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KRYPTON : ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 3.0 - 06-01-2016

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  • Page 1 KRYPTON : ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 3.0 - 06-01-2016...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6. Derailleur hanger adjustment......15-19 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: Assembly Overview

    KRYPTON : Assembly overview 1. Frame inspection 2. Headset installation 3. Cable housing installation IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is easier to install the cables and cable housings before the bearings. 4. Electronic drive-train cable 5. Seatpost adjustment 6. Derailleur hanger adjustment...
  • Page 4: Frame Inspection

    KRYPTON : 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 Seatpost, Ø 27.2mm Seatpost Carbon paste Front derailleur hanger...
  • Page 5: Headset Installation

    KRYPTON : 2. Headset installation Install the 3D headset (6) according to the pressfit assembly guide. You can choose from 3 different heights : 25mm, 15mm or 0mm.
  • Page 6: Cable Housing Installation

    KRYPTON : 3. Cable housing installation Install the front and rear derailleur cable starting at the top of the down tube. For the derailleur and brakes cable, brake and speed adjustment measure a sufficient lenght of housing to be able to turn the handlebar both ways correctly.
  • Page 7 KRYPTON : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) Rear brake cable housing Remove the 2 cable stopper near the head tube and seat collar. Font section: Measure the necessairy cable housing to ensure proper rotation of the handlebar. Insert the cable through the shifter, than insert the cable housing in the top tube.
  • Page 8: Cable Housing Installation

    KRYPTON : 3. Cable housing installation (continued) Front and rear derailleur: Pass the two cables inside the frame starting at the top tube until they comes out under the bottom bracket. Pass both cables into the cable guide (4d). Make sure the 5mm screw is set to 1.5 Nm.
  • Page 9: Electronic Drive-Train Specification

    KRYPTON : 4. Electronic drive-train specification The Di2 cable routing can be achieved 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 10 KRYPTON : 4. Electronic drive-train specification Use the proper grommet on the downtube to fix the cable correctly, depending if you us the mechanical (4h) or electronic (5b-5c) drive-train.
  • Page 11 KRYPTON : 4. Electronic drive-train specification Use the proper grommet/cable stopper for the rear derailleur (depending if you use mechanical or electronic drive-train). In a Di2 configuration, remove the cable stopper and replace the 2 scews to avoid empty holes on the frame. The Di2 cable...
  • Page 12 KRYPTON : 4. Electronic drive-train specification In a mechanical configuration, use the provided cable guide pipe (4f) for the front derailleur. For an electronic drive-train configuration, remove the cable guide pipe and use the proper grommet (5a) to fix the cable correctly.
  • Page 13: Electronic Drive-Train Specification

    KRYPTON : 4. Electronic drive-train specification The Di2 battery is hidden in the seatpost, use the 2 battery holder (8) to fix the battery correctly. Apply a slight amount of grease on both parts. GREASE...
  • Page 14: Saddle Adjustment

    KRYPTON : 5. Saddle adjustment 9.1 Install the saddle on the rocker (3f) and tighten the rail clamp (3g) using the screw (3d) 9.2 Adjust the angle, the offset of the saddle and tighten the bolt (3b). GREASE 9.3 The rocker and the rail clamp (3f- 3g) can be flipped to change the saddle offset.
  • Page 15: Saddle Adjustment

    KRYPTON : 5. Saddle adjustment Seat clamp offset (5mm) by flipping the rail clamp (3g) and rocker (3f).
  • Page 16: Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    KRYPTON : 6. Derailleur hanger adjustment The front derailleur hanger can be adjusted according to the front derailleur angle to optain an equal curve between the derailleur and the big chain ring. Once at the right angle, LOCTITE use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at 6Nm.
  • Page 17 KRYPTON : Parts Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.
  • Page 18 A18 SKU# Frameset Parts Krypton frame Krypton fork FK.KRYBLK.212B and FK.KRYWHT.212A Seat post with the following parts assembled Krypton seat post (ASP-1600) SP.KRYBLK.212B and SP.KRYWHT.212A Hex cap screw (M6*28mm) Cylinder nuts SP special bolt (M8*38mm) Convex M6 washer Rocker Rail clamp...
  • Page 19 KRYPTON : Parts Name A18 SKU# Parts installed on the frame Rear derailleur hanger with screws M4x8mmF - Model C 37830 Front derailleur hanger with screws M5x16mmB & M5x16mmF - Model D 36197 Seat clamp with screw M5x20mmS and washer...

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