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Argon 18 Electron

My track bike

Frame:
Argon 18 Electron 2011

Fork/Headset:
EL99 | FSA Orbit IS2

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sram Omnium | Truvative GXP BB

Pedals:
Speed Play Zero

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
FSA Pro 47T | Miche Cog & Carrier 15T | Izumi Jet Black

Handlebars/Stem:
Leader DT Drop | Deda Zero 110mm

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione | 3T Dorico Pro

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Prolite Rome | Conti Sprinter 22mm

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse | Conti Supersonic 23mm

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Stage 2
  3. Died

Current Stage Info:

frame cracked....think i got a lemon as i pretty much babied this frame - still pretty disappointed in argon.

Added by bobotea. Last updated over 9 years ago.

As of over 9 years ago, bobotea has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

12 Comments

elbarto

elbarto says:

Hey, I know its been awhile but have you tried sanding the paint to see the material underneath?

Posted over 9 years ago

bobotea

bobotea says:

ah unfortunately i havnt, i really should, but the frame is at my parents house and i have since moved away to another city. When i go back ill try and do that... i still have my doubts - it could be the BB

Posted over 9 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... i'm quite sure the front wheel should be mounted the other way round, but for a little drive to the local starbucks this will do...

Posted over 10 years ago

bobotea

bobotea says:

thanks for winning the derp comment of the year award! clearly if you knew anything about aerodynamics you would know that leading edge is larger than the trailing edge which creatings lift.... Thanks for trying tho.

Posted over 10 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... well, ok... maybe the manufacturers and pros don't know nothing about their own products... yep, that must be it... sorry for bothering...

http://2011.pro-lite.net/?option=com_co...

Posted over 10 years ago

bobotea

bobotea says:

Just think about it man, in what world does cutting the wind with the trailing end add a positive aerodynamic effect? have you ever been on a plane - imagine if their wings were on backwards... i think you are being confused by the pictures in that article sometimes shutter speeds of the cameras can make wheels appear to be spinning in the opposite direction. Furthermore no where in the article does it specify rotation direction.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid...

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tell me, are they wrong to?!

Posted over 10 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... nope, i guess not...

Posted over 10 years ago

xs1cht

xs1cht says:

Nice!

Posted over 10 years ago

ultimaform

ultimaform says:

Killer build! Nice one.

Posted over 10 years ago

JSTEWART304

JSTEWART304 says:

Really nice build.

Posted over 10 years ago

Russellhurst

Russellhurst says:

Really nice! Love the build!

Posted almost 11 years ago

maldon_eddie

maldon_eddie says:

I'm suprised I'm the first connect
Really nice bike, love the black on white frame
Just not a fan of that seat angle, you should fix it.
Hopefully this is for track use

Posted almost 11 years ago