Argon 18 Equation Road Frame

Argon 18 Equation Frame - High quality at an affordable price

There’s a lot of moaning in the bike industry, not without reason, about how expensive bikes and components have become. The Argon 18 Equation acts as a very welcome tonic to liven up the affordably priced road bike market by introducing an exceptionally well made carbon frame with a lot of the juicy features that highlight Argon 18’s top of the line bikes, but all at a very reasonable price. 

New solutions for the Argon 18 frame

The Equation is the answer for riders who appreciate lightweight, top performing carbon bikes, but value long distance comfort at least as much. We might admire the pros and their ability to race for 5+ hours in a super aero position on incredibly rigid bicycles. That doesn’t mean we have to copy them. The Argon 18 Equation incorporates a wide variety of comfort-oriented features to ensure that you can sit comfortably in the saddle for long hours and still feel like you are making the most of your power output. 

Perhaps most fundamentally, the engineers at Argon 18 have employed their Topological Compliance System, which is a proprietary design method that helps them incorporate precisely the right amount of vertical compliance to dampen road vibrations without sacrificing responsiveness or ride quality. By analyzing the requirements for an endurance-level bike, they have focused on giving the Equation a cyclosportif level carbon layup. That means that the carbon layup is similar to what their Pro level frames would have with performance-oriented stiffness, but they have also incorporated vertical compliance to enhance comfort for long days in the saddle.

The Equation’s geometry offers a clever mix of a relaxed endurance level stack and reach figures with a racing bike’s wheelbase and seat tube angles. The combination enhances comfort while ensuring a responsive ride. To help every rider get the perfect fit, Argon 18 uses their enhanced fully integrated 3D+ system which has been streamlined with the frame and offers three head tube extension height options of 0mm, 15mm and 30mm for every frame size. It helps every rider get the exact stack they want without compromising on stiffness or appearance. 

The Equation comes with excellent tire clearance and can fit up to 32 mm tires. Fender mounts have also been provided, which puts this bike firmly in the year-round-workhorse category as well. For the budget-minded or for anyone who likes to match comfortable riding positions with exceptional ride quality, the Argon 18 Equation carbon road bike offers the perfect balance of comfort, performance, and price.