2019 Argon 18 Dark Matter Base XS
Build
700C/29 in × 40 mm
Insights
Average stack and reach vs trend of all-road/gravel bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Argon 18 Dark Matter
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 550mm |
| Reach | 367mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.5:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 450mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 513mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 13.4deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 71deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.9deg |
| Head Tube Length | 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 422.2mm |
| Front-Center | 592.9mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 588.8mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 53.4mm |
| Trail | 64.4mm mid/neutral |
| Mechanical Trail | 60.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 19.8mm |
| Standover Height | 729mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 71.9mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 111mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 40mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 702mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1713mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/road/gravel/dark-matter