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Summary of Contents for Argon 18 Road Race
- Page 1 Operation manual Road Race/Endurance/Gravel bike Triathlon/TT bike Track bike According to EN ISO 4210-2:2015-12 Translation of the Original instruction manual...
- Page 2 This tween eight and ten years of age may use the pavement. ll Argon 18, its agents or its dealers All information contained in this operating man- is vital so that other people can SEE YOU.
- Page 3 If you leave this page unfolded when you read this guide, you can immediately recognise which part of the bicycle is being addressed. Bicycle parts Frame Headset Top tube Stem Down tube Handlebars with bar tape Seat tube Brake / shifter lever Head tube Chain stays Seat stays...
- Page 4 Safety information Please carefully read all warnings and notes in Check that all quick releases are safe and secure this operating manual before using the bicycle. every time you ride after your bicycle was un- Danger: This symbol indicates We recommend keeping the manual close to used, even for a short period of time! Regularly possible dangers to your health your bicycle, so that it is always at hand.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Imprint Frame Introduction For questions concerning your bicycle Bicycle parts Maintenance / upkeep please always contact your dealer first, only then in case the manufacturer of the bicycle. Chain Safety information For contact details please refer to the war- Wheels Contents ranty section, back cover or other included... -
Page 6: For Your Safety
For your safety Before the first ride These instructions assume that you can already Please also consult the additional operating ride a bicycle. It is not a teaching manual to help manuals of the individual component manufac- Modern braking systems might be you learn to ride. -
Page 7: Before Each Ride
Before each ride vent the back wheel from moving, while the front Before every ride, please check that: brake should lift the back wheel off the ground • The lights and bell are working and safely se- with its braking effect. Please take an initial test cured ride in a safe place where you can familiarise •... -
Page 8: If You Have Had A Fall
If you have had a fall Check out the en- • Check that both brakes are operating fully. If you are unsure of whether your bi- tire bicycle for any • Do not set off again without having checked cycle is in a sound technical condi- changes. -
Page 9: Legal Regulations
Legal regulations Intended use Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself about the applicable na- Bicycles are intended for transport- Dangers of improper use tional regulations in your specific country. ing one person at a time. If you are Only use your bike for its intended This section provides information on how the bi- planning to transport additional peo-... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Bicycle To The Rider
Adjusting the bicycle to the rider These bikes are not designed for extreme im- and easy terrain, including unpaved pathways The seat post, seat, stem and handlebars can be pact. This includes riding over steps, bike jump- and designated cyclocross courses. Participating fastened with quick releases or bolted connections. -
Page 11: Using Quick Releases And Through Axles
Using quick releases and through axles • The quick release lever for the wheel has Quick releases and through axles are systems to be installed on the opposite side to the installed on the bicycle in place of bolted con- brake disk, otherwise you could suffer nections. -
Page 12: Installing Pedals
Mounting Place the wheel in the dropouts. The wheel hub Please read the enclosed instruc- must be fastened securely in the dropouts. Close tions from the respective manufac- the fixing mechanism. turer if you use pedals that feature Ensure that the brake disk is properly inserted hook or strap systems. -
Page 13: Setting Up The Seating Position
In the case of magnet pedals, you Children and people who are not are able to adjust how much force is confident cyclists should be able to 90° required to release the shoe from touch the ground with the tips of the pedal. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Position Of The Handlebars / Stem
Various types of stem are used on bicycles: Before you start riding, please test to see if your seat post and seat are Quill stem secure. To do this, grab the seat at the front and back and attempt to turn it. It should not move. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Brake Levers
Children Adjustable stem Important notes for parents Check the position of the brake le- vers before your first ride. In derailleur gear systems, the left brake lever on the handlebars generally op- erates the front wheel brake. If you would like to swap the position of the brake levers on the handlebars, please con- Adjustment of stem tilt possible tact a specialist retailer to do the work. - Page 16 Before the first ride Make sure the child wears bright • Familiarise your child with the brake system. clothing, tight-fitting trousers, and Supervise them while they have a few goes at shoes with firm non-slip soles. Re- using the brakes. flective strips are recommended for visibility.
- Page 17 Adjusting the bicycle to the child Operating the brakes Tires When adjusting the saddle height, make sure Familiarise your child with the use of the brakes your child can cycle with ease while also being in a safe area. They should learn how to oper- able to touch the ground with the balls of their ate both brakes at once: if they only use the front Ask your child not to ride over high...
