Standover height is the one measurement that decides whether you can stop at a red light and put both feet down. It is also the number most e-bike brands never print. This page collects every published standover figure we can source, for the bikes short riders actually shop.
What standover height should a short rider look for?
Your standover clearance should be at or below your inseam. Measure your inseam in the shoes you ride in, then subtract 1–2 inches for safety margin. A rider with a 27″ inseam needs a standover of roughly 25–26″ or lower to stand flat-footed over the frame. For riders 5’0″–5’5″, inseams typically run 26″–29″, which rules out most e-bikes with a published standover above 27″.
Published standover heights and Fit Scores
Click any column heading to sort. The Fit Score is calculated from the four published measurements below — see the formula.
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| Model | Fit Score | Standover | Min rider height | Min seat height | Weight | Price | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventon Sinch 2.5 | 7.1 | 390 mm (15″) | 4′11″ | Not published | 68 lbs | $1,799 | 20″ folding fat |
| Ride1Up Portola 02 | 7.5 | 419 mm (16.5″) | 4′10″ | 30.5″ | 61 lbs | $995 | 20″ folding fat |
| Tenways CGO800S | 8.4 | 430 mm (16.9″) | 5′1″ | Not published | 46 lbs | $1,699 | 700C |
| Aventon Pace 4 Step-Through (R) | 7.4 | 430 mm (16.9″) | 4′11″ | Not published | 58.2 lbs | $1,799 | 27.5″ |
| Lectric XPress2 | 6.7 | 18.5″ | 5′2″ | 33″ | 66 lbs | $1,399 | Cruiser |
| Ride1Up Vorsa ST | 7.1 | 474 mm (18.66″) | 5′0″ | 27.5″ | 61–72 lbs | $1,495–$1,695 | 27.5″ |
| Lectric XP4 Step-Thru | 7.5 | 19″ | 4′10″ | 29.5″ | 69 lbs | $999–$1,299 | 20″ folding |
| Lectric XPeak 2.0 Step-Thru | 6.7 | 19.5″ | 5′2″ | 33″ | 75 lbs | $1,499 | 26″ fat |
| Lectric XPedition | 7.1 | 21″ | 4′11″ | 32″ | 74 lbs | $1,399 | 20″ cargo |
| Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO ST | 7.4 | 550 mm (21.7″) | 5′0″ | 30.9″ | 58 lbs | $1,295 | 27.5″ |
| Lectric XP Lite 2.0 | 9.0 | 22″ | 4′8″ | 32″ | 49 lbs | $799 | 20″ folding |
| Ride1Up Roadster V3 Low-Step | 8.3 | 23.2″ | 5′2″ | 33.46″ | 40 lbs | $1,395 | 700c |
| Lectric XP4 (step-over) | 6.9 | 24″ | 4′10″ | 29.5″ | 69 lbs | $999–$1,299 | 20″ folding |
| Aventon Soltera 3 ADV (size S) | 5.9 | 29″ | 5′1″ | Not published | 37 lbs | $1,499 | 700c |
| Aventon Soltera 2.5 (size S) | 5.4 | 29–31″ | 5′1″ | Not published | 46 lbs | $1,199 | 700c |
| Ride1Up Roadster V3 Medium | 4.6 | 30.5″ | 5′5″ | 35.04″ | 40 lbs | $1,395 | 700c |
| Tenways CGO600 Pro (size M) | 4.6 | 805 mm (31.7″) | 5′5″ | Not published | 37 lbs | $1,599 | 700C |
| Tenways AGO X (size M) | 2.0 | 839 mm (33″) | 5′11″ | Not published | 59 lbs | $1,899 | 29″ |
Sources, in table order: Aventon Sinch 2.5 · Ride1Up Portola 02 · Tenways CGO800S · Aventon Pace 4 Step-Through · Lectric XPress2 · Ride1Up Vorsa · Lectric XP4 Step-Thru · Lectric XPeak 2.0 Step-Thru · Lectric XPedition · Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO · Lectric XP Lite · Ride1Up Roadster V3 · Lectric XP4 · Aventon Soltera 3 ADV · Aventon Soltera 2.5 · Tenways CGO600 Pro · Tenways AGO X. Prices captured July 20, 2026 (Sinch 2.5: July 28; Portola 02: September 29; the six models added in October: October 15, 2026); several are promotional and change often. Vorsa ST comes in three builds on the same frame: Lite, 61 lbs; Vorsa, 65 lbs; FT with fat tires, 72 lbs. The Fit Score uses the Lite, and all three score the same. Lectric’s XP Trike2 publishes a 13.5″ standover, lower than any bike here; it is a tricycle, so it is not ranked against two-wheelers.
