Argon 18 Dark Matter | Gravel racer | velo_per Edition
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Starting up a custom build with Argon 18 Dark Matter framekit.
This is what Argon 18 wanted to do with the Dark Matter:
“ When we set out to design the Dark Matter, we made sure not to come up with just another gravel bike. Our vision was to build a true gravel racer: a fast dirt road bike with a geometry adapted from our celebrated road frames. We wanted a bike offering improved stability but with a racing behavior, a bike that would feel just as fast and responsive on the trail that it would on the road. ”
The frame clears 45C tires and 40C with fenders.
Compatible with cranksets 46/30T to 52/36T or 1x46T (max).
DT Swiss type 12mm thru-axle, 100m front and 142mm back.
Flat mount disc brakes (140 or 160mm).
I will build it with Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 as a base.
Will use RX805 Di2 rear derailleur with 50/34T AbsolutBlack oval chainrings and a HG-800 11-34T cassette.
This will be the "normal" setup but will test 1x46T with larger cassette at the rear.
Wheels from http://www.jpracingbike1.com
Duke Lucky Star rims with Bitex hubs (centerlock).
This is what Argon 18 wanted to do with the Dark Matter:
“ When we set out to design the Dark Matter, we made sure not to come up with just another gravel bike. Our vision was to build a true gravel racer: a fast dirt road bike with a geometry adapted from our celebrated road frames. We wanted a bike offering improved stability but with a racing behavior, a bike that would feel just as fast and responsive on the trail that it would on the road. ”
The frame clears 45C tires and 40C with fenders.
Compatible with cranksets 46/30T to 52/36T or 1x46T (max).
DT Swiss type 12mm thru-axle, 100m front and 142mm back.
Flat mount disc brakes (140 or 160mm).
I will build it with Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 as a base.
Will use RX805 Di2 rear derailleur with 50/34T AbsolutBlack oval chainrings and a HG-800 11-34T cassette.
This will be the "normal" setup but will test 1x46T with larger cassette at the rear.
Wheels from http://www.jpracingbike1.com
Duke Lucky Star rims with Bitex hubs (centerlock).
I am in love with Argon 18
Currently one of my favorite rides is Argon 18 Gallium Pro
I am building some cheap gravel bike myself and I will looking how your Argon 18 project will end.
Currently one of my favorite rides is Argon 18 Gallium Pro
I am building some cheap gravel bike myself and I will looking how your Argon 18 project will end.
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Been riding Nitrogen for 2 years. Here in Scandinavia we have a Gallium UC EDT (United Cycling Special Edition) that is built on the "old" Gallium Pro 2017 frame.
That is the road bike i will ride on 2019. This is my wife´s Gallium Pro 2018, she loves it! Before she had this Gallium Pro 2016...
glad to see you enjoy their bike on same way as I do
Rode a friend's Argon around Belgium and France. Top, top framesets.
Just have done one ride because it is to much ice and snow for biking with out studs...
I think it felt great, quit responsive but still more comfort over rougher road surface.
I think this bike is more gravel racer than gravel bike.
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