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Argon 18 Krypton vs Megamo Pulse 03

Argon 18 Krypton 105 Di2, side view

Argon 18

Krypton

Megamo Pulse 03, side view

Megamo

Pulse 03

High endAll-roadCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 12 differences, line by line.

Argon 18 Krypton 105 Di2, side viewArgon 18Argon 18 Krypton
Megamo Pulse 03, side viewMegamoMegamo Pulse 03

At a glance

  • Megamo Pulse 03 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
  • Argon 18 Krypton has the shorter lowest gear: 12 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.
Key specs4 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 °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 700c · Scope S4.A 700c · DT Swiss ARC 1400 DICUIT °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Brake model Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Seatpost Argon 18 TDS-C Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm

Prices

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Argon 18 Krypton

Argon 18 Krypton

Megamo Pulse 03

Megamo Pulse 03

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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.
  • Pulse 03 · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Argon 18 Krypton 88%Megamo Pulse 03 89%3 bikes9 bikes6 bikes14 bikes11 bikes2 bikes3 bikes5 bikes17 bikes15 bikes4 bikes3 bikes9 bikes2 bikes3 bikes4 bikes3 bikes5 bikes · Argon 18 Krypton · Megamo Pulse 034 bikes6 bikes3 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Argon 18 Krypton 81%Megamo Pulse 03 64%3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes5 bikes4 bikes10 bikes2 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes7 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes7 bikes6 bikes · Megamo Pulse 037 bikes2 bikes3 bikes6 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes · Argon 18 Krypton5 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
  • Megamo Pulse 0312 km/h - 55 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Argon 18 KryptonMegamo Pulse 03other road bikes

Components and specs

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

Ride type1 difference
Ride type All-road Aero
As printed

Aérodynamiques

Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite fork, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x100

Max tyre clearance 43 mm –Not given
Axles–Not given Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

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

Bottom bracket TOKEN T47 24mm –Not given
Cable routing Fully integrated
As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

 Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Shimano °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2 R7150

 Electronic, wired °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, Shadow 12-Speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170

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 Chainring 52-36T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Cassette Shimano 105 CS-R7100 11-34 Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, Shadow 12-Speed °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters–Not given Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted–Not given yes °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 rotor 160 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 140 mm –Not given
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
Tubeless ready–Not given yes °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 32-622 TLR, black G2.0 Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic 622 x 30 °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 32 mm 30 mm °Value not published by the brand−2 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar width–Not given 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 SMR °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Argon 18 TDS-C °Value not published by the brand Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm °Value not published by the brand
Mounts and storage
In-frame storage yes –Not given

° 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 · SPulse 03 · L
  • Krypton · S
  • Pulse 03 · L

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Krypton · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563Pulse 03 · L — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Krypton · S Krypton · S — Reach (mm) 377 · Stack (mm) 563
  • Pulse 03 · L Pulse 03 · L — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 557
Geometry14 differences
Size S L
Reach 377 mm 390 mm +13 mm
Stack 563 mm 557 mm −6 mm
Top tube (effective) 537 mm 558 mm +21 mm
Seat tube 485 mm 520 mm +35 mm
Head tube 142 mm 155 mm +13 mm
Head angle 72.3° 72.5° +0.2°
Seat angle 74.3° 73.3° −1°
Chainstays 415 mm 410 mm −5 mm
Wheelbase 989 mm 997 mm +8 mm
Front centre 587 mm 597 mm +10 mm
Standover 738 mm –Not given
BB drop 78 mm 69 mm −9 mm
BB height 258 mm 267 mm +9 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 47 mm 47 mm
Trail 59 mm 57 mm −2 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Argon 18 Krypton and Megamo Pulse 03 come with?

Argon 18 Krypton: Shimano 105 Di2. Megamo Pulse 03: Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2.

How do Argon 18 Krypton and Megamo Pulse 03 compare on geometry?

In size S, Argon 18 Krypton has a stack of 563 mm for a reach of 377 mm; in size L, Megamo Pulse 03 has 557 mm for 390 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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