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NITROGEN: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2016 Nitrogen
Revision 3.0 - 04-01-2016

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  • Page 1 NITROGEN: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Valid for MY2016 Nitrogen Revision 3.0 - 04-01-2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10. Part listing......... 25-30 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.

  • Page 3: Overview Of The Assembly

    NITROGEN : Overview of the assembly 1. Frame inspection 2. Headset installation 3. Cable housing installation IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is easier to install the cable housings before the bottom bracket, crank & fork. 4. Electronic drive train 5. Front brake installation 6.

  • Page 4: Overview Of The Assembly

    NITROGEN : Overview of the assembly 7. Seatpost installation 8. Seatpost adjustment 9. Derailleur hanger adjustment 10. Part listing...

  • Page 5: Frame Inspection

    NITROGEN : 1. Frame inspection When assembling a new frame, be sure to check if the following parts are assembled correctly. Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Tork Detail type Front derailleur hanger Screw (2) Loctite Rear derailleur hanger...

  • Page 6: Headset Installation

    NITROGEN : 2. Headset installation Install the 3D headset (16) according to the AERO Pressfit assembly guide. You can choose from 3 different height : 25mm, 15mm or 0mm.

  • Page 7: Cable Housing Installation

    NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation 1. Install the rear derailleur cable housing starting at the drive side’s drop-out until it comes out in the top tube. brake and speed adjustment : 5mm barrel adj. 2. Install the front derailleur cable housing starting under the bottom bracket shell.
  • Page 8 NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) Note: The front brake cable guide (17h) should be front oriented to ensure a good rotation of the handle bar. Front brake cable guide...
  • Page 9 NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) Pass the cable through the cable guide (17h). Create a “hook” with the cable, it will be easier to pass it inside the retainer nut.
  • Page 10 NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) KEB cable housing Rear brake cable housing Remove the 2 cable stopper (on the head tube and near the seat collar). Font section: Mesure the necessairy cable housing to ensure a proper rotation of the handlebar. Insert the “KEB”...
  • Page 11 NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) It’s better to install the cable housing before installing the bottom bracket, crank and fork. Rear derailler: Pass the cable housing inside the frame starting at the rear derailler hanger until it comes out the top tube.

  • Page 12: Cable Housing Installation

    NITROGEN : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) Use the provided grommet (19) to fix correctly the rear derailleur cable in the chainsta...

  • Page 13: Electronic Drive Train Specification

    NITROGEN: 4. Electronic drive train specification The Di2 cable routing can be achieve easily using this simple trick: use a brake cable and a metal cable end to fix the Di2 cable. For more information on Shimano Di2 electronic system installation, go to : http://si.shimano.com.
  • Page 14 NITROGEN : 4. Electronic drive train specification Use the proper gromet on the top tube to fix the cable correctly (depending if you use electronic shifting or mecanical drive train).
  • Page 15 NITROGEN : 4. Electronic drive train specification When using an electronic drive train, use the gromet (13) to fix the front derailler cable.

  • Page 16: Electronic Drive Train Specification

    NITROGEN: 4. Electronic drive train specification The Di2 battery is hidden in the seatpost, use the 2 battery holder (2o) to fix the battery correctly. Apply a slight amount of grease on both parts. GREASE...

  • Page 17: Front Brake Installation

    NITROGEN : 5. Front brake installation 5.10 GREASE GREASE LOCTITE GREASE Install the brakes as shown in the diagram. GREASE 8 Nm LOCTITE 8 Nm...

  • Page 18: Front Brake Installation

    NITROGEN : 5. Front brake installation (continued) Adjust brake pads according to the width of your rims: Pass the cable through the curved straw and then in the appropriate guide. Fix the cable to the caliper with the 6mm screw and tighten it to 6Nm.
  • Page 19 NITROGEN : 5. Brake pads spacing IMPORTANT : If the brake bad spacing is too thick, the brake arm can rub on the frame down tube. Make sure the pads spacing is appropriate. Adjust brake pads according to the width of your rims:...

  • Page 20: Rear Brake Installation

    NITROGEN : 6. Rear brake installation outer side GREASE LOCTITE Install the brakes as shown in the diagram. GREASE GREASE...

  • Page 21: Rear Brake Installation

    NITROGEN : 6. Rear brake installation (continued) Adjust brake pads according to the width of your rims: Pass the cable through the cable guide. Make sure that the length of the cable housing is sufficient for the guide to remain horizontal as it can causes interference with the rear wheel tire.

  • Page 22: Seatpost Installation

    NITROGEN : 7. Seatpost installation GREASE 7.1 Peel off the plastic of the double- sided tape located at the back of the seat clamp wedge (11). 7.2 Place the seat clamp wedge (11+12) inside the frame. 7.3 Insert the seatpost (3) on which...

  • Page 23: Saddle Adjustment

    NITROGEN : 8. Saddle adjustment 8.1 Install the saddle on the rocker (3d) and tighten the rail clamp (3e) up to 6Nm using the half-moon bolt (3k). 8.2 Adjust the angle and the offset of the saddle by hand tightening the GREASE thumb screw (3j).

  • Page 24: Saddle Adjustment

    NITROGEN : 8. Saddle adjustment Left: Road position: headbase (3b) is rear facing, setback offset (-17.5mm to -22.5mm) by flipping the bottom clamp (3d). Right : Tri position: headbase (3b) is front facing, setback offset (+30mm to +40mm) by flipping the bottom clamp...

  • Page 25: Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    NITROGEN : 9. Derailleur hanger adjustment The front derailleur hanger (6) can be adjusted according to the front derailleur angle in order to get an equal curve between the derailleur and the big chain ring. Once at the right angle, use blue 242 LockTite and screw both screws in at 4Nm.
  • Page 26 / ensemble de gaines JB527AR01, JD527AR01 Images à titre de référence seulement. Les proportions ne sont pas exactes. Argon 18 se réserve le droit de modi er / de changer les pièces du kit de cadre à tout moment sans préavis.
  • Page 27 NITROGEN : 10. Parts Name A18 SKU# Frameset Parts Nitrogen MY2016 Frame Nitrogen MY2016 Fork FK.NIT.231B Seat post with the following parts assembled Nitrogen seat post (ASP-5000) SP.NIT.231B AG-SP-01 carbon part Head base M5x30mm at head - A2-70 Lower Rail Clamp Lower Rail Clamp...
  • Page 28 NITROGEN : 10. Parts Name A18 SKU# Frame related parts already installed Head tube cable opper 38878 Top tube brake cable stopper 38879 Front derailleur hanger with screws 38882 ailleur hanger with flat head screws (M3*8mm) 38883 Water bottle screws...
  • Page 29 NITROGEN : 10. Parts Name A18 SKU# Di2 configuration specific parts FD cable grommet for Di2 38888 tube rommet Non-Di2 38880 tube rommet for Di2 38881 Also included with the frameset - shipped separately Headset 39 + 3D with compressor TH-881-1...
  • Page 30 NITROGEN : 10. Parts Name A18 SKU# Also Included with the frameset - shipped separately TKB137 front brake including the following parts 38719 Brake Arm right Brake Arm left Brake pivot Spring tensionners Washers Brake pad Pivot bolt cable guide...
  • Page 31 NITROGEN : 10. Parts Name A18 SKU# Also Included with the frameset - shipped separately Brake cable / housing kit including the following parts 39014 Housing 5mmKEB-SL End caps End caps End caps Cable Barrel adjuster Derailleur cable / housing kit including the following parts...

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