- Page 18 Kickstand If you are using stabilisers, please Make sure that your child lifts up the kickstand Only install children’s seats on bicy- make sure that you carefully read before cycling away in order to avoid accidents. cles which are suitable for this kind the manufacturer’s assembly in- of equipment.
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Page 19: Frame
Frame Top tube If additional equipment was deliv- Head tube ered with your bicycle which was not Seat stay pre-assembled, please ensure that you read the manufacturer’s instructions. Seat tube Down tube Child bike trailers: Chain stay • Take no chances in terms of quality when buy- ing bike trailers for children. -
Page 20: Maintenance / Upkeep
Maintenance / upkeep Thanks to the evolution in materials and con- struction techniques, nowadays it is possible On no account should you ride with Only have components replaced by to produce all shapes of frames safely so they a bent or broken frame. Never at- original spare parts from the manu- perform stably during riding. -
Page 21: Chain
component should in this case be replaced. Wear suitable protective clothing, which are too loose have to be tightened. Oth- When replacing the original tires or the protective gloves and protective erwise they can come off and lead to a fall. cranks, make sure that there is enough free goggles during all installation and space between the tires and the shoe. -
Page 22: Wheels
Measuring chain wear Belt drive Dirt and permanent strain wear the chain. With a caliper or chain checker you can evaluate the chain wear. If your bicycle is equipped with a belt drive, please read the attached component manufacturer’s operat- ing instructions before first use. - Page 23 The wheels can be fixed in the frame and fork in • The hub bearing should not exhibit play. Pull different ways. Commonly, the wheel is attached the wheel to the right and left in its forks or in with an axle nut or a quick release. In addition, the chain stays to establish whether it is loose.
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Page 24: Tires And Tire Pressure
• Never expose components made of car- Example 2: “28 x 1.60” states that the tire You should also regularly check your bon fibre to high temperatures. Intense has a diameter of 28 inches and a width of bicycle’s tires. The minimum and sunlight can produce high temperatures, 1.60 inches maximum permitted tire pressure is... -
Page 25: Flat Tire Repair For Conventional Tires
Tubeless tires Your bicycle can only function safe- If your bicycle is fitted with tubeless tires, please Only use tubular tires on rims in- ly and effectively if you replace read the instructions provided by your manufac- tended for this purpose! These do parts with suitable, authorised re- turer covering the tires and rims. - Page 26 1. Open the brake 2. Removing the wheel Types of valve on bicycle tubes Opening cantilever or V-brakes: • If your bicycle has quick-release levers or ax- • Grip one hand around the wheel les, open them (see page 7). •...
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Page 27: Brakes
• Repeat this lifting action around the wheel until • Ensure that the inner tube is correctly positioned. the entire tire is free. • In the case of Dunlop or Woods valves: Push Tighten all screws to the recom- • Remove the inner tube from the tire. the valve stem into the right position and tight- mended torque. - Page 28 • Disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical op- eration When cycling down a long or very Brakes are vital to your safety on steep slope, do not keep the brakes the bike. You should therefore applied all the time or maintain them on a regular basis.
- Page 29 Brake pad wear Disk brakes Normal operation wears down In particular, brake disks and brake brake rubbers and brake pads. You pads are subject to wear. Please al- should therefore regularly check the low a specialist retailer to check condition of your braking system and brake these key parts on a regular basis and re- pads! Replace worn brake pads and rubbers place any worn parts if necessary.
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Page 30: Gears
If your bicycle comes equipped with Please do not touch the brake disk You can avoid this problem by ap- a converter, which makes it possible while it is rotating or directly after brak- plying the brake lever before trans- to operate hydraulic brakes with ing. - Page 31 The gear lever can be operated as shown in this example: Gears are vital to your safety on the bike. Please read the operating in- Rear Front structions supplied to you by your manufacturer and familiarise yourself with how to operate the bicycle and switch gears before your first ride.
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Page 32: Triathlon/Tt Bike
Triathlon/TT bike Time-trial handlebars The use of spoke guards is re- Handlebar extension quired. Otherwise, only minor setup Time-trial gear switcher errors could lead to the chain or the entire rear derailleur falling between the Aerobrake lever sprockets and the spokes. Disk wheel Tri-spoke wheel Spoke... -
Page 33: Inspection Plan
Inspection plan Work which you are able to carry out yourself The behaviour of a bicycle with a TT with no risk to safety is printed in bold. handlebar or attachments can be dangerously different to what you Only use parts of the same brand To ensure that your bicycle remains in a safe are used to. - Page 34 Schedule and inspection work Every 300 to 500 kilometres: After rides in the wet: Before every ride: Work undertaken Work undertaken Work undertaken Check the following: Cleaning and greasing: • Chain • Gearside • Rims • Gears • Brakes (excluding Maintenance/inspection: •...
