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    MSRP
    $2,400
    $2,700
    $3,700
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    Category
    EnduranceEnduranceEndurance
    4.4
    4.7
    6.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tiagra105Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 122 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    argon18.com

    argon18.com

    argon18.com

    Summary
    The Argon 18 Equation Shimano Tiagra, Argon 18 Equation Shimano 105, and Argon 18 Equation Sram Rival AXS are all carbon frame endurance bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Equation Sram Rival AXS has better components and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Equation Shimano Tiagra
    Equation Shimano 105
    Equation Sram Rival AXS
    Other Endurance bikes
    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

    Equation Shimano Tiagra

    39 mph

    Equation Shimano 105

    41 mph

    Equation Sram Rival AXS

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Equation

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsAsphalt Grey; Podium Champagne

    Equation

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsAsphalt Grey; Podium Champagne

    Equation

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsAsphalt Grey; Podium Champagne

    Fork

    Equation

    Equation

    Equation

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-RS500-PB

    Shimano BB-RS500-PB

    SRAM DUB PF 86.5

    Headset

    FSA NO.69 SRS System

    FSA NO.69 SRS System

    FSA NO.69 SRS System

    Handlebar

    Prologo Plaintouch black

    Prologo Plaintouch black

    Ciclovation Leather Touch Tornado Gloss

    Saddle

    Repente Quasar

    Prologo Akero

    Repente Quasar

    Seatpost

    FSA Gossamer SB20 Seat Post (27.2mm)

    FSA Gossamer SB20 27.2mm

    FSA Gossamer SB20 27.2mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra R4700

    Shimano 105 R7100

    SRAM Rival AXS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra R4700

    Shimano 105 R7100

    SRAM Rival AXS

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 50/34

    Shimano R7100 50/34

    SRAM Rival AXS DUB 48/35

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra R4720

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra CS-R4700 11-32

    Shimano 105 CS-R7100 11-34

    SRAM XG 1250 10-30 XDR

    Chain

    KMC X10 EPT

    Shimano 105 CN-M7100

    SRAM Rival 12S 114L

    Brakes

    Shimano Tiagra R4720 Shifter/Caliper Set

    Shimano 105 R7120 Shifter/Caliper Set

    SRAM RIVAL AXS Shifter/Caliper Set

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shimano RS-171 CL

    Vision Team 30 TC

    Vision Team 30 Clincher

    Tires

    Vittoria Zaffiro V 28-622

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700x30c

    Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT64 / F:160mm R:160mm

    Shimano SM-RT86, 6-bolt / F:160mm R:160mm

    SRAM Centerlock Centerline XR / F:160mm R:140mm

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