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Any Argon 18 owners?

by IanS82
Tue, Jun 18, 2019 04:42
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Good Morning all,

I’m currently looking at an Argon 18 Krypton, but am confused with the sizing; I currently ride a size 54 Cannondale SuperSix Evo, I am 5’10’ with an inside leg of 31 inches. Looking at the Krypton sizing and geometry, a small seems to be the closest fit. I’m not in a position to try to the bike out before ordering. 

Could any Argon 18 confirm if this sounds about right, and the frames come up larger than normal?

Thank you,

Ian.

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gbzpto | 5 years ago
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I am usually an M but when trying one had to down size to an S. Had to put a 70mm stem on as well .I wanted to like it but Ended up not buying one. It just felt too stretched.

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PRSboy | 5 years ago
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I am 5' 9 and have a medium frame Argon 18 Nitrogen, which fits me very nicely.

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AfterPeak replied to PRSboy | 5 years ago
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PRSboy wrote:

I am 5' 9 and have a medium frame Argon 18 Nitrogen, which fits me very nicely.

A beautiful bike.

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PRSboy replied to AfterPeak | 5 years ago
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AfterPeak wrote:
PRSboy wrote:

I am 5' 9 and have a medium frame Argon 18 Nitrogen, which fits me very nicely.

A beautiful bike.

It is one of the better looking aero bikes IMHO, and feels great to ride.  Fast but surprisingly comfortable, handles beautifully through bends.

Looks after me too - only this morning I had a big moment at over 20mph when I swerved hard to avoid a big branch sticking out of the hedge, hidden in the shadows.  Hit a pedal on the floor, thought I was going down but miraculously it straightened up with no drama and I was on my way.

All in all, highly recommended, but they seem to fly under the radar in the cycling press.

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IanS82 | 5 years ago
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Thank you both, appreciate your help.

Ian.

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AfterPeak | 5 years ago
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I am the same height as you and when I tried one in the shop they sized me a medium frame. I didn't buy it in the end but hope that helps

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IanS82 | 5 years ago
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Apologies, it’s a 2017 SuperSix Evo.

 The Krypton would be a 2018 model.

Thank you for your reply and help, it’s appreciated.

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CXR94Di2 replied to IanS82 | 5 years ago
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IanS82 wrote:

Apologies, it’s a 2017 SuperSix Evo.

 The Krypton would be a 2018 model.

Thank you for your reply and help, it’s appreciated.

 

The Canondale over the years has changed very little apart from a few millimetres here and there.

I still think its 54-56 Argon is the correct frame bike to compare.   

I always check reach, stack, head tube length to compare for bike fit.  Head angle and overall wheelbase determine handling characteristics.  

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CXR94Di2 | 5 years ago
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Looking at the tech specs you would need a 'Medium' 54-56 to nearly match frame dimensions of the 54cm Cannondale- You didnt say which year is your super six?

https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/argon-18-krypton-2018/

https://www.argon18bike.com/uploads/files/techcards-a18-2016-eng-krypton...

https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/cannondale-supersix-evo-2013-2015/

https://epic-cycles.co.uk/cannondale-supersix-evo

 

There is about 7mm between 'reach' the Argon being longer (shorter stem would correct)

'Stack' virtually identical

head angle 0.2 deg difference.

 

54-56 Argon is your size, if your current bike is a good fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

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