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Standover is in my opinion the silliest way of trying to find a bike that fits.
How often does anyone stand with both feet flat on the ground and the top tube between their legs?
You should be looking at seat tube and top tube measurements as a first priority, toe overlap and geomtry should be next on the list.
Trying to find a bike that fits when you are not riding it is a bit illogical, but for some reason a lot of shops use this as a primary sizing guide.