ARGON 18 E-114 FRAMESET- 2009

The E-114 is the brainchild of Gervais Rioux and the Argon 18 team. The end result of Project Element 114, this new time trial frameset has already won the Institut Design Montréal’s award for best industrial design. Designed for world-class athletes, this monocoque carbon frameset stands out for its ONEness concept front end, a completely integrated aero and stemless fork/aerobar combination that allows an unprecedented merger of rider and machine from both an aerodynamic and an ergonomic standpoint.

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. These components were designed to work together; using the complete setup maximizes the aerodynamic and ergonomic advantages inherent in the design.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Frameset includes Frame, Fork, Headset, Seatpost, Handlebar, Aerobar, Brake Calipers and Brake Levers.