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Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v vs Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

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

Argon 18

Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s, side view

Orbea

Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

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

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v, side viewArgon 18Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v
Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s, side viewOrbeaOrbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

At a glance

Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

 Carbon
As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5"

Wheelset 700c · Scope R4 700c · OQUO Road Performance RP50LTD
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Force AXS E1
As printed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

 SRAM Force AXS
As printed

Sram Force AXS 12s / Sram Force AXS

Brake modelSame for all SRAM Force AXS Sram Force AXS
Seatpost SUM specific OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment

Prices

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Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

Character

  • Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v · Road bike average gearing, very high equipment.
  • Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment

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 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v12 km/h - 55 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12vOrbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s

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 Aero
As printed

Best Lightweight Aero Road Bike

 Aero
As printed

Aero 360º - Aérodynamique sous tous les angles

Frame and fork2 differences
Fork–Not given Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearance 32 mm 37 mm Best of the comparison+5 mm
Bottom bracket SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Fully integrated
As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

–Not given
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Force AXS / Sram Force AXS 12s

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Force AXS E1

 Electronic, wireless
ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth SRAM Force AXS Powermeter 48/35 SRAM Force AXS DUB 35x48T
Cassette SRAM XG 1270 10-33 XDR SRAM Force XG-1270 10-33T 12S
Rear derailleur SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS 12s °Value not published by the brand
ShiftersSame for all SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted yes –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
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"
As printed

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c

RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR 28mm Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c
Tyre width fitted 28 mm 29 mm +1 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss °Value not published by the brand Integrated Bar and Stem OC SH-RA10, Road Aero Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 °Value not published by the brand
Stem FSA SMR-II °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model SUM specific °Value not published by the brand OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment °Value not published by the brand

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v and Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s come with?

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v: SRAM Force AXS E1. Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD Force AXS 12s: SRAM Force AXS.

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