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Assembly of a NEW BIKE???
Anyone know what is involved in assembling (correctly) a high end bicycle?
I’m sure the correct way isn’t to just pull it out of the box, slap the front wheel on, and adjust the handle bars?
Some shops claim it takes close to 3hrs (including setting the suspension to rider weight), and that most don’t do a complete job if it has been done in 1hr.
I guess this question is appropriate to most of us!! Hint Hint….ahhh I guess I should fess-up! I just placed a deposit on a NEW bike…to be picked up in the next few weeks. Need to make sure they do a perfect job and I’m not riding a loose, unsafe and unsmooth bike, because.... “I am SPECIALIZED”
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As a Specialized owner I offer these words of advice "Get to know your local Specialized Bike shop really well because you will spend a lot of time and time with them".
My wife wished I was having an affair rather than owning a Specialized. She said it would cost less and make me happier and I would spend more time at home rather than trying to fix it.
On the positive side your local Specialized Bike Shop is probably an expert at repairs.
Go Big or Go Home
Some see the physical assembly of bike, so it operates, as a relatively quick and easy procedure...
Setting up the bike to your specific measurements and riding style can be a 3 hour process as it usually includes testing i.e. you riding it after each adjustment.
A customised setup/bike fitting is usually the case of 'you get what you pay for'...
You do know you bought a Specialized right?
I have no come back, but will let you know if that comment -
""Need to make sure they do a perfect job and I’m not riding a loose, unsafe and unsmooth bike...""
becomes reality!
This has been the second bike I have bought from the same Shop Owner and have been a customer since March 2007, so far so good. : )
It depends how it came from the factory and if they check everything rather than trust the guys in Taiwan.
What you would expect at a minimum, to check (easy under an hour for a pro):
- Suspension bolts torqued properly.
- BB is properly lubed/tightened.
- All gears are shifting smoothly.
- Brakes aligned.
Bonus features:
- Tubeless rims are fitted with tubeless tires + Stans.
- Secure all cables to prevent rub.
- Put clear protection stickers where cable rub cannot be avoided.
- Ask customer weight/preference and set shocks accordingly.
- Get customer in on bike + wind trainer to check saddle placement/stem length/bar position.
So long as you don't notice any specific wobbles when you grab the cranks/wheels/seatpost and shake I wouldn't worry. The gear cables will stretch over the first few rides and wheels may bed in and need a true too so ride a bit before going back for that 'free first service' paying particular attention to these.
Jeeten
Congrats to the new steed
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A decent torque wrench would be the next key ingredient for DIY assembly/check. You can get one from AutoOne, SuperCheapAuto etc for about $ 80, plus a good quality hex nut set ($70).
Looks like this. Go for the smallest torque rate, the one I've bought (at AO Hornsby) goes from < 5 Nm (for carbon handle bars) to 15 Nm (e150 fork clamps) and 20 Nm (e.g. FSR linkage bolts). See the Spesh manual for torque details for each bolt.
Rgds, Hans
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