Geometry

Stack, reach, and standover

Compare Bike Stack and Reach

Size labels such as 54 or Medium do not mean the same cockpit on every brand. Stack, reach, and standover let you compare published geometry in millimeters.

Geometry explained
ReachStackStandover
Stack:
Vertical distance from bottom bracket center to head tube top.
Reach:
Horizontal distance between the same two points.
Standover:
Ground to top tube. Measurement position varies by brand.

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Choose two bikes, or add a third. The comparison URL can be shared.

Choose two different bikes to see stack, reach, and standover side by side. A third bike is optional.

Looking for size labels by height? Open bike size comparisons.

Example

Trek Domane SL 5 vs Specialized Roubaix

A medium-size endurance road comparison using the published stack, reach, and standover numbers. Use the pickers above to compare other bikes.

Bike type

Trek Domane SL 5

road

Specialized Roubaix

road

Size

Trek Domane SL 5

54

Specialized Roubaix

54

Stack

Trek Domane SL 5

575 mm

Specialized Roubaix

585 mm+10 mm

Reach

Trek Domane SL 5

374 mm

Specialized Roubaix

381 mm+7 mm

Standover

Trek Domane SL 5

754 mm

Specialized Roubaix

766 mm+12 mm

Stack-to-reach ratio

Trek Domane SL 5

1.54

Specialized Roubaix

1.54

A higher stack-to-reach ratio is typically a taller, more upright cockpit. A lower ratio is typically longer and racier.

Starter kit

Helmet, light, lock, bottle, and a pant-leg strap. Size the bike here; buy the complete adult bike at a shop.

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Universal Adult, 54–61 cm

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Swift 300

Compact USB headlight for commuting and dusk rides.

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Evolution Mini-7 with 4′ cable

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Podium Chill 21 oz

Insulated squeeze bottle for everyday rides.

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Green Guru narrow pant-leg strap

Green Guru

Narrow pant-leg strap

Upcycled inner-tube strap that keeps a pant leg off the chain.

Adjustable hook-and-loop, about 16 in long

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FAQ

Short answers for comparing published bike geometry.

What are stack and reach?

Stack is the vertical distance from the bottom bracket center to the top center of the head tube. Reach is the horizontal distance between those same points. Together they describe frame height and length better than a size label such as 54 or Medium.

What is standover?

Standover is the vertical distance from the ground to the top of the top tube. Measurement position varies by brand. If a brand table does not list standover for the compared size, that measurement is shown as not listed.

What does stack-to-reach ratio tell me?

Divide stack by reach. A higher ratio is typically a taller, more upright cockpit. A lower ratio is typically longer and racier. Use it with the millimeter numbers, not instead of them.

Can I compare a road bike with a mountain bike?

Yes. The numbers still compare cockpit height and length. Riding position, handling, and size labels will not map one-to-one across bike types.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each bike links to the brand geometry page we last checked. Confirm the exact model year on that page before buying.