Argon 18 Equation vs Megamo Raise 15

Argon 18

Equation

Megamo

Raise 15

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2026

High endCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

Argon 18Argon 18 Equation

MegamoMegamo Raise 15

At a glance

Differences only

Argon 18 Equation has the shorter lowest gear: 12 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.

Key specs2 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

a performance-minded carbon frame

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · ATTEN L42 wheelset 700c · Fulcrum Racing 800 DB ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano 105 Di2

As printed

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

Shimano 105 Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Argon 18 TDS-C Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S size 350 mm / M, L, XL size 400 mm

Prices

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Argon 18 Equation

Megamo Raise 15

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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.

Equation · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
Raise 15 · Road bike all-round, rather nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Argon 18 Equation12 km/h - 53 km/h
Megamo Raise 1512 km/h - 55 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Argon 18 EquationMegamo Raise 15other road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Endurance

As printed

Endurance geometry

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Frame and fork1 difference

Fork– Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Max tyre clearance 34 mm –

Axles– Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Frame, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x142

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS500 –

Cable routing Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, Shadow 12-Speed Shimano 105 Di2 R7170

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano 105 FC-R7100 50/34 Shimano 105 R7100 Chainring 52-36T 2x12-Speed, Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano 105 CS-R7100 11-34 Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, Shadow 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700x30c Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic 622 x 30 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 30 mm 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width– 370 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon Full Integratted Internal Cable Routing / XS size 80 x 370 mm / S size 90 x 390 mm / M size 100 x 390 mm / L size 110 x 410 / XL size ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem FSA Omega Pro ST-167 ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Seatpost model Argon 18 TDS-C ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S size 350 mm / M, L, XL size 400 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Raise 15

Differences measured from

Raise 15 · M

Stack and reach

Raise 15 · M Raise 15 · M — Reach (mm) 384 · Stack (mm) 534

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 384 mm

Stack– 534 mm

Top tube (effective)– 538 mm

Seat tube– 482 mm

Head tube– 130 mm

Head angle– 73°

Seat angle– 74°

Chainstays– 410 mm

Wheelbase– 980 mm

Front centre– 580 mm

BB drop– 69 mm

BB height– 267 mm

Fork offset– 48 mm

Trail– 53 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Argon 18 Equation and Megamo Raise 15 come with?

Argon 18 Equation: Shimano 105 Di2. Megamo Raise 15: Shimano 105 Di2.

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Argon 18 Equation vs Megamo Raise 15

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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