Argon 18 Radon T3 or aluminum under $1750

Triathlon Forum
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I have been looking for quite a while to find a great road bike to race and train on. I generally race in cycling races, but do about 3-4 triathlons a year. I am 6’4 and weigh just under 200 pounds on a good day. I am a really good sprinter and need a really stiff bike that can be thrown around during the sprints. I would like an alimunum bike with ultegra 10 preferably. I have found that I really like the Argon 18 Radon T3 but want to hear if anyone has ridden it becaue the closest dealer I have only special orders them and couldn’t tell me too much about them. I have also been looking into the Giant TCR1 and the BMC Road Racer SL 01. I would love to have a Kuota Kredo but it out of my price range. I am looking for a bike under $1750. If you guys could please help out I would really appreciate it.
I would really like to know what people think is the absolute best bike for a big sprinter. I am open to any bike make, especially the more unusual. Thank you very much.

David Jaques
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i’m in the process of getting an argon 18 platinum. so i don’t have anything to say really, except that i’m really really excited to get it.

everything i’ve read has said that it’s absolutely disgustingly stiff, but if you go retail, it’s way too expensive.

oh, and i’m 6’4" as well. that’s one of the reasons i went with argon - that 60 geometry seems to fit me to a t, with the shortish top tube.

whatever you find, enjoi it.
darrell

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Please help!

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