Does Argon 18 make good bikes?
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.
Is Argon 18 a Canadian company?
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.
Where are Argon 18 bikes manufactured?
Asia
Like most composite bike manufacturers, our bikes are largely manufactured in Asia. However, our team is closely involved in the manufacturing process.
Where are argon bikes made?
While Argon 18 designs its own bikes in Montreal, those designs are, like so many in the industry, produced by a contract factory in the Far East.
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.
Do carbon frames lose stiffness over time?
So really what’s happening, over really extended periods of time, you can expect the stiffness of the frame to change ever so slightly but it’s such a small number. We can measure it but I really wouldn’t think it would be perceivable. But it takes hundreds of thousands of cycles to even get to that.
What is the lifespan of a carbon bike frame?
Unless they are damaged or poorly built, carbon bike frames can last indefinitely. Most manufacturers still recommend that you replace the frame after 6-7 years, however, carbon frames are so strong that they often outlast their riders.
What is the lifespan of carbon fiber?
Most manufacturers agree that the lifespan of a carbon fiber frame is 7 to 10 years. Much less for high end frames. All carbon fiber parts go through an aging process called degassing.
Which Voodoo is the best?
Here are the results.
- 2020 The Goods | 86.1 – 6th.
- 2020 Voodoo Balanced | 86.3 – 5th.
- 2019 Voodoo Balanced | 86.7 – 3rd.
- 2019 Voodoo Insane | 84.8 – 10th.
- 2018 Voodoo Balanced | 86.9 – 2nd.
- 2017 Voodoo Balanced | 82.8 – 13th.
- 2017 Voodoo Insane | 82.9 – 12th.
- 2016 Voodoo Raw | 85.4 – 9th.
