Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v vs Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Argon 18

Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Argon 18

Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Top of the rangeAll-roadCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Argon 18 Krypton line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v, side view

Argon 18Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v, side view

Argon 18Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

At a glance

Differences only

Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 14 km/h.

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Wheelset 700c · Hunt 44 Aerodynamisist Disc with XDR 700c · Scope R4

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 (front and rear derailleur, brakes, brake levers)

SRAM Force AXS E1

As printed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

Brake model Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS

Seatpost Argon 18 TDS-C Argon 18 TDS-C

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

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.

Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · Road bike rather demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v · Road bike long gearing, very 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 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v14 km/h - 55 km/h
Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v11 km/h - 56 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12vArgon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12vother 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 All-road All-road

Frame and fork1 difference

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

Max tyre clearance 43 mm 43 mm

Bottom bracket TOKEN T47 BB TOKEN DUB T47

Cable routing Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

SRAM

As printed

Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 (shifters)

Electronic, wireless

As printed

Shifters: SRAM Force AXS E1

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

Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra R8100 52/36 SRAM Force DUB 48/35 Higher range

Cassette Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100 11-30 SRAM XG 1270 10-36

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 140 mm 140 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} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Vittoria Corsa Control TLR G2.0 700x30c Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 32-622 TLR, black G2.0

Tyre width fitted 30 mm 32 mm +2 mm

Cockpit and seatpost1 difference

Handlebar Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss ^{°Value not published by the brand} Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem FSA OS-99 ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA SMR ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Argon 18 TDS-C ^{°Value not published by the brand} Argon 18 TDS-C ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage yes yes

° 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 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Differences measured from

Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · S

Stack and reach

Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · S Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563

Geometry

Size S –

Reach 377 mm –

Stack 563 mm –

Top tube (effective) 537 mm –

Seat tube 485 mm –

Head tube 142 mm –

Head angle 72.3° –

Seat angle 74.3° –

Chainstays 415 mm –

Wheelbase 989 mm –

Front centre 587 mm –

Standover 738 mm –

BB drop 78 mm –

BB height 258 mm –

Fork offset 47 mm –

Trail 59 mm –

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Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Argon 18 Krypton range
Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Argon 18 Krypton range

Compare the whole Argon 18 Krypton range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v and Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v come with?

Argon 18 Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v: SRAM Force AXS E1.