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ELECTRON PRO 245A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2019-2020 Electron Pro
Revision 1.0 - 08.16.2019

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  • Page 1 ELECTRON PRO 245A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Valid for MY2019-2020 Electron Pro Revision 1.0 - 08.16.2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully ......................24 9.6. Extension Bars assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end components, particularly carbon parts, need extra care 10. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions .................. 25 when assembled. These components must be installed using ........................

  • Page 3: Tools Needed And First Aid Kit

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit Tools needed for assembly 1. Allen Key Set 2. 8mm Wrench 3. Grease 4. Loctite #242 or #243 5. Clean Rags 6. Carbon Paste 7. Torque Wrench and Hex bits 8.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 2. Specifications Wheels • Rear: Track 120mm; 10mm axle • Front: Track 100mm; 10mm axle Tire Clearance • Frame/Fork design according to ETRTO 22-622 standard (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) • Possible fit of 23mm tires depending on rim and tire manufacturer. Check and test before riding.

  • Page 5: Configurations

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 3. Configurations (Pursuit) The Electron Pro can be assembled in either Pursuit (Aerobar) or Sprint/Track (standard drops) configuration. Refer to sections 9.1 and 9.2 for instructions (pp.17-19).
  • Page 6 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 3. Configurations (Track/Sprint)

  • Page 7: Geometry

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 4. Geometry* Electron Pro (with pursuit bar) – Stack and Reach** Size Stack Min Stack Max Reach Min Reach Max Extension Spacing Spacing 496.0 596.0 451.0 496.0 120 or 150 120 to 150 534.7 634.7 466.6 511.6...

  • Page 8: Frameset Inspection

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 5. Frameset Inspection BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW ELECTRON PRO, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1. Frameset parts checklist (see p.10) 2. All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.9) WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW ELECTRON PRO, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 3.

  • Page 9: Frameset Parts

    SKU: 80591 SKU: 80592 SKU: 80593 SKU: 80594 SKU: 80595 SKU: 80294 SKU: 80295 Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.

  • Page 10: Seat Post Collar Assembly

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 6. Seat Post Collar Assembly 1. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker CARBON FIBER (n. 242) on the bolt’s thread ASSEMBLY PASTE 2. Apply grease on the seat post clamp and on the screws as shown 3. Assemble the seat post clamp with the...

  • Page 11: Seat Post Head Assembly

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly Slide seat post shuttle (3.1.3) into seat post rail at desired position. Screw seat post chariot (3.1.1) onto shuttle (make sure shuttle M5 holes (3.1.5) 80582 are aligned upwards) with M5x16 (3.1.7) screws and tighten to 6Nm.
  • Page 12 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly MIN. SETBACK ZERO SETBACK MAX. SETBACK 5.2 (± 2.6)

  • Page 13: Rear Dropouts

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 8. Rear Dropouts Textured surface 1.5Nm must face outward 81048 Assemble as shown. Apply blue thread locking compound (Loctite #242 or #243) on all screws. Tighten at 1.5Nm.

  • Page 14: Fork And Steerer/Aerobar Setup

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup 1. Clean both upper and lower bearing bores. Fit check with bearings and make sure there is no interference. 2. Apply grease in both upper and lower bearing bores and insert bearings.
  • Page 15 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup Top bearing (80475) Loose Lower bearing (80476) 5. Screw in steerer. Make sure fork collar screw is loosened. 6. Lightly compress fork bearings until there is no possible movement but can rotate fork without any restriction.
  • Page 16 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup 1-2mm Loose 5.5Nm...

  • Page 17: Steerer Module Setup Instructions

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.1 . Steerer Module Setup Instructions 1. Assemble Steerer Module using bolts provided (2x front M6x14 + 1x central M6x45). Make sure washer is placed under central bolt. Grease and tighten all bolts at 9Nm. Use an extended M5 Hex bit or extension to access central bolt.
  • Page 18 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.1 . Steerer Module Setup Instructions 3. The design of the steerer module allows it to be cut to length based on stem height position, similar to a standard fork steerer. You will need to cut the aluminum steerer as shown (use standard steerer cutting jig).

  • Page 19: Aerobar Setup Instructions

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.2. Aerobar Setup Instructions 1. Assemble aerobar with provided M6 screws (2x 20mm, 1x 30mm and 1x 40mm). Apply dab of grease under all bolt heads and threads. 2. Tighten all bolts at 12Nm. 3. Install screw cover with provided 80600 M3 screws.

  • Page 20: Extension Bar Setup

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.3. Extension Bar Setup Refer to Frameset Parts Checklist for specific parts’ SKUs and descriptions, p.9. Install as shown and choose appropriate spacers, sleeve nuts and screw length based on required fit. Apply carbon paste onto extension bars prior...
  • Page 21 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.3. Extension Bar Setup Optional bridge Choose length: 15, 25, 35, 45 or 55mm Choose length: 5, 10, 20, 40 or 70mm Choose length: 0, +10, +30 or +60mm...

  • Page 22: Optional Bridge

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.4. Optional Bridge Bridge is optional and can be installed to increase armrest lateral stiffness (e.g.: when set up at maximum height.) It also can be cut to reduce overall length (cut at marked lines.) Optional cut line...

  • Page 23: Armrest Positioning Options

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.5. Armrest Positioning Options Extension bars center-to-center: from 120mm to 150mm 120mm 150mm Armrests height: from 39.5mm to 139.5mm Bridge/No bridge • Armrests in/out position: 0/+15mm (total center-to-center from 120mm to 180mm) • Armrests foward/aft position: from -20mm to +25mm 139.5mm...

  • Page 24: Extension Bars

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.6. Extension Bars Cut the extension bars at the desired length. Note that end-plugs might not fit well if you cut more than 70mm. Apply carbon fibre paste in the clamping area. 70mm Controlled Inside Diameter CONTROLLED OUTSIDE...

  • Page 25: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    SKU: 80591 SKU: 80592 SKU: 80593 SKU: 80594 SKU: 80595 SKU: 80294 SKU: 80295 Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.

  • Page 26: Frameset

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 10.1. Frameset* Name A18 SKU# ELECTRON PRO FRAME (XS / S / M / L) NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART REAR DROP-OUT ASSEMBLY 81048 1 KIT TOP HEADSET BEARING - MR055E 80475 BOTTOM HEADSET BEARING - MR054 80476 1.5.1...
  • Page 27 ELECTRON PRO 245A: 10.1. Frameset Name A18 SKU# ELECTRON PRO PURSUIT HANDLEBAR KIT (INCL. AEROBAR) 80480 AB Extension clamp - bottom 80586 AB Extension clamp - top 80587 Bridge 80588 Armrest - Right 80399 Armrest - Left 80399 Armrest Pad - Right...

  • Page 28: Min/Max Seat Post Insertation

    ELECTRON PRO 245A: 11. Min/Max Seat Post insertation NOTE: THE ABOVE IMAGE IS FOR VISUAL REFERENCE OF SEATPOST INSERTION ONLY Refer to the tables below for details on Saddle Height and SeatPost insertion limits. The correct frame size must be determined according to the saddle height limits.

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