{{Short description|Canadian cycle manufacturer}} {{for|the element|Argon}} {{multiple issues|{{More citations needed|date=November 2009}}}} {{Infobox company | name = Argon 18 Inc. | logo = Argon18_logo_H_RGB.gif | type = Private | founded = 1989 | hq_location = Montreal, Quebec<br> Canada | industry = Bicycles | products = Bicycle and Related Components | website = {{URL|https://www.argon18.com}} }}
'''Argon 18''' is a Canadian cycle manufacturer founded in 1989 in Montreal, Quebec by Gervais Rioux. The name is derived from the element Argon, which is number 18 on the periodic table of elements. Argon 18 bikes are distributed in more than 70 countries. Argon 18 also sponsors professional cycling teams and professional triathletes.
In June 2017, they became the official supplier to Canada's national road, track and para-cycling cycling teams, through the 2020 Olympic Games.<ref name=Beacon>{{cite news|last1=Beacon|first1=Bill|title=National cycling team to use Canadian-made Argon 18 bikes in multi-year deal|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/cycling+team+opts+canadianmade+bikes/13449918/story.html|accessdate=15 June 2017|work=Montreal Gazette|agency=The Canadian Press|date=15 June 2017|language=en-ca}}</ref>
== Cycle technology == thumbnail|right|3D Headtube ;ONEness Concept The ONEness concept consists of an integrated aero and stemless fork/aerobar combination that is designed to be aerodynamic and ergonomic. The design extends to the frame, fork, headset, base bar and aero bars, brakes and levers as well as a reversible carbon seatpost which can be 76 or 78°.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/argon-18/technologies/oneness|title=ONEness Concept | Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com |date=2020-04-22}}</ref> ;3D Headtube This consists of interchangeable structural spacers that extend the headtube's height.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.argon18.com/en/argon-18/technologies/3d|title=3D Headtube | Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18.com |date=2020-04-22}}</ref> ;Integrated Disc Brakes Argon 18 introduced the world’s first integrated disc brakes on the E-119 Tri+ Disc, completely hiding the calipers as well as the hydraulic cables and reservoirs, for a clear aero advantage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.argon18.com/en-dk/argon-18/technologies/integrated-disc-brakes|title=Integrated Disc Brakes | Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18.com |date=2020-04-22}}</ref>
== Professional cycling teams == <!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Maloja Pushbikers 2024 Argon 18 SUM.jpg|thumb|Argon 18 SUM in Maloja Pushbikers colours ]] --> *Maloja Pushbikers<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en-dk/athletes/maloja-pushbikers|title=Maloja Pushbikers | Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref> (UCI Continental Team) *Project Echelon Racing (UCI Continental Team) *Global 6 Cycling (UCI Continental Team) *Beltrami TSA Tre Colli (UCI Continental Team) *Team Novo Nordisk (UCI Pro Team) *Team NPV Carl Ras Roskilde Junior (Club Team)
== Professional triathletes ==
*Craig Alexander<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/athletes/craig-alexander|title=Craig Alexander; Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref> *Heather Jackson<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/athletes/heather-jackson|title=Heather Jackson; Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref> *Michelle Vesterby<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/athletes/michelle-vesterby|title=Michelle Vesterby; Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref> *Eric Lagerstrom<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/athletes/eric-lagerstrom|title=Eric Lagerstrom; Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref> *Stephanie Roy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argon18.com/en/athletes/stephanie-roy|title=Stéphanie Roy; Argon 18 |publisher=Argon18bike.com}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
{{Canadian bicycle manufacturers}}
Category:Cycle manufacturers of Canada Category:Manufacturing companies based in Montreal Category:Companies established in 1989 Category:Privately held companies of Canada