Argon 18 is a Canadian cycle manufacturer founded in 1989 in

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. The name is derived from the element

Argon Argon is a chemical element with the symbol Ar and atomic number 18. It is in group 18 of the periodic table and is a noble gas. Argon is the third-most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, at 0.934% (9340 ppmv). It is more than twice as abu ...

, which is number 18 on the

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. Argon 18 bikes are distributed in more than 70 countries. Argon 18 also sponsors professional cycling teams and professional triathletes. In June 2017, they became the official supplier to Canada's national road, track and para-cycling cycling teams, through the 2020 Olympic Games.

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

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, headset, base bar and aero bars,

brakes A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction. Background ...

and levers as well as a reversible carbon

seatpost A bicycle seatpost, seatpin, saddlepole, saddle pillar, or saddle pin is a tube that extends upwards from the bicycle frame to the saddle. The amount that it extends out of the frame can usually be adjusted, and there is usually a mark that indic ...

which can be 76 or 78°. ;3D Headtube This consists of interchangeable structural spacers that extend the headtube's height. Argon 18 E-116 2014 Frameset (9845067276)

Argon 18 E-116 2014 Frameset (9845067276)

Professional cycling teams

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(UCI Continental Team) *

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(UCI Continental Team) * Champion System-Stan's NoTubes (UCI Continental Team) *

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(UCI Continental Team)

Professional triathletes

* Craig Alexander *

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* Eric Lagerstrom *

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References

{{Canadian bicycle manufacturers Cycle manufacturers of Canada Manufacturing companies based in Montreal Companies established in 1989 Privately held companies of Canada