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E-119 TRI+ 284A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2019-2020 E-119 Tri+
Revision 4.0 - 02.13.2020

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  • Page 1 E-119 TRI+ 284A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Valid for MY2019-2020 E-119 Tri+ Revision 4.0 - 02.13.2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    19. Seat Post Min/Max insertion ......53 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 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit Tools needed for assembly 1: Allen Key Set 2: Grease 3: Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item # UP-SET) 4: Clean Rags 5: Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item # DAG-2)
  • Page 4 FK.E119T+.M.284A FK.E119T+.L.284A Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. FK.E119T+.XL.284A Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice. *for more info please consult notice on Seatpost clamp dated 2016-06-09...

  • Page 5: Frameset Parts

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 3. Frameset Parts 80025, 80400 SP.E119T+.284A 80428 80429 80402 80401 80429 80009 Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.

  • Page 6: Seat Post Clamp Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 4. Seat Post Clamp Installation RUNNING CHANGE 5.5 Nm GREASE 1. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker (n. 242) on the bolt’s thread 2. Apply grease on the seat post clamp 1.7.1 and on the screws as shown GREASE 3.
  • Page 7 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 5. Seat Post Installation 1. Unscrew main bolt (A) as far as possible without fully removing from the lock nut. 2. Install the saddle rails into the seatpost clamp (B). 3. Slide saddle clamp (B) onto rocker (C).

  • Page 8: Seat Post Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 5. 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. GREASE GREASE...

  • Page 9: Frame Inspection

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 6. Frame Inspection BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-119 TRI+, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1. Brakes and gears cables and housing set 2: Frameset parts checklist (see p.51) 3: Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.) 4: For reference, check serial number and write it on p.1...

  • Page 10: Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment 1. Ensure that the dropout is aligned. 2. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like ParkTool Item # DAG-2. For any assistance, visit ParkTool’s website: parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-align- ment-gauge-dag-2...
  • Page 11 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment The front derailleur hanger can be adjusted according to the front derailleur angle in order to get an equal curve between the derailleur and the big chainring. Once at the right angle, use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at 4Nm.

  • Page 12: Fork & Headset Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 8. Fork & Headset Installation 1. Install bearings MR136 1 ¼’’ (5.5) and MR122 1 1/8’’ (5.6) inside the frame after greasing the surfaces. 2. Install the fork by placing the lower part first, and then balancing the upper part in its final position.
  • Page 13 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 8. Fork & Headset Installation Compression column can also 3. Slightly unscrew the steering be screwed from column screw located on the fork. the bottom using a hex 10mm key. 4. Screw in the compression column (2.8 - specifi c to the size of your frame) inside the head tube.
  • Page 14 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation Exploded view of the front brake Brake wedge GREASE 2.5Nm washer 2.5Nm GREASE...
  • Page 15 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation Cable routing overview Suggested lengths of the cable housing inside the frame (medium frame is used as a reference) Cable housing/length FRONT brakes (CGX 5mm) 32cm REAR brakes (grey E-Z Bend) Handlebar Section...

  • Page 16: Front Brake Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation 1. Install brake arms on the fork over the 2mm washer. Make sure brake arms can rotate loosely once pivot bolts are fully tightened (7Nm). Install brake arms without brake pads. Install brake arm with spring stopper facing inward.
  • Page 17 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation 5. Determine if there is a need for a metal cap at the lever (e.g.: Shimano no, TRP yes). 6. Install the brake lever according to manufacturer’s recommendations. 7. Pass the brake cable inside the lever and route it so it comes out the middle section underneath of the bar.
  • Page 18 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation 10. While pulling fi rmly on the cable, install the handlebar on the fork. Apply a dab of grease on all bolts (4.13) and tighten to 6Nm in an alternate way. 11. While still pulling on the cable, test the brake lever function to make sure that the housing is well seated and that there is no cable friction.
  • Page 19 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation 12. Thread cable through the wedge with the nut wedge facing the front of the bike. 13. Place the brake and rollers onto wedge “home” position. 14. To secure cable, pre-tighten cable clamp bolt with 8mm fl...
  • Page 20 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation 17. Cut cable end to 50mm from the bottom of wedge taking care not to fray the cable’s end. 18. Thread cable end through cable clamp bolt and pull tight with pliers. Add cable crimp 19.
  • Page 21 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 9. Front Brake Installation Recommended Rim and Tire Width and Corresponding Brake Adjustment Settings Rim Width Brake Pad Max. Tire Max Pad Pad-to-rim Pad-to-tire Washer Size Opening Clearance Clearance 19mm 25mm 19mm 25 max 27mm 24mm <24...
  • Page 22 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 10. Handlebar Installation GREASE GREASE GREASE Install vertical spacers (4.3) and two sleeve nuts (4.8). GREASE 4.21 See next page for stack configuration CARBON FIBER ASSEMBLY options. PASTE 4.12.1...

