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GALLIUM 279A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 1.0 - 2018.12.12 - Valid for MY2019 Gallium

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  • Page 1 GALLIUM 279A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 1.0 - 2018.12.12 - Valid for MY2019 Gallium...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    13. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion ........24 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

    GALLIUM 279A: 1. Tools Needed and 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 or #DAG-2.2)
  • Page 4: Sizing Chart

    2. Sizing Chart Saddle Height Sizing Chart: Gallium Pro Saddle Suggested Seat tube Top tube Stack Reach Stack Reach Stack Reach Drop Drop Height Size angle length Minimum Maximum 3D Spacer = 0 3D Spacer = 15 3D Spacer = 25 75.5 75.5 75.5...
  • Page 5: Trouble-Shooting / Tips

    GALLIUM 279A: 3. Trouble-shooting / Tips SPECIFICATIONS Tire Clearance Up to 28mm tire clearance. Seat Post 27.2mm (Argon 18 ASP-6600 Carbon Seat Post Included) Seat Post Clamp 30.7mm Bottom Bracket BB86 (Press-fit) Headset FSA No 37 + 3D Press-fit (Bearing 1 1/8” , 36°x45° top and 1 1/2” , 36°x45° bottom + FSA TH-881-1 Compressor included)
  • Page 6: Seat Post Collar Assembly

    GALLIUM 279A: 4. 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.
  • Page 7: Seat Post Assembly

    GALLIUM 279A: 5. Seat Post Assembly The seat post is supplied fully assembled. It’s equipped with a spring-loaded head for easy installation of the saddle. 1. Unscrew both bolts slightly until the top clamp (a) and the cradle (b) are separated enough to insert the saddle rail.
  • Page 8 GALLIUM 279A: 5. Seat Post Assembly 25mm offset 15mm offset The top clamp (a) and the cradle (b) can be flipped to change the saddle offset between 15 or 25mm.
  • Page 9: Frameset Inspection

    GALLIUM 279A: 6. Frameset Inspection BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW GALLIUM, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1. Frameset parts (see p.9) 2. Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.) 3. For reference, check serial number and write it on 4.
  • Page 10: Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    GALLIUM 279A: 7. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment 1. Ensure that the derailleur hanger is aligned. 2. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like Park Tool Item #DAG-2 or #DAG-2.2. For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website: parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger- alignment-gauge-dag-2...
  • Page 11: Mechanical Drivetrain Specification

    GALLIUM 279A: 8. Mechanical Drivetrain Specification Start installation at this end. Insert derailleur cables with hoses using plastic caps. Insert hydraulic brake hose as shown. DC+DH CABLE GUIDE DC+DH CABLE STOPPER BR = Brake Hose DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
  • Page 12 GALLIUM 279A: 8. Mechanical Drivetrain Specification BOTTOM BRACKET CABLE GUIDE BOTTOM BRACKET CABLE GUIDE DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.) Exit derailleur cables through bottom bracket (BB) hole. Insert in the appropriate slots in the BB guide. Making sure the pipe is aligned with the top hole,...
  • Page 13 GALLIUM 279A: 8. Mechanical Drivetrain Specification BR = Brake Hose DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.) DH = Derailleur Housing (mech.) ROUND PLUG DC+DH CABLE STOPPER...
  • Page 14: Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification

    GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification Start installation at this end. Insert electronic wire and hydraulic brake hose as shown. GROMMET CABLE GUIDE PLUG BR = Brake Hose EW = Electronic Wire...
  • Page 15 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification GROMMET BOTTOM BRACKET COVER EW = Electronic Wire Use the square hole to connect all the wires to the junction box. Insert the junction box in the hole. Insert the BB cover in the square hole until it clicks.
  • Page 16 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification GROMMET BR = Brake Hose EW = Electronic Wire...
  • Page 17 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain 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. Di2 BATTERY HOLDER GREASE...
  • Page 18 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification Start installation at this end. Insert hydraulic brake hose as shown. CABLE GUIDE PLUG BR = Brake Hose...
  • Page 19 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification ROUND PLUG BOTTOM BRACKET COVER Use the square hole to connect all the wires to the junction box. Insert the junction box in the hole. Insert the BB cover in the square hole until it clicks.
  • Page 20 GALLIUM 279A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification ROUND PLUG...
  • Page 21: Frameset Parts

    GALLIUM 279A: 10. Frameset Parts 38883 80554 80555 38884 80553 80548 80546 38879 80547 38888 80549 38661 SP.GALL.279A 80552 38446 FK.GALL.XXS-S.279A FK.GALL.M-XL.279A...
  • Page 22: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    GALLIUM 279A: 11. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Fork FK.GALL.XXS-S.279A FK.GALL.M-XL.279A Seatpost Seatpost SP.GALL.279A Rear derailleur hanger with screws Frame 38883 Seat post collar Frame 80546 BB cable guide Frame 80547 Screws for water bottle cages...
  • Page 23: Appendix

    GALLIUM 279A: 12. Appendix Di2 Cable Length* Size 250mm 350mm 600mm 950mm 1000mm Road Triathlon/TT * For internal routing...
  • Page 24: Min/Max Seat Post Insertion

    GALLIUM 279A: 13. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion Refer to the tables below for details on Saddle Height and SeatPost insertion limits. The correct frame size must be determined according to the saddle height limits. A. Minimum Saddle Height D. Maximum Saddle Height...

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