Popular e-bikes that publish no standover figure at all
These bikes are widely recommended to short riders, including by sites that quote a standover number for them. We could not find that number on the manufacturer’s own pages, so we do not print one:
| Model | Fit Score | Standover | Min rider height | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vvolt Centauri II | Not scored | Not published | Not published | 53 lbs | $2,399 |
| Tenways WAYFARER | Not scored | Not published | 5’4″ | 63 lbs | $1,699 |
Why this matters more than a size chart. A manufacturer’s “fits 5’1″–5’5″” range is a marketing statement about the whole bike. Standover is a physical measurement of the frame. When the two disagree — and on the Aventon Soltera 2.5 they do, with a 5’1″ minimum rider height against a 29″ standover most 5’1″ riders cannot clear — trust the measurement, not the range.
Match your inseam to a standover number
| Your inseam | Typical height | Standover you need | Bikes above that qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25″–26″ | 5’0″–5’1″ | 24″ or lower | Sinch 2.5, Portola 02, CGO800S, Pace 4 ST, XPress2, Vorsa ST, XP4 Step-Thru, XPeak 2.0 ST, XPedition, Prodigy V2 ECO ST, XP Lite 2.0, XP4 |
| 27″–28″ | 5’2″–5’3″ | 26″ or lower | All twelve above, plus the Roadster V3 Low-Step |
| 29″–30″ | 5’4″–5’5″ | 28″ or lower | All thirteen above, plus the Soltera models become borderline |
Inseam-to-height correspondence is approximate — inseam varies widely at any given height, which is exactly why you should measure rather than assume. How to measure your inseam correctly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fit Score in this table?
The Fit Score is calculated, not assigned. It combines four published measurements into a score out of 10: standover height (up to 40 points), the manufacturer’s stated minimum rider height (25), weight (25) and brake type (10). Bikes whose manufacturer publishes no standover figure get no score at all. The full formula is on our review methodology page, so you can check the arithmetic yourself.
What is the lowest standover e-bike you can buy in 2026?
Of the bikes we have checked against manufacturer specifications, the Aventon Sinch 2.5 has the lowest published standover at 390 mm (15″) — though at 68 lbs it is one of the heavier bikes in this table, so the frame you can step over most easily is not an easy one to lift. The Ride1Up Portola 02 is second at 419 mm (16.5″) — another 20″ folder, and at 61 lbs not much easier to lift. The Tenways CGO800S and the Aventon Pace 4 Step-Through share third place at 430 mm (16.9″) — the CGO800S at 46 lbs is the lightest of the four, and the Pace 4 is the only one of them on full-size 27.5″ wheels. Next come the Lectric XPress2 (18.5″), the Ride1Up Vorsa ST (474 mm, 18.66″) and the Lectric XP4 Step-Thru (19″). The Vorsa ST also has the lowest published minimum seat height we have found, 27.5″.
Which e-bike brands publish a minimum seat height?
Of the four brands in this table, only Lectric and Ride1Up. Lectric lists it as “seat to ground”: 29.5″ on the XP4 and 32″ on the XP Lite 2.0. Ride1Up lists it as “B – Minimum Seat Height” in its geometry tables: 33.46″ on the Roadster V3 Low-Step and 30.5″ on the Portola 02. Aventon publishes a full geometry table that omits the figure, and Tenways publishes no geometry beyond standover. Only one reaches the 28″ we suggest for riders under 5′3″: the Ride1Up Vorsa ST, at 27.5″. Every published figure, across eighteen models, is in our minimum seat height database.
Is standover height the same as minimum seat height?
No. Standover is the height of the frame’s top tube where you straddle it; minimum seat height is how low the saddle can be adjusted. Both matter, but they fail in different ways: too much standover means you cannot straddle the bike safely at a stop, while too much seat height means you cannot reach the pedals properly. Almost no manufacturer publishes minimum seat height, which is why this database tracks standover.
Do step-through frames always have a low standover?
No. “Step-through” is a marketing term with no measurement behind it. The Aventon Soltera 2.5 is sold in a low-slung frame with a 29–31″ standover, while the Tenways CGO800S is not marketed as a step-through at all yet publishes 16.9″. Always compare the number, not the label.
Why don’t manufacturers publish standover height?
Most publish a rider height range instead, which is easier to make generous. Of the nineteen models in this database, from five brands, seventeen publish a standover figure and two do not. The count has moved twice: the Ride1Up Portola 02, released in 2026, publishes a figure its predecessor never did, and the Aventon Pace 4 Step-Through turned out to list one inside a collapsed geometry table we had missed. Tenways publishes it for some models in its range but not others; Aventon and Ride1Up now publish it for every model we track.
Can I lower the standover on a bike I already own?
No — standover is fixed by frame geometry. You can lower the saddle, shorten the reach with a different stem, and fit shorter crank arms, but the top tube stays where it is. If standover is your problem, the only fix is a different frame. See our e-bike fit adjustment guide for what can actually be changed.
How we compiled this database
We do not ride these bikes. Every number on this page was read off the manufacturer’s own product page or specification sheet between July and September 2026, and the source is linked in the row above. Where a manufacturer’s product page and FAQ disagree — this happens on the Tenways CGO600 Pro, where torque is listed as both 45 Nm and 40 Nm — we use the specification page and say so. Where nothing is published, the cell reads “Not published” and stays that way until the manufacturer publishes it. Full methodology.
