You may probably discover that a new bike you purchase online is not fully constructed. It will need to be assembled after being taken out of the box upon delivery. Ask the staff at the sports store to assemble it fully if you purchase it there.
You will need to assemble a bike that you ordered in a box once it arrives at your house; this is a simple task. You may quickly construct the bike at home after carefully reading this text.
Typically, eighty percent of a bike in a box is constructed. Installed are the rear wheel, cassette, front and rear derailleurs, chain, cranks, and rear brakes. The front wheel, handlebars, saddle-equipped seat post, pedals, and auxiliary components (bell, reflectors, etc.) must all be installed. After that, you can go on the road by adjusting the front and rear gear derailleurs and brakes.
Remember to get a minimal amount of accessories and equipment in addition to the bike, such as a saddle bag, bottle and bottle cage, mini tool set (multi-tool), spare tube, helmet, pump, and tube patches. You should purchase all of stuff as soon as possible because it will undoubtedly come in handy.
1. Tool.
Usually, the box contains the tool needed to assemble the bike. If not, there is no issue. You have already purchased a 15 open-end wrench and a set of tiny tools, or multitools, correct? You'll need these tools to complete the assembly. They will undoubtedly be useful during the procedure as well.
Additionally, you'll need commonplace auxiliary equipment like nippers and a stationery knife.
The multi-tool should contain slotted screwdrivers, Phillips, and hex keys for simple bike assembly. Select a chrome vanadium steel multi-tool that is of excellent quality and has a lot of tools. You will find it helpful for repairs and adjustments during operation in addition to assembling and initial adjustment.
2. Removing the packaging.
Take the bike out of its package first. For this, a utility knife will be useful. Take your time cutting the package so as not to cut yourself or ruin the paint job on the frame.
Plastic ties are used to secure some of the equipment in the box. Cut the ties with nippers.
Take out the product passport, operation instructions, and extra equipment from the box.
3. Inflating and installing wheels.
Verify the tires' air pressure. Pump them up if needed. It is ideal to have a pump with a pressure gauge for this.
To determine the recommended tire pressure, you can examine the tire and rim. There are generally indications of the minimum and maximum pressures. It is preferable to pump up to the average value first. You will learn what pressure works best for you once you have experience riding.
On road bikes, the pressure is typically between 6 and 9 atmospheres, but on mountain bikes, it can reach up to 5. Examine the rims and tires for any hints.
Install the front wheel next. It can be fastened with nuts or a unique eccentric. You won't need a tool if the eccentric is used for securing; if nuts are utilized, an open-end wrench with size 15 is required.
Place the wheel axle into the frame's dropouts, which are U-shaped slots. As soon as you slide the eccentric into the hole and use your hand to press the adjustment nut, the wheel will be fixed. First, make sure the axle lies flat within the frame. The fast release lever is supposed to be on the left side if you face the bike. When closed, the lever should point upward.
If a nut is used to secure the wheel, all you need to do is use a tool to tighten it. To prevent the wheel from falling out while riding, the power used to tighten the nut or press the quick release lock should be just the right amount—not too light, nor too strong, to avoid stripping the threads.
4. Installing the stem and handlebars.
Remove the four bolts that secure the stem to the handlebar, place the handlebar into the stem, center it along the marks, and tighten the crisscross-patterned bolts. Avoid using excessive force to prevent the threads from being stripped.
Verify that the stem mount bolts holding the fork steerer in place are tight. Adjust them as needed.
Verify that the brake levers are mounted correctly on the handlebar. If needed, turn them. The brake levers are arranged so that pressing them does not require the palms to bend at the wrist.
5. Installing the saddle, seat post and pedals.
After choosing the proper height and inserting the seat post into the frame's seat tube, tighten it with a quick release or nut. Simultaneously, the heel should be in the lower position of the crank while the nearly straight leg in a sitting position reaches the pedal.
When fitting the seat post in the frame, clamp the saddle in the seat post so that the saddle is parallel to the ground and faces straight forward, above the top tube of the frame, without swerving to the left or right.
You will need to use a 15 open-end wrench to install the pedals. Keep in mind that the left and right pedals are labeled L and R, respectively, while mounting the pedals on the cranks. The crank is screwed into the left pedal counterclockwise and the right pedal clockwise.
6. Checking threaded connections. Checking brakes and gear shifting.
Grasp the Allen keys and the keys themselves, then examine each threaded connection and tighten as needed. There are limits to the tightening tension for each connection, so be careful not to tighten too much. Having a torque wrench that allows you to adjust the force is useful. However, standard wrenches can also be used to carefully tighten. Never use a pipe or other extension for a wrench.
Examine the assembled bike carefully, making that the brakes and wheels are in good working order. Raise the back wheel and shift through every gear while cycling. Every gear should shift with clarity. The derailleur has to be adjusted if issues occur. You are now ready to experience your first ride! Just wait to go too fast until you've thoroughly familiarized yourself with the controls' capabilities and your bike's behavior. Accelerating without experience might be risky. Accelerating too quickly is more riskier if the brakes are disk and require rubbing in.
Make sure the brakes and gear shift operate smoothly when driving after you go; if not, go back home and make the necessary adjustments.
