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ASSEMBLY

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install the  front wheel

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install the quick release skewer (located in the small parts box) through the axle of the front wheel. note   

    positioning of the coil springs on the skewer before mounting. 

(A)

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mount the front wheel on the fork. The quick-release lever should be on the non-drive side (for reference, this is the left  

    side of the bike if you were sitting on the saddle). 

(B)

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Tighten the skewer. Once tightened, make sure that the quick-release is tucked upwards to avoid snags. 

(C)

 

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mount the front brake caliper to the fork

 

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unscrew the recessed brake bolt from the caliper bolt. 

(A)

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insert the caliper bolt through the opening in the fork crown. 

(B)

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Thread the recessed brake bolt onto the caliper bolt through the other side of the fork crown opening.

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secure the caliper with a hex wrench (for reference, the caliper should be centered to the wheel). 

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Summary of Contents for Road Bike

Page 1: ...ROAD BIKE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 2: ... confident building a bike yourself we strongly suggest that you take your bike to a local bike shop for assistance or have them assemble it They may charge you a fee to do so ASSEMBLY THANKYOU PAGE 1 OF 7 Bike stand preferred Box cutter or scissors Hex wrench set typically 6mm 5mm and 4mm wrenches are required Pedal wrench Cable cutters toolsyou need Bike grease stem fork saddle seatpost handleba...

Page 3: ...rts and material are removed before proceeding Carefully remove all of the packaging material from the bike Remove all cardboard and material from the bike frame Remove all cardboard and material from the bike frame Detach front wheel from the side of the bike frame Remove all cardboard and material from the front wheel including the protective axle plugs C Remove all cardboard and material from t...

Page 4: ...lternately and equally tightening them For reference the gap opening between the faceplate and the stem should be equal on both the top and bottom C DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING CAN LEAD TO PRODUCT FAILURE AND RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH ASSEMBLY PAGE 3 7 Install the seatpost Apply a small amount of grease to the inside of the seat tube and the seatpost below the minimum insertion line A For ...

Page 5: ... side of the bike if you were sitting on the saddle B Tighten the skewer Once tightened make sure that the quick release is tucked upwards to avoid snags C 5 Mountthe front brake calipertothe fork Unscrew the recessed brake bolt from the caliper bolt A Insert the caliper bolt through the opening in the fork crown B Thread the recessed brake bolt onto the caliper bolt through the other side of the ...

Page 6: ... a hex wrench C Close the brake quick release lever This will shift the brake pads closer to the wheel rim D Cut off excess cable with cable cutters leaving approximately 1 of cable E Crimp cable end cable crimp located in small parts box to avoid fraying Note your brake pads may need adjusting once the brake is assembled Align pads to be parallel with the rim surface Loosen and retighten the cabl...

Page 7: ...esult in damage to the product Tighten pedal with a pedal wrench A Install left pedal with pedal wrench by threading into the non drive side crank arm in a counter clockwise direction for reference this is the left side of the bike if you were sitting on the saddle DO NOT FORCE A PEDAL THAT WILL NOT THREAD EASILY You may inadvertently cross thread the crank arm which will result in damage to the p...

Page 8: ...y for a secure fit 10 11 final check Make sure that everything on the bike is secure before riding Make sure that your front and rear brake function properly Make sure that the handlebars and stem are tight and do not move when you hold the front wheel between your legs and twist them Make sure that the bike shifts gears properly if applicable If for any reason you do not have the proper tools or ...

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