Riding a bike is a great way to get exercise and as means to
getting around but incorrect bike assemble will make for a bad time. Double
check all your work and make sure everything is lubed up and fastened before
taking your bike out for a spin.
If your new bicycle comes in a box, it won’t be ready to
ride. With a few tools and some elbow grease, you’ll be off and riding in no
time.
You Will Need
* Bicycle lubricant
* An air pump
* An Allen wrench set
* An adjustable
wrench
* A kickstand or wall
(optional)
Step 1: Unpack
Remove the bike frame and all the parts from the box. Make
sure everything is unwrapped and accounted for.
Be careful not to rest the bike on the sensitive parts such
as the derailleur and gear sprockets, so they won’t bend or warp.
Step 2: Attach front wheel
Squeeze bicycle lubricant on the front wheel axle. Set the
wheel in position between the front brake pads. Slide the axle in, replace the
spring and cap, and tighten.
Step 3: Attach rear wheel
Repeat the procedure with the rear wheel, and then gently
pull up on the chain, setting it on the gears’ teeth.
Set the bike on its kickstand if it has one, or lean it
against a wall for the rest of the assembly.
Step 4: Inflate tires
Use an air pump to inflate the tires to the pressure
recommended on their sidewalls.
Step 5: Attach seat
Drop the seat post into the seat post tube and tighten the
clamp. Make sure the seat is aligned with the frame’s top bar.
Step 6: Attach handlebars
Slide the handlebar stem into the vertical handlebar tube.
Adjust the position of the handlebars until they are perpendicular to the front
wheel and tighten the neck with an Allen wrench.
Be careful not to loosen the headset too much or the
handlebar nut may drop into the tube.
Step 7: Attach left and right pedals
Find the pedal labeled “L.” Tightly screw it into the left
crank by rotating the nut counter-clockwise with an adjustable wrench.
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