E-118 Assembly Guide

Overview of the assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . Fork installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 . Cable housing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . Handlebar installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . Front brake installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85 . Rear brake installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-106 . Handlebar assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-147 . Seatpost installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 . Saddle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High end components, particularly carbon parts, need extra care when assembled. Those components must be installed using a torque wrench to make sure every bolts are at the right torque setting to prevent damage.

Table of Contents

Overview of the assembly

1 . Fork installation

6 . Handlebar assembly 7 . Seatpost installation 8 . Saddle adjustment

2 . Cable housing installation (IMPORTANT NOTICE: DON’T INSTALL THE BB BEFORE THE CABLE HOUS-ING INSTALLATION)

3 . Handlebar installation 4 . Front brake installation

5 . Rear brake installation

1. Fork installation

1 . Screw the compressor inside the stem until it disappears completely

2 . Install the bearings inside the frame by using grease

GREASE

GREASE

13c

13c

4a

13a

13a

13c

1. Fork installation

1 . Install the fork on the frame

2 . Place the dust cover on the upper bearing

3 . Screw the compressor with a 6mm hex key to adjust the pressure on the bearings

4 . While maintaining the compressor with the hex key, apply some Loctite® 242 (or equivalent) on the threads of the headset screw andassembleittospecifiedtorque setting (8Nm) Tighten the headset screw lightly in order to avoid excessive compression of the headsets

5 . Install the rubber cap

Loctite® 242

8Nm

4e

13b

4f

13a

13b

13a

4f

4e

2. Cable housing installation

1 . Install the rear derailleur cable housing starting at the drive side’s drop-out

2 . Install the front derailleur cable housing starting under the bottom bracket shell

3 . Install the front brake cable housing starting at the center of the handlebar

4 . Install the rear brake cable housing starting under the bottom bracket shell

See the table below for the cable housing length suggested

1

2

3

4

Suggested lengths of the cable housing

housing/size

Front brake

Rear brake

Front derailleur

Rear derailleur

58cm

136cm

140cm

198cm

60cm

138cm

142cm

200cm

62cm

140cm

144cm

202cm

64cm

142cm

146cm

204cm

XS S M L

3. Handlebar installation

Install the handlebar as shown in the diagram above, make sure to grease the screws and to apply somecarbonfiberassemblygelin the clamping area .

configuration for a 65 mm stem configuration for a 95 mm stem

6Nm6Nm

GREASE

8Nm

GREASE

6Nm6Nm

8Nm

5a5a4b

4b4c

4c

4d4d

CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY GELCARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY GEL

WarningThe AHB-7500 handlebar is designed specificallyfortheE-118.Donotuseany other type of handlebar as safety or performance cannot be guaranteed with the use of incompatible equipment .

4. Front brake installation

1 . Install the brake as shown in the diagram

- Install the spring in the middle hole of the fork insert

- It is important not to mix the springs of the front and rear brakes

- Respect the color code: the spring must be installed on the pivot of the same color

-Youcanconfigurethebrakepadsspacing with 1mm , 2mm or no spacers behind the brake pads depending of the rim width you are using

the short end of the spring should be positioned in the notch of the spring tensioner

GREASE

GREASE

8Nm

8Nm

12b

12a

12d12c

12h

12e

12c

2h

12i

12g 12f

5. Rear brake installation

1 . Remove the brake arm stopper

2 . Install the brake as shown in the diagram

- Install the spring in the middle hole of the fork insert

3 . Install the brake arm stopper and adjust the set screw on the brake arm to avoid any contact between brake components and chain ring .

- It is important not to mix the springs of the front and rear brakes

- Respect the color code: the spring must be installed on the pivot of the same color

-Youcanconfigurethebrakepadsspacing with 1mm , 2mm or no spacers behind the brake pads depending of the rim width you are using

- A hex key supplied with the frame allows to adjust easily the brake when the crankset is in place

GREASE

8Nm8Nm

hex key

11c

11h

11a

11g

11d

11b

2 j

2 i

11i

2 j

11c

2 j

11i

11a

11 j

11 f 11 e

5. Rear brake installation

1 . Finalize the installation of the brake by placing the cover of the bottom bracket as shown in diagram

2Nm

2Nm

2f

2f

6. Handlebar assembly

1 . Install the extension connectors as shown in the diagram

- Ensure that the lower bracket is positioned correctly (see diagrams below)

- Make sure you use the correct bolt length for the required number of spacers

Lengths of extension holder screwsNo of spacers

012345

253545556575

5n5m5l5k5j5i

Length of the screws (mm)

Part number

GREASE5Nm

5Nm

5Nm5Nm

Correct installation of thelower bracket

Incorrect installation of the lower bracket

5d

5o

5a5p

5q

FIG 1

5d

5o

FIG 1

5q

6. Handlebar assembly (configuration for the inversed handlebar: + 5cm)

1 . Follow the directions of the regular configuration

5d

5a

5p

5o

5q

GREASE

GREASE

5Nm5Nm

5Nm5Nm

6. Handlebar assembly

1 . Cut the extension bars or at the desired lengths and apply somecarbonfiberassemblygelin the clamping area

2 . Insert the extension bars into the connectors and insert the shim under the extension bars . Make sure the shims are centered on the set screw

3 . Tighten the extension bars using the set screw

Note: It is possible to obtain the straight extension bars by cutting the curved section of extensions

Depending on the cut, the extension bar gives you two options Straight extension bar

Curved extension bar

5b5f

5h

5c

5d

FIG 2

FIG 2

5h

5d 5f

5b 5cGREASE

GREASE

CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY GEL

6Nm

6Nm

6. Handlebar assembly

1 . Install the adhesive velcro on the carbon armrests

2 . Screw the armrests to the connectors according to the desired position . Reverse the left and the right armrest to obtain a more forward or backward setup .

