Argon 18E-119 Tri+
Replaced by Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ Disc
The original E-119 Tri+ was Argon 18's top triathlon bike from its 2016 collection until the disc-brake E-119 Tri+ Disc replaced it. It was designed for triathlon only, outside UCI rules, with a front brake hidden in the fork, a cam-pulled rear brake mounted horizontally, and Argon 18's Oneness integrated cockpit. Frame-integrated hydration, nutrition and repair-kit accessories were part of the concept. A lower-grade E-119 Tri used the same shape.
- Last MSRP
- —
- Builds
- 0
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 1,184 g2.61 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate
An early 'superbike' with a hidden front brake, an integrated cockpit and frame-integrated hydration and storage. Now superseded, it is held back by rim brakes, 25 mm tire clearance and a proprietary front end and brakes that make servicing and packing fiddlier than on a conventional tri bike.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Integrated hydration and storage
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 70/100
- Frame
- 76/100
- Hydration & storage
- 80/100
- Fit
- 72/100
- Practicality
- 55/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (8004 HM carbon composite per the 2016-2017 tech cards; 'Pro Performance' lay-up per the 2019 catalogue)
- Fork material
- Carbon (E119 carbon fork)
- Frame weight
- 1,184 g2.61 lb
- Fork weight
- 602 g21.2 oz
- Weight measured on
- Frame: size M, painted, no small parts. Fork weight includes the stem for the integrated cockpit and the steerer.
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Black Matte (2016-2017); Black Matte / Grey Gloss (2019)
- Also available as
- E-119 Tri (same shape, lower-grade carbon)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Rim; front brake concealed in the fork, proprietary cam-pulled rear brake mounted horizontally
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 25 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BB86 press-fit
Hydration & storage
- Integrated hydration
- Yes
- Hydration details
- Argon 18 lists hydration, nutrition and repair-kit accessories designed into the bike.
- Integrated storage
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Oneness Concept 3.0 integrated handlebar (AHB-7600 carbon) with more than 30 configuration options
- Third-party aerobars possible
- No
- Seatpost type
- ASP-7600 carbon seatpost; saddle position adjustable +28 mm / -28 mm
- Effective seat angle range
- 78° nominal, with ±28 mm of saddle adjustment
- Fit notes
- Pad stack and reach ranges in the geometry are measured at the centre of the elbow pad. The 2019 catalogue lists an XXS size heading without numbers; XS to XL are given here.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Argon 18 claimed a 14.89% aerodynamic gain over the E-118 Next
- Testing method
- CFD analysis, wind tunnel and velodrome testing, optimised for 5-20° yaw
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Travel & packing
- Argon 18 described it as travel-friendly, with no complicated hardware and an easily removable cockpit and wheels.
- Derailleur hanger
- Classic derailleur hangers (Argon 18)
- Proprietary parts
- Integrated cockpit and fork/stem, concealed front brake, cam-pulled rear brake, seatpost
Photos
Design sketches
Ownership checklist
0 of 3 known checks pass, 4 not published by Argon 18. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
BB86 press-fit
- ✕
UDH derailleur hanger
Classic derailleur hangers (Argon 18)
- ?
