ARGON18 KRYPTON GF 273A User manual

KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 0 2017.07.17 - Valid for MY2018 Krypton CS/GF

1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit ..........................2
2. Sizing Chart ...........................................3
3. Frameset Inspection ...................................4
4. Troubleshooting / Tip / Specication ....................5
5. Seat Post Collar Assembly ..............................6
6. Seat Post Assembly ....................................7
7. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment .....................8
8. Headset Installation ...................................9
9. Console...........................................10-14
10. Cable and Housing Routing........................15-22
11. Chain Catcher .......................................23
12. Fender bracket .....................................24
13. Frameset Parts Checklist ..........................25-27
KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: Table of Contents
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 torque wrench to
make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.
My Krypton CS/GF
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
Tools needed for assembly
1. Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2)
2. Allen Key Set
3. Grease
4. Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item #UP-SET)
5. Clean Rags
6. Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item #DAG-2)
7. Cables and Housing Cutter
8. Carbon Paste
9. Loctite #242
10. Torque Wrench
First Aid Kit: Essential parts to always have on hand
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…THIS MIGHT SAVE YOUR RIDE!
1. Spare rear derailleur hanger:
2. Seat clamp
SKU: 80801
SKU: 80832
Krypton GF (Direct mount option if utilize)
SKU: 80802
Krypton CS

