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SERVICE/ASSEMBLY TOOLS

 

SUMMARY: 

This section provides information in-regards to the necessary tools, optional tools, lubricants and additional tools that are 

needed to build and service the Stages SC3.18 Indoor Cycling bikes.  

Note: It is not recommended that you use power tools in the 

assembly of Stages Indoor Cycling bikes. 

DETAILS: 

Necessary Tools: 

 

#0 Phillips screwdriver 

Torque wrench (3/8” drive) 

#1 Phillips screwdriver 

Size 7mm Socket (3/8” drive) 

#2 Phillips screwdriver 

Size 8mm Allen socket (3/8” drive) 

#2 Flat Head screwdriver 

Size 13mm Socket (3/8” drive) 

Set of Allen wrenches ranging from Size 2mm-8mm 

Size 17mm Socket (3/8” drive) 

Size 13mm Open-end wrench 

10” Adjustable wrench 

Size 14mm Open-end wrench 

Side cutters 

Size 17mm Open-end wrench 

Razor Knife 

Size 19mm Open-end wrench 

15mm Pedal wrench 

Socket wrench, (3/8” drive) 

 

 

Optional Tools: 

Listed  below  are  additional  tools  that  would  be  needed  to 
perform advance service on all models of Stages Indoor Cycling 
bikes. 

1.

 

8  Tooth  Cartridge  bottom  bracket 

tool

:  Used  to  remove  the  bottom  bracket 

from  the  bike.  It  can  be  found  on-line  at: 
Note:  You  will  need  to have a 3/8” to 1/2” 
drive  “step-up”  adapter  to  allow  the  ISIS 
bottom  bracket  tool  to  mount  to  the  torque 
wrench.  It  can  be  found  on-line  at: 

https://uniorusa.com/shop-bicycle-
tools/cartridge-bottom-bracket-tool-2/ 

 
2.

 

Dust  cover  removal  tool

:  Used  to 

remove the dust cover from crank arms and 
power  meters.  There  are  many  different 
types of dust cover removal tools, but this is 
our recommendation. It can be found on-line 
at:

  http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-TL-

 

FC20-Crank-dustcap-chainring/dp/B000R37JGI

3.

 

Crank arm puller – Used to remove the 

crank arm from the bike. There are several 
types of crank arm pullers, but this is our 
recommendation. It can be found on-line at: 

http://www.parktool.com/product/crank-puller-for- 

splined- 

cranks-ccp-44

 

Note: The cranks on all models of the Stages 

Indoor  Cycling  bikes  are  supplied  with  a  self-extractor  bolt 
(also known as a 1 key release bolt), so use of this tool will be 
very unlikely. However, if the self-extractor bolt is inoperable, 
the crank arm puller will be needed to extract the crank. 

Lubricants/Additional Items: 

1.

 

Listed below are lubricants that may be needed to perform 

installation  of  parts  or  service  on  all  models  of  Stages  Indoor 
Cycling bikes. 
 

A.

 

Spray silicone: To be used to lubricate the forward and 

aft slides and up and down slides of the seat and handlebar 
stems. 

Note: Any type of straight silicone can be used.  If 

spray silicone is not available, a gel silicone can be used. 

 
B.

 

General  purpose  grease:  To  be  used  to  lubricate  pedal 

threads and bottom bracket splines when installing pedals or 
crank  arms  on  bikes.  There  are  several  types  of  general 
purpose  grease,  but  this  is  our  recommendation.  It can be 
found on-line at:

 http://www.amazon.com/Perk- Tool-PPL-

2-Polylube

.  

Note: Stay away from heavy grease. 

 

2.

 

Listed below are other items  that  may be  need to perform 

installation  of  parts  or  service  on  all  models  of  Stages  Indoor 
Cycling bikes. 
 

A.

 

Loctite®  240  (blue)  thread  lock  compound  (either in 

liquid  or  gel  form):  To  be  used  on  parts  that  have  been 
removed  and  need  to  be  reinstalled,  due  to  service  and 
originally had LocTite on them. 

 

B.

 

Loctite®  270  (red)  thread  lock  compound  (either  in 

liquid  or  gel  form):  To  be  used  on  parts  that  have  been 
removed  and  need  to  be  reinstalled,  due  to  service  and 
originally had LocTite on them. 

Summary of Contents for Stages SC3.18

Page 1: ...STAGES INDOOR CYCLING Bike Assembly and Installation Standard Operating Procedure SOP As of 11 6 2018...

Page 2: ...ESHOOTING 30 CONSOLE POWER METER TROUBLESHOOTING 32 REFERENCE MATERIALS 34 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 35 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 36 This SOP along with reference material provided within contains all informatio...

Page 3: ...B000R37JGI 3 Crank arm puller Used to remove the crank arm from the bike There are several types of crank arm pullers but this is our recommendation It can be found on line at http www parktool com p...

Page 4: ...To start the process in removing the bike from the box you will need to turn the bike on its long side exposing the bottom of the box 2 Cut the bottom of the box open from top to bottom on the either...

Page 5: ...ars through the handlebar stem and then lock the forward and aft adjustment by tightening the adjustment knob Install the end cap on the front of the handlebars with the four 4 screws provided Note Do...

Page 6: ...two 2 nuts provided Note Make sure to start the nuts on the bolts by hand before applying a wrench to them to help prevent cross threading Tighten but don t over tighten the bolts If tightened correct...

