{"product_id":"argon-18-nitrogen-ultegra-di2-bike-6202","title":"Argon 18 Nitrogen Ultegra Di2 Bike","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArgon 18 Nitrogen Ultegra Di2 Bike\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a specific and compelling position in the aero road market: a full-aero carbon frameset, Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed electronic shifting, and 65mm Scope R6.A carbon wheels — all at $7,799. Argon 18 has been building bikes in Montreal since 1989, and the Nitrogen represents the brand's current answer to how fast a road bike can be while still being livable for real riding. The answer involves a flow-optimized headtube, dropped seat stays pulled from Argon 18's track bike DNA, and a geometry system calibrated per frame size rather than simply scaled — the kind of detail that separates a bike you can race from a bike you want to race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitrogen's carbon frame is built around Argon 18's Elite Level Layup at approximately 1,150g. The frame delivers through proprietary aero shaping: the Flow-Optimized Headtube uses extended volume with angled edges to reduce turbulence at the front end, the fork runs a wider and deeper profile for continued aero benefit through the front wheel zone, and the oversized bottom bracket area is engineered for direct power transfer under load. The dropped horizontal seat stays are a direct reference to the Electron Pro TKO and E119 track bikes — they stiffen the rear triangle while allowing the top tube to taper cleanly into the saddle area. Max tire clearance of 34mm, Universal Derailleur Hanger compatibility, and Argon 18's Argon Fit System — where geometry angles are independently optimized per size rather than proportionally scaled — complete a frame designed for the full XXS-to-XL range to handle correctly, not just the middle sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build makes the Nitrogen Ultegra Di2's value case against comparably priced competition. Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150\/R8170 handles all shifting and braking — a complete 12-speed electronic groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, 52\/36 chainrings, and an 11-34 cassette that keeps the gearing range open for varied terrain. The wheels are 65mm deep Scope R6.A carbon discs — a depth that works directly within Argon 18's integrated aero system and pairs with 30mm Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR tubeless-ready tires. The ATTEN CHB-01 aero integrated handlebar provides an aerodynamically coherent cockpit, and the Repente Quasar 2.0 saddle completes the build. It comes in Harvest Moon and Cosmic Teal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow-Optimized Headtube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argon 18's extended-volume headtube with angled edges reduces aerodynamic drag at the most turbulence-prone section of the frame. The wider, deeper fork continues that work through the front wheel zone — the front end of the Nitrogen is built to cut cleanly from stem to tire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack-inspired seat stays:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dropped horizontal seat stays are borrowed from Argon 18's Electron Pro TKO track bike. They stiffen the rear triangle and contribute to the direct, responsive character under hard efforts that makes an aero road bike feel fast rather than just look it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArgon Fit System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than scaling a single geometry template, Argon 18 calibrates angles independently for each frame size. A XXS Nitrogen handles like a bike designed for that rider — not like a shrunken medium. Size-specific stem lengths and bar widths reinforce this across the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65mm Scope R6.A carbon wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 65mm deep carbon disc wheelset at this price point is a genuine differentiator. Most bikes in this range ship with shallower or lower-spec hoops. The Scope R6.A pairs directly with the Nitrogen's aero design intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full electronic shifting and hydraulic disc braking with the reliability and precision of Shimano's second-tier groupset. The 11-34 cassette range handles climbing without sacrificing top-end gearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30mm tubeless-ready race tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR at 700x30 runs tubeless on a frame cleared to 34mm. The combination of 65mm wheels and a wider tire is calibrated for real-world speed — lower pressures, more compliance, genuine grip in variable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitrogen Ultegra Di2 is a complete aero road bike that doesn't ask you to upgrade the wheels on day one. The 65mm Scope carbon wheels, Ultegra Di2 groupset, Vittoria tubeless tires, and Argon 18's flow-optimized frame combine into a build that performs at group ride pace and race pace alike. Available in Harvest Moon and Cosmic Teal across six sizes — XXS through XL — this is a bike sized for the full range of road riders, not just the average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Argon 18","offers":[{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ XXS","offer_id":45403263926316,"sku":"NIT.XXS.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ XS","offer_id":45403263959084,"sku":"NIT.XS.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ S","offer_id":45403263991852,"sku":"NIT.S.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ M","offer_id":45403264024620,"sku":"NIT.M.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ L","offer_id":45403264057388,"sku":"NIT.L.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harvest Moon \/ XL","offer_id":45403264090156,"sku":"NIT.XL.384A.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ XXS","offer_id":45403264122924,"sku":"NIT.XXS.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ XS","offer_id":45403264155692,"sku":"NIT.XS.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ S","offer_id":45403264188460,"sku":"NIT.S.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ M","offer_id":45403264221228,"sku":"NIT.M.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ L","offer_id":45403264253996,"sku":"NIT.L.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Teal \/ XL","offer_id":45403264286764,"sku":"NIT.XL.384B.2D.1","price":7799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/ARGON-18-NITROGEN-ULTEGRA-DI2-R8150-2026-HARVEST-MOON_01e54bdd-e8f9-4fa8-8cc7-0e0c29146b6b.jpg?v=1774301118","url":"https:\/\/racycles.com\/pt\/products\/argon-18-nitrogen-ultegra-di2-bike-6202","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}