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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2020 E-118 Tri+ Disc 315A
PRELIMINARY VERSION - 02.13.2020

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  • Page 1 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A ASSEMBLY GUIDE Valid for MY2020 E-118 Tri+ Disc 315A PRELIMINARY VERSION - 02.13.2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion ........28 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 & First Aid Kit

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 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...
  • Page 4: Frame Inspection

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 2. Frame Inspection BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-118 TRI+ DISC, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1. Brakes hoses, gears cables and housing set 2: Frameset parts checklist (see p.6-7-8) 3: All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.6-7-8) WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-118 TRI+ DISC, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 4: Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting / Tips / Specification

    The frame is compatible with double-chainring cranksets having a big chainring of 50T up to 58T (or oval chainring equivalent to 58T). Saddle Rails: If your saddle rails are not round and made of metal, please refer to Ritchey’s part numbers. These replacement parts are not sold by Argon 18 but available on Ritchey’s website (ritcheylogic.com).
  • Page 6: Frameset Parts' Skus & Descriptions

    38912 FK.E118T+_D.L.315A 80302 80301 80294 80299 80292 80293 80295 80296 81175 81128 38977 80061 81173 81174 80800 81135 Images are for reference only. Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.
  • Page 7 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & Descriptions* Name A18 SKU# E-118 TRI+ FRAME NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER (RIVETED ON THE FRAME) NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART 1.3.1 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER STANDARD 1.3.2 REAR DROPOUT DS...
  • Page 8 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & Descriptions Name A18 SKU# 5.4.1 SWIVEL LOWER BRACKET 38916 5.4.2 SWIVEL UPPER BRACKET 38915 5.4.3 SWIVEL SQUARE NUT 80382 5.4.4 SWIVEL SCREW (M6x12) 38911 5mm ARMREST SPACER 38997 10mm ARMREST SPACER...
  • Page 9: Seat Post Clamp Installation

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 5. Seat Post Clamp Installation 5.5 Nm 1. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker (n. 242) on the bolt’s thread THREADLOCKER BLUE (n. 242) 2. Apply grease on the seat post clamp and on the screws as shown GREASE 3.
  • Page 10: Seat Post Installation

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 6. Seat Post Installation 1. Unscrew main bolt (A) as far as possible without fully removing it from the lock nut. 2. Install the saddle rails into the seatpost clamp (B). 3. Slide saddle clamp (B) onto rocker (C).
  • Page 11 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 6. Seat Post Installation The Di2 battery is hidden in the seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder (3.2) to fi x the battery correctly. Apply a slight amount of grease on both parts. CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 12: Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 7. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.2 1. Select the correct rear derailleur hanger depending on the type of derailleur that you have. - Direct mount (1.4) - Regular mount (1.3.1) 2. Make sure to align the rear derailleur hanger using a Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like Park Tool Item #DAG-2,2.
  • Page 13: Fork & Headset Installation

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 8. Fork & Headset Installation Assembled Fork and Steerer 1. Install the Fork Rotation Bumper (2.1) on the fork by inserting the three prongs into the fork’s stem insert holes. 2. Apply grease on the top and bottom bearings (7) and on the bearings’...
  • Page 14 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 8. Fork & Headset Installation TIPS FOR TRAVELING The Transport Collar (8) is meant to secure the fork onto the frame during transportation in a bike box or bike bag if the handlebar needs to be removed.
  • Page 15: Cable & Housing Routing

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing IMPORTANT: Install cable housing before installing the bottom bracket, crank, and fork. Make sure to use the brake hose foam liner to prevent any rattling noise. Di2 cable Brake Hose Note : Brake hose is routed...
  • Page 16 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing Wireless IMPORTANT: For the Di2 cable section that runs through the drive side chainstay, use the preinstalled tube guide that is supplied with the frame. Use the proper cable grommet to fix the rear derailler cable correctly depending if you use Di2 shifting (1.8) or wireless shifting (1.7).
  • Page 17 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing Bottom Bracket Section The BB Cable Cover (1.5.1) and screws (1.5.2) can be removed to ease the cable routing. Reassemble by greasing the screw and torquing them to 2.5Nm. For Di2 shifting with a front derailleur, use the FD Cable Entry Grommet (1.10) to fi t the Di2 cable out of the frame.
  • Page 18 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing Di2 cable Rear Brake Hose Cables and Hoses out of the Frame and Fork Before assembling the Handlebar, the Frame and Fork cable routing should be completed. Front Brake Hose The Rear Brake Hose must come out of the left-side of the Frame’s HT.
  • Page 19 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing The Di2 cable routing can be achieved easily using this simple trick: use a gear cable and a metal cable end to fi x the Di2 cable. For more information on Shimano Di2 electronic...
  • Page 20: Handlebar Installation

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation 1. Apply grease on the Handlebar Wedge (4.2). Insert the screw into the right-side hole of the handlebar, then into the non-threaded part of the wedge and finally into the threaded part of the wedge. Do not tighten, keep the Wedge assembly loose.
  • Page 21 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation Install vertical spacers (5.6 - 5.9) and two sleeve GREASE nuts (5.10 - 5.13), according to your prefered GREASE GREASE stack height. GREASE See next page for stack confi guration options. 5.19 CARBON FIBER...
  • Page 22 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation Parts needed to adjust pads stack's height Total stack height (mm) WITH SWIVEL Required spacer None Sleeve nut 20mm 20mm 30mm Screw (socket head) 15mm 25mm 15mm WITHOUT SWIVEL Required spacer None 5 + 10...
  • Page 23 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation GREASE GREASE GREASE For an inclined position, use the swivel assembly (5.4). 5.19 5.15 STEP 1: Swivel assembly content: 1- Connector base (5.14) CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY 2- Swivel spacer (5.4.1 + 5.4.2) PASTE GREASE 3- Swivel screw (5.4.4)
  • Page 24 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation Cut the extension bars (5.1) at the desired length to obtain a straight post*. The bars must not exceed 285mm in length. The cut must be made on the elbow side. The other end of the bar is used exclusively to install the shifter.
  • Page 25 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation Make sure the Di2 cables come out from the end of the extension bar, and then insert them through the notches at the center of the spacers. Make sure the Di2 cable goes through the bottom notch.
  • Page 26 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation Armrests and Armpads 1. Use two screws (5.18) to fix each Armrest (5.2) onto the Extension Connector Base (5.14). 2. Install the Armpads (5.3) by pressing them onto the Armrests. The pre-applied hook-and-loop...
  • Page 27: Saddle Adjustment

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 16. Saddle Adjustment 12Nm For horiziontal adjustement: 1. Loosen 5mm bolts. 2. Unscrew main bolt. 3. Install saddle rails into the rocker in the middle position. 4. Find desired setback. 5. Tighten the 5mm bolt up at 6Nm.
  • Page 28: Min/Max Seat Post Insertion

    E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 18. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion NOTE: THE ABOVE IMAGE IS FOR VISUAL REFERENCE OF SEATPOST INSERTION ONLY Refer to the supplied tables for details on Saddle Height and SeatPost insertion limits. The correct frame size must be determined according to the saddle height limits.
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