Argon-18's 2017 Gallium frameset is all about being super-lightweight and super-stiff. A medium sized version of The Nanotech HM6100 carbon frame weighs in at 965g, the Ga31 carbon fork at 410g and the ASP-6000 seatpost at 215g, totalling 1590g, which is astonishingly light. This stiff and lightweight nature makes the Gallium responsive, agile and accurate, for sweet handling on any part of a course. The new carbon layup in 2017 doesn't just reduce weight, but also allocates different stiffness levels to different areas of the bike. Argon-18's Horizontal Dual System creates a frame with a stiffer and stronger lower and frontal tubing with more flexible upper and rear tubing. This means the rider can benefit from both great comfort and excellent power transfer. An oversized bottom bracket improves power transfer even more. Superb power transfer combined with a featherweight frame makes for electrifying acceleration, perfect for climbs, with the frames nimble nature meaning you can also dominate descents.
An excellent frame is only of so much use if a rider can't find a suitable position to get the most out of it and Argon-18 make sure this is never an issue. Anyone can enjoy the Gallium, a product of Argon's Fit System (AFS), it's designed to be ergonomic, sharp handling and comfortable for anyone who uses it. This frameset even comes with a reversible ASP-6000 carbon seatpost, for riders who want to adopt a more aero position further forward on their bike, ideal for courses all about straight-line speed. The headtube uses Argon-18's 3D system, swapping multiple headset spacers for a single spacer, with 3 different options for different handlebar heights. This provides enhanced stiffness and is more aerodynamic than regular headset spacers. The Gallium frameset is designed in every way to help maximise your performance, so it only makes sense to kit it out with top tier components.
Shimano's 11 speed Ultegra Di2 groupset is a fitting choice for this frameset, electronic shifting feels so smooth and effortless, that it makes the climbs the Gallium was designed to fly up that bit easier. To deliver a bike tailored to suit our respective customers, we will discuss chainset and cassette ratios upon purchase. The Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels and Continental Ultra Sport tyres that come equipped are great for pumping out the miles. 3T's Ergosum Pro bar and ARX Pro stem provide excellent rigidity and strength, for reliable feel and handling. At Flat Harrys we can offer different sizes of these 3T components with this bike, to make sure our customers get the best fit possible on their new bike. Prologo saddle's are suitably lightweight and sleek to match the Gallium frame. The added luxury of electronic shifting really makes a difference on the Gallium, further enhancing already brilliant performance.