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WELCOME

We are excited to welcome you to the Viathon family. This manual contains

important information regarding the safe assembly and use of the Viathon G.1.

In this manual you will learn to assemble the bike from start to finish. From

receiving it packed in the box to a safe and ready to ride bicycle. The tools

required to build it are contained with the box it is shipped in. The proper tools can

also be purchased at most bicycle shops and hardware shops, should you need to

replace them.

You will also learn about the proper maintenance for the Viathon G.1. It is important

to do regular maintenance on your bike to ensure it is riding safely and efficiently.

Enjoy this bike and happy riding!

Summary of Contents for G.1

Page 1: ...G 1 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... it packed in the box to a safe and ready to ride bicycle The tools required to build it are contained with the box it is shipped in The proper tools can also be purchased at most bicycle shops and hardware shops should you need to replace them You will also learn about the proper maintenance for the Viathon G 1 It is important to do regular maintenance on your bike to ensure it is riding safely a...

Page 3: ...to do so can lead to injury or death If at any time while you are working on the bike and aren t sure what to do don t have the appropriate tools or for any reason are un equipped to proceed you can take this bike to the nearest Viathon dealer or local bike shop SAFETY WARNING ...

Page 4: ...BLY SYMBOLS 8 SEAT POST INSTALLATION 10 WHEEL INSTALLATION 12 STEM ALIGNMENT 16 HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION 18 DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION 20 NON DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION 22 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 24 SADDLE ADJUSTMENT 26 TIRE INFLATION 30 ...

Page 5: ...5 VIATHONBICYCLES COM ...

Page 6: ...hat this bike uses Please refer back to this image as needed 1 Top Tube 2 Fork 3 Head Tube 4 Down Tube 5 Chain Stay 6 Seat Stay 7 Seat Tube 8 Seat Post 9 Saddle 10 Seat Post Clamp 11 HeadSet Spacer 12 Stem 13 Handle Bar 14 Brake Lever 15 Rear Derailleur 16 Cassette 17 Chain 18 Crank 19 Front Derailleur 20 Brake Caliper 21 Brake Rotor 22 Tire 23 Tire Valve 24 Rim ...

Page 7: ...7 FRAME DIAGRAM 8 9 10 1 6 17 19 4 2 18 3 11 14 12 13 7 5 16 15 20 21 24 23 22 ...

Page 8: ... refer back to this page as needed The following section will explain how to assemble the bike These instructions use text and images to explain how to safely and accurately assemble the bike Please follow these instructions carefully and deliberately This bike can also be taken to any Viathon dealer or local bike shop to get assembled ...

Page 9: ...ry Hex tool Clockwise rotation and tightening torque of screw Counter Clockwise rotation and tightening torque of screw Grease indicated surfaces note Assembly note Caution First in sequence of work steps Next in sequence of work steps M8 8Nm 8Nm ...

Page 10: ...arbon fiber assembly gel such as fiber grip to the inside surface of the seat tube Next insert the seat tube and tighten the seat post clamp to 5 Nm SEAT POST INSTALLATION Make sure the minimum insertion mark is completely inside the Seat tube ...

Page 11: ...11 SEAT POST INSTALLATION 5Nm ...

Page 12: ...12 Place the wheel in the fork drop outs Align the brake rotor between the pads in the brake caliper as a guide to place the wheel fully in the dropouts WHEEL INSTALLATION ...

Page 13: ...13 WHEEL INSTALLATION ...

Page 14: ...Rotate the skewer and test flipping the lever from the open to closed position periodically When you start to feel some resistance in the half way position move to the full closed position If the lever is in a bad position to open and close do not adjust the closing force Take the bike to a Viathon dealer or local bike shop WHEEL INSTALLATION ...

Page 15: ...15 WHEEL INSTALLATION ...

Page 16: ...is aligned so it s centered above the front wheel If it needs to be adjusted loosen the stem cap bolt and the 2 bolts that clamp the stem to the fork The bolts don t have to be removed just loosened off enough to rotate the stem independently from the fork Align the stem over the center of the front wheel so they are facing the same direction Tighten the bolt until there is no play in the fork Ove...

Page 17: ...17 STEM ALIGNMENT 5 5Nm ...

Page 18: ...of the stem and face plate Center the handlebars in the stem Hold the handlebar in place Install the faceplate to clamp the handlebars in place Tighten bolts gradually in a cross pattern and tighten them to 5Nm Make sure the upper grip portion of the brake levers and the bottom portion of the drop bars are parallel to the ground i e horizontal HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION ...

Page 19: ...19 HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION 5Nm ...

Page 20: ... a thin layer of grease to the threads Start threading the pedal in by hand turning it clockwise towards the front of the bike when viewing facing towards the bike from the drive side Continue to thread the pedals in using the 8mm allen wrench Tighten firmly about 34Nm DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 21: ...21 DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION M8 34Nm ...

Page 22: ...he chainring s Apply a thin layer of grease to the threads Start by threading the pedal in by hand turning it counter clockwise towards the front of the bike when viewing the bike from the non drive side Continue to thread the pedals in using the 8mm allen key Tighten firmly to about 34Nm NON DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 23: ...23 NON DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION M8 34Nm ...

Page 24: ...the brakes If the rotor is rubbing loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts Squeeze the brake lever and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts If there is still rubbing loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts and try to align the rotor by looking into the caliper and visually placing the rotor so there is space between the pads and rotor Be sure to either be hold the brake levers or holding the c...

Page 25: ...25 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 26: ...the leg when at the bottom of the crank rotation while maintaining a slight bend at the knee to prevent hyperextension The saddle height can be adjusted by loosening the seatpost clamp Typically the appropriate height is close to your hip When the saddle is at the correct height tighten the seatpost clamp back to 5Nm SADDLE ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 27: ...27 SADDLE ADJUSTMENT 5Nm ...

Page 28: ...he saddle rail clamp Adjust the saddle to the desired position Gradually tighten the saddle rail clamp bolts alternating between them Pay attention to how tightening the bolts effects the saddle position The appropriate torque for these bolts is 5Nm SADDLE ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 29: ...29 SADDLE ADJUSTMENT 5Nm ...

Page 30: ...tires Find the marking on the tires that indicates the appropriate pressure range for those tires Remove the dust cap and open the valve Inflate the tire to the appropriate pressure then close the valve and put the dust cap back on ...

Page 31: ...31 ENJOYTHE RIDE ...

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