  • Page 23: Handlebar Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 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 24 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 10. Handlebar Installation GREASE GREASE GREASE For an inclined position, use the swivel assembly (4.2). 4.15 4.12.2 STEP 1: Swivel assembly content: 1- Connector base (4.12.1) 4.16 CARBON FIBER 2- Swivel spacer (4.2.1 + 4.2.2) ASSEMBLY PASTE GREASE 3- Swivel screw (4.2.4)
  • Page 25 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 10. Handlebar Installation Note: Internal Di2 cabling SM-EW90B junction box 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-119 TRI+ 284A: 10. Handlebar Installation Cut the extension bars (4.12.3) 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 27: Rear Brake Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation 1.18 Exploded view of rear brake GREASE GREASE...
  • Page 28 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation Note: For the E-119 Tri+, the bottom bracket guide rear brake section is not needed, the housing will by-pass and attach directly to the rear brake assembly. Handlebar Section outer side 1. Determine if there is a need for a metal cap at the lever (e.g.: Shimano no, TRP yes).
  • Page 29 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation Frame Section Note: For easier assembly, install rear brake cable and housing before the brake assembly. outer side 6. Measure a length of 70cm (for a medium-sized frame) KEB housing, clean both ends to avoid cable friction.
  • Page 30 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation 11. For easier assembly, remove the bolt pivot’s o’rings and remove the brake arms from brace. outer side 12 Install the brake assembly fender (1.3). Push pins into brake brace until fender touches bottom of brace.
  • Page 31 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation 17. While pulling on the cable, test the brake lever function to make sure that the housing is well seated and that there is no cable friction. outer side 18. Make sure brake arms can loosely rotate.
  • Page 32 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation outer 21. Push cable end under cam retention pin (depress brake lever to rotate cam upward to ease this operation). side 22. Re-install tension spring between brake arms with long nose pliers.
  • Page 33 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation 23. Adjust ball plungers to needed brake pad opening (refer to table on next page). 24. Test brake, cam should easily rotate and come back to initial position. Plunger Note: To make sure that cable housing and ferules are well seated in cable stops, insert something hard between brake pads (e.g.: plier’s handle) and apply force on brake...
  • Page 34 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 11. Rear Brake Installation Recommended Rim and Tire Width and Corresponding Brake Adjustment Settings Rim Width Brake Pad Max. Tire Plunger Pos. Plunger Pos. Approx. resulting (mm) Washer Size “A” Distance “B” Distance Pad-to-rim Clearance 21mm 1x 2mm 9.3mm...
  • Page 35 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 12. Cable Housing Installation (Gears) For mechanical version there are two sections (handlebar and frame) 1. Handlebar: from the shifters extensions, use full housing to connect the shifters use full housing to connect the shifters to the derailleurs. Make sure that you are to the derailleurs.
  • Page 36 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 12. Cable Housing Installation (Gears) 2. Install cable housing caps on cable housing ends and connect the front and rear housing to the bottom bracket (BB) guide corresponding inscriptions: - FD=front derailleur, RD=rear derailleur. NOTE: The rear brake (RB) is not used. The cable housing is internaly routed to the rear brake.
  • Page 37 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 12. Cable Housing Installation (Gears) 5. Front derailleur: route the cable up the guide, pass the front de- Front derailleur railleur grommet and attach to the derailleur. 6. Rear derailleur: guide the cable to the rear exit at the drive-side chain stay.
  • Page 38 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 12. Cable Housing Installation (Gears) Once all cables are routed, place the stem cap (2.4) using the screws . Torque screw to 1Nm. M3x8mm M3x6mm...
  • Page 39 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 13. Electronic Drive-train Specifi cation 1.20 1.11 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 stopper or grommet to fi x the rear derailler cable correctly depending if you use mechanical drive-train (1.11) or electronic shifting...
  • Page 40 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 13. Electronic Drive-train Specifi cation 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 41 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 13. Electronic Drive-train Specifi cation Front Front Rear Rear derailleur derailleur derailleur derailleur Use the proper grommet on the top tube to fi x the cable correctly, depending if you use mechanical drive-train (1.9) or electronic shifting (1.8).

