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Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
  • Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)
Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)

Argon 18 Dark Matter (Rival AXS XPLR)

$6,295.00 CAD
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Full Mount Wireless Shifting. Unyielding All-Terrain Speed.

The defining characteristic of the Argon 18 Dark Matter is its specialized carbon layup and 3D+ Headset System. Unlike traditional headset spacers that flex under hard cornering or aggressive climbing efforts, Argon 18's 3D+ technology allows you to adjust the handlebar height structural position while increasing front-end stiffness. Paired with a gravel-specific tuned rear triangle, the frame actively soaks up washboard road buzz while staying planted and stiff when laying down the power.

Why the Dark Matter Rival AXS XPLR Leads the Pack:

  • Sram Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 Wireless Drivetrain: Experience the ultra-tight gear steps of a 13Speed 10-46T cassette paired with a 40T 1x chainring. You get massive range for steep backcountry climbs along with the exact cadence options needed for high-speed gravel pacelines.
  • Hangerless Full Mount Rear Derailleur: Clamps directly to the frame for unprecedented impact resistance and shifting precision that never shakes out of alignment on rough, washboard terrain.
  • Massive 57mm Tire Clearance: Generous frame clearance lets you run up to 700x50c (and beyond) high-volume gravel tires to float over soft sand, thick mud, and loose rock.
  • Integrated Downtube Storage (SOS): Features a sleek internal frame storage compartment in the downtube, allowing you to stow spare tubes, tools, or nutrition without needing additional frame bags.
  • 3D+ Integrated Headset Technology: Increases front-end steering precision and allows seamless handlebar height adjustments without sacrificing steerer tube rigidity or clean aesthetic lines.
  • T47 Threaded Bottom Bracket: Features a robust, creak-free Sram DUB T47 Wide threaded interface for long-term bearing reliability and hassle-free maintenance.

Technical Specifications:

  • Drivetrain: Sram Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 Wireless Electronic (Full Mount E1 Derailleur)

  • Cassette: Sram XG-1351, 10-46T, 13Speed

  • Crankset: Sram Rival 1 Wide DUB, 40T

  • Brakes: Sram Rival AXS Hydraulic Disc with 160mm Paceline Rotors

  • Wheelset: DT Swiss G1800 Spline DB Tubeless-Ready

  • Tires: Schwalbe G-One RX PRO, TLR 700x50c

  • Seatpost: Argon 18 TDS-C Carbon 27.2mm (Tunable Deflection System)

The Alegro Perspective: The 13Speed Sram XPLR update transforms the Dark Matter into a true gravel powerhouse. 1x drivetrains used to require a compromise between overall gear range and smooth cadence jumps, but a 13Speed 10-46T block gives you the best of both worlds. Combined with the direct Full Mount derailleur that completely eliminates bent derailleur hangers, this build delivers the ultimate combination of race-day speed and bulletproof trail reliability.

Next-Gen 13Speed Wireless Shifting. Precision Gravel Geometry. Conquer Every Surface with Argon 18.

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