too many options...

I'm inseam challenged, I guess. I'm with you as far as the time spent riding versus standing over the top tube, but since this bike is going to be dedicated to my commuting with it, I need to be a bit safer... riding in city traffic with sudden unexpected stops on maybe uneven ground (we have a LOT of potholes in Montreal and the roads are often called about the worst in North America). I think I've got the ergonomics fairly well set up now, and after tomorrow's commute (30-36 km each way depending on my route) I'll decide if I'll leave the bike the way it is now with the 110mm stem or look for further adjustments.

(And no, with the medium frame bike I wasn't able to touch the ground while sitting in the saddle. And I could hardy get my leg over to mount the bike.)