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Description
The Argon 18 Dark Matter Rival AXS Gravel Bike is designed to take you off the beaten path, featuring new bikepacking options, cable integration, and refined stack and reach adjustments. Retaining its signature confident and responsive ride, this updated version continues to define gravel excellence.
3D System
The 3D System ensures an ideal fit without compromising safety, steerer stiffness, or design. By extending the headtube, it offers a wider range of positioning options to match the handlebar stack height preferences of every rider. With up to three head tube extension heights per frame size, it eliminates the stiffness loss typically caused by traditional spacers, maintaining precise handling in all positions. The streamlined design, complemented by custom 3D caps for each extension height, reflects meticulous attention to detail and refined aesthetics.
Gravel Geometry
Drawing from endurance geometry influenced by high-performance road racing designs, this approach prioritises handling, responsiveness, and race-ready positioning to meet the specific demands of gravel riders.
Argon Fit System
Designed to optimise performance and positioning across all sizes, the geometry is precisely adjusted for each frame size, ensuring a perfect fit for every rider.
Frame | Dark Matter (INT) |
Fork | Dark Matter (INT) |
Headset | FSA No.69 SRS + 3D |
Integrated Cables | Yes |
Wheels | HUNT 4Season Gravel Wheelset |
Tyres | Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR G2.0 700x38c |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road Wide |
Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS Wide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS (MAX 36T) |
Crankset | SRAM Rival DUB Wide 43/30 |
Chain | SRAM Rival 12S 114L |
Cassette | SRAM RIVAL AXS WIDE Cassette XG 1250 10-36 |
Brakes | SRAM Rival |
Brake Levers | SRAM Rival AXS |
Rotors | SRAM Centerlock Paceline / F |
Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS |
Handlebar | FSA NS Adventure Compact HR-RD-310S |
Stem | FSA OS-167 Omega Pro |
Bar Tape | Ciclovation Grind Touch |
Saddle | Repente Quasar |
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
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