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MSRP $1,299 CA&US
2012 argus
The junior sibling to the Elan uses the same frame, with a sora/deore spec package. Disc brakes of course, for controlled stopping and room for 40c tires with fenders.
Spec Sheet
COLOUR Stellar Green
SIZES 48 / 51 / 54 / 57 / 60
FRAME 4130 DB Cromoly Touring
FRONT FORK Brodie Cromo Classic Touring
HANDLE BAR Brodie Compact Road 31.8
STEM Brodie 4 Bolt SL
BRAKES Hayes CX-5
CRANKS Shimano Sora 30/39/50T
PEDALS Allloy / CroMo Road
HUBS Shimano M475 + Formula
CASSETTE Shimano Deore 11-32t
RIMS Sun Inferno 29er
TIRES Kenda Kwest 35c
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Sora
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore
SHIFTERS Shimano Dura Ace Bar End 9 Spd
SADDLE Brodie Road
S/POST Brodie Road 27.2
EXTRAS 48cm- 26" wheels
WEIGHT 27.5
Features
BrakesMechanical Disc BrakesMechanical discs operate much the same way as hydraulic, but are actuated by a traditional cable. While they don't offer quite the same power, they are less expensive to purchase and maintain.
DrivetrainReplaceable Chain RingsReplaceable chain rings allow you to replace individual rings rather than having to replace an entire crankset.Shimano FreehubHaving a brand name freehub body allows you to easily replace the mechanism that allows the wheel to turn with each pedal stroke. With non-branded freehubs, they're hard if not impossible to find resulting you to replace the entire hub or wheelset.Triple ChainringThree chainrings give you the largest gear spread to get you up those steepest hills.
ForkForward-Facing DropoutsSafety first! Under braking conditions the wheel wants to rotate backwards, hence the forward-facing dropouts. The wheel is forced into the dropout, not out of it.
Frame4130 Cromo TubingChromoly steel frames can be much stronger than aluminum. This is particularly important for street bikes, which are abused and crashed regularly. Also, the properties of steel give it a nicer, more supple ride than aluminum or carbon.Butted TubingBy thinning the walls of the frame tubing, you achieve lighter weight and better ride quality.Full Rack and Fender MountsA full complement of specialized mounts allows for loading up your bike with all the necessary accessories for touring and commuting in comfort.S-bend SeatstaysBy carefully bending the seatstays, we are able to increase the ride quality of the bike. The curvy stays take a little bit of the sting out of road and trail imperfections.Sloping Top TubeA Brodie trademark, the sloping top tube gives more clearance in emergency situations.
Wheels29'er WheelsLightweight 29'er wheels give you a stronger wheel that stays true longer with fewer broken spokes.Double Wall RimsDouble wall rims are essentially stronger, giving you a longer lasting and straighter wheel.KORE SpokesKORE brings reliable, lightweight spokes for a stronger wheel that stays true longer, with fewer broken spokes.
Geometry
SIZE 48 51 54 57 60
Seat Tube (c-t) 480 510 540 570 600
Top Tube (horiz) 515 535 550 570 590
Head Angle 70° 70.5° 71° 71° 71.5°
Seat Angle 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73° 73°
Chainstay 445 445 445 445 445
Wheelbase 1004 1031 1023 1039 1054
BB Height 277 / 43 278 / 78 278 / 78 278 / 78 278 / 78
H/T Length 100 107 138 165 190
Standover 750 (approx) 780 (approx) 795 (approx) 820 (approx) 855 (approx)
Travel Front N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Travel Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sizing
  48cm 51cm 54cm 57cm 60cm
< 5'4"          
5'3"-5'6"          
5'5"-5'8"          
5'7"-5'9"          
5'8"-5'11"          
5'10"-6'1"          
> 6'0"        
* note: see your Brodie dealer for professional advice on sizing

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