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GALLIUM 348A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2021 Gallium 348A
Revision 1.0 - 11.30.2020

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Summary of Contents for Argon 18 GALLIUM 348A

  • Page 1 GALLIUM 348A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE Valid for MY2021 Gallium 348A Revision 1.0 - 11.30.2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    13. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion ........23 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 348A: 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: Trouble-Shooting / Tips

    GALLIUM 348A: 2. 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) IMPORTANT: No more than 30mm of spacers can be placed between the stem and the top cap of the 3D system.
  • Page 5: Seat Post Collar Assembly

    GALLIUM 348A: 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.
  • Page 6: Seat Post Assembly

    GALLIUM 348A: 4. 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 7 GALLIUM 348A: 4. 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 8: Frameset Inspection

    GALLIUM 348A: 5. 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 9: Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

    GALLIUM 348A: 6. 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 10: Mechanical Drivetrain Specification

    GALLIUM 348A: 7. 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 11 GALLIUM 348A: 7. 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 12 GALLIUM 348A: 7. Mechanical Drivetrain Specification BR = Brake Hose DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.) DH = Derailleur Housing (mech.) ROUND PLUG DC+DH CABLE STOPPER...
  • Page 13: Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification

    GALLIUM 348A: 8. 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 14 GALLIUM 348A: 8. 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 15 GALLIUM 348A: 8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specification GROMMET BR = Brake Hose EW = Electronic Wire...
  • Page 16 GALLIUM 348A: 8. 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 17: Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification

    GALLIUM 348A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification Start installation at this end. Insert hydraulic brake hose as shown. CABLE GUIDE PLUG BR = Brake Hose...
  • Page 18 GALLIUM 348A: 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 19 GALLIUM 348A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specification ROUND PLUG...
  • Page 20: Frameset Parts

    GALLIUM 348A: 10. Frameset Parts 38883 80554 80555 38884 80553 80548 80546 38879 80547 38888 80549 81453 SP.GAPD.338A 80552 38446 FK.GA.XXS-S.348A FK.GA.M-XL.348A...
  • Page 21: Parts' Skus And Descriptions

    GALLIUM 348A: 11. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions* Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Parts already assembled Fork FK.GA.XXS-S.348A FK.GA.M-XL.348A Seatpost Seatpost SP.GAPD.338A Rear derailleur hanger with screws Frame 38883 Seat post collar Frame 80546 BB cable guide Frame 80547 Screws for water bottle cages...
  • Page 22: Appendix

    GALLIUM 348A: 12. Appendix Di2 Cable Length* Size 250mm 350mm 600mm 950mm 1000mm Road Triathlon/TT * For internal routing...
  • Page 23: Min/Max Seat Post Insertion

    GALLIUM 348A: 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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