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Argon 18 Krypton vs Argon 18 Krypton Pro

Argon 18 Krypton 105 Di2, side view

Argon 18

Krypton

Argon 18 Krypton Pro, side view

Argon 18

Krypton Pro

High endAll-roadCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeAll-roadCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Argon 18 Krypton line: 10 differences, mostly in the components.

Argon 18 Krypton 105 Di2, side viewArgon 18Argon 18 Krypton
Argon 18 Krypton Pro, side viewArgon 18Argon 18 Krypton Pro

At a glance

  • Argon 18 Krypton Pro has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
  • Argon 18 Krypton has the shorter lowest gear: 12 km/h at 90 rpm, against 14 km/h.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Weight Not published by the brand –Not given
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

 Carbon
As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Wheelset 700c · Scope S4.A 700c · Hunt 44 Aerodynamisist Disc with XDR
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
SeatpostSame for all Argon 18 TDS-C Argon 18 TDS-C

Prices

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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.

  • Krypton · Road bike very demanding, very stable, average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Krypton Pro · Road bike rather demanding, very stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Argon 18 Krypton 88%Argon 18 Krypton Pro 80%3 bikes9 bikes6 bikes14 bikes11 bikes2 bikes3 bikes5 bikes17 bikes15 bikes4 bikes3 bikes9 bikes3 bikes · Argon 18 Krypton Pro3 bikes4 bikes3 bikes4 bikes · Argon 18 Krypton4 bikes6 bikes3 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Argon 18 Krypton 81%Argon 18 Krypton Pro 81%3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes5 bikes4 bikes10 bikes2 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes7 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes7 bikes5 bikes7 bikes2 bikes3 bikes6 bikes1 bike5 bikes5 bikes · Argon 18 Krypton · Argon 18 Krypton Pro5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes1 bike4 bikes
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 Krypton12 km/h - 53 km/h
  • Argon 18 Krypton Pro14 km/h - 55 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Argon 18 KryptonArgon 18 Krypton Proother 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 typeSame for all All-road All-road
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearanceSame for all 43 mm 43 mm
Bottom bracket TOKEN T47 24mm TOKEN T47 BB
Cable routingSame for all Fully integrated
As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

 Fully integrated
As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 (shifters)

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 °Value not published by the brand 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 FC-R7100 50/34 Shimano Ultegra R8100 52/36 Higher range
Cassette Shimano 105 CS-R7100 11-34 Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100 11-30 Higher range
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters–Not given Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all 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 Ultegra Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 140 mm 140 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all 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 Control TLR G2.0 700x30c
Tyre width fitted 32 mm 30 mm −2 mm
Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
HandlebarSame for all 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 OS-99 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all 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 storageSame for all 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.

Krypton · SKrypton Pro · S
  • Krypton · S
  • Krypton Pro · S

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600340350360370380390400410↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Krypton · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563Krypton Pro · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563
  • Krypton · S Krypton · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563
  • Krypton Pro · S Krypton Pro · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563
Geometry
SizeSame for all S S
ReachSame for all 377 mm 377 mm
StackSame for all 563 mm 563 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 537 mm 537 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 485 mm 485 mm
Head tubeSame for all 142 mm 142 mm
Head angleSame for all 72.3° 72.3°
Seat angleSame for all 74.3° 74.3°
ChainstaysSame for all 415 mm 415 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 989 mm 989 mm
Front centreSame for all 587 mm 587 mm
StandoverSame for all 738 mm 738 mm
BB dropSame for all 78 mm 78 mm
BB heightSame for all 258 mm 258 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 47 mm 47 mm
TrailSame for all 59 mm 59 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Argon 18 Krypton and Argon 18 Krypton Pro come with?

Argon 18 Krypton: Shimano 105 Di2. Argon 18 Krypton Pro: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

How do Argon 18 Krypton and Argon 18 Krypton Pro compare on geometry?

In size S, Argon 18 Krypton has a stack of 563 mm for a reach of 377 mm; in size S, Argon 18 Krypton Pro has 563 mm for 377 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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