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THE BEST GRAVEL BIKE I HAVE EVER RIDDEN? 

Chris Hall
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I have ridden my Argon 18 Dark Matter now for over 1200km, so here's a video talking a bit about what I love about it and also how I think it could be made even better. Any questions, please drop a comment!
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Комментарии : 62   
@petersouthernboy6327
@petersouthernboy6327 28 дней назад
I have really gotten hooked on gravel. I love the vistas, the changes in scenery and the general lack of automotive traffic.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 27 дней назад
Same here!
@ChrisWhittenMusic
@ChrisWhittenMusic 27 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides Enjoying a long bike ride without traffic is key. On the short road sectors we ride getting to the gravel, we are constantly close passed. Anyway, great video, thanks.
@CycleXplorer
@CycleXplorer 27 дней назад
Lack of cars and traffic is one of the best bits, sense of freedom too. Like being a kid again!
@emdgfx
@emdgfx 28 дней назад
Loving my Dark Matter! Had mine for almost a year now and it's still a joy to throw a leg over everytime! And yes your suggested additions would be very welcome in the next revision i'd say :)
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
It’s a fantastic bike isn’t it? Really is so much fun to ride!
@richardclark5255
@richardclark5255 28 дней назад
I got my new krypton because of you! Now I wish I could afford to get one of these too.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Hope you are loving the Krypton though! It's an awesome bike!
@redauwg911
@redauwg911 28 дней назад
Thank you for the video Chris, Really nice bike, And perfect gearing choice.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Thank you!
@CycleXplorer
@CycleXplorer 27 дней назад
A friend has one and he seems to love it. It will be on my future list!
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 27 дней назад
🙌
@lostnomads2285
@lostnomads2285 16 дней назад
Going for a Dark Matter bike fit on Friday… thanks for the review.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 16 дней назад
Hope you enjoy it!
@lostnomads2285
@lostnomads2285 11 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides ordered. 👍
@lazlo2511
@lazlo2511 27 дней назад
Thanks man, I was unaware of all the extra details that have been designed for this frame. It seems this goes far beyond what other manufacturers are doing. I feel they’ve taken into account what others have just forgotten. The drawback for me of course is the outdated Cannondale BB disaster of the century PF. The fork is definitely more forgiving with that curve. There is a reason they design stayed around for so long and interesting that they’ve incorporated it. All the things you mentioned with frame storage etc is a must on the revise model which no doubt is in development and can be named Dirt Particles 🤭. Glad you did a breakdown on this green machine. Keep riding and stay upright.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 27 дней назад
Thanks for watching! to be fair I have never had any issues with the BB in this bike but for me and home maintenance I just find a threaded one easier.
@JJ-yh1iw
@JJ-yh1iw 28 дней назад
Loved My dark matter, now i moved on to the krypton!
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
The krypton is fantastic too
@Nick-cs5yc
@Nick-cs5yc 14 дней назад
Beautiful rig👍👍👍
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 13 дней назад
It sure is!
@isds6310
@isds6310 23 дня назад
Great quality video and interesting too. We need to get you more subscribers! Also appreciating the Royal Blood album cover 🤘
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 23 дня назад
Thank you I appreciate it! I’ve only been doing RU-vid for maybe a year and a half now but trying hard to produce good and useful content
@cb6866
@cb6866 28 дней назад
Thanks Chris.....so , mud ? Be well , safe travels !
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Mud
@kimwalton2873
@kimwalton2873 28 дней назад
Thanks for the unbiased review. What cassette are you using on this Argon 18?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Shimano 11-40
@Nick-cs5yc
@Nick-cs5yc 14 дней назад
All Hail Gravel Bike Gods😁😁😁
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 13 дней назад
Heck yes!
@rickbeckner9906
@rickbeckner9906 28 дней назад
Thanks. Nice review. I have a DM (prior generation). A few additional thoughts fwiw for anyone looking to buy one: They run large (a medium is about a 55); they have a high stand over height (you feel like you are riding on and not in); with the 3D system you can really run it either racy slammed or very tall.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Thanks for sharing!
@rickbeckner9906
@rickbeckner9906 28 дней назад
No problem. A18 is a bit of an under the radar brand (at least outside of their tri bikes). Glad you are giving them a bit more exposure. They have a compelling range of bikes. Unfortunately, at least in the USA, their dealer network seems to really have shrunk over the last few years.
