Argon 18 ELECTRON PRO 245A Assembly Manual

Argon 18 ELECTRON PRO 245A is a high-end track bike designed for competitive cycling. Its carbon fiber frameset offers a lightweight and aerodynamic ride, while the pursuit handlebar configuration provides an aggressive and efficient riding position. The ELECTRON PRO 245A is UCI compliant, making it eligible for use in official track cycling competitions. With its advanced features and sleek design, this bike is a great choice for cyclists looking to improve their performance on the track.

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ELECTRON PRO 245A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Valid for MY2019-2020 Electron Pro

Revision 1.0 - 08.16.2019

ELECTRON PRO 245A: Table of Contents

1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit ....................................................................................3

2. Specifications ....................................................................................................................4

3. Configurations ..................................................................................................................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

11. Min/Max Seat Post insertation .............................................................................. 28

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.

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit

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: 80577 SKU: 80576

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 2. Specifications

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 fit of 23mm tires depending on rim and tire manufacturer. Check and test before riding.

Other

• Bottom bracket compatibility: BSA 68mm

• Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) compliant

• Aerobar width: 36cm

• Max chainring: 65T

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 3. Configurations (Pursuit)

The Electron Pro can be assembled in either Pursuit (Aerobar) or Sprint/Track (standard drops) configuration.

Refer to sections 9.1 and 9.2 for instructions (pp.17-19).

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 3. Configurations (Track/Sprint)

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 4. Geometry*

Size

Electron Pro (with pursuit bar) – Stack and Reach**

Stack Min

496.0

534.7

549.3

563.8

Stack Max

596.0

634.7

649.3

663.8

** Stack and reach measured to center of pad and includes 2mm pad thickness.

Reach Min

451.0

466.6

478.6

493.6

Reach Max

496.0

511.6

523.6

538.6

Extension Spacing

120 or 150

Pad

Spacing

120 to 150

Size

Seat tube length

Top tube length

423.0

515.0

517.0

540.2

529.0

542.0

555.8

574.5

Seat tube angle

76.0

72.7

72.5

Electron Pro (with track/sprint handlebar)

Head tube angle

Chain stay length

Front- center

Wheelbase

Bottom bracket drop

Rake

Fork length

Trail Standover

375.0

575.2

599.7

615.0

633.4

947.2

969.2

983.5

1000.7

37.0

50.0

55.0

60.0

43.0

365.5

43.0

365.5

43.0

365.5

43.0

369.5

59.9

711.0

783.0

798.0

812.0

Head tube length

83.0

110.0

120.0

130.0

Stack Reach

451.0

400.0

489.7

415.6

504.3

427.6

518.8

442.6

*Measurements in mm or degrees.

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 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. All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.9)

WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW ELECTRON PRO, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:

3. Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)

4. For reference, check serial number and write it on p.2

IMPORTANT:

The following parts are assembled on the frame. When assembling the bike, you will need to adjust these parts according to their torque specifications.

Parts installed on frame

Rear dropout inserts

Seat post clamp

Seat post head chariot

Fork steerer

Steerer module

Aerobar

Extension clamp’s bottom

Extension clamp’s top / bridge

Armrests

Description

6x FHCS_M4x8

1x SHSS_M8x16

2x SHCS_M5x16

1x SHCS_M5x12

1x SHCS_M6x45

2x SHCS_M6x14

1x BHCS_M6x12

SKU

Included in 81048

Included in 80577

80584

N/A

Included in 81177

1x SHCS_M6x30

1x SHCS_M6x45

2x SHCS_M6x20

4x FHCS_M5x15

4x FHCS_M5x25

4x FHCS_M5x35

4x FHCS_M5x45

4x FHCS_M5x55

4x FHCS_M5x18

4x FHCS_M5x12

Aerobar assembly

80598

80599

80600

80590

80592

80593

80594

80595

80591

80596

Hex Key

2.5mm

4mm

5mm

4mm

5mm

3mm

Torque

1.5Nm

5.5Nm

6Nm

5.5Nm

9Nm

6Nm

12Nm

5Nm

6Nm

5Nm

Detail

Loctite 242

Grease

FK.ELECPRO.XS.245A

FK.ELECPRO.S.245A

FK.ELECPRO.M.245A

FK.ELECPRO.L.245A

SKU: 81049 (XS)