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 2. Sizing Chart
Sizing Chart: Krypton CS & Krypton GF With 0 mm Headset With 15 mm Headset With 30 mm Headset
A B C D C D C D E*
Saddle
Height (cm)
Suggested
Size
Seat Tube
Angle (°)
Top Tube
(cm)
Stack
(cm)
Reach
(cm)
Stack
(cm)
Reach
(cm)
Stack
(cm)
Reach
(cm)
Minimum
Drop (cm)
Maximum
Drop (cm)
61 XXS 75.5 49.6 51.9 35.9 53.3 35.3 54.7 34.8 4 -1.5
62 XXS 75.5 49.6 51.9 35.9 53.3 35.3 54.7 34.8 3 -2.5
63 XXS 75.5 49.6 51.9 35.9 53.3 35.3 54.7 34.8 2 -3.5
64 XXS/XS 75.5 / 74.9 49.6 / 51.6 51.9 / 53.9 35.9 / 36.9 53.3 / 55.3 35.3 / 36.4 54.7 / 56.7 34.8 / 35.9 1 / 3,5 -4,5 / -2,5
65 XXS/XS 75.5 / 74.9 49.6 / 51.6 51.9 / 53.9 35.9 / 36.9 53.3 / 55.3 35.3 / 36.4 54.7 / 56.7 34.8 / 35.9 0 / 2,5 -5,5 / -3,5
66 XS 74.9 51.6 53.9 36.9 55.3 36.4 56.7 35.9 1.5 -4.5
67 XS 74.9 51.6 53.9 36.9 55.3 36.4 56.7 35.9 0.5 -5.5
68 XS/S 74.9 / 74.3 51.6 / 53.7 53.9 / 55.9 36.9 / 37.9 55.3 / 57.3 36.4 / 37.4 56.7 / 58.8 35.9 / 37.0 -0,5 / 2 -6,5 / -4
69 XS/S 74.9 / 74.3 51.6 / 53.7 53.9 / 55.9 36.9 / 37.9 55.3 / 57.3 36.4 / 37.4 56.7 / 58.8 35.9 / 37.0 -1,5 / 1 -7,5 / -5
70 S 74.3 53.7 55.9 37.9 57.3 37.4 58.8 37.0 0 -6
71 S 74.3 53.7 55.9 37.9 57.3 37.4 58.8 37.0 -1 -7
72 S/M 74.3 / 73.7 53.7 / 55.8 55.9 / 58.0 37.9 / 38.8 57.3 / 59.4 37.4 / 38.3 58.8 / 60.8 37.0 / 37.9 -2 / 0,5 -8 / -5
73 S/M 74.3 / 73.7 53.7 / 55.8 55.9 / 58.0 37.9 / 38.8 57.3 / 59.4 37.4 / 38.3 58.8 / 60.8 37.0 / 37.9 -3 / -0,5 -9 / -6
74 M 73.7 55.8 58.0 38.8 59.4 38.3 60.8 37.9 -1.5 -7
75 M 73.7 55.8 58.0 38.8 59.4 38.3 60.8 37.9 -2.5 -8
76 M 73.7 55.8 58.0 38.8 59.4 38.3 60.8 37.9 -3.5 -9
77 M/L 73.7 / 73.1 55.8 / 58.0 58.0 / 60.1 38.8 / 39.7 59.4 / 61.5 38.3 / 39.2 60.8 / 62.9 37.9 / 38.8 -4,5 /-2 -10 / -7,5
78 M/L 73.7 / 73.1 55.8 / 58.0 58.0 / 60.1 38.8 / 39.7 59.4 / 61.5 38.3 / 39.2 60.8 / 62.9 37.9 / 38.8 -5,5 / -3 -11 / -8,5
79 L 73.1 58.0 60.1 39.7 61.5 39.2 62.9 38.8 -4 -9.5
80 L 73.1 58.0 60.1 39.7 61.5 39.2 62.9 38.8 -4.5 -10.5
81 L/XL 73.1 / 72.5 58.0 / 60.4 60.1 / 62.4 39.7 / 40.7 61.5 / 63.9 39.2 / 40.2 62.9 / 65.3 38.8 / 39.8 -5,5 / -3 -11,5 / -8,5
82 L/XL 73.1 / 72.5 58.0 / 60.4 60.1 / 62.4 39.7 / 40.7 61.5 / 63.9 39.2 / 40.2 62.9 / 65.3 38.8 / 39.8 -6,5 / -4 -12,5 / -9,5
83 XL 72.5 60.4 62.4 40.7 63.9 40.2 65.3 39.8 -5 -10.5
84 XL 72.5 60.4 62.4 40.7 63.9 40.2 65.3 39.8 -6 -11.5
85 XL 72.5 60.4 62.4 40.7 63.9 40.2 65.3 39.8 -7 -12.5
Stack and Reach are measured on top of the headset cap.
Substract 1cm to stack value to compare to a traditional frame.
Add 0,3cm to reach value to compare to a traditional frame.
*Drops are measured with size specic -6° stem
A
B
C
D
E
Saddle
Height
Sizing Chart: Krypton CS & Krypton GF
Saddle
Height (cm)
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
Suggested
Size
XXS
XXS
XXS
XXS / XS
XXS / XS
XS
XS
XS / S
XS / S
S
S
S / M
S / M
M
M
M
M / L
M / L
L
L
L / XL
L / XL
XL
XL
XL
Seat Tube
Angle (°)
A
75.5
75.5
75.5
75.5 / 74.9
75.5 / 74.9
74.9
74.9
74.9 / 74.3
74.9 / 74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3 / 73.7
74.3 / 73.7
73.7
73.7
73.7
73.7 / 73.1
73.7 / 73.1
73.1
73.1
73.1 / 72.5
73.1 / 72.5
72.5
72.5
72.5
Top Tube
(cm)
B
50
50
50
50 / 52
50 / 52
52
52
52 / 54
52 / 54
54
54
54 / 56
54 / 56
56
56
56
56 / 58
56 / 58
58
58
58 / 60.5
58 / 60.5
60.5
60.5
60.5
Stack
(cm)
C
51
51
51
51 / 53
51 / 53
53
53
53 / 55
53 / 55
55
55
55 / 57
55 / 57
57
57
57
57 / 59
57 / 59
59
59
59 / 61.5
59 / 61.5
61.5
61.5
61.5
Reach
(cm)
D
36
36
36
36 / 37
36 / 37
37
37
37 / 38
37 / 38
38
38
38 / 39
38 / 39
39
39
39
39 / 40
39 / 40
40
40
40 / 41
40 / 41
41
41
41
Minimum
Drop (cm)
E
5
4
3
2 / 4.5
1 / 3.5
2.5
1.5
0.5 / 2.5
-0.5 / 1.5
0.5
-0.5
-1.5 / 1
-2.5 / 0
-1
-2
-3
-4 / -1.5
-5 / -2.5
-3.5
-4.5
-5.5 / -3
-5.5 / -3
-5
-6
-7
Maximum
Drop (cm)
-1
-2
-3
-4 / -1.5
-5 / -2.5
-3.5
-4.5
-5.5 / -3.5
-6.5 / -4.5
-5.5
-6.5
-7.5 / -5
-8.5 / -6
-7
-8
-9
-10 / -7.5
-11 / -8.5
-9.5
-10.5
-11.5 / -9
-12.5 / -10
-11
-12
-13
*Drops are measured with a 90mm/-6° stem

