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Old 10-06-22, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
To put standover into perspective for me:

I’ve been riding a new MTB since April. I have never checked the standover. And until I checked yesterday, I had no idea if I have any. Turns out i don’t.

I ride very technical terrain, and regularly need to bail or put a foot down. Never notice the standover.
Even if you have standover on flat ground, When you have to dab on a trail, it won't be flat. If you were depending on standover clearance, you will get racked.
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