SKU: 80484 (S)

SKU: 80485 (M)

SKU: 80846 (L)

SKU: 80582 SKU: 80399 SKU: 80399

SKU: 80581 SKU: 80472 SKU: 80472

SKU: 81177 SKU: 80589

SKU: 81048

SKU: 80578 SKU: 80676 SKU: 80579 SKU: 38997 SKU: 38998 SKU: 38999 SKU: 39000 SKU: 39001

SKU: 80583 SKU: 80588 SKU: 80577 SKU: 80576 SKU: 80476 SKU: 80475 SKU: 80653 SKU: 80293 SKU: 80292

SKU: 80596 SKU: 80597 SKU: 80598 SKU: 80599 SKU: 80600 SKU: 80651 SKU: 80586 SKU: 80587 SKU: 80580 SKU: 80584

SKU: 80585 SKU: 80590 SKU: 80591 SKU: 80592 SKU: 80593 SKU: 80594 SKU: 80595

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.

SKU: 80294 SKU: 80295

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 6. Seat Post Collar Assembly

80576

CARBON FIBER

ASSEMBLY PASTE

80577

5.5Nm

1. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker

(n. 242) on the bolt’s thread

2. Apply grease on the seat post clamp and on the screws as shown

3. Assemble the seat post clamp with the small screw, allowing the parts to move freely

4. Place the seat post collar inside the frame, holding it to prevent it falling inside the frame

5. Insert the seatpost (3.1), on which some carbon fiber assembly paste has been applied

6. Position the seatpost to the desired height

7. Tighten the set screw at 5.5Nm

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly

(3.1.5) 80582

(3.1.4) 80581

Slide seat post shuttle (3.1.3) into seat post rail at desired position. Screw seat post chariot

(3.1.1) onto shuttle (make sure shuttle M5 holes are aligned upwards) with M5x16 (3.1.7) screws and tighten to 6Nm.

Loosely assemble remaining seat post head as shown.

Install saddle inserting rails between upper clamp (3.1.5) and lower clamp (3.1.4). Adjust the angle, the offset of the saddle using both M5

Hex bolts (3.1.8). 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 flipped to change saddle setback by 5.2mm.

(3.1.1) 80578

(3.1.3) 80580

(3.1.2) 80579 (3.1.6) 80583 (3.1.8) 80585 (3.1.7) 80584

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 7. Seat Post Head Assembly

MIN. SETBACK

ZERO SETBACK

5.2 (± 2.6)

MAX. SETBACK

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 8. Rear Dropouts

1.5Nm

Assemble as shown. Apply blue thread locking compound (Loctite #242 or #243) on all screws. Tighten at 1.5Nm.

81048

Textured surface must face outward

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup

GREASE

80476

80475

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 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup

Top bearing

(80475)

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.

Lower bearing

(80476)

Loose

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9. Fork and Steerer/Aerobar Setup

Loose

1-2mm

5.5Nm

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.1

. Steerer Module Setup Instructions

Steerer Module

(81177)

1. Assemble Steerer Module using bolts provided (2x front M6x14 + 1x central M6x45). Make sure washer is placed under central bolt. Grease and tighten all bolts at

9Nm. Use an extended M5 Hex bit or extension to access central bolt.

2. Assemble the Module Cover using the Button Head

Screw (1x BHCS M6x12) and a 4mm Hex key. Grease the screw and tighten at 6Nm with a torque wrench.

Note: you might want to temporarily set up the steerer module in order to fit rider, determine stem height position, and cut line prior to tightening bolts (see instructions on following page).

