Argon 2010 > 2010 GALLIUM COMPLETE WITH SHIMANO ULTEGRA
Designed and engineered in Canada.
The result of our ongoing quest for optimal balance and maximum performance, the new Gallium is a worthy successor to the original and refines a number of its design concepts. Built to shine in every setting, the 2010 Gallium is the perfect ride for those seeking to maximize their performance potential and achieve their goals.
- On average, rigidity is improved by 8% over the 2008 Gallium: more efficient, faster acceleration.
- Exclusive Argon18 Ga31 fork is an integral element of frame design.
- New 3D Headtube* allows for variable effective headtube height for each frame size, for optimal fit and comfort.
- In 2009, Team R.A.C.E. Pro, managed by Steve Bauer rode the Gallium and Gallium Pro.
HDS – Horizontal Dual System: Tube size, shape and wall thickness as well as composite formulation vary according to the intended design objectives. Maximum lateral rigidity in the lower portion of the frame: chainstays, downtube, bottom bracket area and headtube. Optimized vibration damping in upper portion: top tube, seatstays. Explosive acceleration and comfort in all conditions.
3D Headtube* allows for 3 effective headtube lengths per frame size, for a more upright, relaxed position without reducing the frame’s rigidity. Three positions are available: 0mm, 10mm and 20mm. Rider position can evolve over time without affecting the frame’s characteristics.
AFS road geometry: the Argon18 Fit System relies on years of knowledge about the cycle geometries required to make a bike as efficient and enjoyable to ride as possible. Argon 18 bikes are more comfortable ad sure-footed because the rider is properly positioned.
AFS road geometry: the Argon18 Fit System relies on years of knowledge about the cycle geometries required to make a bike as efficient and enjoyable to ride as possible. Argon 18 bikes are more comfortable ad sure-footed because the rider is properly positioned.
Integrated design: complementary fork and seatstay design. The Ga31 monocoque carbon fork is an Argon 18 exclusive. It is designed to enhance the frame’s intrinsic characteristics. Its vertical compliance and lateral stiffness complement the rear triangle’s properties perfectly, giving the Gallium a unified “all of a piece” feel, capable of powerful, immediate accelerations.
* Patent pending.
Complete Shimano Ultegra with Ultegra 6700 crank.
