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RADON 237A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 3.0 - 05-29-2017 -
Valid for MY2017 Radon

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  • Page 1 RADON 237A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 3.0 - 05-29-2017 - Valid for MY2017 Radon...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12. Trouble-shooting / Tips ..........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.
  • Page 3: Tools Needed And First Aid Kit

    RADON 237A: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit Tools needed for assembly 1: Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2) 2: Allen Key Set 3: Grease 4: Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item #UP-SET) 5: Clean Rags 6: Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item #DAG-2)
  • Page 4: Sizing Chart

    RADON 237A: 2. Sizing Chart Saddle Height Sizing Chart: Radon 3D Spacer = 0 3D Spacer = 25 Saddle Suggested Seat Tube Top Tube Stack Reach Stack Reach Minimum Maximum Height Size Angle Length Drop Drop 75.5 75.5 75.5 XXS / XS 75.5 / 74.5...
  • Page 5: Seat Post Collar Assembly

    RADON 237A: 3. Seat Post Collar Assembly Assemble the seat post collar with the seat post. CARBON PASTE Apply carbon paste on the seat post where it inserts inside the frame. Tighten the bolt at 4 Nm. 4 Nm...
  • Page 6: Seat Post Assembly

    RADON 237A: 4. Seat Post Assembly 1. Install the saddle on the rocker (3f) and tighten the rail clamp (3g) using the screw (3d) 2. Adjust the angle, the offset of the saddle and tighten the bolt (3b). GREASE 3. The rocker and the rail clamp (3f-3g) can be flipped to change the saddle offset.
  • Page 7 RADON 237A: 4. Seat Post Assembly Seat clamp offset (5mm) by flipping the rail clamp (3g) and rocker (3f).
  • Page 8: Frameset Inspection

    RADON 237A: 5. Frameset Inspection BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW RADON, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1: Frameset parts checklist (see p.15) 2: Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.) 3: For reference, check serial number and write it on p.2 4: All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.15)
  • Page 9: Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    RADON 237A: 6. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment 1. Use Loctite #242 on the screws. 2. Ensure that the dropout is aligned. 3. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like Park Tool Item #DAG-2. For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website: parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-align-...
  • Page 10: Front Derailleur Hanger Installation

    RADON 237A: 7. Front Derailleur Hanger Installation For installation of “braze-on” type front derailleur, use a clamp suitable for a seat tube of a 31.8mm diameter, such as Shimano part SM-AD67-M.
  • Page 11: Cables Housing Installation

    RADON 237A: 8. Cables Housing Installation 1. Install the front and rear derailleur cable starting at the head tube. 2. Install the rear brake cable starting at 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 12: Rear Brake Cable Housing

    RADON 237A: 9. Rear Brake Cable Housing Remove the cable stopper near the seat collar. Font section: Measure the necessary cable housing to ensure a proper rotation of the handlebar. Insert the cable trough the shifter, and then insert the cable and the housing with a metal cap in the top tube.
  • Page 13: Derailleurs Cables Housings

    RADON 237A: 10. Derailleurs Cables Housings Front and rear derailleur: Insert the housing from the shifters to the cable stoppers. Use plastic PLASTIC caps. Pass the two cables inside the frame starting from the top of the down tube until they come out under the bottom bracket.
  • Page 14 RADON 237A: 10. Derailleurs Cables Housings Pass both cables into the cable guide. Make sure the 5mm screw is set to 1.5 Nm. It’s better to install the cables before installing the bottom bracket and crank. CABLES 1.5Nm GUIDE Insert the rear derailleur housing in the rear cable stopper.
  • Page 15: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    RADON 237A: 11. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Rear Derailleur Hanger (incl. screws) Frame 38883 Bottle Cage Screws Frame 38234 Cable Stopper Frame 38756 BB Cable Guide (incl. screw) Frame 80473 Parts Radon Frame Radon Fork FK.RADON.237A...
  • Page 16: Trouble-Shooting / Tips

    Fenders The frame and fork are equipped with fixtures to allow the installation of fenders. We recommend fenders with a width of approximately 40mm. Seat Post 27.2mm (Argon 18 ASP-1600 Carbon Seat Post Included) Seat Post Clamp 31.8mm Bottom Bracket...

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