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.1

. Steerer Module Setup Instructions

3. 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).

4. File down and cut end of steerer clean to make sure it is free of burr.

5. Insert stem, align with wheel and compress down using top cap and 8mm Hex

Key.

6. Tighten stem according to manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Install preferred drop bar onto stem as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Cut line

Mark

± 3mm

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.2. Aerobar Setup Instructions

80600

80599

80598 Tighten all at 12Nm

80600

80589

80597

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.

80597

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.3. Extension Bar Setup

Refer to Frameset Parts Checklist for specific parts’ SKUs and descriptions, p.9.

Install as shown and choose appropriate spacers, sleeve nuts and screw length based on required fit. Apply carbon paste onto extension bars prior to tightening extension clamps.

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.3. Extension Bar Setup

5Nm

6Nm

Choose length:

15, 25, 35, 45 or 55mm

5Nm

Choose length:

0, +10, +30 or +60mm

Optional bridge

Choose length:

5, 10, 20, 40 or 70mm

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.4. Optional Bridge

Optional cut line

Bridge is optional and can be installed to increase armrest lateral stiffness (e.g.: when set up at maximum height.) It also can be cut to reduce overall length (cut at marked lines.)

Optional cut line

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.5. Armrest Positioning Options

120mm 150mm

A Extension bars center-to-center: from 120mm to 150mm

B Armrests height: from 39.5mm to 139.5mm

C Bridge/No bridge

• Armrests in/out position: 0/+15mm (total center-to-center from 120mm to 180mm)

• Armrests foward/aft position: from -20mm to +25mm

B B

139.5mm

39.5mm

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 9.6. Extension Bars

70mm

Controlled

Inside Diameter

Cut the extension bars at the desired length.

Note that end-plugs might not fit well if you cut more than 70mm. Apply carbon fibre paste in the clamping area.

CONTROLLED OUTSIDE

DIAMETER CLAMPING ZONE

70mm

Controlled

Inside Diameter

FK.ELECPRO.XS.245A

FK.ELECPRO.S.245A

FK.ELECPRO.M.245A

FK.ELECPRO.L.245A

SKU: 81049 (XS)

SKU: 80484 (S)

SKU: 80485 (M)

SKU: 80846 (L)

SKU: 80582 SKU: 80399 SKU: 80399

SKU: 80581 SKU: 80472 SKU: 80472

SKU: 81177 SKU: 80589

SKU: 81048

SKU: 80578 SKU: 80676 SKU: 80579 SKU: 38997 SKU: 38998 SKU: 38999 SKU: 39000 SKU: 39001

SKU: 80583 SKU: 80588 SKU: 80577 SKU: 80576 SKU: 80476 SKU: 80475 SKU: 80653 SKU: 80293 SKU: 80292

SKU: 80596 SKU: 80597 SKU: 80598 SKU: 80599 SKU: 80600 SKU: 80651 SKU: 80586 SKU: 80587 SKU: 80580 SKU: 80584

SKU: 80585 SKU: 80590 SKU: 80591 SKU: 80592 SKU: 80593 SKU: 80594 SKU: 80595

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.

SKU: 80294 SKU: 80295

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 10.1. Frameset*

No.

1.1

Name

ELECTRON PRO FRAME (XS / S / M / L)

1.2

1.3

REAR DROP-OUT ASSEMBLY

TOP HEADSET BEARING - MR055E

1.4

BOTTOM HEADSET BEARING - MR054

1.5.1

SEATPOST CLAMP WEDGE

1.5.2

SEATPOST CLAMP BASE (INCL. SCREWS)

2.1

ELECTRON PRO FORK (XS / S / M / L)

2.2

STEERER (XS / S / M / L)