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
- ✕
Fits third-party aerobars
Oneness Concept 3.0 integrated handlebar (AHB-7600 carbon) with more than 30 configuration options
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
E-119 Tri+ geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad stack min | 560 mm22″ | 570 mm22.4″ | 585 mm23″ | 610 mm24″ | 635 mm25″ |
| Pad stack max | 660 mm26″ | 670 mm26.4″ | 685 mm27″ | 710 mm28″ | 735 mm28.9″ |
| Pad reach min | 415 mm16.3″ | 425 mm16.7″ | 435 mm17.1″ | 440 mm17.3″ | 450 mm17.7″ |
| Pad reach max | 505 mm19.9″ | 515 mm20.3″ | 525 mm20.7″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 540 mm21.3″ |
| Seat angle min | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Seat angle max | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Head tube length | 60 mm2.4″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 86 mm3.4″ | 112 mm4.4″ | 141 mm5.6″ |
| Effective top tube | 491 mm19.3″ | 503 mm19.8″ | 517 mm20.4″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 544 mm21.4″ |
| Seat tube length | 455 mm17.9″ | 502 mm19.8″ | 516 mm20.3″ | 542 mm21.3″ | 570 mm22.4″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 965 mm38″ | 978 mm38.5″ | 993 mm39.1″ | 1,007 mm39.6″ | 1,028 mm40.5″ |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ |
| Standover | 715 mm28.1″ | 754 mm29.7″ | 768 mm30.2″ | 795 mm31.3″ | 823 mm32.4″ |
| Saddle height min | 580 mm22.8″ | 627 mm24.7″ | 641 mm25.2″ | 667 mm26.3″ | 695 mm27.4″ |
| Saddle height max | 775 mm30.5″ | 822 mm32.4″ | 836 mm32.9″ | 862 mm33.9″ | 890 mm35″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The E-119 Tri+ in size M against the middle size of 42 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase993 mm39.1″
shortestlonger than 39% of 42 bikeslongest
- Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 48% of 53 bikeslongest
Good to know
Design
Argon 18 says the extra clearance around 25 mm tires stops the brakes rubbing and speeds up wheel changes, since the brakes need no quick-release mechanism.
SourceHistory
Argon 18 revealed the E-119 Tri+ with the E-119 Tri, E-117 Tri and E-117 Tri+ for its 2016 range.
SourceHistory
The E-119 Tri+ Disc that replaced it in 2021 switched to disc brakes with integrated calipers, and Argon 18 claimed it was 10 W faster than this rim-brake version.
SourceVersions
For 2019 the E-119 Tri+ got a new Black Matte / Grey Gloss paint job with otherwise unchanged hardware. Argon 18 positioned the E-119 Tri, with the same shape and a cheaper carbon lay-up, below it.
Source
E-119 Tri+ FAQ
Is the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ UCI legal?+
No. The Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ is not UCI legal. That is fine for non-drafting triathlon, but it cannot be used in UCI-sanctioned time trials. Also available as: E-119 Tri (same shape, lower-grade carbon).
How much does the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ weigh?+
The frame weighs 1,184 g (2.61 lb) (Frame: size M, painted, no small parts. Fork weight includes the stem for the integrated cockpit and the steerer.).
What sizes does the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ come in?+
5 sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL.
What pad stack and pad reach can the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ reach?+
Across all sizes, pad stack ranges from 560 mm (22″) to 735 mm (28.9″), and pad reach from 415 mm (16.3″) to 540 mm (21.3″). Use the fit finder to check which size covers your position.
What seat angle does the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ have?+
78° effective seat tube angle.
Does the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ have integrated hydration?+
Yes. Argon 18 lists hydration, nutrition and repair-kit accessories designed into the bike.
Does the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ have integrated storage?+
Yes.
What is the tire clearance of the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+?+
Up to 25 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+?+
Bottom bracket: BB86 press-fit.
Can I fit my own aerobars on the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+?+
Not easily. The Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ is designed around its own integrated aerobar. Oneness Concept 3.0 integrated handlebar (AHB-7600 carbon) with more than 30 configuration options
Is the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ easy to travel with?+
Argon 18 described it as travel-friendly, with no complicated hardware and an easily removable cockpit and wheels.
Is the Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ aerodynamic?+
Argon 18 claimed a 14.89% aerodynamic gain over the E-118 Next (CFD analysis, wind tunnel and velodrome testing, optimised for 5-20° yaw)
Sources
- https://storage.googleapis.com/argon18craft/files/Tech-Cards/e-119triplus-my2019-eng-3.pdf
- https://storage.googleapis.com/argon18craft/files/Tech-Cards/e-119tri-techcard-inter-en-4.pdf
- https://storage.googleapis.com/argon18craft/files/Tech-Cards/techcards-a18-2016-eng-e119triplus-3.pdf
- https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike/argon-18-reveals-4-new-triathlon-models-for-2016/?scope=anon
- https://triathlonmagazine.ca/?p=70151
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