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GALLIUM CS 281A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 1.0 - 2019.01.09 - Valid for MY2019 Gallium CS

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Summary of Contents for Argon 18 GALLIUM CS 281A

  • Page 1 GALLIUM CS 281A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 1.0 - 2019.01.09 - Valid for MY2019 Gallium CS...
  • Page 2 GALLIUM CS 281B: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Revision 1.0 - 2019.01.09 - Valid for MY2019 Gallium CS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion ........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 4: Assembly Overview

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: Assembly overview 1. Frame inspection 2. Frameset parts 3. Headset installation 4. Cable housing installation 5. Electronic drive-train cable 6. Seatpost installation 7. Derailleur hanger adjustment routing specification IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is easier to install the cable housings before the bottom bracket, crank &...
  • Page 5: Frame Inspection

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 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...
  • Page 6: Frameset Parts

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 2. Frameset Parts 38257 38260 38446 SP.GALLCS.281A 38661 38258 38316 80392 80391 37830 36197 38879 36682 38256 38251 38252 38259 38253 FK.GALLCS.XXS-XS.281A 38891 38254 FK.GALLCS.S-XL.281A FK.GALLCS.XXS-XS.281B FK.GALLCS.S-XL.281B Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.
  • Page 7: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 3. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Gallium CS Frame 281A -OR- Gallium CS Frame 281B Gallium CS Fork 281A Size XXS-XS -OR- FK.GALLCS.XXS-XS.281A Gallium CS Fork 281A Size S-M-L-XL -OR- FK.GALLCS.S-XL.281A...
  • Page 8: Headset Installation

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 4. 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 9: Cables & Housing Installation

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 5. 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 10 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 5. 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 11 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 5. Cables & 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).
  • Page 12: Electronic Drive-Train Specification

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 6. 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 13 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 6. 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 14 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 6. 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 15 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 6. 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...
  • Page 16 GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 6. 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 17: Saddle Adjustment

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 7. 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 8.4.2 8.4.1...
  • Page 18: Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 8. 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 19: Appendix 1

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 9. Appendix 1 Di2 Cable Length* Size 250mm 350mm 600mm 950mm 1000mm Road Triathlon/TT * For internal routing...
  • Page 20: Min/Max Seat Post Insertion

    GALLIUM CS 281A / 281B: 10. 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.

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