Hi, considering an Argon 18 E119+ (2018 or 2019 model) for my next tri bike. I am currently on a 2012 Cervelo P3C which I will probably retire at the middle or end of this year.
May I ask the general group a few questions/clarifications?
- Ride comfort -- is the frame stiff or a bit flexible? I come from a country where roads aren't "the best" like in the US or Europe...
- Ease of Travel -- I plan to race abroad so how's travelling with it? Packing, Unpacking, Troubleshooting?
- Ease of Maintenance -- is the bike (generally) easy to clean, tune, maintain on your own? Adjusting brakes, etc.
- Feedback on the cockpit bearing -- I understand this has been an issue for some that when sweat hits this area, it's really prone to quick corrosion. Is the bike still worth it if a vital part like this gets corroded this easily?
- Cookie Jar or No Cookie Jar for 70.3? If none, may I know what you guys use to house spare parts and tubes for raceday?
I am also considering a Trek Speed Concept. If you've come from a Speed Concept and have ridden on both, I'd love to hear your thoughts to compare between the two bikes!
* Assume that price is not an issue
* Assume that I can fit into both perfectly fine given my measurements
Let's discuss!
P.S. I've searched every single forum topic pertaining to this but the replies I read did not satisfy my thirst for knowledge! Creating this new thread to open up a new discussion that is more recent than the ones posted prior.
May I ask the general group a few questions/clarifications?
- Ride comfort -- is the frame stiff or a bit flexible? I come from a country where roads aren't "the best" like in the US or Europe...
- Ease of Travel -- I plan to race abroad so how's travelling with it? Packing, Unpacking, Troubleshooting?
- Ease of Maintenance -- is the bike (generally) easy to clean, tune, maintain on your own? Adjusting brakes, etc.
- Feedback on the cockpit bearing -- I understand this has been an issue for some that when sweat hits this area, it's really prone to quick corrosion. Is the bike still worth it if a vital part like this gets corroded this easily?
- Cookie Jar or No Cookie Jar for 70.3? If none, may I know what you guys use to house spare parts and tubes for raceday?
I am also considering a Trek Speed Concept. If you've come from a Speed Concept and have ridden on both, I'd love to hear your thoughts to compare between the two bikes!
* Assume that price is not an issue
* Assume that I can fit into both perfectly fine given my measurements
Let's discuss!
P.S. I've searched every single forum topic pertaining to this but the replies I read did not satisfy my thirst for knowledge! Creating this new thread to open up a new discussion that is more recent than the ones posted prior.