Page 7: ...should align with the ones on the frame and the angles of the stabilizer should match that of the bike frame 15 Ensure that all of the leveling legs are screwed all the way into the stabilizer and tur...

Page 8: ...of the power meter Note Keep this crank arm for the customer as they may want it for the future Crank arms are self extracting and don t require a crank arm puller Assembly of Power Meter 1 Remove the...

Page 9: ...he power meter bolt with an Allen wrench to help prevent cross threading 3 Tighten down the power meter ensuring that there is NO space between the Power Meter and the bottom bracket Once you have rem...

Page 10: ...the crank arms power meteras far as you can by hand prior to tightening them with a 15mm pedal wrench Note The left pedal will tighten to the left and the right one to the right Tighten the pedal as...

Page 11: ...ssible prior to reinstallation as this will keep the pedals from locking up during reinstallation 3 If after market pedals are being reinstalled after service was performed LocTite is necessary 4 In a...

Page 12: ...for the new console 1 Remove the lithium battery from the back of the old console A Use a small screwdriver to wedge the between the battery and the side of the console B Gently pry the battery free...

Page 13: ...channel nuts so that you can insert the screws and washers through the console base into the handlebar stem If adding a Media Shelf see Accessories Installation Section for proper installation 5 Alig...

Page 14: ...off of the console don t worry it will still work 8 Plug the generator wire from the bike into the one from the back of the battery Note This wire will only connect one way it is color coded and shou...

Page 15: ...the customer would like extra security install additional Allen head screw from the console kit in place of thumb screw and tighten Next Step Proceed to the Pairing and Internal Zero Reset section of...

Page 16: ...r and move to the next number The highlight will move from left to right and then return to the first digit 10 After you have entered all of the numbers into the console that match the ANT ID number f...

Page 17: ...17 Next Step Proceed to the Console Default Setting section of this SOP if you are replacing or installing a new console or power meter on any bike...

Page 18: ...ole 1 Activate the console by pressing anybutton 2 Enter the menu by holding down the backlight light bulb and AVG END buttons simultaneously for five seconds to enter SETTINGS 3 Use the AVG END butto...

Page 19: ...ading BACKLIGHT 9 Adjust the number of seconds that the backlight stays on by selecting BK LT TIME by pressing STAGE and then select the of seconds you would like it to stay on bypressing STAGE 10 Sel...

Page 20: ...up first into stabilizer then to floor Tighten nut against stabilizers after leveled Check console Ensure tight on handle bar stem Ensure set evenly between front and back of handlebar Ensure thumb s...

Page 21: ...be built on site or for logistical reasons that they may need to be built on site but this should be exception not the rule 2 All bikes should be transported blanket wrapped and strapped into the truc...

Page 22: ...2 Press the STAGE button to bring up the WARM UP mode on the console 3 Pedal the power meter until you start to see data on your console Note You must crank the power meter really well with your leg w...

Page 23: ...white on your phone screen Current Firmware will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen If not on the most current version the Firmware button will be illuminated 8 Push the firmware but...

Page 24: ...the percentage of life left in the console battery ies Note On a SC3 18 with a Lithium battery in the console the battery cell image will show full but the battery percentage won t read more than abo...

Page 25: ...ger to charge up more Note if the bike is already in a Customer s location move or make sure that the bike is in a location that it will be rode more to charge battery 5 If the console shuts off right...

Page 26: ...turn the small micro adjustment dial black dial to the LEFT in small increments with a 6mm Allen 2 Test by locking it into place and continue to adjust until the FitLoc can be firmly locked into posit...

Page 27: ...s and four 4 washers provided from its box 4 Place media shelf onto the handlebar stem lining up the bolt holes in the bottom of the Media Shelf with the wedge nuts in the handlebar stem Note Raised e...

Page 28: ...m with its four 4 screws 7 Place Dumbbell Holder with the dumbbell holders to the rear of the bike onto the seat stem lining up the bolt holes in the bottom of the Dumbbell Holder with the wedge nuts...

Page 29: ...ubricant handlebar and seat stems fore aft slides Inspect pedals Fraying straps broken bindings and tightness Visually inspect all hardware components Check or ask for noises heard while riding Monthl...

Page 30: ...wer Meter was not tightened properly during installation Check to make sure that there is no damage to crank arm apply a small amount of grease onto the bottom bracket spline and reinstall Power Meter...

Page 31: ...om bracket has come loose or needs replacing Remove cranks and check replace as necessary Clicking noise in pedals Cleats are to lose or tight Adjust cleat tension Pedal is clicking by crank arm shaft...

Page 32: ...the console comes on and if so possibly move to location that it gets rode more to charge You may need to replace battery if charge on battery is too low Lithium battery is not inserted in the back o...

Page 33: ...orrect Insert proper Ant number in console and Re Pair Console will not Zero Reset Power Meter not awake enough Apply ample pressure and spin power meter enough that it is awake Load was on Power Mete...

Page 34: ...Installation Guide can be located by Clicking Here Medial Shelf Installation Guide can be located by Clicking Here Dumbbell Holder Installation Guide can be located by Clicking Here Videos A Video Lib...

Page 35: ...the bike or replacement console and power meters See illustrations for the location of the serial numbers for each component DETAILS Power Metes Serial Numbers Power meter serial numbers begin with a...

Page 36: ...deos Depending on the problem you are having with the bike you may be asked to supply pictures or videos when calling in for support Return Labels If a replacement console or power meter is sent to re...

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