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Argon-18 E-118 Tri+ Comparisons?
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naltom
Jun 5, 20 9:25
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A car recently put me in the market for a new TT bike. Previous bike was a BMC TM02 (current version), and while I'm thinking I might buy another BMC, the long/low positioning and the disc brakes on the newish Argon-18 E118 Tri+ are really intriguing to me.

Trouble is, I can't seem to find any aerodynamic comparison data on this bike - Argon-18 (with Notio) had an article about how it's faster than the previous version (E118 NEXT), but that's not really all that enlightening. I know the rider/position makes more of the difference, but the decision would be a lot easier if I could see how the Argon-18 stacks up to a TM01, SC, P5 Disc, etc.

Does anyone have comparison data on the Argon-18 E118 Tri+ Disc?
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marcag
Jun 5, 20 10:07
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I actually did the first aero tests for Argon. It is a fast bike.

You will be hard pressed to find data that compares it to other brands.

I have seen aero data comparing the 119 to previous generations of P5, SC and I have myself tested the TM01

I have tested the 119 and Tri+.

It's a fast bike and I'm pretty confident it would stand up to any of the other top of the line brands
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B.McMaster
Jun 5, 20 10:24
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Funny (or not). Last summer a box truck put me in the market for a new tri-bike (trainer). I was also on a BMC TMO2 at the time.

A few months earlier an airline put me in the market for a new race bike (BMC TMO1)

I went with the Argon 18 E119 tri for my race bike and E117 for my training bike.

The 117 is more comfortable but the 119 definitely puts you in a more aero position.

So far, the 119 has only been in 2 races last spring, but it was fun.

Just my 2 cents of personal unscientific observation.
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Sub17Project
Jun 5, 20 10:39
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naltom wrote:
A car recently put me in the market for a new TT bike. Previous bike was a BMC TM02 (current version), and while I'm thinking I might buy another BMC, the long/low positioning and the disc brakes on the newish Argon-18 E118 Tri+ are really intriguing to me.

Trouble is, I can't seem to find any aerodynamic comparison data on this bike - Argon-18 (with Notio) had an article about how it's faster than the previous version (E118 NEXT), but that's not really all that enlightening. I know the rider/position makes more of the difference, but the decision would be a lot easier if I could see how the Argon-18 stacks up to a TM01, SC, P5 Disc, etc.

Does anyone have comparison data on the Argon-18 E118 Tri+ Disc?

I bought one last week. I'm picking it up next week. I'll let you know how good it is the following week.
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clayhathorn
Jun 5, 20 11:25
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The closing in December of my local bike shop out me in the market for a new TT bike. I came away with an Argon 117 for a great deal; it fit me better than the 119 at a better cost. I haven't ridden it much since for a variety of reasons. I'm hoping to fit it out this weekend with race wheels and aero nutrition and get ready to burn.

Only compare I can make is it was about 3 mph faster than my Argon gravel bike on flat pavement. That's good enough for me at this point in my, uh, career. Let us know how it goes!
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Hollywood_USAF
Jun 5, 20 19:33
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I have an E-117 Tri. I love it. Great price and quality build
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DKMNTRI
Aug 7, 20 14:13
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Those who bought the E-118 or 119, how is it?

I'm looking at a used 2019 Argon 18 E-119 with di2 and having trouble determining if the price is fair. I offered to buy it without the HED6 wheels and he said he'd sell for $3500. I'm thinking that's a little high but can anyone weigh in?
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Sub17Project
Aug 7, 20 14:57
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DKMNTRI wrote:
Those who bought the E-118 or 119, how is it?

I'm looking at a used 2019 Argon 18 E-119 with di2 and having trouble determining if the price is fair. I offered to buy it without the HED6 wheels and he said he'd sell for $3500. I'm thinking that's a little high but can anyone weigh in?

R&A Cycles is selling the frameset for $3,699.99. Throw in di2 and components for $199.99 less (albeit used) seems like a fair price.
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