Argon 18: High-End Aero Engineering from Canada
When you think ‘Canadian bikes’, chances are you think ‘Cervélo’. That’s fair enough – the Montreal-born brand operates on the biggest stage in the cycling universe after all. But for the true connoisseurs, there’s another even more desirable brand based just a short ride away. It’s a name synonymous with performance innovation, precision engineering and, most importantly, speed. That brand is Argon 18, and it’s one we’re proud to work with here at The Bike Tailor.
From race-proven road machines to some of the most aerodynamically efficient TT framesets on the market, the Argon 18 range has it all. There’s the Sum Pro – a purebred carbon-fibre road racer, blending the speed of an aero bike with the lightness and agility of a climbing bike. Or, for those who refuse to be tied to tarmac, there’s the Dark Matter, with gravel-optimised geometry and 57mm tyre clearance. And last but not least, all-out TT speed machines like the Electron Pro TKO and Electron Pro RIO, designed for the fastest riders in the world, and available to be built up by us for you.
Argon 18 is a brand built on racing. Its bikes are trusted by pro outfits like Team Novo Nordisk and Project Echelon Racing, as well as a smattering of national teams. Whether it’s criterium chaos or tearing up the velodrome, the brand’s frames are made to be pushed to the limit in serious competition. They might not be in the WorldTour right now, but Argon 18’s bikes are still proving their worth at the pointy end of elite racing.
In the track and triathlon world, Argon 18 needs no introduction. Its TT bikes are designed around the demands of gruelling long-course races, where efficiency and comfort over hours in the saddle make all the difference. That’s why you’ll see Argon 18 machines at major Ironman events from Hungary to Hawaii, relied on by big-name pros and ambitious age-groupers alike. This is high speed that’s actually sustainable.
Fit comes first at The Bike Tailor, and Argon 18 takes achieving the optimal riding position as seriously as we do. One of the brand’s standout innovations is its unique 3D Headset system, which gives riders more freedom to fine-tune their fit.
Instead of relying on unsightly spacers that can compromise stiffness, Argon 18’s clever tech offers three stack-height options built directly into the frame. The result is proper adjustability without sacrificing precision or handling. And the resulting clean lines will please the aesthetes as well as the athletes.
If an Argon 18 bike sounds like it could be the right match for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Together we can look at your position, riding style and componentry preferences to build a Canadian speed machine that’s uniquely yours.
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