The Argon 18 Gallium Pro is a great bike, super stable when you descend and super precise also when you're cornering at high speed. I also rode it in a race around Leeds, and on the sharp ups and downs of Yorkshire this bike was one of the best choices I could have made that day.Sep 5, 2016
Why is Argon 18?
Argon 18 is a Canadian cycle manufacturer founded in 1989 in Montreal, Quebec. The name is derived from the element Argon, which is number 18 on the periodic table of elements. Argon 18 bikes are distributed in more than 70 countries. Argon 18 also sponsors professional cycling teams and professional triathletes.
How much does an Argon 18 bike weigh?
Argon 18's Lightest Ever Weighing in at only 794g (size medium), Gallium Pro is Argon 18's lightest frame ever. Out of the factory, the bike needs extra weight added to meet the minimum requirements for the UCI Pro Tour.
What is the lightest bike made?
on Friday unveiled its newest bike, the Trek Émonda SLR 9, a day before the start of the 104th Tour de France. The Waterloo, Wisconsin, company says it is the lightest bike it's ever made and the lightest production road bike in the world. The 56cm Émonda SLR 9 frame weighs 640 grams (1.41 pounds).
Where are Cervelo bikes made?
Frame/Bike Point of Origin: Cervelo bikes are engineered and designed in Canada and manufactured in Asia. Cervelo does have a R&D facility in the U.S. that produces limited runs of the top of the line bike, the Cervelo R5ca and the P5x is produced in conjunction with HED in Minnesota.
Is Argon 18 a Canadian company?
Established in 1989, Argon 18 bikes are proudly designed and engineered in Montreal, Canada.