They designed the frame to be stiff in the chainstay/ BB area, bottom tube and head tube. The chair stay, chair tube and top tube are more forgiving which makes this bicycle my favourite of all time. It stays stiff and staight over bumps but doesn't pound you like others I have used. Cornering seems exact, no flex on the bb area and with my weight (225lbs) that is a great thing. Also the front is stiff (one 1/4 headset) and there is no noticable flex at all. a smooth, speedy and light weight rocket on wheels
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Argon 18 Gallium Pro--it looks great, stands out from the other brands-that make me try harder- the bicycle is speedy and responsive comfortable for 2-3 hr rides feels lovely on both climbing and speedy decesnt 35-40 mph- its a firm frindley bicycle to ride.
A GREAT bicycle. A racing machine you can use everyday. Cozy and reponsive. Great design innovations. Cannot think of a btter machine. Th best bang for the buck you can find!! That is it!!!
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This is a lovely looking well built bike-very well put together. hour rides are a pleasure-you dont get beat up-but still have a firm ride--step on the peddles and you go--very responsive to any request you make---speed, climbing decsnts and stopping.
Stiff but forgiving, light weight and that will stand out from all the others.
Comfortable, solid, reponsive, definite and speedy handler, beautiful, amazing ride, light, nimble... name it!!!