Argon 18 Krypton
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Argon 18 Krypton
all-road road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment
Key specs
- Model year
- 2026
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheelset
- 700c · Scope R4
- Drivetrain
- 2×12
optimize frame topology and carbon layup
- Groupset
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Brake model
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170
- Seatpost
- Argon 18 TDS-C
Front and rear derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Road bike very demanding, rather stable, very high equipment. »
EasyDemanding
Built for rougher ground than most other road bikes.
NimbleStable
Steadier at speed than most other road bikes.
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Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Ride type
- Ride type
- All-road
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Carbon
- Fork
- Carbon
- Max tyre clearance
- 43 mm
- Bottom bracket
- TOKEN T47 24mm
- Cable routing
- Fully integrated
optimize frame topology and carbon layup
Integrated Cables: Yes
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- Shimano
- Groupset
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Shifting
- Electronic, wired
- Chainrings
- 2
- Gears at the back
- 12
- Chainring teeth
- Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 50/34
- Cassette
- Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100 11/34
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
- Shifters
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Front and rear derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170
- Front rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear rotor
- 140 mm
Shimano Ultegra Disque hydraulique
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 700c / 29"
- Wheelset
- Scope R4
- Rims
- Carbon
- Tyres
- Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 32-622 TLR, black G2.0
- Tyre width fitted
- 32 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
- Handlebar
- Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss
- Stem
- FSA SMR
- Seatpost model
- Argon 18 TDS-C
Weight
- Weight
- Being updated
Mounts and storage
- In-frame storage
- yes
Geometry
- Geometry size
- S
- Stack
- 563 mm
- Reach
- 377 mm
- Head angle
- 72.3 °
- Seat angle
- 74.3 °
- Chainstays
- 415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 989 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 78 mm
Spec sheets read at: argon18.com
Geometry
6 sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL.
| Geometry of the Krypton per size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (mm) | 357 | 367 | 377 | 386 | 395 | 406 |
| Stack (mm) | 523 | 543 | 563 | 584 | 605 | 628 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 496 | 516 | 537 | 558 | 580 | 604 |
| Seat tube (mm) | 420 | 450 | 485 | 520 | 555 | 590 |
| Head tube (mm) | 106 | 123 | 142 | 164 | 186 | 208 |
| Head angle (°) | 70.6 | 71.5 | 72.3 | 72.3 | 72.3 | 72.8 |
| Seat angle (°) | 75.5 | 74.9 | 74.3 | 73.7 | 73.1 | 72.5 |
| Chainstays (mm) | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 975 | 984 | 989 | 1,005 | 1,020 | 1,033 |
| Front centre (mm) | 573 | 582 | 587 | 602 | 617 | 630 |
| Standover (mm) | 675 | 704 | 738 | 770 | 801 | 832 |
| BB drop (mm) | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| BB height (mm) | 256 | 256 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 52 | 52 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Trail (mm) | 64 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 56 |
The range
Comparable road bikes
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Ride type: All-road
- Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Max tyre clearance: 43 mm
Frequently asked questions
What kind of riding is the Argon 18 Krypton made for?
All-road, according to the brand.
How wide a tyre fits the Argon 18 Krypton?
Up to 43 mm, according to the brand.
Does the Argon 18 Krypton have electronic shifting?
Electronic, wired, according to the brand.