Escape in Motion: A Custom Road Bike Inspired by the Stelvio Pass

"Start Me Up."

Etched into the handlebar of our latest RM3 build, this lyric from The Rolling Stones is more than a rock ’n’ roll tribute—it’s a mindset. A signal flare. A call to motion. And in the world of high-performance cycling, motion is everything.

But this isn’t just a story about speed or specs. It’s a story about meaning. About the deep connection between rider, road, and machine. It’s the story of a custom carbon road bike unlike any other, inspired by one of the most legendary climbs in the world: the Stelvio Pass.

The Road That Lives in You

Our client lives aboard a narrowboat named Stelvio, slowly winding through the English countryside. His life blends tranquility and motion, stillness and speed. And just like his floating home, his custom bike had to be a blend of beauty, performance, and soul.

But this wasn’t a bike pulled from a catalog. It was commissioned with purpose, precision, and passion. From the top tube—etched with the outline of the Stelvio Pass—to the silhouette of the frame itself, this RM3 tells a story of reverence: for the road, for the ride, and for the rider.

Why a Custom Carbon Road Bike?

Mass-produced bikes might get you where you’re going—but they won’t carry your story. A custom carbon road bike like the RM3 is built to match not just your fit, but your spirit. Every curve, every angle, every paint line exists for a reason.

This particular RM3 is:

• Lightweight and elegant, built for long climbs and smooth descents

• Visually understated, with a quiet strength that echoed its owner

• Designed for dual purpose, from narrowboat towpaths to Alpine switchbacks

It’s proof that a custom road bike can be both an engineering marvel and an emotional anchor.

Performance with Soul

Our proprietary HPSM manufacturing process ensures the RM3 delivers the most responsive, refined ride you’ve ever experienced. But that’s just the start.

The real magic? A bike that feels like it belongs to you before you even swing a leg over the saddle. A bike that speaks your language.

We don’t build custom bikes for the masses. We build them for people who want more than a ride—they want a relationship. A bike that becomes part of their identity. One that turns every pedal stroke into poetry.

Stelvio, Eternal

There’s something almost sacred about the Stelvio Pass. Its hairpin curves. Its unrelenting elevation. Its mythic place in the hearts of cyclists. To ride it is to test your will. To conquer it is to earn a story.

Our client doesn’t just ride Stelvio. He carries it with him. In his memories. In his lifestyle. And now, in his RM3.

Make It Yours

What if your bike didn’t just reflect your measurements—but your mindset? Your taste, your travels, your story?

That’s what we offer at Argonaut: not just the world’s best custom carbon road bikes, but machines built to remind you who you are. Bikes that last. Bikes that matter.

So ask yourself:

What would you do with your one wild and precious life, if not fill it with motion, beauty, and joy?

Escape with us. Escape with RM3.