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 3. Frameset Inspection
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW KRYPTON CS /GF, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Frameset parts checklist (see p.29-30)
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.29-30)
5. For optimal shifting performance, use a dropout alignment gauge to make sure that the drive-side dropout is straight
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 when necessary.
Parts installed on frame Description Screw type Torque Nm Detail
1Front derailleur hanger Riveted - - -
2 Chain suck guard Glued - - -
3 Seatpost Collar M5 Screw (1x) Socket head 4Nm Grease
4 Seatpost head M5 Screws (2x) Socket head 4.5Nm Grease
5 Water bottle cage screws M5 Screws (4x) Socket head 3Nm Grease
6 Removable CS cable stopper M3 Screws (2x) Flat head 1.0 -1.5Nm Grease
7 Rear derailleur hanger M4 Screw (1x) Flat head 2Nm Loctite
8 Small chain catcher M5 Screw (1x) Socket head 3Nm Nylok
9 Headset cap screw M4 Screw (1x) Flat head 0.5-1.0Nm Dry
10 Console cap screw M4 Screws (2x) Flat head 0.5-1.0Nm Dry

KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 4. Troubleshooting / Tip / Specication
Brakes
Use only at mount hydraulic disc brakes. The frame and fork are
compatible with either 140mm or 160mm disc rotors. Adapters might be
required, consult brake manufacturer.
• Rear mount thickness: 25mm
Tire Clearance
The biggest tires that can be installed must be no wider than 32mm for
the rear and front wheel. If fenders are installed, the tires must be no wider
than 28mm
Seat Post
27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp
31.8mm
Bottom Bracket
BB86 (Press-t)
Headset
FSA No 30 + 3D Press-t (Bearing 1 1/8”, 36°x45° top and 1 1/2” ,
36°x45° bottom + FSA TH-881-1 Compressor included)
No more than 30mm of spacer can be place between the stem and
the top cap of the 3D system. And the use of more than 5mm spacer
on top of the stem could void the eciency of the compressor. These
practices will automatically cancel any warranty claim against the
manufacturer.
Headset cap:
When uninstalling the headset cap, you
need to rst loosen the headset cap,
remove the HS cap screw and remove
the fork from the frame. Then you need
to pinch the rear section the headset
cap and lift the rear section upward.
This will release the headset cap from
the frame.
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 5. Seat Post Collar Assembly
Assemble the seat post
collar with the seat post.
Apply carbon paste on the
seat post where it inserts
inside the frame. Tighten
the bolt at 4 Nm.
4 Nm
CARBON
PASTE

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 6. Seat Post Assembly
The seat post is supplied fully assembled. It’s equipped with a spring-loaded
head for easy installation of the saddle.
• Unscrew both bolts slightly until the top clamp (b) and the cradle (c) are
separated enough to insert the saddle rail. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.
• Screw both bolts in order to adjust the angle of the saddle and clamp the rail.
• Tighten the bolt at 4.5 Nm.
The top clamp (b) and the cradle (c) can be ipped to change the saddle oset
between 25 or 15mm.
4.5 Nm
b
c
25mm oset. 15mm oset.

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 7. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
1. Select the correct rear derailleur hanger depending on the type of derailleur
that you have.
a. Direct mount
b. Regular mount
2. Make sure to align the rear derailleur hanger.
3. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like Park Tool Item #DAG-2.
For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website:
www.parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-alignment-gauge-dag-2
a
b

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 8. Headset Installation
Like on almost all Argon 18 you will benet of the 3D system, on the Krypton
CS and GF you can benet of 3 positions, 0mm, 15mm and 30mm
0mm 15mm 30mm
Step of assembly
1. Insert the headset plastic
sleeve into the top on the
headtube. (apply grease)
2. Insert the required headset
column, 0, 15 or 30mm, in the
headset plastic sleeve. (apply
grease)
3. Insert bottom bearing on the
fork.
4. Slide the fork in the head
tube of the frame.
5.
Install top bearing in the
headset column. (apply grease)
6. Install conical compressor
ring.
7. Install stack compressor.
8. Apply grease on the headset
seal to avoid any noise.
9. Install the corresponding
headset cap to complete the
assembly.
10. Fix the cap with the M4 at
head screw.

