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.
Type | Private |
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Industry | Bicycles |
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec Canada |
Products | Bicycle and Related Components |
Number of employees | 50 |
In June 2017, they became the official supplier to Canada's national road, track and para-cycling cycling teams, through the 2020 Olympic Games.[1]
Cycle technology
- ONEness Concept
The ONEness concept consists of an integrated aero and stemless fork/aerobar combination that is designed to be aerodynamic and ergonomic. The design extends to the frame, fork, headset, base bar and aero bars, brakes and levers as well as a reversible carbon seatpost which can be 76 or 78°.[2]
- 3D Headtube
This consists of interchangeable structural spacers that extend the headtube's height.[3]
Professional cycling teams
- Astana Pro Team (UCI World Tour Team)[4]
- Bora-Argon 18 (UCI Professional Continental Team)
- Jelly Belly-Maxxis (UCI Continental Team)
- Silber Pro Cycling Team (UCI Continental Team)
- Champion System-Stan's NoTubes (UCI Continental Team)
- Team TreFor-Blue Water (UCI Continental Team)
Professional triathletes
- Craig Alexander[5]
- Heather Jackson[6]
- Michelle Vesterby[7]
- Eric Lagerstrom[8]
- Stephanie Roy[9]
References
- Beacon, ,Bill (15 June 2017). "National cycling team to use Canadian-made Argon 18 bikes in multi-year deal". Montreal Gazette. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- "ONEness Concept | Argon 18". Argon18bike.com. 2020-04-22.
- "3D Headtube | Argon 18". Argon18.com. 2020-04-22.
- "Astana to ride Argon 18 bikes in 2017". Cycling News. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- "Craig Alexander ; Argon 18". Argon18bike.com.
- "Heather Jackson ; Argon 18". Argon18bike.com.
- "Michelle Vesterby ; Argon 18". Argon18bike.com.
- "Eric Lagerstrom ; Argon 18". Argon18bike.com.
- "Stéphanie Roy ; Argon 18". Argon18bike.com.