Rugged Race or Rough Adventure, the Dark Matter defines Performance Gravel

This way to adventure

The 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.

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DROPPER READY 27.2mm CARBON SEATPOST

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SRS CABLE ROUTING

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DOWNTUBE PROTECTOR WITH ADDITONAL BOTTLE MOUNT

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45C TIRE CLEARANCE

The Dark Matter in action

Technology Dark Matter

3D System

Get the best fit window without compromising the safety, steerer stiffness, or looks of your bike with Argon 18's 3D Technology.

Gravel Geometry

Our gravel geometry draws on our endurance geometry, itself directly inspired by our performance road race series, meaning handling, responsiveness and race-ready positioning are paramount.

Topological Compliance System

Proprietary design method to offer exceptional vertical compliance and dampened road-induced vibrations while retaining maximum stiffness.
Each bike model featuring TCS technology was individually analysed to optimize frame topology and carbon layup.

Argon Fit System

Argon 18's fit system offers size-specific geometries to provide optimal performance and positioning for all sizes, guaranteeing no rider left behind.

Dark Matter Life

What the
media say

"The Argon 18 Dark Matter is a very interesting proposition – on mixed surfaces, it’s quick and smooth."

"In terms of the ride it delivers, it should definitely be on a lot of people's looking-to-buy-list."

"The Argon 18 Dark Matter is a cool and consistently specced bike that should convince most adventurers with a need for speed, thanks to its efficiency and aggressive riding position."

"Argon 18’s fast, comfortable, sure-footed, and well-equipped Dark Matter is a great all-round gravel workhorse."

"If you are looking for a good-looking, stable gravel bike that is at home on bikepacking adventures, then the Argon 18 Dark Matter is a great option."

"The Dark Matter is a well appointed adventure bike perfect for party pace."

"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."

"The handling is superb and I immediately felt comfortable railing the Dark Matter through the technical high-speed bends."

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