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Modern braking systems might be
more powerful or have a different
functionality than those that you are
used to. Please familiarise yourself with the
brakes on a safe piece of land before setting
off on your first ride with the bicycle!
If you use a bicycle with carbon fibre rims,
please note that this material provides a sig-
nificantly worse braking effect in combination
with rim brakes than aluminium rims do!
Also remember that the effectiveness of
brakes can be different, often worse, than you
are used to in wet conditions or on slippery
surfaces. Please take the possibility of longer
braking distances and slippery surfaces into
account when riding!
If you are riding a single speed or a “fixie”,
please familiarise yourself with its behaviour
under braking before your first ride! Single
speed wheels with just one brake are not per-
mitted on public roads. Fixed-gear bikes do not
have a freewheel mechanism. The cranks al-
ways turn whenever the back wheel is turning.
If your bicycle has rubber or plastic
cage pedals, please familiarise your
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self with the grip which these offer. In
wet conditions, rubber and plastic pedals can
be very slippery!
Gear system
Drive train
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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:
•
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!
For your safety
These instructions assume 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 there are basic risks in-
volved in cycling. As a cyclist you are particularly
exposed to risk. Always be aware that you do not
have the same level of protection as you have in
a car, for example. You have neither airbags nor
bodywork around you. However you are travel
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ling more quickly and in other areas of the road
than a pedestrian. Accordingly, you should pay
particular attention to other road users.
When cycling, never wear headphones or use
a mobile telephone. Never cycle if you are not in
a condition to be in complete control of your bi-
cycle. This applies particularly if you have taken
medicines, alcohol or other drugs.
•
If the road surface is
wet or slippery, adjust
your cycling style ac-
cordingly. Cycle more
slowly and brake care-
fully and early, as your
stopping distance is
significantly increased.
•
Adjust your speed in accordance with the ter-
rain and your cycling ability.
Your specialist bicycle retailer will be happy to
answer any further questions you have after
reading this manual.
Please ensure that your bicycle is ready for
use and is adjusted to fit your body.
That means:
• Setting the position and fixture of the seat and
handlebars
•
Checking the assembly and settings of the
brakes
•
Securing the wheels into the frame and fork
To ensure that you enjoy a safe and comfortable rid-
ing position, please allow your specialist retailer to set
up your handlebars and stem.
Adjust the seat to a safe and comfortable posi-
tion for you (see page 8).
Allow your specialist retailer to set up the brakes
so that the brake levers are always within easy
reach. Ensure that you know which lever operates
which brake (right/left)!
For bikes with two brake levers, it is a general
rule for the left brake lever to brake the front tire
and right brake lever to brake the back tire. De
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spite this, however, you should still check if the
same rule applies to your bike’s levers before rid-
ing it for the first time, as this can sometimes vary.
Before the first ride
Please also consult the additional operating
manuals of the individual component manu-
facturers, which were supplied with your bicy
-
cle or available online.