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OPeRATING INsTRuCTIONs Road Racing bike Cyclocross bike Triathlon/TT bike Track bike According to ISO 4210:2014...
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If you are riding in dif- 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...
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Seat tube Brake/shifter lever 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 Head tube or broaden the scope of the warranty.
This operating manual contains different types of pointers – one providing 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 important information about your new bicycle and how to use it, a second or broaden the scope of the warranty.
Before the first ride Bolted connections 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...
When cycling, never wear headphones or use Please ensure that your bicycle is ready for braking distances and slippery surfaces into ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects a mobile telephone. Never cycle if you are not in account when riding! use and is adjusted to fit your body.
• The suspension components are working 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...
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Carbon components can be seriously dam- roads. gles, in most cases any deformations will be- aged without displaying any visible evidence ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects come clear. of this. After a fall, have all carbon compo- ack of reasonable maintenance.
Using the bicycle as intended also means Triathlon /Time trial bikes 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 brakes the bicycle has to be equipped with.
Argon 18. life cycle, product defects Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for sistance increases after closing the lever ack of reasonable maintenance.
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 lease lever should always point backwards.
Correct seat height Knee joint of the upper leg at min. 90°, angle of arm 90° roads. ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects ack of reasonable maintenance. In the case of clipless pedals, you are or use of e parts or accessories.
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 Integrated Seatpost or broaden the scope of the warranty.
• Exchange of the stem crease sharply! Please familiarise yourself roads. with this new braking behaviour. Ensure that ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects you receive and read the manufacturer‘s op- ack of reasonable maintenance. Only to be carried out by a special- erating manual.
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 • Bear in mind that when towing a trailer your the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces...
In the documentation you received from the bike realigned. roads. retailer when you purchased your bicycle, ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects there is also a section where the frame num- ack of reasonable maintenance. ber is entered.
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 heavy use.
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The wheels are subject to a great deal of roads. a damaged chain on a ride, if they have the strain through the uneven characteristics of the ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects correct width for the drive train. ground and the weight of the rider.
Wear can weaken rims and lead to falls and 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 each wheel to start them turning.
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The bicycle’s handling could oth- manufacturer. This could possibly be Only replace broken or worn key ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects erwise be negatively affected. This may lead different from the tire pressures listed here.
• Remove the brake line or line casing on one side 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.
Make sure you don`t touch the disc while taking the wheel out of the rim or tire manufacturer. ved by Argon 18. and in again. life cycle, product defects 3. Removing the tire and inner tube...
The following, without limitation, are not covered the warranty: Almost all modern brakes provide 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 considerably more braking power or broaden the scope of the warranty.
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Source: Shimano techdocs ® level of the brake pads. If you can`t see them any ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects Brakes are vital to your safety on the more, it is time to replace the brake blocks.
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® 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 ventional brake/shift levers using various adapt- Gears or broaden the scope of the warranty.
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Lever (a): Changing to a larger chain ring. chain wheel with the longer travel. steps and with the greatest of care. Incorrect ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects Lever (b): Changing to a smaller chain ring. setup work can lead to the chain coming off ack of reasonable maintenance.
Argon 18 are built for a speci c purpose. The warranty is 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 Disk wheel Tri-spoke wheel the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces...
Allow your specialist retailer roads. for them. to do this type of work on your bicycle! You ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects can get more information about your bicy- ack of reasonable maintenance. Special wheels can behave different- cle‘s parts as well as cleaning and mainte-...
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• Spokes • Belt drive 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 • Rims for wear and concentricity, the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces •...
Brake and shifter cables When their performance deteriorates, once a year Silicon-free lubricant ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects ack of reasonable maintenance. Wheel bearings, pedal bearings, Once a year Bearing grease or use of e parts or accessories.
The following, without limitation, are not covered the warranty: this specialist tool! (IS and PM) 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 Bolted connection Torque the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces...
• Allow a specialist retailer to advise you. area before riding with a loaded front rack for roads. Avoid uneven loading of the luggage racks. the first time! ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects ack of reasonable maintenance. Baggage changes the behaviour of Mudguards or use of e parts or accessories.
The following, without limitation, are not covered the warranty: as this could become wedged in the 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 wheel and jam it.
Argon 18. life cycle, product defects Some carbon components require ack of reasonable maintenance. lower torques than metal parts. Ex- or use of e parts or accessories.
Please talk to your specialist retailer before car- 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 a “GS” safety-tested mark the purchaser’s protection against manufacturing defects, and it replaces...
Argon 18. life cycle, product defects nance was in line with all conditions stipulated. When cleaning the chain, use a suitable chain ack of reasonable maintenance.
___________________________________ ___________________________________ 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.
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___________________________________ ___________________________________ dents, or oxidation perforation due ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ roads. ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects ack of reasonable maintenance. or use of e parts or accessories. mbly or use of incompatible Materials used: Materials used: Materials used:...
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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.
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8 is authorized to modify, extend f their useful life cycle. dents, or oxidation perforation due roads. ved by Argon 18. life cycle, product defects ack of reasonable maintenance. or use of e parts or accessories. mbly or use of incompatible...
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...
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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.
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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 warranty applies to the original purchaser only. No dealer and no other agent or salaried employee of Argon 18 is authorized to modify, extend This warranty covers only defects of materials any defective product, without charge.
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