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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $2,199

    At Cycle Limited

    Category
    Gravel
    4.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Brand Site

    argon18.com

    Summary
    The Argon 18 Dark Matter Shimano 105 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Dark Matter Shimano 105
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    Gear Range

    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

    Dark Matter Shimano 105

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB Press Fit SM-BB72-41B

    Headset

    FSA 30 + 3D 1''1/2

    Stem

    FSA OS-168

    Handlebar

    FSA NS Adventure Compact

    Saddle

    Prologo Scratch RS (STN)

    Seatpost

    Argon 18 Dark Matter

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000 Direct Mount

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000 Braze-On

    Crank

    Shimano 105 R7000 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 R7020

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 R7000 11/34

    Chain

    Shimano HG601-11

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 R7020

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 R7020

    Wheels
    Rims

    HED Ardennes GP Plus Tubeless

    Tires

    Challenge Gravel Grinder TL 700 x 38

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70 FR: 160 mm RR: 140 mm

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