An fault-free Shimano 105 groupset is pretty much all we ask for in a bike at this price, and that’s exactly what’s delivered. Our test build is a quality affair for the money, and cheaper than the 2014 model with arguably a better spec. It’s a well-sorted rapid handling bike that’s brimming with fun-filled potential. The higher the pace, the bigger the lean angle – and the Argon rewards you with inch-perfect adherence to your chosen line, which is also aided by a 5mm lower than standard bottom bracket height. Twisty flowing descents are where the Krypton comes into its own. All this makes the Krypton a very capable fast cruiser, even with the fairly short 996mm wheelbase on our medium test bike. It’s not the sharpest bike at the front end, but is still plenty quick enough – despite Argon having chosen a relatively relaxed 72-degree head angle mated to a steeper 73.5-degree seat. The rock-solid front end is certainly something you can feel out on the road – the ride is extremely stable and changing direction on the fly is easy. On a tall traditional sportive-style frame adjustments like that would mean a new bike. The real advantage of the Argon, however, is that should you decide or feel the need to start riding in a lower, racier position then you’ve got more than 30mm of adjustment. Instead of standard headset spacers slotted over the slimmer fork steerer tube, the 3D system has a series of threaded interlocking extensions to the actual head tube.Įxtending this oversized section maintains the structure’s integrity, as well as relieving potential stresses on the bearings – so a decent bonus is the extra life in these. So it came up with a proprietary headset/head tube design, called 3D. But Argon has also realised that you can compromise these traits if you then have a big section of unsupported steerer tube above the head tube and under the stem – which often happens with headset spacers when trying to get the fit right for individual riders – as that will compromise all the good work you’ve done designing the frame. A number of threaded spacers screw directly into the head tube: Robert SmithĪ number of threaded spacers screw directly into the head tube
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