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GALLIUM 260A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 1.1 - 24-07-2017 - Valid for MY2018 Gallium

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  • Page 1 GALLIUM 260A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 1.1 - 24-07-2017 - Valid for MY2018 Gallium...
  • Page 2 10. Appendix 2 ......... 20 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

    GALLIUM 260A: Assembly overview 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 cable 5. Seatpost installation 6. Derailleur hanger adjustment...

  • Page 4: Frame Inspection

    GALLIUM 260A: 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 Torque Detail type Seatpost, Ø 27.2mm Seatpost Carbon paste Front derailleur hanger...

  • Page 5: Frameset Parts

    GALLIUM 260A: 2. Frameset Parts SP. GALL.260a 38257 38260 38446 38661 38316 38258 37830 36197 38256 38756 38879 36682 38891 38254 FK.GALL.260a 38251 38252 38259 38253 Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.

  • Page 6: Headset Installation

    GALLIUM 260A: 3. Headset installation Install the 3D headset (9) according to the pressfit assembly guide. You can choose from 3 different heights : 25mm, 15mm or 0mm.

  • Page 7: Cables & Housing Installation

    GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cables & housing installation 1. Install the front and rear derailleur cable starting at the head tube. 2. Install the rear brake cable starting the head tube. For the derailleur and brake housing, measure a sufficient length of housing to be able to turn the handlebar both ways correctly.
  • Page 8 GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cables & housing installation Rear brake cable housing Remove the cable stopper (4) near the seat collar. Font section: Mesure the necessary cable housing to ensure a proper rotation of the handlebar. Insert the cable trough the shifter, then insert the cable and the housing with a ferrule in the head tube.
  • Page 9 GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cable & housing installation Front and rear derailleur: Pass the two cables inside the frame starting from the top tube until they come out under the bottom bracket. Pass both cables into the cable guide (19). Make sure the 5mm screw is set to 1.5 Nm.

  • Page 10: Electronic Drive-Train Specification

    GALLIUM 260A: 5. 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 about Di2 cable length refer to Appendix (p.19) and for more information about Di2...
  • Page 11 GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specification Use the proper grommet on the headtube to fix the cable correctly (depending if you use a mechanical or electronic drive-train).
  • Page 12 GALLIUM 260A: 5. 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 (3) and use the Di2 grommet (6) instead, but leave the 2 scews to...
  • Page 13 GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specification In a mechanical configuration, use the provided cable guide pipe (12) for the front derailleur. For an electronic drive-train configuration, remove the cable guide pipe and use the proper grommet (23) to fix the cable correctly.
  • Page 14 GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specification The Di2 battery is hidden in the seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder to fix the battery correctly. Apply a slight amount of grease on both parts. GREASE...

  • Page 15: Saddle Adjustment

    GALLIUM 260A: 6. Saddle adjustment Install the saddle on the rocker (8.4.1) and tighten the rail clamp (8.4.2) using the screw (8.3) Adjust the angle, the offset of the saddle and tighten the bolt (8.1). GREASE The rocker and the rail clamp (8.4.1- 8.4.2) can be flipped to change the...
  • Page 16 GALLIUM 260A: 6. Saddle adjustment 8.4.2 8.4.2 8.4.1 Seat clamp offset 5mm by flipping the rail clamp and rocker (8.4.1 & 8.4.2).

  • Page 17: Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    GALLIUM 260A: 7. Derailleur hanger adjustment The front derailleur hanger can be adjusted according to the front derailleur angle to get an equal curve between the derailleur and the big chain ring. Once at the right angle, use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at 6Nm.

  • Page 18: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    GALLIUM 260A: 8. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions SP. GALL.260a 38257 38260 38446 38661 38316 38258 37830 36197 38256 38879 38756 36682 38891 38254 FK.GALL.260a 38253 38251 38252 38259 Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.
  • Page 19 GALLIUM 260A: 8. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Gallium seat post Seatpost FK.GALL.260a Hex cap screw ( M6* 28mm) Seatpost Cylinder nuts Seatpost SP special bolt ( M8*38mm) Seatpost 8.4.1 Rocker Seatpost 8.4.2...

  • Page 20: Appendix 1

    GALLIUM 260A: 9. Appendix 1 Di2 Cable Length* Size 250mm 350mm 600mm 950mm 1000mm Road Triathlon/TT * For internal routing...

  • Page 21: Appendix 2

    GALLIUM 260A: 10. Appendix 2 Seat Post Insertion Limitations (A) Minimum Seat Post (B) Maximum Seat Post Frame Size Insertion (mm) Insertion (mm)

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