Argon 18, the high-end Canadian bicycle manufacturer, chose the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec in Canada to introduce its latest generation aero bike, the Nitrogen Disc. Debuting at the Québec UCI WorldTour event, the new Argon 18 2019 Nitrogen Disc is aiming to make a mark on the world cycling stage – as pro rider Hugo Houle of the Astana Pro Team launches the new model into race action.
“One of the aspects I like the most about the Nitrogen Disc is how very versatile it is,” said Canadian pro cyclist Hugo Houle of the Astana Pro Team. “The bike is as stiff as one would expect a great aero bike should be. In a sprint, it will transfer positively all the power you put to it. But the Nitrogen Disc is much more than a sprinter’s bike. It handles as well on serious mountain climbs or high-speed descents as it does on the flat making it a lot of fun to ride.”
According to Argon 18… ‘the Nitrogen Disc is a truly modern race bike for those who want it all; an aero frame, a super versatile bike packed with features, the great braking power and modulation of flat mount disc brakes. The Nitrogen Disc answers the call of those dreaming of the one bike that will rule them all. From end of race sprints to criteriums, occasional triathlon or simply for those who want to get out on the roads on a super fast and stylish bike, the Nitrogen Disc is ready.’
“This new Nitrogen Disc is way more than a Nitrogen with disc brakes,” added Martin Faubert, Head of R&D at Argon 18. “Sure, it does offer great braking power and modulation, but it’s the increased torsional rigidity that really makes it shine especially in out of the corner accelerations. Its internal cable routing, ease of maintenance, adaptability to different riding styles along with its great ergonomic adjustability are other key elements that make the Nitrogen Disc an exceptional modern race bike.”
Argon 18 points to the following key features of the Nitrogen Disc:
- High performance carbon monocoque frame
- Monocoque fork designed for flat mount disc brakes
- Claimed 80% increase in lateral stiffness vs nitrogen pro with same comfort level
- Road geometry with an aero profile
- Up to 28c (30mm) tyre clearance
- 3D system extends positioning flexibility by offering three head tube heights for every frame size
- DT Swiss Type 12mm Thru-Axle
“We could not have thought of a better place than Le Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, a WorldTour race on our home turf, to showcase this new bike,”said Gervais Rioux, President and Founder of Argon 18. “Knowing that the Nitrogen Disc frame being raced is the same as the one that will become available to consumers in the coming weeks, makes this introduction even better.”
