Summary: Re-Assembling Your New Bike
This brief assembly guide contains important information. This assembly guide shows you how to build your bicycle. The directions covered in this guide are general guidelines and apply to most bicycles. If you’re unsure of the correct setup of your bicycle, contact Martins Bike & Fitness via our contact form.
This assembly guide is not a replacement for your bicycle’s user manual. The user manual contains important safety, performance, and technical information specific to your bicycle. You should read the entire bicycle owner’s manual as it has additional important, general information and instructions you should follow. If you don’t have a copy of the owner’s manual, you can download it from the manufacturer’s website. Additional assembly, safety, performance, and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or accessories such as helmets or lights, may also be available.
Details
We can direct you to more detailed printable instructions. If you want these please contact Martins Bike & Fitness via our contact form.
WARNING!
Proper assembly requires basic mechanical skills and a set of quality tools. If you are unsure about the proper setup of your bicycle, it should be assembled by an Authorized Retailer.
Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is applied, the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. An incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall. Where indicated, ensure each bolt is torqued to specification. After your first ride, and consistently thereafter, recheck the tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the components. The torque specifications for the bicycle build can be found in the user manual supplied with the bicycle (where applicable) or printed on the part near the bolt you are torquing.
You will need the following tools:
Philips head screwdriver
Torque wrench (where applicable)
We sell the Bike Assembly & Maintenance Set, pictured, and other bike specific tools on our website.
Un-Packing
Take all bike parts out of the box and remove packaging materials.
Install Handlebars
Use a hex wrench to loosen the bolts securing the stem face plate and remove the face plate. Place the handlebar in the stem and verify the brake and shift cables wrap around the frame without kinks or twisting.
Reinstall the stem face plate and bolts in place. Center the handlebar in the stem and rotate the handlebar to a comfortable position. Tighten all the stem bolts with the hex key.
Install Seatpost
Open the seatpost binding bolt, then slide the seatpost into the frame. Ensure the seatpost is inserted past the minimum insertion line marked on the post. The seat post need to be inserted in the frame at least 4 inches. Tighten the binding bolt.If your bike has a D-Fuse seat post check out the supplemental video below for more information.
Install Front Wheel
Please see your bike owner’s manual for details on installing the wheel. These directions are for wheels with thru-axle and disc brake. If you have quick release skewer, and or rim brakes refer to the manual that comes with your bike.
Summary:
- Remove the front brake pad spacer from the caliper. Do not pull the brake lever with the wheel removed and without a brake pad spacer installed.
- Install the front wheel into the fork ensuring the disc brake/rotor is between the brake pads.
- Slide the axle in from left to right. Rotate the lever (clockwise).
- The lever leaves a clear imprint in the palm of your hand when sufficiently tightened.
Install Pedals
Use wrench to tighten. Pedals are side specific and are usally marked L and R.
When tightening, both pedal threads will rotate forward toward the front of the bicycle.
Adjustments & Safety Check
Adjust seat height. It should be about hip level when you’re standing next to the bike.
Check Tires
Inflate the tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure, which is marked on the tire sidewall.
Verify Brakes Work
Roll bike back and forth slightly while operating the brakes.
WARNING!
Before the first ride and routinely thereafter before each ride, perform the safety checks outlined in the Owner’s Manual to ensure the bicycle is safe to ride. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury.
Bike Re-Assembly Videos
These videos are supplementary content please read your owner’s manual and the above re-assembly guide before riding your new bike.
Install Handlebars on Drop-Bar Bike
This video shows how to re-install the handlebar on a drop bar road or gravel bike. The example used is a Giant Revolt Advanced but also apply sot other brands such as Liv.
Install Wheel on Drop-Bar Bike with Thru Axle
This video shows how to re-install the front wheel on a drop bar road or gravel bike. This is for bikes with a thru axle hub. The example used is a Giant Revolt Advanced but also apply sot other brands such as Liv.
Setting up and Adjusting a Giant/Liv D-Fuse Seat Post
This video shows how to setting up and adjusting a Giant/Liv D-Fuse seat post. The example used is a Giant Revolt Advanced but also apply sot other brands such as Liv.
Install Handlebars on Mountain Bike
This video shows how to re-install the handlebar on a mountain bike with regular flat bars. The example used is a Liv Intrigue but also apply sot other brands such as Giant.
Install Wheel on Mountain Bike with Fox Thru Axle
This video shows how to re-install the front wheel on a Mountain Bike. This is for bikes with a thru axle hub. The example used is Liv Intrigue with a Fox 36 fork but also apply to other brands and forks.
Installing Bike Pedals
This video shows how to install pedals on your new bike. The example used is a Liv Intrigue but also apply sot other brands such as Giant.
If you’re unsure of the correct setup of your bicycle, contact Martins Bike & Fitness via our contact form.