OPeRATING INsTRuCTIONs
Road Racing bike
Cyclocross bike
Triathlon/TT bike
Track bike
According to
ISO 4210:2014
Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Road Racing bike Cyclocross bike Triathlon TT bike Track bike According to ISO 4210 2014...
Page 2: ...nder normal conditions The following without limitation are not covered by the warranty products having reached the end of their useful life cycle product defects 18 neglect abuse or improper use or l...
Page 3: ...18 WARRANTY POLICY Argon 18 warrants under the terms and conditions outlined below the Argon 18 product to which this warranty applies to be exempt from material or manufacturing defects Frames desig...
Page 4: ...ried employee of Argon 18 is authorized to modify extend or broaden the scope of the warranty Warranty validation This warranty covers only defects of materials and manufacturing arising under normal...
Page 5: ...covered the warranty Products having reached the end of their useful life cycle Product defects resulting from accidents or oxidation perforation due to severe winter climate and salted roads Modific...
Page 6: ...ume that you can already ride a bicycle It is not a teaching manual to help you learn to ride Nor is it meant to provide you with information on setting up or repairing the bike Always be aware that t...
Page 7: ...le Product defects resulting from accidents or oxidation perforation due to severe winter climate and salted roads Modifications not advised or approved by Argon 18 Neglect abuse or improper use or la...
Page 8: ...m and always use a torque wrench Take the bicycle to your special ist dealer describe the fall to him and have the bicycle checked out Aluminium components are prone to breaking without warning if the...
Page 9: ...must assemble Argon 18 bikes Dealers and distributors must refer to Assembly Guides available on Argon 18 s website to assemble the bikes www argon18bike com CONDITIONS AND TERM OF THE WARRANTY As wit...
Page 10: ...s and dealers are not liable for damage resulting from use outside of intended use This applies particularly to damage resulting from non adherence to the safety instructions e g in terms of Use on ch...
Page 11: ...s must refer to Assembly Guides available on Argon 18 s website to assemble the bikes www argon18bike com CONDITIONS AND TERM OF THE WARRANTY As with 2014 models all frames purchased from an authorize...
Page 12: ...anty outlined see page 27 Installing pedals If your bicycle was supplied without the pedals pre installed these have to be attached with the correct wrench Please note that the pedals have to be screw...
Page 13: ...s declarations or promises made in writing or verbally PARTICULARS Only authorized Argon 18 dealers or distributors must assemble Argon 18 bikes Dealers and distributors must refer to Assembly Guides...
Page 14: ...ers wo years ompleted terials and manufacturing arising overed the warranty f their useful life cycle dents or oxidation perforation due roads ved by Argon 18 ack of reasonable maintenance or use of e...
Page 15: ...are not covered by this warranty Disclaimer Repair or replacement of defective products is the purchaser s sole remedy under this warranty In no event shall Argon 18 its agents or its dealers the war...
Page 16: ...ere the frame num ber is entered The frame number can also be engraved on various parts of the frame It is frequently found on the seat tube at the drop outs or on the bottom bracket casing Frame Fram...
Page 17: ...r the terms and conditions outlined below the Argon 18 product to which this warranty applies to be exempt from material or manufacturing defects Frames designed by bicycle manufacturer Argon 18 are b...
Page 18: ...d by Argon 18 ack of reasonable maintenance or use of e parts or accessories such as wheels drivetrains brakes d by the warranties specific to the onsibility to have his or her bicycle gon 18 dealer t...
Page 19: ...ealers and distributors must refer to Assembly Guides available on Argon 18 s website to assemble the bikes www argon18bike com CONDITIONS AND TERM OF THE WARRANTY As with 2014 models all frames purch...
Page 20: ...due roads ved by Argon 18 ack of reasonable maintenance or use of e parts or accessories such as wheels drivetrains brakes d by the warranties specific to the onsibility to have his or her bicycle gon...
