2020 Argon 18

Krypton CS Shimano 105

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,749
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Krypton CS Shimano 105
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Krypton CS Shimano 105

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
Argon 18 Krypton Pro in review

Apr 2020 · Benjamin Topf

Can the Argon 18 Krypton Pro prevail against 12 other international opponents or does it stay in the middle of the pack?

Highs
  • Predictable handling

  • Balanced comfort

  • Light footed acceleration

  • All-round performance

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road.cc
Argon 18 Krypton Pro frameset

Nov 2019 · Stu Kerton

One of the most comfortable frames on the market that doesn't sacrifice speed or performance

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BikeRadar
Argon 18 Krypton CS review

May 2018 · Warren Rossiter

A clever chassis and smart ride. One of 2018’s best new bikes. Buy if you want to stand out from the crowd on one of the best new endurance bikes on the market

Highs
  • Smooth, smart and seriously fun to ride

Lows
  • Middleweight wheels and noisy rotors

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VeloNews
Argon 18 Krypton GF

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

Argon 18’s Krypton GF is proof positive a new era of endurance bikes has arrived.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB Press Fit SM-BB72-41B

Headset

FSA 30+ 3D 1"1/2

Stem

FSA OS168

Handlebar

FSA Omega Compact

Saddle

Prologo Kappa RS (STN)

Seatpost

Argon 18 Krypton CS

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 Braze-On

Crank

Shimano 105 R7000 50/34

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7020

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000 11/32

Chain

Shimano HG601-11

Brakes

Shimano 105 R7070

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 R7020

Wheels
Rims

Vision Team 30 Disc

Tires

Challenge Paris Roubaix Plus 700x27

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70 FR: 160mm RR: 140mm

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