3 . Install the foam pads

5d

5e

5d

5e

GREASE

4Nm4Nm

4Nm4Nm

9

5e

5e

7. Seatpost installation

1. Peelofftheplasticofthedouble- sided tape located at the back of the seat clamp thread

2 . Place the seat clamp thread inside the frame

3 . Insert the seatpost on which somecarbonfiberassemblygelhas been applied

4 . Position the seatpost at the desired height and insert the seat clamp wedge

5 . Tighten the set screw

3a

3b

CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY GEL

3c

3b

3b

3a

3c

8-10Nm

GREASE

7a

7a

8. Saddle adjustment

1 . Install the saddle on the rocker and lightly tighten the rail clamp using a ball end hex key

2 . Tighten the upper screw of the rocker clamp by keeping a space of 2 to 3 mm between the aluminum and carbon parts

3 . Adjust the angle of the saddle and tighten the lower screw of the rocker clamp

4. Adjustthesaddleoffsetandfinalize the tightening of the rail clamp

5Nm 8Nm

8Nm7b

7a

7f

7g

7b

2-3 mm gap

7f

7d7d7c

7c

7e

7g

7e

# Seat post with the following Quantity parts assembled 7a ASP-7500 carbon seatpost 17b Upper rocker clamp M6 screw 17c Lower rocker clamp M6 screw 17d M5 screws 27e Rail top clamp 17f Rocker clamp 17g Rocker 1

# Additional tools Quantity8 4mm allen key for brake adjustment 1

# Also included with the frameset Quantity shipped separately 9 Armrest foam pads 1 package 10 Brake levers 2

11 TKB-77 Rear brake Quantity including the following parts 11a Brake arms 1 left + 1 right11b 125deg. cable pipe 111c Springs 1 black + 1 silver11d Brake pad – P963.12 for alloy rim 211e 2mm conical spacers 211f 1mm conical spacers 211g Pivots bolts 211h Spring tensioners 211i Set screw 111j Flat Washer 2

12 TKB-78* front brake Quantity including the following parts 12a Brake arms 1 left + 1 right12b 110deg. Adjustable cable pipe 112c Springs 1 black + 1 silver12d Spring tensioner 212e Brake pad – P963.12 for alloy rim 212f 2mm conical spacers 212g 1mm conical spacers 212h Pivots bolts 212i Flat washer 2

13 EE079 Head Set Quantity including the following parts 13a SR102 compressor 113b Plastic Dust cover 113c 1 1/8 cartridge bearings 2

*TKB-95 (UK, Australia)

# Frameset parts Supplier Description1 E-118 frame AR-TT03-UD

# Parts installed on the frame Quantity2a Rear Derailleur Hanger and screws 12b Front Derailleur Hanger and screws 12c Rear drop out insert and screws 12d Rear axle adjustment screws and spring 22e Screws for water bottle cage 42f BB plastic cap and screws 12g Di2 battery mount screws 22h Front brake pivot 1 black+ 1 silver2i Rear brake pivot 1 black+ 1 silver2j Brake arm stopper 1

# Seat clamp kit Quantity3a Seat clamp wedge 13b Seat Clamp Thread 13c Set screw 1 # Fork kit Quantity4a E118 Fork 14b Stem reversible spacer 14c Stem cap and screws (2xM5 + 1xM6) 14d Stem front rubber cap 14e Stem top rubber parts 14f Head set screw (long M5 screw) 1

# HB kit Quantity5a E-118 Handle Bar 15b E-118 J bar 25c E-118 extension bar 25mm rise 25d E-118 extension holders 1 left + 1 right5e E-118 armrest 25f Extension shim 25g Armrest screws M5x10mm 45h Extension Set Screws M6 25i Extension holders screws M5x75mm 45j Extension holders screws M5x65mm 45k Extension holders screws M5x55mm 45l Extension holders screws M5x45mm 45m Extension holders screws M5x35mm 45n Extension holders screws M5x25mm 45o Lower HB bracket 25p Upper HB bracket 25q Extension holders spacers 10

# Di2 configuration Quantity specific parts6a Di2 plug 26b Di2 Hole Filler (no Di2) 26c Di2 Top tube grommet 16d Top tube grommet (no Di2) 1

6c 6d6b6a

13c13b13a

9

10

4a

4f

4e

4d

4c

4b

3b3a

1112

8

3c

7a

7f

7e

7d

7c7b

7g

2c 2b

2d

2a

2g

2f

2e 2j

2h 2i

5c

5a5d

5e

5b

5p5o5m

5i5h5g5f 5l5k5j

5n

5q