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If you are unsure of whether your bi-
cycle is in a sound technical condi-
tion, take it to a specialist retailer to
be checked instead of riding it!
It is particularly important if you use your bi-
cycle a lot, either through sports riding or daily
use, that you regularly have all the important
parts checked by a specialist retailer.
Frame and fork, suspension components
and other parts relevant to your safety such
as brakes and wheels are subject to heavy
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Argon
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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.
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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.
•
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!
Ensure that the wheels are securely fastened in
the frame and fork. Check that the quick release
skewers, through axles and all important nuts
and bolts are secure (see page 6 and page 27).
Possible positions of quick release skewers, through axles and
screw connections
Lift your bicycle up slightly and drop it onto the
ground from about 10 cm in the air. If it rattles
or makes another unusual noise, please ask a
specialist retailer to identify and fix the problem
before you ride.
Push the wheels forwards with the brakes
pulled. The back brake should completely pre-
vent the back wheel from moving, while the
front brake should lift the back wheel off the
ground with its braking effect. Please take an
initial test ride in a safe place where you can
familiarise yourself with the new brakes! Mod
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ern brakes can behave completely different
under braking than those that you are perhaps
used to. The bicycle‘s steering should not rattle
under braking or exhibit any play.
Check the air pressure in the tires. You will find
instructions as to the correct tire pressures on
the sides of the tires. Please adhere to the re-
quired minimum and maximum pressure! Where
no pressure values have been stated, 6.5 bar
/ 94 PSI are deemed to be a suitable pressure
for racing bicycles. Cyclocrosser tires may be
pumped up to 3-4 bar / 43,5-58 PSI.
As a general rule of
thumb, when you are
out on a ride, you can
check the tire pressure
by doing the follow-
ing: If you place your
thumb on a pumped up
tire, you should not be
able to significantly change its shape by applying
pressure.
Check the tires and rims. Scan them for any
damage, cracks or deformations, as well as embed
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ded particles, e.g. shards of glass or sharp stones.
If you should find any cuts, rips or holes,
please refrain from riding! First have your bicycle
checked over by a specialist.
Before each ride
Before every ride, please check that:
•
The brakes are working safely and are prop-
erly secured
• The cables and fittings are not leaking, if you
have a model with hydraulic brakes
•
The tires are free of foreign objects and dam-
age, and the rims are not damaged and run
true, particularly after riding off road
• The tires have a sufficient tread depth
•
The suspension components are working
properly and are safely secured
• The screws, nuts, through axles and quick re
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leases are firmely placed (see page 6 and 27).
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There are no deformations or cracks on the
frame and fork.
• The handlebars, stem, seat post and seat are
both correctly and securely fastened as well as
set up in the right position
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The seat post and seat are secure. Try turning
the seat or tipping it upwards or downwards. It
should not move.
• If you are using clipless/magnet pedals, please
check that they are working properly. The ped-
als should release easily and smoothly.