Page 21: ...resulting from accidents or oxidation perforation due to severe winter climate and salted roads Modifications not advised or approved by Argon 18 Neglect abuse or improper use or lack of reasonable m...
Page 22: ...tire Insert the second tire lever approx 10 cm from the first between the rim and tire Lift the tire wall over the edge of the rim Repeat this lifting action around the wheel until the entire tire is...
Page 23: ...n due to severe winter climate and salted roads Modifications not advised or approved by Argon 18 Neglect abuse or improper use or lack of reasonable maintenance Incorrect or incomplete assembly or us...
Page 24: ...afety on the bicycle downhill sections you should not be gently braking the whole time It is better to brake more sharply for a shorter period going into a bend or if you are starting to go too fast T...
Page 25: ...approved by Argon 18 Neglect abuse or improper use or lack of reasonable maintenance Incorrect or incomplete assembly or use of e parts or accessories Components mounted on Argon 18 frames such as wh...
Page 26: ...e lever switches the chain on the rear sprockets Operat ing the shifter over its short travel switches to a smaller sprocket and with the longer travel to a larger one Your bicycle is supplied with th...
Page 27: ...er authorized dealer or distributor are guaranteed for three years against manufacturing defects The warranty term begins with the date of frame purchase The original dated sales invoice or other date...
Page 28: ...considerably less ef fective braking than you are used to Familiarise yourself with your new bicycle and its behaviour in a safe quiet area Disc wheels special wheels If your bicycle has disk wheels t...
Page 29: ...nt or salaried employee of Argon 18 is authorized to modify extend or broaden the scope of the warranty WARRANTY VALIDATION This warranty covers only defects of materials and manufacturing arising udd...
Page 30: ...or its dealers be liable amage caused Any modifications to nts shall void the warranty outlined Lubrication Lubricant schedule Working on the bicycle requires special knowledge experience and special...
Page 31: ...LIDATION This warranty covers only defects of materials and manufacturing arising udder normal conditions The following without limitation are not covered the warranty Products having reached the end...
Page 32: ...Front racks are attached to the front axle or the front fork Front racks have a strong impact on the bicycle s behaviour Please practice riding in a safe area before riding with a loaded front rack fo...
Page 33: ...Argon 18 will replace or repair at its discretion any defective product without charge The costs of shipping handling assembly disassembly and replacement parts are not covered by this warranty Discla...
Page 34: ...rly check carbon frames and other carbon components very carefully especially after a fall or an accident Look for splinters tears deep scratches holes or other changes in the carbon surface Check if...
Page 35: ...or oxidation perforation due to severe winter climate and salted roads Modifications not advised or approved by Argon 18 Neglect abuse or improper use or lack of reasonable maintenance Incorrect or in...
Page 36: ...conditions stipulated These are outlined in the pages of this operating manual and in the supplied instructions from the component manufacturers In most cases the customer can first request subsequen...
Page 37: ...ly No dealer and no other agent or salaried employee of Argon 18 is authorized to modify extend or broaden the scope of the warranty WARRANTY VALIDATION This warranty covers only defects of materials...
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Page 39: ...se The warranty is the purchaser s protection against manufacturing defects and it replaces all previous warranties declarations or promises made in writing or verbally PARTICULARS Only authorized Arg...
Page 40: ...acturing arising overed the warranty f their useful life cycle dents or oxidation perforation due roads ved by Argon 18 ack of reasonable maintenance or use of e parts or accessories such as wheels dr...
Page 41: ...to process a warranty claim Repair or replacement Argon 18 will replace or repair at its discretion any defective product without charge The costs of shipping handling assembly disassembly and replace...
Page 42: ...ARRANTY POLICY ARGON 18 WARRANTY POLICY Argon 18 warrants under the terms and conditions outlined below the Argon 18 product to which this warranty applies to be exempt from material or manufacturing...
Page 43: ...drivetrains brakes seat post handlebars and stem are covered by the warranties specific to the respective brands It is the purchaser s responsibility to have his or her bicycle inspected and verified...
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