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Today’s Deals2019 Argon 18
Gallium Kit 2 Ultegra
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Argon 18 Gallium is celebrated as a high-performance race bike that combines pro-level responsiveness with a smooth and subtle ride quality. Its design features, such as the 3D System for optimal riding position and increased tyre clearance, highlight its innovation and attention to detail. While it excels in handling and efficiency, some reviews note it could offer more comfort on long rides and better value for its price point.
Pro-level performance and responsiveness
Smooth and subtle ride quality
Innovative design features like the 3D System
Light weight with excellent ride quality
Harmonious balance between classic looks and modern features
Could be more comfortable on long rides
Price point may not match equipment level for some
Only thorough testing reveals full road performance
'True innovation begins where others settle for status quo. Argon 18 keeps pushing forward. Always. Cycling is our passion, and Argon 18 makes bikes for people who share our love of riding,' said Gervais Rioux, Argon 18 CEO and Founder.
CyclistUnderstated design in a brilliant race machine, just a bit pricey for the equipment level
BikeRadarIf you touch pure gallium, it will melt in your hands. But when we touched the new ARGON 18 Gallium Pro Disc 15th, we melted inside.
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ARGON 18 Gallium Pro Disc 15th, a high end-racer with a classic look, modern features and clever details… at a fair price.
Oct 2018 · Warren Rossiter
Understated design in a brilliant race machine, just a bit pricey for the equipment level. Buy if you want a bike that’s full of clever tech, rides brilliantly and doesn’t need to shout about it
Handling chops to die for, subtle and smooth ride
Ultegra Di2 is great but at this price I’d expect Dura-Ace
May 2018 · Laura Scott
Canadian bike manufacturer Argon 18 has given its top-end Gallium Pro a disc brake makeover
Great all-rounder
Fast
Light
Responsive
Could be a bit more comfortable on long rides
May 2017 · William Tracy
The Galium is stiff but disc brakes increase tire clearance to 30mm because even the thoroughbred wants to explore sometimes.
Sep 2016 · Nick Busca
A lightweight bike designed for climbing, but that can perform incredibly well on the flat too
Light
Fast
Stable
Full Ultegra groupset
Could me more comfortable on long rides
Under-specced wheelset
Pricey
| Frame | Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB Press Fit SM-BB72-41B |
| Headset | FSA 37E + 3D 1" 1/4 |
| Stem | FSA Energy Alloy |
| Handlebar | FSA Energy Compact Alloy |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo (T2.0) |
| Seatpost | Argon 18 Carbon 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11/28 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra HG700 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Vision TriMax 25KB |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ 700x25 |
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Last updated August 15
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