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Stevo_C

Back to my geometry question - I was just looking at the Arkose and I'm now thoroughly confused - it's beyond me what some manufacturer's thinking is here.

For my height (181cm) they suggest a size large for the Arkose- eff.top tube of 578mm, stack of 607mm and reach of 398mm!

Whereas Vitus suggest a medium - eff.top tube of 545mm, stack of 568mm and a reach of 371mm

That's an insane difference?

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PhilDAS in reply to @Stevo_C

I would completely ignore suggested heights. There’s way too many factors to consider to be able to give an accurate height range. Go with what you know, or test ride something

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Stevo_C in reply to @PhilDAS

I agree entirely - I ordered the large based on the TT, stack and reach when compared to my other bikes

It does bug me though - it's not like bike geometry is a mystery and they'll be a lot of people who'll order based on their height because they don't understand TT, stack & reach?

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