Argon 18 is debuting its all-new Nitrogen Pro road bike, which the Canadian brand says was developed and engineered as a full system to make this the fastest road bike the industry has ever made.
“The Nitrogen Pro has been engineered for optimal interaction between aerodynamic frame design, modern geometry, flexible rider fit & world-class components. The Nitrogen Pro is built to perform in real-world conditions, offering the performance and ride quality Argon 18 is recognized for,” says Argon founder, Gervais Rioux.
“Argon 18 is extremely proud to launch the new Nitrogen platform – the return of an iconic name, reimagined for the riders of today and tomorrow, and a clear signal of where Argon 18 is headed. Three years in the making, thousands of hours of hard work, this project represents a deep commitment to innovation, performance and pushing the boundaries of our development approach. This is a glimpse into the future of Argon 18,” adds Alexandre Côté, Product Director.
With the goal of creating the world’s fastest road bike, Argon 18 engineers also built solutions from the ground up to achieve “unprecedented aerodynamics”.
Rather than designing a frame and pairing it with standard components, Nitrogen Prow has been built as a fully integrated aerodynamic system, honed using a CFD model featuring the bike and rider matched with specific component combinations for optimal performance.
Argon 18 used this approach to ensure theoretical performances would be achieved in real-world conditions – not just in a wind tunnel.
“We realized that making the fastest bike on the market isn’t possible using status-quo design approaches and readily available components. We engineered a complete ecosystem that includes the rider, the frame geometry, component design, collaborations, integration, and real-world performance,” explains Vincent Lemay, Vice-President of Research and Development.
A standout feature of the Nitrogen Pro is the ATTEN x Scope Artech 6.A+ wheelset, which was developed in collaboration with the Dutch brand.
The wheelset is a fully integrated component of Nitrogen Pro’s front-end aero system, with enhancements made for maximum performance and speed across tarmac, pavé, chip seal, and beyond that’s made possible thanks to a form specifically tailored for Nitrogen Pro, when ridden with a 700x30c tire. The result is said to be an exceptionally smooth ride, at top speeds and over all road surfaces.
The Nitrogen platform also features a custom ATTEN CHB-01 Aero Handlebar that simultaneously optimises leading edge aerodynamics and rider positioning. All Nitrogen bikes are delivered with specially designed bottle cages that incorporate an airflow concept inspired by automotive design.
The Nitrogen platform is available with two carbon fibre layup options, three colorways and a total of six different builds, with prices ranging from $9,800 to a hefty $13,500.
Customers can purchase the bike through their local dealer, which can be found through the dealer locator on Argon18.com.
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