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