Argon 18 Dark Matter Rival AXS XPLR Gravel Bike
The Argon 18 Dark Matter Rival AXS XPLR Gravel Bike is built for adventure, offering new bikepacking options, integrated cable management, and refined stack and reach adjustments. Maintaining its signature confident and responsive ride, this updated model sets a benchmark for gravel performance.
3D System
The 3D System provides an ideal fit without compromising safety, steerer stiffness, or design. By extending the headtube, it offers a broader range of positioning options to accommodate 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 associated with traditional spacers, ensuring precise handling in all positions. The streamlined design, featuring custom 3D caps for each extension height, showcases meticulous attention to detail and refined aesthetics.
Gravel Geometry
Inspired by endurance geometry and high-performance road racing designs, this approach prioritises handling, responsiveness, and race-ready positioning to meet the unique demands of gravel riders.
Argon Fit System
Optimised to enhance performance and positioning across all sizes, the geometry is carefully adjusted for each frame size, ensuring a perfect fit for every rider.
Technical Specification
| Frame | Dark Matter (INT) |
| Fork | Dark Matter (INT) |
| Headset | FSA No.69 SRS + 3D |
| Integrated Cables | Yes |
| Wheels | HUNT 4Season All-Road Wheelset |
| Tires | Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR G2.0 700x38c |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road Wide |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 Wide DUB 40T |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12S 114L |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1251 10-44 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| 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 | Prologo Scratch-M5 AGX |
| Seatpost | Argon 18 TDS |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
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.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
Argon 18 Dark Matter Rival AXS XPLR Gravel Bike Sizing
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