ARGON18 ELECTRON PRO User manual

ELECTRON PRO: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 1.0 – 10-20-2016 – Valid for MY2017 Electron Pro

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1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit ...............................................................................3
2. Specications..................................................................................................................4
3. Congurations.................................................................................................................5
4. Geometry...........................................................................................................................7
5. Frameset Inspection.....................................................................................................8
5.1. Frameset Parts...............................................................................................................9
6. Seat Post Collar Assembly......................................................................................10
7. Seat Post Head Assembly.......................................................................................11
8. Rear Dropouts ..............................................................................................................13
9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup.........................................................................14
9.1. Steerer Module Setup Instructions..........................................................................17
9.2. Aerobar Setup Instructions.......................................................................................19
9.3. Extension Bar Setup ..................................................................................................20
9.4. Optional Bridge..........................................................................................................22
9.5. Armrest Positioning Options ....................................................................................23
9.6. Extension Bars............................................................................................................24
10. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions.............................................................................25
10.1. Frameset...................................................................................................................26
10.2. Aerobar.....................................................................................................................30
ELECTRON PRO: Table of Contents
My Electron Pro
Date of purchase:
Retailer:
Size:
Serial Number:
For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully
assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end
components, particularly carbon parts, need extra care
when assembled. These components must be installed using
a calibrated torque wrench to make sure every bolt is at the
right torque setting to prevent damage.

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Tools needed for assembly
1. Allen Key Set
2. 8mm Wrench
3. Grease
4. Loctite #242 or #243
5. Clean Rags
6. Carbon Paste
7. Torque Wrench and Hex bits
8. Extension for Hex Bit or Extended 5mm Hex Bit
First Aid Kit: Essential parts to always have on hand
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…THIS MIGHT SAVE YOUR RIDE!
1. Seat Post Clamp (SKU: 80576 and 80577)
SKU: 80576SKU: 80577
ELECTRON PRO: 1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit

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ELECTRON PRO: 2. Specications
Wheels
• Rear: Track 120mm; 10mm axle
• Front: Track 100mm; 10mm axle
Tire Clearance
• Frame/Fork design according to ETRTO 22-622 standard (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization)
• Possible t of 23mm tires depending on rim and manufacturer. Check and test before riding.
Other
• Bottom bracket compatibility: BSA 68mm
• Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) compliant
• Aerobar width: 36cm

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ELECTRON PRO: 3. Congurations (Pursuit)*
The Electron Pro can be assembled in either Pursuit (Aerobar) or Sprint/Track (standard drops) conguration.
Refer to sections 9.1 and 9.2 for instructions (pp.17-19).
*Aerobar is optional (sold separately).

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ELECTRON PRO: 3. Congurations (Track/Sprint)

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Size Stack Min Stack Max Reach Min Reach Max Extension Spacing Pad
Spacing
S 537.3 637.3 463.6 508.6 120 or 150 120 to 150
M 551.9 651.9 475.6 520.6 120 or 150 120 to 150
L 566.4 666.4 490.6 535.6 120 or 150 120 to 150
ELECTRON PRO: 4. Geometry*
Size
Seat
tube
length
Top
tube
length
Seat
tube
angle
Head
tube
angle
Chain
stay
length
Front-
center Wheelbase
Bottom
bracket
drop
Rake Fork
length Trail Standover
Head
tube
length
Stack Reach
S 510.0 540.0 76.0 72.7 375.0 599.7 969.2 50.0 43.0 365.5 59.9 736.2 110.0 489.7 415.6
M 540.0 555.8 76.0 72.7 375.0 615.0 983.5 55.0 43.0 365.5 59.5 746.2 120.0 504.3 427.6
L 570.0 574.5 76.0 72.5 375.0 633.4 1000.7 60.0 43.0 369.5 59.9 755.3 130.0 518.8 442.6
Electron Pro (with pursuit bar) – Stack and Reach*
Electron Pro (with track/sprint handlebar)
* Stack and reach measured to center of pad and includes 2mm pad thickness.
*Measurements in mm or degrees.

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ELECTRON PRO: 5. Frameset Inspection
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW ELECTRON PRO, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Frameset parts checklist (see p.10)
2. Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)
3. For reference, check serial number and write it on p.2
4. All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.9)
IMPORTANT:
The following parts are assembled on the frame. When assembling the bike, you will need to adjust these parts according to their torque specications.
Parts installed on frame Description SKU Hex Key Torque Detail
1Rear dropout inserts 6x FHCS_M4x8 Included in 80602 2.5mm 1.5Nm Loctite 242
2 Seat post clamp 1x SHSS_M8x16 Included in 80577 4mm 5.5Nm Grease
3Seat post head chariot 2x SHCS_M5x16 80584 4mm 6Nm Grease
4 Fork steerer 1x SHCS_M5x12 N/A 4mm 5.5Nm Grease
5Steerer module 1x SHCS_M6x35 Included in 80485 5mm 10Nm Grease
6 2x SHCS_M6x12
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Aerobar
1x SHCS_M6x30 80598
5mm 12Nm Grease8 1x SHCS_M6x45 80599
9 2x SHCS_M6x20 80600
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Extension clamp’s bottom
4x FHCS_M5x15 80590
3mm 5Nm Grease
11 4x FHCS_M5x25 80592
12 4x FHCS_M5x35 80593
13 4x FHCS_M5x45 80594
14 4x FHCS_M5x55 80595
15 Extension clamp’s top / bridge 4x FHCS_M5x18 80591 3mm 6Nm Grease
16 Armrests 4x FHCS_M5x12 80596 3mm 5Nm Grease

