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2022 Argon 18

Dark Matter Frameset

KaderCarbon
OponthoudOnbuigzaam
VorkCarbon
Wielen650b
RemmenHydraulische schijf
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Samenvatting

The Argon 18 Dark Matter gravel bike is praised for its confident handling, adjustable geometry, and versatility with plenty of mounting points for bikepacking. However, it receives mixed reviews regarding its comfort, responsiveness, and the value of its spec at its price point. While it excels in stability and is well-suited for longer excursions, it lacks the dynamic performance and 'wow' factor of some competitors.

Pros
  • Confident handling

  • Adjustable geometry

  • Plenty of mounting points for bikepacking

  • Stable on rough trails

  • Comfortable riding position for longer excursions

Cons
  • Lacks responsiveness for sprinting

  • Not as dynamic through corners

  • Spec may not justify the price

  • Uncomfortable handlebar and bar tape

  • Lacks the 'wow' factor of some rivals

Key Quotes
The Dark Matter was very easy to get comfortable on and I didn’t feel like it was holding me back throughout the day of riding.
Bike Perfect logoBike Perfect
The 2023 Argon 18 Dark Matter can do a lot, but it can’t do it all.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine
From my first rides, I felt like the bike had a bit of an identity crisis and lacked the 'wow' factor of some of its rivals.
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off.road.cc
Argon 18 Dark Matter gravel bike review

sep 2023

The Argon Dark Matter could be dubbed as a bit of a do-it-all gravel bike with a generous number of cargo mounts, yet it's also a bit of a race machine, too. Throughout my time with this bike, I felt it had a bit of an identity crisis and failed to really impress me in most riding scenarios, despite tackling everything that came its way adequately. The Dark Matter does, however, offer adjustable geometry which is valuable on smaller frame sizes.

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Bike Perfect
Hands on: Argon 18 Dark Matter first ride – fast or long multi-purpose gravel bike

jun 2023 · Graham Cottingham

It was straight to racing and a rapid first ride of Argon 18's Dark Matter gravel bike

Hoogtepunten
  • Confident handling

  • A clean solution to adjusting stack

  • Plenty of mounting points for bikepacking

Dieptepunten
  • High stack height even in the low position

  • Only one 1X build

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Gran Fondo Magazine
The 2023 Argon 18 Dark Matter in review – Our big gravel race bike shootout

jun 2023 · Martin Staffa

The 2023 Argon 18 Dark Matter doesn’t just look burly, it is the heavyweight champion on test. Can it keep up with the competition with its 8.56 kg heft?

Hoogtepunten
  • Customisable thanks to the online configurator

  • Enough mounting points for every bag and all situations

  • Smart details

  • Very stable and composed handling

Dieptepunten
  • Lack of comfort at the rear

  • Uncomfortable handlebar and bar tape

  • No race genes

  • Build doesn’t offer the promised versatility

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Geometrie
Specificaties
Bouwen
Kader

Dark Matter

BB-standaardBB86/BB92, Druk op Passend

Bandenopruiming40c

kleurenHyper-Silver Coal Black; Dawn Blue Dark Red

Vork

Dark Matter specific

Trapas

BB86

Koptelefoon

FSA NO.30/Kit + 3D+ w/ TH881-1

Zadelpen

Argon 18 TDS-C Carbon, 27.2mm (included with frameset)

TypeOnbuigzaam

Groepset
Remmen

Flat Mount Disc Brakes (140/160 Rotors)

TypeHydraulische schijf

Wielen
Banden

45c (for both 700C and 650B)

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