Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro (MY2016) assembly guide covering frame inspection, headset, stem, brakes, cable routing, seatpost and torque values.
The Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro assembly guide is valid for the MY2016 Nitrogen Pro frameset (revision 11.0, 08-03-2016). It opens with a frame inspection and a frameset parts list, then covers headset, stem and handlebar, front and rear brake, and cable housing installation, followed by electronic drive-train specifications, seatpost installation, saddle adjustment and derailleur hanger adjustment, and ends with a frameset parts checklist.
Argon 18 states that the warranty is only valid if the bicycle is fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer, and that high end components, particularly carbon parts, must be installed using a calibrated torque wrench at the right torque setting. Torque values are given for the front and rear derailleur hangers, bottle cage and bottom bracket cable guide, and the headset can be set up at 25 mm, 15 mm or 0 mm.
| Front derailleur hanger screw torque | 4 Nm |
|---|---|
| Rear derailleur hanger screw torque | 4 Nm |
| Bottle cage screw torque | 3 Nm |
| Bottom bracket cable guide screw torque | 1.5 Nm |
| 3D headset height options | 25 mm, 15 mm or 0 mm |
| AHB5000 handlebar widths | 38 cm, 40 cm, 42 cm, 44 cm |
The bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer.
The front derailleur hanger screws are specified at 4 Nm.
There are three headset setups: 25 mm, 15 mm or 0 mm.
Components must be installed using a calibrated torque wrench at the right torque setting.