Argon 18 Nitrogen

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JackDaniels
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by JackDaniels

I googled this frame last week and found a temporary page on a legit online seller (the page seems to be down now) that listed this frame at $4500. If that's turns out to be true, then I can't get excited.

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axl13
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by axl13

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The new frame spotted at the Tour of Utah ridden by Jelly Bean's

roadman
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by roadman

Is there a geo chart out yet?

wingguy
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by wingguy

The way that Argon usually work I would be surprised if it wasn't identical geometry to the Gallium Pro. I don't know for sure though.

One thing that worries me is that they've changed their normal threaded 3d+ stack adjustment system to a press fit because of the aero shaping. I can imagine the inflexible MAMILs with bars up high getting no end of headset creaking.


UncleJamsArmy
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by UncleJamsArmy

So has anyone seen one of these in the wild or thrown a leg over one? Saw it at Interbike and am intrigued.

wingguy
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by wingguy

No need to quote above

So far the only ones out there would be pro bikes or at cycle shows. The UK distributor doesn't have any yet so I doubt anyone else does.

CapoMele
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by CapoMele

This shop in Switzerland has got at least one Nitrogen. The article is in German: http://www.tempo-sport.ch/infos/news/news0/article/argon-18-nitrogen-erster-test/

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Tinea Pedis
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by Tinea Pedis

Some data from their tunnel testing

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v8QJ5TAc84


very keen to step on to one of these bikes.

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