Argonaut Cycles | Custom Carbon Bikes

The story of Argonaut Cycles

Argonaut started in 2007 as a builder of custom steel frames. The drive to keep improving ride quality soon led to carbon. Carbon offers more scope to fine-tune a frame, but most carbon bikes are mass-produced in Asia. Argonaut chose a different path: custom carbon frames, built entirely in-house in the United States.

Bend lies in the Pacific Northwest, a region of mountain roads, long climbs and endless gravel routes. That landscape is the test track for every Argonaut. The team rides the bikes it builds, and that experience feeds straight back into the development of new frames.

Carbon from its own factory

Argonaut builds its frames using its own technique: High Pressure Silicone Molding. With most carbon frames, the material is pressed into the mould using an inflatable bladder. Argonaut uses silicone forms instead. This keeps the carbon layers exactly in place, without wrinkles or voids. The result is exceptionally consistent quality.

An Argonaut frame is made from several moulded sections that are carefully bonded together. This lets Argonaut decide for each section how stiff or compliant it should be. Argonaut also makes its own moulds, which makes even a completely bespoke geometry possible. Every frame is tested and painted in Bend. Components such as the stem, seatpost, fork and handlebar are tested there too.

Custom, semi-custom or Supernaut

With Argonaut, you decide how far you want to go. A fully custom frame starts with a conversation about your wishes, your riding style and your goals. Based on your bike fit, Argonaut designs a unique geometry and a carbon layup that suits you. The paintwork is entirely your choice as well.

For the semi-custom RM3 and GR3, Argonaut uses set moulds and layups. Details such as crank length, bar width and handlebar height are tailored to you. That makes the lead time shorter than for a fully custom frame.

The Supernaut is Argonaut's flagship and the bike its own team most likes to ride. It is available in a wide range of sizes, each with its own carbon layup. The Supernaut comes with a set, high-end build, including Argonaut's own carbon wheels. It gives you the ride quality of an Argonaut without the full custom process.

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Choosing an Argonaut is a considered decision. That is why we take the time to help you think it through. Torn between the RM3 and the GR3, or between a custom frame and a Supernaut? Together, we look at how and where you ride and which route suits you best.

Visit our showroom or get in touch. We are happy to discuss the options, from a complete Supernaut to a fully custom frame that we build up for you with the components of your choice.