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Page 35: Lubrication
Lubrication Working on the bicycle requires special knowledge, experience and special tools! Only allow specialists to work or check key parts on the bicycle! Lubricant schedule What should be greased? How often? With which lubricant? Chain After cleaning off any dirt, after riding in the wet, every 250 km Chain lubricant Brake and shifter cables When their performance deteriorates, once a year... -
Page 36: Bolted Connections
Torque Bolted connections Bolted connection Torque Bolted Thread Max. connection Seat post clamping 14 Nm bolt M6 Bottom bracket according to It is vital that all bolted connections manufactur- Screw of seat rails to 20 Nm on the bicycle have the correct er’s instruc- seat post clamp torque in order to ensure that they... -
Page 37: Loose Accessories
Loose accessories You always have to fit the enclosed baggage rack to the seat post! It is not de- accessories in line with the guide- signed for this purpose. Subjecting this part lines and instructions. You have to of the bicycle to excess weight with a rack ensure that screw connections are secured can lead to breaks in the seat post and seri- with the correct torque (see page 32 “Tor-... -
Page 38: Mudguards
Mudguards Re-locking a safety release Use a tested trailer only. This can be seen from the presence of a “GS” safety-tested mark, for Mudguards are fixed correctly in place with spe- example. Seek advice from your specialist deal- cial braces. If the inside of the mudguard runs er. -
Page 39: How To Use Carbon Components
How to use carbon components If you have a carbon frame or parts, Therefore, it is vital to regularly check car- atures! Even in the back of cars, the sun’s these should not be applied with bon frames and other carbon components rays can generate such a heat that it can put grease or oil. -
Page 40: Transporting The Bicycle
Transporting the bicycle cles with them in some, but not all, trains. If this By car is permitted, there are normally special places for Never fasten the bicycle to compo- bicycles. In some trains it is necessary to notify nents made of carbon fibre. You should use only roof and rear-mounted car- the company that you are taking a bicycle and riers which comply with the requirements of the... -
Page 41: Warranty And Liability In The Case Of Defects
Warranty and liability in the case of defects If the manufacturer of your bicycle provides addi- Tires and inner tubes tional guarantees, seek advice from your special- Tires and inner tubes are not residual waste or In all nations which apply EU law, ist retailer. -
Page 42: Inspections
Inspections During the next inspection special care should be inspection inspection taken for: After approx. 200 kilometres After approx. 1000 kilometres ____________________________________ Work done: Work done: ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Parts that should be changed: ____________________________________ Materials used: Materials used:... - Page 43 inspection inspection inspection After approx. 2000 kilometres Work done: Work done: Work done: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Materials used: Materials used: Materials used: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Date, signature Retailer stamp Date, signature...
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Page 44: Warranty Policy
• Argon 18 Fork to which this warranty applies, to be exempt cycle of an Argon 18 product. A user should not • Argon 18 Seatpost from material or manufacturing defects. The ride its bike if it has as structural default. - Page 45 Defects caused by negligence, abuse or this warranty. At no time will Argon 18, its agents improper use, lack of appropriate or reasonable Failure to provide all of these required items will...
- Page 46 Notes...
- Page 47 Handover documentation The bicycle listed in the section “Bicycle identification” was assembled The following operating manuals were supplied and explained: properly and was delivered to the customer ready-to-use. This complies c Bicycle with type ________, in the chapter “Intended Use”. Plus: Functional checks for the following components: c Gear system...
- Page 48 Bicycle identification Bicycle manufacturer _______________________ Argon 18 Inc. In the case of change of ownership: Argon 18 Brand _______________________ Owner ___________________________________ Model _______________________ Adress ___________________________________ Frame height/size _______________________ ___________________________________ Colour _______________________ Date / Signature _________ _________________________ Frame number _______________________ Fork...
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Page 49: Notes C7
The following, without limitation, are not covered the warranty: 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 the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces or broaden the scope of the warranty. - Page 50 Supplied by...