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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    These components must be installed using Retailer: the bicycle must be fully assembled by a torque wrench to ensure each bolt is at an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end the specified torque setting Size: components, particularly carbon parts, to prevent damage.

  • Page 4: Tools Needed & Spare Parts Kit

    Tools Needed & spare parts Kit Hydraulic Allen Key Set Flush cut plier Carbon Paste Utility Picks Clean Rag & Grease Hose Cutter Derailler Hanger Cables and Thread Locker Isopropyl Alcohol Torque Wrench Headset Press Alignement Gauge Housing Cutter Medium strength 8mm Wrench Bleed Kit Torx Key Set...

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting / Tips & Specifications

    Troubleshooting / Tips & Specifications Brakes Accessories The Dark Matter is designed to take fenders, a rear rack up to 27kg and front rack up Front brake - 140/160mm disc rotors to 18kg. Rear brake - 140/160mm disc rotors Rear mount thickness: 25mm.

  • Page 6: Frameset Inspection

    Frameset Inspection Before assembling your new Dark Matter, please verify that you All the necessary bolts (refer to frameset parts, p.7-8) have all the following: For optimal shifting performance, use a derailleur alignment gauge to make sure that the derailleur hanger is straight.

  • Page 7: Frameset Skus & Descriptions

    Frameset SKUs and Descriptions 80804 81227 81045 80805 81238 80806 81240 Dark Matter Frame *Not available as a separate SKU 80985 81242 FK.DM.M-XL.363A FK.DM.M-XL.363B 80992 FK.DM.XXS-S.363A SP.DM.363A FK.DM.XXS-S.363B 100567 (363A) 100568 (363B) 80551 100312 81054 80264 100565 (363A) 100566 (363B)
  • Page 8 Frameset SKUs and Descriptions Name A18 SKU# Dark Matter Frame FK.DM.M-XL.363A Dark Matter Fork 49 mm (M-XL) FK.DM.M-XL.363B -OR- FK.DM.XXS-S.363A Dark Matter Fork 54 mm (XXS-S) FK.DM.XXS-S.363B Seatpost Dark Matter SP.DM.363A Rear Der. hanger TA Type A (incl. screw) 80802...

  • Page 9: Seatpost Installation

    SeatPost installation 4.5Nm 0.5-1Nm M5 x 22mm 4.5Nm 40Nm 12Nm M5 x 22mm 0.5-1Nm 35Nm 40Nm 12Nm Apply grease on the thread of the M5 x 22mm socket head screw. Assemble the seat post collar (80801) as shown. 35Nm Adjust the seatpost at the desired height. Make sure to follow the seatpost min and max insertion limits.

  • Page 10: Seatpost Min. & Max. Insertion

    SeatPost MIN. & MAX. insertion Refer to the adjacent table for details on saddle height and seatpost insertion limits: Saddle Height Limits (mm) i. The correct frame size must be determined according to the saddle height limits. Max Saddle Min Saddle Min Saddle Height Min Seatpost Seat-...

  • Page 11: Seat Post Assembly

    Seat Post Assembly M5 x 40mm 4.5Nm 0.5-1Nm The seat post is supplied fully assembled. The top clamp (a) and the cradle (b) can be flipped to change the saddle offset between 15 or 25mm. Unscrew both bolts slightly until the top clamp and the cradle are separated 40Nm...

  • Page 12: Rear Derailleur Hanger Assembly

    Rear Derailleur Hanger Assembly 80802 80802 12Nm 5.5Nm 12Nm 5.5Nm 80832 M4 x 12mm M4 x 12mm Assembling with a regular hanger: Assembling with a direct mount hanger: 35Nm HT-2 35Nm HT-2 Assemble the rear derailleur hanger (SKU: 80802) on the frame with the flat head Assemble the rear derailleur hanger (SKU: 80832) on the frame with the flat head cap screw M4 x 12 mm.

  • Page 13: Front Derailleur Hanger Assembly

    front derailleur Hanger Assembly 4.5Nm 81240 81238 81248 0.5-1Nm M5 x 16mm 40Nm 12Nm 35Nm Using a Single Chainring Set-Up: Apply grease on the thread of both M5 x 16mm bolts (SKU: 81248). Install the FD plug (SKU: 81240) to cover the hole. Assemble the front derailleur hanger (SKU: 81238) on the frame with the two bolts.

  • Page 14: D Headset Installation

    3D Headset Installation If the 25mm 3D headset is desired, As with almost all Argon 18 bikes, the follow the step below, if no 3D dark matter provides you with the headset is desired, no action are benefit of the 3D system. This system required: allows for 2 positions: 0mm and 25mm.

  • Page 15: Cable And Housing Routing - Mechanical 1X Shifting

    11.1 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical 1X shifting brake housing derailleur cable/housing The rear brake housing will run above the BB once installed. The rear derailleur housing will be under the BB once installed. All housing can be covered by a foam liner (SKU: 80811). Refer to the Internal Routing Guide on the website for the cable side around the steer tube, this depends on the choice of cockpit.
  • Page 16 11.2 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical 1X shifting 80551 80985 brake housing derailleur cable/housing Rear Derailleur: Rear Brake: Insert housing from rear hole on the seat stay. Insert housing from rear hole on the chainstay. Guide the housing under the bottom bracket. Guide the housing over the bottom bracket.
  • Page 17 11.3 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical 1X shifting Install the FD plug (SKU: 81240) over the two FD hanger rivets. Refer to page 13. Install the plug grommet (SKU: 80804) in the Di2 seat tube hole and FD housing exit hole. Install a M5 plug (SKU: 80264) over the chain catcher hole.

