Argon 18 Cyclocross Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

RR Pro EN 2.8

The illustration shows a typical road racing bike as sold commercially. The bike you purchased may look somewhat different. This manual 

describes bicycles in the following categories: Road Racing bike, Triathlon/Time trial bike, Cyclocross bike, Single-speed bike/Fixie. This 

operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it was supplied.

Please carefully read all warnings and notes in this operating manual be-

fore using the bicycle. We recommend keeping the manual close to your 

bicycle, so that it is always at hand.

Please ensure you read the chapters “Before the first ride” and “Be-

fore each ride” before using the bicycle for the first time!

If you lend your bicycle to a third party, please give them this operating 

manual with the bicycle.

This operating manual contains different types of pointers – one providing 

important information about your new bicycle and how to use it, a second 

referring to possible damage to property and the environment, and a third 

type warning against potential falls and serious damage, including physi-

cal injury. The fourth type of pointer asks you to comply with the correct 

torque in order to prevent components from coming loose or breaking.

If you see this symbol, there is always a risk that the danger described 

can occur!

The text which the warning covers always has a grey background.

Check that all quick releases are safe and secure every time you ride after 

your bicycle was unused, even for a short period of time! Regularly check 

that all bolts and components are secure.

Note that components made of composite materials, i.e. carbon fibre, often 

require a lower tightening torque (see “Bolted connections” section, page 

27). Common parts made of carbon fibre include the handlebars, stems, 

seat posts and saddle rails, frames, forks, and cranks.  Ask your specialist 

retailer to instruct you on how to properly use and maintain these materials.

Never ride with your hands off the handlebars.

safety information

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Modern bicycle technology is high tech! Working on bicycle parts 

therefore  requires  expert  knowledge,  experience  and  specialist 

tools! Please do not attempt to work on the bicycle yourself! Give 

your bicycle to a specialist retailer for repair, servicing and maintenance!

Information: This symbol provides information about how 

to use the product or highlights specific parts of the operat-

ing manual that are particularly important.

Warning: This symbol is aimed at warning you against im-

proper use that could result in damage to property or the 

environment.

Danger: This  symbol  indicates  possible  dangers  to  your 

health and life that could arise if specific actions are not 

made or corresponding care is not taken.

Important bolted connection! Please adhere to the exact 

recommended  torque  when  tightening  this  connection. 

The  correct  mounting  torque  is  either  displayed  on  the 

component or listed in the table of torques in the  “Bolt-

ed connections” section (page 27). A torque wrench has to be used 

to achieve the precise prescribed torque. If you don’t own a torque 

wrench  then  you  should  always  leave  this  work  up  to  a  specialist 

retailer! Parts which do not have the correct torque could fall off or 

break! This can result in serious accidents!

The warnings break down as follows:

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Supplied by :

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

[email protected]

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
[email protected]

USA CONTACT
2775 Hwy 40
Verdi NV 89439, United States
1-844-TRI-ROAD (874-7623)

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:

• 

your head and wear it for every ride!

•  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.

•  Always wear tight clothing on your lower body, and trouser clips if re-

quired. Your shoes should be grippy and have stiff soles.

•  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.

•  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.

•  Children must dismount from their bicycle when they have to cross a 

cycle lane.

Dear Customer,

Please unfold!

Summary of Contents for Cyclocross

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...

Page 38: ...______________________________ ___________________________________ Materials used ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ __________...

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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