  • Page 42: Armrest Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 14. Armrest Installation GREASE 4.14 4.12.4 4.12.5 4.12.2 1. Install the adhesive Velcro on the armrests (4.12.4 and 4.12.5). 2. Screw the armrests into the extension bar connector bridge (4.12.2) at 5Nm in the desired position. Reverse the left and the right armrests to obtain a more forward or backward setup.

  • Page 43: Saddle Adjustment

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 15. Saddle Adjustment 12Nm For horizontal adjustment: 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 44: Top Tube Box Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 16. Top Tube Box Installation Tools needed M3 Counter sunk screw Installed on fork - Allen Key Set ....................................- Torque Wrench + Hex Bit ..............SKU#: 80400 (E-119 Tri+) - Tall Stem Cap* - Bolts...
  • Page 45 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 16. Top Tube Box Installation 1. Attach Top Tube Box (TTB) to frame 2. Ensure Di2 cables are routed the same way 3. Ensure mechanical drivetrain cables using fastening screws (D). Do not tighten. as brake cables. (See Assembly Guide, p.29) are routed through the TTB’s top...

  • Page 46: Tailwind Installation

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 17. Tailwind Installation...
  • Page 47 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 17. Tailwind Parts 6.11 SKU #: SP.E-119T+.284A SKU #: 80402 SKU #: 80009 Complete Tailwind Assembly Tailwind Box Bottle Cages Tools needed - Allen Key Set ..........................- Torque Wrench + Hex Bit ......... Note: If you wish to purchase one or many 6.19...
  • Page 48 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 17. Tailwind Installation (5Nm) 1. Saddle clamp 2. Tailwind (TW) slide post 2.1. TW slide post Slide carrier into seat post as desired saddle po- Ensure slide post’s top is facing up (see above). With TW box removed from hub, slightly sition.
  • Page 49 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 17. Tailwind Installation Clic! 3.1 TW Box 3.2. TW box 3.3. TW box Box to hub insertion. Closing box’s lid Box capacity: 1.5L (1500 cm To replace the closing strap, simply thread Content examples: new one as shown above.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting / Tips

    Adjust brake arm plungers with 4mm Allen key to get more pad clearance. 3. Saddle rails: If your saddle rails are not round and made of aluminum, please refer to Ritchey’s part numbers. These parts are not sold by Argon 18 but available on Ritchey’s website (ritcheylogic.com).
  • Page 51 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 19. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Front Derailleur Hanger (incl. screws) Frame 38882 Rear Derailleur Hanger (incl. screws) Frame 38883 Bottle Cage Screws Frame 81003 Parts E-119 Tri + Frame E-119 Tri + Fork FK.E119T+.XS.284A...
  • Page 52 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 19. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts 4.2.1 Swivel Lower Bracket (incl. square nut) Handle Bar 38916 4.2.2 Swivel Upper Bracket Handle Bar 38915 4.2.3 Swivel Square Nut Handle Bar 80382 4.2.4 Swivel Screw (M6X12mm)
  • Page 53 E-119 TRI+ 284A: 19. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts 4.23 Flat Head Hex Screw (M5x45mm) Handle Bar 80307 4.24 Flat Head Hex Screw (M5x55mm) Handle Bar 80308 Armrest Pad Handle Bar 80080 1 Set Vision TriMax Aero Brake Levers...

  • Page 54: Seat Post Min/Max Insertion

    E-119 TRI+ 284A: 19. Seat Post Min/Max 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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