Originally Posted by
JayNYC
Stack/reach ratio is a thing (google it). The lower the number the more stretched out you are, the higher the number the more upright you are. It's a general overview number. Yes, when you get more particular you'll want to drill down to actual stack and reach numbers, but at first glance the ratio is useful.
For sure its a thing, but i moreso am asking why its being mentioned at all in terms of a review of a bike as if its a good or bad thing. You mentioned the 1.57 ratio being 'a bit high', but it isnt a bit high if it fits someone with longer legs and a shorter torso/arms. To that person, the other ratio of 1.52 may be a bit low.
Just a curious observation since there is no ideal ratio.