@chrisoconnellUK
@chrisoconnellUK 28 дней назад
Hi Chris - thanks for the vid. What's your preference running two different wheel sets, ie. do you swap the cassette out each time and re-fit on the other wheels, or just buy a second cassette? Cheers
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
I normally would have another set of wheels which always have rotors and cassettes on them at the same ratios
@stevemullin1195
@stevemullin1195 28 дней назад
What is the weight limit on this bike...would it be up to bikepacking or loaded touring on tarmac?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
I’m not sure what the weight limit is but I’ve used it all loaded up for a few bikepacking events and it’s been absolutely fine
@Average_cycling
@Average_cycling 26 дней назад
How did you attach the exposure light , when I used that model it didn’t last long, just wore the attachment out when vibrations on gravel.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 25 дней назад
Using exposure’s mount. Have never had any issue s
@stevemullin1195
@stevemullin1195 28 дней назад
Can you use flat bars on this bike...cant ride drops due to hand/wrist issues.
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Yep or course you could, would probably just need to decide on what groupset you had on it but totally doable
@szagii_9447
@szagii_9447 19 дней назад
is it possible to install a mono cockpit on this bike? also do you happen to know how much does it weigh in size medium, I can't find it anywhere
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 18 дней назад
I never really weigh my bikes being totally honest so I’m not sure. Will try and weigh it next time I film some stuff with it. Although personally I’m never fussed on a bikes weight, more with how it feels to ride. When you say mono cockpit you mean full integration? I’ve seen people have done it before.
@ohmps01
@ohmps01 28 дней назад
About the front chainrings: 49? Which chainrings are you using? I do love the info about the smaller small chainring actually working, that is also easily available since it's from the grx 600 chainset, but I haven't seen a shimano 49 big chainring
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
It’s a GRX chainring too, think I got a special one from Shimano
@ohmps01
@ohmps01 27 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides but definitely 49? So you are running 49 30? 2 more compared to official for tge front derailleur. Just want to make sure that I didn't mishear anything, since I am also currently running 11-42 two-by, just with standard mechanical 810 front chainrings. Would honestly really like having that bit more top end speed though. And since I already run a 42, I might just stay with 31 and go with a 50 tooth big ring? If you say 19 teeth difference worked on the front derailleur.
@hkp9257
@hkp9257 28 дней назад
I like the look of integrated cables but I hate the concept of these all in one cockpits. Thats a really nice solution :) btw, what tire width do you drive on your road bike?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
Yep it’s really neat! I ride either 30s or 32s at the moment on my road bike
@hkp9257
@hkp9257 28 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides Thank you, keep up the great work!
@92kolega
@92kolega 10 дней назад
Do you experience toe overlap in this bike with your tire size ?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 9 дней назад
Nope not at all. I have on other brand bikes but never been an issue with this one and I have large feet too
@lufo5
@lufo5 27 дней назад
did you just use the shimano GRX 600 for the inner chainring (30T)?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 27 дней назад
@@lufo5 yep!
@lufo5
@lufo5 27 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides thanks. Good to know that's compatible with the 800 outer. I also use the di2 derailleur with the wolftooth extender and I use a Shimano xt8000 cassette 11-42 without any problem.👍
@Enidub
@Enidub 17 дней назад
What's the weight of your build?
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 17 дней назад
I’ve not weighed it yet. Let me get back to you
@jimpeyton1459
@jimpeyton1459 27 дней назад
I can dream
@Cobwobbler
@Cobwobbler 28 дней назад
That's a bit saucy, maybe I'd loose a few kg first...
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 28 дней назад
You don’t need to loose any weight, be happy with who you are and weight isn’t a thing to worry about, being a healthy person is more important.
@Cobwobbler
@Cobwobbler 28 дней назад
@@ChrisHallRides Kind supportive words Chris, Thanks Bro. I've been told by the Doc I need to drop 20kg to lower the old blood pressure, but more importantly, I would also be able to run some sweet carbon rims that recommend a 110kg limit. 🤭 Priorities and Goals, Enjoy the beast.
@garybrown5769
@garybrown5769 27 дней назад
Is it illegal to say colours in this day and age? Why do we have to say colour way everything is colour way….Why can’t we just say, It comes in two colours one is black and one is red…. nothing more cringe than a colour way
@ChrisHallRides
@ChrisHallRides 27 дней назад
Colour way
@jimpeyton1459
@jimpeyton1459 27 дней назад
​@ChrisHall😂Rides
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