2019 Argon 18 Dark Matter Base XL

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
630mm
Reach
407mm
Stack to Reach Ratio
1.55:1
Seat Tube Length, C-T
590mm
Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center
603mm
Top Tube Slope
6.6deg
Head Tube Angle
72.5deg
Seat Tube Angle
72.5deg
Head Tube Length
216mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
70mm
Bottom Bracket Height
281mm
Chainstay Length
428mm
Chainstay Length Horizontal
422.2mm
Front-Center
640.6mm
Front-Center Horizontal
636.8mm
Wheelbase
1059mm
Fork Offset/Rake
50.7mm
Trail
57.5mm
mid/​neutral
Mechanical Trail
54.8mm
Wheel Flop
16.5mm
Standover Height
852mm
Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance
With 170 mm cranks
119.6mm
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
1761mm
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