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   Mojo Man
   Member

   This stand over measurement has me somewhat confused with the Moots 29r HT frames. At 5’8” and an inseam of 31.7” most if not all dealers put me on a 16.5 to 17” size frame (based on a ETT length of 23-23.7”). But with a Moots 17 frame, the measured stand over is still a whopping 31.4 (Moot-X, RSL, 23 ETTL, 100mm fork).

   Most of the other frames I’ve looked at come in at least 1” lower. Not sure how this is possible because most HT 29r frames in that size are using the same length head tube, so the top tube height at the Head Tube junction (weldment) should be very similar, no?

   So, is this a typical measurement inconsistency to where everyone is measuring? I guess my real question is whether the higher Moots stand over (or where it is measured) will work for my inseam length? I really want the 23-23.5" ETTL so the 16 size is just too small.

   Trying to buy a frame without swinging a leg over is more challenging than I had originally thought.

   Anyone have any similar body size measurements that can shine some light?

   Hope I explained it well.

   Mojo

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   JonC
   Administrator

   Mojo Man,
   I believe you will be fine on the 17'' Moots, the 16'' will be too small.....keep in mind; stand over height is not everything. It does matter, but take in account that you will have cycling shoes on that will lengthen your inseam..... Also keep in mind we are being very truthful about our stand over height. Real tires, real location on the top tube where the rider is likely to stand....I can't speak for other companies but many embellish the stand over by using a less than real world tire choice and measure further back on the top tube towards the seat tube in order to print a lower stand over.

   That's my .2

   Thanks,

   Jon@Moots

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Mojo Man
   Member

   Jon,

   Thanks for the reply, I guess the closer I get to pulling the trigger, the more uncertainty I have with the geo.

   Anyway, what got me thinking was a resent mud race I did on my carbon bonger and having to put my foot down while trying to get through some of the muddy turns. Boy that TT seamed really close at times.

   Mojo

   Posted 1 year ago #

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