2.3

HEADSET L-TOOL, 29.5mm WIDTH

ELECTRON PRO SEATPOST COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

3.1

SEATPOST HEAD COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

3.1.1

SP CHARIOT

3.1.2

SP BARREL NUT

3.1.3

SP SHUTTLE

3.1.4

SP SADDLE LOWER CLAMP

3.1.5

SP SADDLE UPPER CLAMP

3.1.6

SP HALF MOON NUT

3.1.7

SHCS_M5x16

3.1.8

HEX BOLT_M5x35

A18 SKU#

NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART

81048

80475

80476

80576

80577

FK.ELECPRO.XS.245A

FK.ELECPRO.S.245A

FK.ELECPRO.M.245A

FK.ELECPRO.L.245A

81049 (XS)

80484 (S)

80485 (M)

80486 (L)

80653

SP.ELECPRO.245A

80676

80578

80579

80580

80581

80582

80583

80584

80585

Qty

1 KIT

*Except for the frame itself, which is not sold as a spare part, all parts can be ordered by referring to their respective SKU number.

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 10.1. Frameset

4.15

4.16

4.17

4.18

4.11

4.12

4.13

4.14

4.19

4.20

4.21

4.26

4.27

4.28

5.1

4.22

4.23

4.24

4.25

5.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

No.

4.1

4.2

4.7

4.8

4.9

4.10

Name

ELECTRON PRO PURSUIT HANDLEBAR KIT (INCL. AEROBAR)

AB Extension clamp - bottom

AB Extension clamp - top

Bridge

Armrest - Right

Armrest - Left

Armrest Pad - Right

Armrest Pad - Left

PURSUIT HANDLEBAR COVER

5mm EXTENSION BAR SPACER

10mm EXTENSION BAR SPACER

20mm EXTENSION BAR SPACER

40mm EXTENSION BAR SPACER

70mm EXTENSION BAR SPACER

Sleeve nut min

Sleeve nut min +10mm

Sleeve nut min +30mm

Sleeve nut min +60mm

FHCS_M5x18

FHCS_M5x15

FHCS_M5x25

FHCS_M5x35

FHCS_M5x45

FHCS_M5x55

FHCS_M5x12

FHCS_M3x8

FHCS_M6x30

FHCS_M6x40

FHCS_M6x20

EXTENSION BARS

EXTENSION BAR END CAPS

STEERER MODULE ASSEMBLY (FOR SPRINT CONFIGURATION)

38999

39000

39001

80293

80292

80294

80295

80591

80590

80592

80593

80594

80595

80596

80597

80598

80599

80600

39279

80651

81177

A18 SKU#

80480

80586

80587

80588

80399

80472

80589

38997

38998

1 KIT OF 2

1 KIT

Qty

ELECTRON PRO 245A: 11. Min/Max Seat Post insertation

NOTE: THE ABOVE IMAGE IS FOR VISUAL REFERENCE OF SEATPOST INSERTION ONLY

Refer to the tables below for details on Saddle Height and SeatPost insertion limits. i. The correct frame size must be determined according to the saddle height limits.

A. Minimum Saddle Height

D. Maximum Saddle Height ii. Depending on the size of the frame and the desired saddle height, the SeatPost might need to be cut.

B. Maximal insertion depth in the Frame’s SeatTube.

C. Required SeatPost cut length to be able to adjust the Saddle Height at the

Minimum position.

- Adjust the SeatPost cut length in accordance with your desired Saddle

Height.

Required minimum SeatPost Cut length = C - (“desired Saddle Height” - A)

- Example: - For a desired Saddle Height of 600mm on a XS-Electron Pro

Frame

- The required minimum SeatPost Cut length is: 255 - (600-543) = 198mm

E. Minimal insertion depth in the Frame’s SeatTube.

Saddle Height Limits

Size Saddle

H Min

X-Small

Small

Medium

Large mm

543

637

649

662

ST Max

Insert mm

115

160

175

190

Electron Pro

Cut

Saddle

H Max mm

255

210

195

180 mm

833

927

939

952

SP Min

Insert mm

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