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Rims are subject to a great deal of
strain and are vital to your safety on
the bike. Riding wears rims down
over time, particularly on bicycles with rim
brakes. If you notice any damage or the wear
indicators show dangerous levels of wear,
you should no longer ride with these rims.
Have them checked by a specialist retailer
and replaced if required.
Wear can weaken rims and lead to falls and
serious accidents.
Groove as a wear
indicator
In particular, rims made of compos
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ite materials, such as carbon fibre,
require special attention. Friction
caused by the rim brakes, but also by simply
riding the bike, puts a substantial amount of
strain on the bike.
•
Only use brake pads that are designed for
use on the rims’ material.
• Each time before riding the bike, check for
wear, tear, defects, cracks and chipping on
the rims and wheels when they are made of
composite materials!
• If you find any changes, do not ride the
bike with this part until a specialist retailer
or manufacturer has checked the part and
deemed it to be fully functional.
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Never expose components made of carbon
fibre to high temperatures. Intense sun
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light can produce high temperatures, for
example when the wheel has been stored
in a vehicle. This could damage the com-
ponent’s structure. Failing parts, falls and
very serious injuries could result.
C7
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Argon
18
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WARRANTY POLICY
Argon 18 warrants the Argon 18 product to which this warranty applies to be exempt from material or manufacturing defects. Frames designed by
defects, and it replaces all previous warranties, declarations or promises made in writing or verbally.
Conditions and term of the warranty
All frames purchased from an authorized Argon 18 retailer—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 dated proof of purchase is required.
The warranty applies to the original purchaser only. 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 and manufacturing arising under 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 lack of appropriate or reasonable maintenance, incorrect or incomplete assembly or use of incompatible
spare parts or accessories. Components mounted on Argon 18 frames such as wheels, drivetrains, brakes, seatpost, handlebars and stem are
an authorized Argon 18 dealer 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
replacement parts 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 warranty outlined above.
Contact
International
ARGON 18 inc.
6833 Avenue de l’ÉpÉe, suite 208
MontrÉal, QuÉbec, Canada
H3N 2C7
www.argon18bike.com
The warranty term may be extended by two years,
form and a registration survey must be completed.
WARRANTY POLICY
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Road Racing bike
Cyclocross bike
Triathlon/TT bike
Singlespeed/Fixie
according to EN 14781
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 defects. Frames designed by bicycle
manufacturer Argon 18 are built for a specific purpose. 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 Argon 18 dealers or distributors 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 with 2014 models, all frames purchased from an authorized Argon 18
dealer – 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 dated proof
of purchase is required. The warranty applies to the original purchaser
only. 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 and manufacturing arising
udder normal conditions.
The following, without limitation, are not 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.
• Modifications not advised or 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 wheels, 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 by an authorized Argon 18 dealer 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
replacement parts are not covered by this warranty.
DISCLAIMER
Repair or replacement of defective products is the purchaser’s sold remedy
under this warranty. In no event shall Argon 18, its agents or its dealers be liable
to the purchaser or any third party for any damage caused. Any modifications to
or transformations of the frame or components shall void the warranty outlined
above.
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT
Argon 18 Inc.
6833 Avenue de l’Épée, Suite 208
Montreal, QC, Canada H3N 2C7
USA CONTACT
2775 Hwy 40
Verdi NV 89439, United States
1-844
-TRI-ROAD (87
4
-7623)
To start with, we’d like to provide you with some important information
and avoid any possible risks. Please read this instruction manual carefully
and keep it for your future reference.
Your bicycle was fully assembled and set up before you received it. If this
was not the case then please contact your specialist retailer to ensure that
this important work is completed.
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edge of how to use bicycles.
Everyone that:
•
uses
•
repairs or services
•
cleans
•
or disposes of
this bicycle has to understand and take note of the content and purpose of
this operating manual. If you have any further questions or have not quite
understood certain points, you should contact a specialist bicycle retailer
for your own safety.
All information contained in this operating manual relates to the design,
technology as well as care and maintenance of your bicycle. Please take
note of this information, as much of it is relevant to safety. Failure to con-
sider this information can cause serious accidents and damage to property.
As modern bicycle technology is highly complex, we have chosen to only
describe the most important points.
In addition, this operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it
was supplied.
For more specific technical details, please refer to the enclosed
notes and instructions from the respective manufacturers of the
individual components used on the bicycle. If you are unsure about
a particular point, please contact your specialist retailer.
Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself
.
Firstly, here are a few important pointers as to the rider’s person which
are also very important:
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your head and wear it for every ride!
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Read the instructions supplied by your helmet manu-
•
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tive elements when you ride. If you are riding in dif-
e.g. body protectors. This is vital so that other people
can SEE YOU.
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Always wear tight clothing on your lower body, and trouser clips if re-
quired. Your shoes should be grippy and have stiff soles.
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Never ride with your hands off the handlebars
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tant checks from the chapter „Before every ride“!
Please note that as a bike rider, you are particularly at risk on public roads.
Ensure that you protect yourself and others with responsible and safe
riding!
Note for parents and legal guardians:
As your child‘s legal guardian, you are responsible for your child‘s actions and
safety. This includes responsibility for the technical condition of your child‘s
Please read the „Children‘s bicycles“ section for aspects which you and
your child should always consider.
In addition, you should also ensure that your child has learnt how to use
the bicycle safely. The child should know how to ride the bicycle properly
and responsibly in the environment in which it will be used.
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Note that children under eight years of age have to ride on the pavement.
Children between eight and ten years of age may use the pavement.
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Children must dismount from their bicycle when they have to cross a
cycle lane.
Dear Customer,
Please unfold!
Normal operation wears down brake
rubbers and brake pads. You should
therefore regularly check the condi-
tion of your braking system and brake pads!
Replace worn brake pads and rubbers in
good time! Ensure that rims and brake discs
are clean and free of any oil!
Modern rims (from 24") indicate when
they are worn from braking. These in-
dicators take the form of embossed
or coloured points or lines on the brake sur-
faces of the rims. When these disappear, you
are no longer permitted to use the rims. There
are also similar indicators which only appear
after a certain level of wear. At the very latest
when two pairs of brake rubbers have been
worn, it is necessary to have the rims check
by a specialist retailer.
Rims/tires
Clean the rims regularly according to the inspec-
tion plan on page 24. As part of this, you should
also check the wear indicators:
Checking the hubs
You can check the hub bearings as follows:
• Raise the wheel off the ground, lifting the bi
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cycle first at the front and then the rear. Push
each wheel to start them turning.
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The wheel should continue to turn and then
slow evenly. If the wheel suddenly stops, the
bearing is defective. One exception is front
wheels with a hub dynamo. These display a
rather greater degree of resistance. This is
barely noticeable when cycling, but is notice
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able in this test.
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The hub bearing should not exhibit play. Pull
the wheel to the right and left in its forks or in
the chain stays to establish whether it is loose.
There should be no play noticeable.
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If the wheels can be slightly moved in their
bearings or are difficult to turn, the hub bear
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ings have to be set up by a specialist retailer.
All screw connections have to be
tightened with the correct torque. If
the torque is not correct, the screws
could break or loosen other parts (see page
27 “Torques for screwed connections”).