2025 Argon 18 Dark Matter Force AXS XPLR

Go way off the beaten path with this gravel racer featuring true road race-inspired geometry derived from Argon 18’s legendary race bikes. Some will blaze the trail, but on the Dark Matter, you will scorch it. 

Specs

Frame

Dark Matter (INT)

Fork

Dark Matter (INT)

Headset

FSA No.69 SRS + 3D

Integrated Cables

Yes

Storage Optimization System

No

Wheels

HUNT 42 Limitless Gravel Disc XDR

Tires

Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR G2.0 700x38c

Tire Clearance

45c

Group

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road Wide

Front Derailleur

N/A

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force XPLR AXS

Crankset

SRAM Force 1 Wide DUB 42T(XXS:165mm XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5 XL:175mm)

Chain

SRAM Force 12S 114L

Cassette

SRAM XG 1271 10-44

Brakes

SRAM Force AXS

Brake Levers

SRAM Force AXS

Rotors

SRAM Centerlock Centerline XR / F:160mm R:140mm

Shifters

SRAM Force AXS

Other Components

Handlebar

FSA A-Wing Pro AGX (XXS:40cm XS:40cm S:42cm M-XL:44cm)

Stem

FSA OS-99 (XXS:70mm XS:80mm S:90mm M:100mm L-XL:110mm)

Bar Tape

Ciclovation Grind Touch

Saddle

Prologo Scratch-M5 AGX

Seatpost

Argon 18 TDS