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SKU: 80578
SP.ELECPRO.245A
ELECTRON PRO: 5.2. Frameset Parts ChecklistELECTRON PRO: 5.1. Frameset Parts
SKU: 80653SKU: 80588
SKU: 80602
SKU: 80581
SKU: 80582
SKU: 80472
SKU: 80601
SKU: 80293
SKU: 38998 SKU: 39000
SKU: 80292
SKU: 38999 SKU: 39001SKU: 38997
SKU: 80399
SKU: 80472
SKU: 80577
FK.ELECPRO.M.245A
SKU: 80587 SKU: 80584SKU: 80651 SKU: 80586SKU: 80597 SKU: 80600SKU: 80599SKU: 80598SKU: 80596
SKU: 80484
SKU: 80485
SKU: 80486
SKU: 80480
SKU: 80583
SKU: 80294 SKU: 80295SKU: 80592 SKU: 80594SKU: 80591 SKU: 80593SKU: 80590 SKU: 80595SKU: 80585
SKU: 39279
SKU: 80580
SKU: 35987 SKU: 80576 SKU: 80476 SKU: 80475
SKU: 80579SKU: 80676
SKU: 80648 SKU: 80589
SKU: 80399
Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.
Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.

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ELECTRON PRO: 6. Seat Post Collar Assembly
5.5Nm
Apply carbon paste on the seat post where
it inserts inside the frame. Insert seat post
into frame at desired height. Insert seat
post clamp into frame cavity and tighten
seat post clamp’s screw at 5.5Nm.
CARBON
PASTE
80577
80576

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ELECTRON PRO: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly
Slide seat post shuttle (3) into seat post rail
at desired position. Screw seat post chariot
(1) onto shuttle (make sure shuttle M5
holes are aligned upwards) with M5x16 (7)
screws and tighten to 6Nm.
Loosely assemble remaining seat post head
as shown.
Install saddle inserting rails between upper
clamp (5) and lower clamp (4). Adjust
the angle, the oset of the saddle using
both M5 Hex bolts (8). Tighten using 8mm
wrench.
Note: While the seat post chariot lets you
adjust saddle setback in a wide positioning
window, the lower clamp can additionally
be ipped to change saddle setback by
5.2mm.
(3) 80580
8058380579 (7) 80580
(5) 80582
(8) 80585
(1) 80578
(4) 80581

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ELECTRON PRO: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly
MIN. SETBACK ZERO SETBACK MAX. SETBACK
4124 5.2 (± 2.6)

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ELECTRON PRO: 8. Rear Dropouts
1.5Nm
Assemble as shown. Apply blue thread
locking compound (Loctite #242 or #243)
on all screws. Tighten at 1.5Nm.
Textured surface
must face outward
80601
80602
35987

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1. Clean both upper and lower bearing
bores. Fit check with bearings and
make sure there is no interference.
2. Apply grease in both upper and
lower bearing bores and insert
bearings.
3. Assemble fork onto frame head tube
starting from lower bearing as shown.
4. Apply grease on steerer threads
and tapered section.
ELECTRON PRO: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE
80475
80476

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ELECTRON PRO: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup
Lower bearing
(80476)
Top bearing
(80475)
Loose
5. Screw in steerer. Make sure fork collar screw is loosened.
6. Lightly compress fork bearings until there is no possible
movement but can rotate fork without any restriction.
Use provided L-Tool to compress bearings. Note: Steerer top
should sit lower than top surface ( approx. 1-2mm clearance,
see next page.)
7. Tighten fork collar bolt (M5) at 5.5Nm to lock steerer in place.

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ELECTRON PRO: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup
Loose
1-2mm
5.5Nm

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ELECTRON PRO: 9.1. Steerer Module Setup Instructions
1. Assemble steerer module using bolts
provided (2x front M6x12 + 1x central
M6x35). Make sure washer is placed
under central bolt. Tighten all bolts at
10Nm. Use an extended M5 Hex bit or
extension to access central bolt.
Note: you might want to temporarily
set up the steerer module in order
to t rider, determine stem height
position, and cut line prior to
tightening bolts (see instructions
on following page).
Steerer Module
(80648)

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ELECTRON PRO: 9.1. Steerer Module Setup Instructions
Cut line
Mark
± 3mm
2. The design of the steerer module allows it to be cut to length based on
stem height position, similar to a standard fork steerer. You will need to cut the
aluminum steerer as shown (use standard steerer cutting jig).
3. File down and cut end of steerer clean to make sure it is free of burr.
4. Insert stem, align with wheel and compress down using top cap and 8mm Hex
Key.
5. Tighten stem according to manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Install preferred drop bar onto stem as per manufacturer’s instructions.

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80600
ELECTRON PRO: 9.2. Aerobar Setup Instructions*
Tighten all at 12Nm
1. Assemble aerobar with provided
M6 screws (2x 20mm, 1x 30mm and
1x 40mm). Apply dab of grease under
all bolt heads and threads.
2. Tighten all bolts at 12Nm.
3. Install screw cover with provided
M3 screws.
80599
80598
80600
80597
80597
80589
*Aerobar is optional (sold separately).

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Install as shown and choose appropriate spacers,
sleeve nuts and screw length based on required
t. Apply carbon paste onto extension bars prior
to tightening extension clamps.
ELECTRON PRO: 9.3. Extension Bar Setup
Refer to Frameset Parts Checklist for specic parts’SKUs and descriptions, p.15.