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2025 Argon 18 Dark Matter SRAM Apex AXS XPLR Wild Olive
2025 Argon 18 Dark Matter SRAM Apex AXS XPLR Wild Olive
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Velo Bavarian are proud to offer this 2025 Argon 18 Dark Matter SRAM Apex AXS XPLR Wild Olive. All bikes on our website are physical stock so you can see them in the flesh and try for size. Other sizes are available to order.
The Argon 18 Dark Matter takes you ever further off the beaten path with new bikepacking features, cable integration, and updated stack and reach. What hasn’t changed is the confident, responsive ride that’s made it a gravel classic. Light and lean and ready to race, or now with up to four bottle mounts and full paniers, the Dark Matter goes from scrappy race-day ride to sidekick for your longest off-road adventures.
Come and visit Velo Bavarian to see the bike in person and learn more about the specification.
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ABOUT THE BIKE
MORE MOUNTING POINTS
Additional frame and fork mounting points for extra bottles and gear
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Now featuring our new 3D system, including a spacer that offers seamless connection with the frame’s toptube in 0mm and 25mm configurations. Specced with FSA SRS (external between the handlebar and stem, routing through the headset) for maximum versatility and hassle-free maintenance, the updated 3D system is also compatible with FSA ACR (fully integrated), FSA SMR (semi-integrated), Token A-Box, Token S-Box, Ritchey Switch and Deda DCR.*
LIGHT OR LOADED
Bikepacking-ready with three mounting points added on each side of the fork, additional bottle cage mounting options in the front triangle, new rear rack mounts and relocation of the toptube mounting bolts. Or, leave some of the gear at home and have one of the peppiest gravel racers on the market.
ALL-TERRAIN HANDLING
With an eye toward ride quality, the Dark Matter features seatstays designed to flex and dissipate shocks, and allows for 45c (40c with fenders), to offer maximum traction and comfort on all surfaces.
RIDER DESIGNED
Gravel geometry provides fork rake specific to frame size, to allow for tight turn clearance on more technical runs. With new stack and reach measures fine-tuned to each size range, a dialed-in fit is assured. Our new seatpost, as well as being 50g lighter, now offers a reversible saddle clamp with 15mm or 25mm setback for optimal fit adjustments.
MAX TIRE SIZE
45c (for both 700C and 650B)
REMOVABLE FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER
For clean installation of 1x, compatible with 46/30T to 52/36T or 1x46T
SPECIFICATION
FRAME: Argon 18 Dark Matter Carbon
GROUPSET: SRAM Apex AXS XPLR
Tailored to the needs of drop bar riders, SRAM’s 1x-specific XPLR AXS wireless drivetrain targets the gearing sweet spot. With an 11-44T cassette and matching derailleur, you get a big range for gravel climbs and tight shifts for fast riding on the road.
WHEELS: HUNT 4Season All-Road XDR
A wheelset for fast rides on the road, with the capacity to take the path less traveled. The 20mm (internal) rim is ideal for wider tyres so you can explore, go bike-packing, rip any trails or CX courses you fancy, and do it all with confidence.
TYRES: Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR G2.0 700x38c
A speed and traction focused tire with aggressive file tread. The unique angled “fish scale” design allows the center tread to roll extremely fast, yet offer traction when loaded in cornering and braking. Add the transitional height mid and side tread, and the Terreno Dry transitions as smoothly as it rolls.
SADDLE: Prologo Akero
BAR/STEM: FSA NS Adventure Compact HR-RD-310S
FSA OS-167 Omega Pro 100mm
SEATPOST: Argon 18 TDS
STACK: 589mm or 612mm with 25mm 3D Spacer
REACH: 387mm or 380mm with 25mm 3D Spacer
For full specification and geometry, please contact us.
REVIEWS
"The Dark Matter is a great machine for tearing across roads and some tracks that will bounce you around a bit. Once you dial in the fit, it’s game for going fast." www.cyclingmagazine.ca
WHY BUY FROM VB?
If you’re in the market for a new, premium bike, VB is an amazing place to start.
We endeavor to stock and display as many of the top models from Argon 18, Cannondale, Cervélo, Colnago, Merida & Pinarello as possible! Giving you the opportunity to view and compare some of the best bikes in the industry, in one place.
Read more about why your next bike should be from us, as well as some testimonials.
Or simply contact us now and one our friendly team will be happy to help.
