Argon 18 Krypton: every build compared

Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v

High endAll-roadCarbon700c2026

Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v

High endAll-roadCarbon700c2026

Krypton Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Top of the rangeAll-roadCarbon700c2026

Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Top of the rangeAll-roadCarbon700c2026

The 5 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side

Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v Krypton Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v Krypton Pro Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Argon 18 Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v, side view

Argon 18Argon 18 Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v

Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v, side view

Argon 18Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v

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

Argon 18Argon 18 Krypton 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 Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against SRAM Rival AXS E1.
Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2026 2026 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Carbon

As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Wheelset 700c · Scope S4.A 700c · ATTEN L42 wheelset 700c · Scope R4 700c · Scope R4

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano 105 Di2

As printed

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

SRAM Rival AXS E1

As printed

Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS E1

Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range

As printed

Front and rear derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

SRAM Force AXS E1 Higher range

As printed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

Brake model Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 SRAM Rival eTap AXS Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 Higher range SRAM Force AXS Higher range

Seatpost Argon 18 TDS-C Argon 18 TDS-C 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 Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v

Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Argon 18 Krypton 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 Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
Krypton Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, 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 Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v12 km/h - 53 km/h
Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v11 km/h - 54 km/h
Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Force AXS E1 12v11 km/h - 56 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Argon 18 Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12vArgon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12vArgon 18 Krypton 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 All-road All-road

Frame and fork1 difference

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

Max tyre clearance 43 mm 43 mm 43 mm 43 mm

Bottom bracket TOKEN T47 24mm TOKEN DUB T47 TOKEN T47 24mm TOKEN DUB T47

Cable routing Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Fully integrated

As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

SRAM

As printed

Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS E1

Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

SRAM

As printed

Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

Electronic, wireless

As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170

Electronic, wireless

As printed

Shifters: SRAM Force AXS E1

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 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 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12

Chainring teeth Shimano 105 FC-R7100 50/34 SRAM RIVAL 46/33 Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 50/34 SRAM Force DUB 48/35 Higher range

Cassette Shimano 105 CS-R7100 11-34 SRAM RIVAL AXS WIDE Cassette XG 1250 10-36 Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100 11/34 Higher range SRAM XG 1270 10-36

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Rival AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters– SRAM Rival AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brakes1 difference

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

SRAM Rival Disque hydraulique

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 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 140 mm 160 mm +20 mm 140 mm 140 mm

Wheels and tyres

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

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

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

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

Stem FSA SMR ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA SMR ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA SMR ^{°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} 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 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 Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v

Differences measured from

Krypton Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · S

Stack and reach

Krypton Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 12v · S Krypton 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 –

Where to buy them

Argon 18 Krypton Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 12v
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Argon 18 Krypton SRAM Rival AXS 12v
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Argon 18 Krypton range
Argon 18 Krypton 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

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At a glance

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Character

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Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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