Argon 18 Krypton
The Krypton has been revised with one thing in mind: to let riders make the most of their potential. This latest Krypton benefits from an added measure of efficiency, with an extra 17% rigidity where it counts as well as a newly-designed fork that matches the new frame’s performance criteria. Your highest expectations will be met.
3D Headtube:
The 3D Headtube allows for three head tube heights for every frame size.
For users, this system offers a number of real advantages:
1. A perfect position tailored to each individual’s physical proportions and riding preferences.
2. 3D also lets a rider change position as fitness, experience and preferences evolve.
3. A more upright position need no longer compromise the steering accuracy and efficiency inherent in a true racing frame. These qualities remain intact.
4. Higher rigidity than with standard headset spacers:
+5% at 10mm
+11% at 20mm
5650 HM Carbon Fibre:
5650 HM was specially formulated for molding a one-piece frame and fork, to maximize the advantages inherent in this type of fabrication, aiming, as always with an Argon 18 design, for the Holy Grail of bike design: the optimal mix of rigidity and compliance in the right places for minimum weight and maximum comfort, efficiency…and riding satisfaction.
These latest improvements are a continuation of the ongoing refinement process we began with the 2010 model Krypton and this new version has been given an extra measure of stiffness without any weight penalty, improving the frameset’s rigidity to weight ratio:
Rigidity/Weight ratio: 2011 Krypton vs. 2010 Krypton:
Head tube: +9%
Fork: +45%
Chainstays: +36%
These improvements have been made possible thanks to 5650 HM, offering a better-performing machine with no sacrifice in comfort.
FRAME: Argon 18 Krypton 5650 HM Carbon
FORK: Argon 18 Krypton 5650 HM Carbon
HEADSET: FSA 53-1 Integrated
REAR DERAILLEUR: Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed
SHIFTERS/BRAKE LEVERS: Campagnolo Centaur Carbon 10 speed
BRAKES: Campagnolo Centaur
CRANKSET: Campagnolo Centaur Carbon Double, 53/39t
BB-SET: Campagnolo Centaur
CASSETTE: Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed, 12-25t
CHAIN: Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed
HUBS: Fulcrum Racing 7
RIMS: Fulcrum Racing 7
SPOKES: Fulcrum Racing 7
TIRES: Continental Grand Prix, 700x24c
HANDLEBARS: 3T Ergosum Pro
STEM: 3T ARX-Pro
SEATPOST: Argon 18 ASP-1500 Carbon
SADDLE: Prologo Nago Gel
Seat tube angle
XS: 74.5˚, S: 74˚, M: 73.5˚, L: 73˚, XL: 72.5˚
Head tube angle
XS: 72˚, S: 72.7˚, M: 72.7˚, L: 72.7˚, XL: 73˚
Horizontal top tube length
XS: 52, S: 54, M: 55.6, L: 57.5, XL: 59.5
Seat tube length
XS: 46.5, S: 51.3, M: 55.0, L: 57.5, XL: 60.0
Standover height
XS: 70.5, S: 75.0, M: 78.0, L: 80.0, XL: 83.0
(Measurements in cm)