  • Page 18: Cable And Housing Routing - Mechanical Shifting

    12.1 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical shifting brake housing derailleur cable/housing The rear brake housing will run above the BB once installed. Both derailleur housing will be under the BB once installed. All housing can be covered by a foam liner (SKU: 80811). Refer to the Internal Routing Guide on the website for the cable side around the steer tube, this depends on the choice of cockpit.
  • Page 19 12.2 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical shifting 80551 80985 brake housing derailleur cable/housing Rear Brake: Rear Derailleur: Insert housing from rear hole on the seat stay. Insert housing from rear hole on the chainstay. Guide the housing under the bottom bracket. Guide the housing over the bottom bracket.
  • Page 20 12.3 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical shifting 80804 80988 81242 80988 Front Derailleur with cable stop: Insert front derailleur housing from the headtube. Once the housing exits from the BB hole, install the dirt guard kit (SKU: 80988). Install the FD cable stopper (SKU: 81242). Install the cable in the housing.
  • Page 21 12.4 Cable and housing routing – Mechanical shifting Front derailleur with full housing: Housing length will depend on the chainring. Insert the front derailleur housing from the headtube. Once the housing exits from the 80804 BB hole, guide the housing in the hole behind the BB.

  • Page 22: Cable And Housing Routing - Electronic Wireless

    13.1 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wireless routing brake housing The rear brake housing will run above the BB once installed. The rear brake housing can be covered by a foam liner (SKU: 80811). Refer to the Internal Routing Guide on the website for the cable side around the steer tube, this depends on the choice of cockpit.
  • Page 23 13.2 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wireless routing 80551 80804 brake housing derailleur cable/housing Rear Brake: Rear Derailleur: Install the plug grommet (SKU: 80804) in the seat stay hole. Insert housing from rear hole on the chainstay. Guide the housing over the bottom bracket. Exit the housing through the headtube.
  • Page 24 13.3 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wireless routing Install the plug grommet (SKU: 80804) in the Di2 seat tube hole and FD housing exit hole. 80804...

  • Page 25: Cable And Housing Routing - Electronic Wire

    14.1 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wire routing 9200 - 8100 - 7100 brake housing derailleur cable The rear brake housing will run above the BB once installed. Derailleur cable will be over the BB once installed. The rear brake housing can be covered by a foam liner (SKU: 80811). Refer to the Internal Routing Guide on the website for the cable side around the steer tube, this depends on the choice of cockpit.
  • Page 26 14.2 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wire routing Older Di2 with internal battery brake housing derailleur cable The rear brake housing will run above the BB once installed. Derailleur cable will be over the BB once installed. The rear brake housing can be covered by a foam liner (SKU: 80811). Refer to the Internal Routing Guide on the website for the cable side around the steer tube, this depends on the choice of cockpit.
  • Page 27 14.3 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wire routing 80551 80805 brake housing derailleur cable/housing Rear Derailleur: Rear Brake: Insert the Di2 rear derailleur cable from rear hole on the seat stay until it exits from Insert housing from rear hole on the chainstay. the BB hole.
  • Page 28 14.4 Cable and housing routing – Electronic wire routing Insert Di2 front derailleur cable from hole behind seat tube until it exits from the BB hole or the seattube depending on the Di2 generation. Plug the cable into the junction box or in the battery.

  • Page 29: Cable And Housing Routing - Dropper Seatpost

    Cable and housing routing – Dropper seatpost The dark Matter is compatible with a dropper post in mechanical 1x or Axs build. IMPORTANT: With an AXS groupset or mechanical 1X groupset: Only 4 cables can pass thru the headset per headset manufacturer recommendation.

  • Page 30: Fork Installation

    Fork installation 25mm 100569 (363A) 100570 (363B) Choosen 1-1/2'' Compressor Headset MR127 3D Cap MR127 MR127 25mm assembly process: 0mm assembly process: Please note that this cap is designed to replace a SRS headset topcap. Install the bottom (MR127)bearing on the fork. (Apply grease on both side of the bearing) Install the bottom (MR127) bearing on the fork.
  • Page 31 Chain catcher 0.5-1Nm Select the appropriate chain catcher (SKU: 80806). The selection of the correct chain catcher is made according to the size of the small chainring. M5 x 25mm small chain ring size chain catcher 35Nm 30-32 Small Large 34 and more Large Small...

  • Page 32: Downtube Protector Installation

    Downtube protector installation 4.5Nm M5 x 20mm 0.5-1Nm 40Nm 12Nm 35Nm Apply grease on the thread of the 3 M5 x 20mm screw. Install the downtube protector using the 3 M5 x 20mm screw. Tighten screws to 3Nm.

  • Page 33: Bottle Cage Position

    Bottle cage position Important: Here are some possible options of how to fit the waterbottle(s) onto the frame’s water-bottle-cage mounts, If using a road groupset, interference depending on the frame size. between the chain and the lower bottle may occur.

  • Page 34: Rear Rack And Fender Installation

    0.5-1Nm Rear Rack and Fender Installation 40Nm 12Nm 4.5Nm M5 screw 35Nm 0.5-1Nm +20mm Rack Fender M5 screw 40Nm 12Nm M5 screw 35Nm 10mm 14mm 4.5Nm When securing the fender and/or the rear rack on the dropout, make sure that the screw doesn’t interfere with the chain.

  • Page 35: Front Rack And Fender Installation

    Front Rack and Fender Installation • The thread length on the front and rear upper screw is more than 20mm. • The thread insertion on the interior hole for fenders is 12mm. Ensure 12mm or less of visible threads once the fender is screwed on. •...

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