champignon
New Member
I'm somewhat confused by the term "Stand Over Height" as it applies to E-Bikes, especially those whose top tube (or often "only tube") isn't straight across. I have a 7 or 8 year old Giant CF road bike with a horizontal top tube, which from the floor measures 28" at the top. I am 5'5" tall, and no spring chicken. I can mount, dismount, and ride this bike comfortably, but anything much higher than that might place the future of the world in jeopardy 
I've been looking at the Eunorau Fat-HD bike reviewed on this website in mid-March: https://electricbikereview.com/eunorau/fat-hd/
In this review, it's stated in the "bicycle details" that the stand over height is 30", which would be a threat to future generations, as it applies to me In speaking with a representative of the company, however, I have been told that this is not an issue for me with this bike, and that someone on their staff who is exactly the same height as I am, can ride this bike comfortably. Of course, they are trying to sell me a bike.
There are quite a few step over frames and folding bikes, and stuff like that which can easily accommodate a wide range of biker heights. What I am unclear on, however, is how to evaluate bikes with sloping top tubes, which have reviews written giving the SOH as if it's one number, when in fact it depends on where you are measuring it. Of course, you can't stand over the seat and you can't stand over the handlebars, but in between covers a lot of territory.
Obviously, the best thing would be to see a bike in person and see how it fits you. Unfortunately, at least some of us do not live in places where this is easy to do or where there is any selection to speak of available to see. Does anyone have any insights to share on this, and is it conceivable that this particular bike, the Eunorau fat-HD can be ridden safely and comfortably by someone who is "height-challenged" like myself?
I've been looking at the Eunorau Fat-HD bike reviewed on this website in mid-March: https://electricbikereview.com/eunorau/fat-hd/
In this review, it's stated in the "bicycle details" that the stand over height is 30", which would be a threat to future generations, as it applies to me
In speaking with a representative of the company, however, I have been told that this is not an issue for me with this bike, and that someone on their staff who is exactly the same height as I am, can ride this bike comfortably. Of course, they are trying to sell me a bike.There are quite a few step over frames and folding bikes, and stuff like that which can easily accommodate a wide range of biker heights. What I am unclear on, however, is how to evaluate bikes with sloping top tubes, which have reviews written giving the SOH as if it's one number, when in fact it depends on where you are measuring it. Of course, you can't stand over the seat and you can't stand over the handlebars, but in between covers a lot of territory.
Obviously, the best thing would be to see a bike in person and see how it fits you. Unfortunately, at least some of us do not live in places where this is easy to do or where there is any selection to speak of available to see. Does anyone have any insights to share on this, and is it conceivable that this particular bike, the Eunorau fat-HD can be ridden safely and comfortably by someone who is "height-challenged" like myself?
