E-114
The ultimate merger of man and machine
Having already received the Institut de Design Montréal’s prize in the hotly contested industrial design category, the E-114 has just been awarded the coveted Eurobike Award in the “Speed Bike” category.
For Gervais Rioux, who developed the E-114, this award “confirms, at the international level, Argon 18’s capacity for innovation…the E-114 is more than just a bike, it reflects our determination in pursuing the company’s international development in the highly competitive market for ultra-high end bikes”.
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• The E-114 is a model of integrated design
A fully unified design, the E-114 frameset includes the frame, fork, headset, bullhorn bars and aerobar extensions as well as the brakes and brake levers.
o These components were designed to work together; using the complete setup maximizes the aerodynamic and ergonomic advantages inherent in the design.
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• Aero tube shape tailored to each frameset section
o This increase aerodynamic efficiency by 12% against a headwind on axis and by an average of 18% in sidewinds, compared to the E-80, two-time winner of triathlon world championships.
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• ONEness Concept
ONEness is a new time-trial cockpit/front end developed by Argon 18. ONEness means an unprecedented merger between rider and machine resulting from a complete rethinking of the bike’s front end and control interfaces.
o The E-114 fork
• While a conventional fork remains essentially an articulated structural component that steers the bike, the E-114 fork also acts as a forward structural fairing, masking the conventional headset completely and smoothing the airflow around this part of the bike.
• The upper fairing and spacers are made of CNC-machined aluminum alloy.
o Completely faired front brake
• The front brake, in its usual exposed position, disrupts airflow around the front of the bike. Here, the brake is mounted behind the fork and fork shape is designed to completely hide the brake from the wind and let the air flow past it, eliminating turbulence and drag.
o A new interface between athlete and machine
• The new AHB5000 aerobar/bullhorn bar combination is completely integrated with the fork. The entire unit is made of HM carbon (including armrests) in exclusive Argon 18 molds.
• Fully adjustable, it’s installed directly on the fork fairing, eliminating the need for a stem. This setup adapts to the rider, fostering an increased unity between rider and machine, ergonomics and aerodynamics.
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• Geometry -AFS extra-stable version
The E-114 design drastically improves stability and lets the rider at full effort concentrate on proper form rather than on bike control, regardless of frame size.
o This is a crucial point for triathletes who ride bike leg distances reaching 180km.
o The ONEness concept offers a handlebar and armrest height adjustment range of 4.5cm, and thanks to well-conceived headtube heights in every size, it becomes as easy to dial in the perfect position for beginners as it is for pros.
Download the E-114 Sizing Chart to learn which frame size fits your needs.
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• 6006 HM Nano-Tech carbon
The 6006 HM includes only the best unidirectional high-modulus fibers and is custom-tailored for the E-114. Main characteristics:
o Optimized rigidity in the bottom bracket and rear triangle.
o By eliminating road vibrations the 6006 HM enhances frameset stability; this means pinpoint steering accuracy through the tightest line, even in an aero tuck position and at very high output levels.
o The ONEness concept and the increased synergy and unity between athlete and machine are largely feasible thanks to 6006 HM’s specific properties.
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• ASP 5000 seatpost
An Argon 18 innovation. Built in our own mold, the ASP5000 seatpost is an elegant piece of engineering that combines positional flexibility and aero efficiency.
o 78 or 76-degree seat angle.
o Saddle tilt and setback are adjusted separately, facilitating even the most minute position changes.
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• Assembly Guide
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• Road Tests
"Where do I start? I rode the Argon 18 E-114 and it is HOT HOT HOT. I had to test ride him again, because I thought I was dreaming"
Triathlon & Multi Sport Magazine
"The E-114, a masterpiece in design and function"
Australian Triathlete
You can download these reviews in PDF version:
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