Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,650
    $4,499
    $4,299$4,999
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    $4,499

    At BMC

    $4,299

    14% off At Trek

    $5,615

    At buycycle

    Category
    EnduranceRaceRace
    Weight
    18.7 lbs
    6.8
    6.7
    7.4
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    40c30c28c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival AXS105 Di2105 Di2
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    argon18.com

    us.bmc-switzerland.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS, BMC Teammachine SLR FIVE, and Trek Émonda SL 6 are all carbon frame road bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Émonda SL 6 has carbon 700c carbon wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2023 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS
    2023 Teammachine SLR FIVE
    2024 Émonda SL 6
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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)

    41 mph

    2023 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS

    39 mph

    2023 Teammachine SLR FIVE

    39 mph

    2024 Émonda SL 6

    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

    Krypton

    Tire Clearance40c

    ColorsIridescent Charcoal; Gloss; Frostbite Blue

    Teammachine SLR Carbon with Aerocore Design | Stealth Dropout Design | TCC Race Compliance Level | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle | Optimized for Aerocore Bottle Cages

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance30c

    ColorArctic Silver / Black

    Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    Tire Clearance28c

    Fork

    Krypton

    Teammachine SLR Carbon | TCC Race Compliance Level | Internal Cable Routing | Flat Mount Disc | Stealth Dropout Design | 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle

    Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Clean and simple maintenance

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    FSA SRS with 3D

    Stem

    BMC RSM 01

    Size: 47, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 110mm length

    Handlebar

    Prologo Plaintouch black

    BMC RAB 03 | Ergo Top Shape | Compact Bend

    Size: 47, 50, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Repente Quasar

    Fizik Antares R7

    Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Argon 18 Carbon

    TypeRigid

    Teammachine SLR Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS MAX 36T

    SHIMANO 105 Di2 RD-R7150

    Shimano R7150 Di2, 36T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, braze-on, down swing

    Crank

    SRAM Rival AXS DUB 48/35

    SHIMANO 105 FC-R7100 50-34T

    Size: 47, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SHIMANO 105 Di2 ST-R7170

    Shimano 105 R7170 Di2, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM Rival AXS Wide XG 1250 10-36

    SHIMANO 105 CS-R7100 11-34T

    Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM Rival 12S 114L

    SHIMANO 105 CN-M6100 12spd

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SHIMANO 105 (BR-R7170)

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    Wheels
    Rims

    Team 30 Clincher Centerlock XDR

    Mavic Open Disc

    Front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Front Hub

    CL-712 (F) / RXC-1425 (R) - Thru Axle

    Rear Hub

    CL-712 (F) / RXC-1425 (R) - Thru Axle

    Tires

    Vittoria Zaffiro 700x30c

    Vittoria Rubino | 25mm

    Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x28mm

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerlock Paceline / F:160mm R:140mm

    SHIMANO SM-RT70

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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