2025 Argon 18 Dark Matter Force XPLR AXS S51-53
Build
700C/29 in × 50 mm
Insights
Somewhat aggressive 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 | 561mm |
| Reach | 394mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.42:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 553mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 12.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.3deg |
| Head Tube Length | 106mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 78mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 429mm |
| Front-Center | 621mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 616mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 48mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 425mm |
| Trail | 76.9mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 72.5mm |
| Wheel Flop | 24.2mm |
| Standover Height | 755mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 90mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 113mm |
Force XPLR AXS Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 50mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 722mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1767mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 42mm |
| Stem Length | 80mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/gravel/dark-matter/shimano-grx