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3
10
The console is the central point of the cable
and housing routing. Depending of the type
of assembly you will have to select the correct
assembly.
Tip: No mater the type of assembly you will
choose, always pass the brake housing rst
starting from the back of the bike to the front.
1. With the rear brake housing coming
from the back of the bike, guide the end of
the housing through the right side of the
rectangular opening of the Di2 console cap (3).
2. Use the brake housing to insert the foam
line into the downtube.
3. Guide the Di2 cable coming from the
shifters through the grommet (4) and into the
rectangular opening of the console.
4. Guide the bake housing to the bigger hole
of the grommet (4).
5. Guide the Di2 cable coming from the
shifters through the grommet (4) and into the
rectangular opening of the console.
6. Fix the grommet on the console.
7. Place the Di2 O-Ring (5) around the
Shimano EW-RS910 junction box.
8. Connect the front and rear Di2 cable to the
Shimano EW-RS910 junction box.
9. Clip the Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
on the console cap (3).
10. Fix the console cap to the downtube of
the frame with the screws.
Rear brake
housing
Di2 wire
KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 9. Console / A. Di2 internal junction box groupset
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1. With the rear brake housing coming from
the back of the bike, guide the end of the
housing through the opening of the console.
2. Use the brake housing to insert the foam
liner around the brake housing.
3. Insert the Di2 wire from the external
junction box A through the hole in the
mechanical console cap.
4. Secure the Di2 wire into the Di2 external
insert.
5. Secure the brake housing into the Di2
external insert.
6. Secure the Di2 external insert into the
console cap.
7. Fix with the provided screws the console
cap on the frame.
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 9. Console / B. Di2 external junction box groupset
Rear brake housing
Di2 wire
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1. With the rear brake housing coming
from the back of the bike, guide the end
of the housing through the opening of the
mechanical console cap. (1)
2. Use the brake housing to insert the
foam liner around the brake housing in
the downtube.
3. Guide the brake housing in the e Di2
external insert.
4. Secure the Wireless insert (6) on the
console cap (1) by pressing rmly on the
insert.
5. Fix with the provided screws the console
cap on the frame.
6
1
KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 9. Console / C. Wireless groupset
Rear brake housing
9

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1. With the rear brake housing coming from
the back of the bike, guide the end of the
housing through the opening of the console.
2. Use the brake housing to insert the foam
liner around the brake housing.
3. Insert the Di2 wire from the external
junction box A through the hole in the
mechanical console cap.
4. Secure the Di2 wire into the Di2 external
insert.
5. Secure the brake housing into the Di2
external insert.
6. Secure the Di2 external insert into the
console cap.
7. Fix with the provided screws the console
cap on the frame.
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1
KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 9. Console / D. Mechanical groupset
Front derailleur
housing
9
Rear brake
housing
Rear derailleur
housing

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1. With the rear brake housing coming from the back
of the bike, guide the end of the housing through the
opening of the mechanical console cap. (1)
2. With the rear derailleur cable coming from the
front of the bike and on the right side of the bike,
guide the end of the cable through the opening of the
mechanical console cap. (1)
3. Cut the necessary length of shifter housing to cover
the distance between the hood of the shifter to the
console.
4. Install housing cap on the end of the housing that
connect into the console.
3. Insert the housing into the insert (7) according to
Figure 2.
4. Secure the mechanical insert (7) on the console cap
(1) by pressing rmly on the insert.
5. Fix with the provided screws the console cap on the
frame.
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 9. Console / E. Mechanical Single chainring
9
Rear brake
housing
Rear derailleur housing

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Rear derailleur cable and rear brake housing must be routed
on the right side in the inside of the downtube.
Rear brake housing need to routed above the bb carbon
sleeve.
KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 10. Hydraulic & mechanical shifter routing
Red line: brake cable/housing / Blue line: derailleur cable/housing

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Exit derailleur cables through bottom bracket (BB) hole.
Insert in the appropriate slots in the BB guide.
Making sure the pipe is aligned with the top hole,
insert BB guide in the square hole until it clicks.
DC
DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
DC
6
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 10. Hydraulic & mechanical shifter routing

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DC
BR = Brake Hose
DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
DH = Derailleur Housing (mech.)
DC+DH
BR
Exit the hydraulic brake hose through
the hole on the chain stay.
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 10. Hydraulic & mechanical shifter routing

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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 10. Electronic wire routing
Rear derailleur cable and rear brake housing must be routed
on the right side in the inside of the downtube.
Rear brake housing need to routed above the bb carbon
sleeve.
Red line: brake cable/housing / Yellow line: derailleur cable/housing

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Use the square hole to connect all the wires
to the junction box.
Insert the junction box in the hole.
Insert the BB cover in the square hole until it clicks.
EW
EW = Electronic Wire
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KRYPTON GF 273A & KRYPTON CS 273B: 10. Electronic wire routing