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1973
- Tectron Engineering, of which Arthur Needham, a
life long cyclist, was Managing Director, decided
to diversify into the manufacture of custom made cycle
frames. The first tubes were cut, at the Canons Marsh
premises in November 1973.
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1974
- The name Argos Racing Cycles was registered. The
first frames were produced after nine months of development,
to reach the standard set by Arthur.
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1975
- Agents were appointed in the USA, and the majority
of frames were exported to California and Florida.
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1978
- Capital equipment was purchased to enable frames
to be enameled "in house". A unique frame
fitting jig was purchased, in France, to ensure a
correct fit of frames for Argos riders.
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1979 - Frames were built for many noted riders,
and in the trade, principally Dave Lloyd.
Reynolds 753 builders licence was obtained.
Low Profile Time Trial frames were developed.
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1980
- Increasing activity in frame renovations.
Small front wheel Low Profile designed.
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1987
- Regular service to Cycle Shops in the South - West,
for renovations.
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1988
- Service to the shops extended to the London area.
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1989
- Service extended to the Midlands.
Further development of the Low Profile, with tri-bars.
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1990
- Argos moved from Canons Marsh to new premises at
St. Annes Rd, Bristol, our present address. Frame
renovation service extended to South Wales cycle shops.
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1991
- Additional staff recruited and trained. Stainless
steel dropouts designed, manufactured and are now
fitted to all Argos frames.
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1992
-
Low Profile frames built for Stuart Dangerfield and
he wins the National Hill Climb Championship on one
specially designed for this event.
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1993
-
Handlebars specially designed for use with Low Profile
cycles are made for us in Italy by M.A.B.I.
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1994
- A range of standard road frames built using Reynolds
531 tubing. Handlebars designed especially for women
riders.
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1995
- A range of Audax frames were manufactured using
Reynolds 531 tubing. Development and testing of the
new aero bladed forks for time trial use.
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1996
- The aero bladed forks went into production. Using
Reynolds 753 fork blades, cast fork crown and our
stainless steel dropouts. Stuart Dangerfield again
wins the BCF time trial championship, using his Argos
micro low pro with the new aero bladed forks. He also
took the hill climb championship.
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1997
- Our pre-designed frames were up-graded to be
built using Reynolds 725 tubing and our stainless
steel dropouts. Arthur designed a computer programme
for frame design, which proved very successful. Improvements
were made to our frame fitting jig.
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1998
- Renovation for classic frames becomes a speciality,
being able to offer period transfers, lining panels
and chrome plating. Stuart Dangerfield wins the 25 mile
time trial championship.
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1999
- New jigs and tooling manufactured to further improve
frame production.
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2000
-
Arthur Needham retires (to ride his bike!), and Garry
Needham takes charge. Stuart Dangerfield wins the
national 25 mile time trial, and also many others.
Aero handlebar prototypes manufactured and testing
takes place. Arthur Needham takes part in the L'Etape
Du Tour and finished in 4241 place.
- 2001
- Stuart Dangerfield retains his national 25 mile
time trial title
