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Summary of Contents for Argon 18 Grey Matter
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
These components must be installed the bicycle must be fully assembled by using a torque wrench to ensure each bolt Date of Purchase: an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end is at the specified torque setting components, particularly carbon parts, to prevent damage. -
Page 3: Tools Needed & Spare Parts Kit
Tools Needed & spare parts Kit Hydraulic Hose Cutter Allen Key Set Flush Cut Plier Carbon Paste & Grease Utility Picks Clean Rag Derailler Hanger Cables And Thread Locker Isopropyl Alcohol Torque Wrench Cassette Lockring Tool Housing Cutter Medium Strength Alignement Gauge 8mm Wrench Bleed Kit... -
Page 4: Troubleshooting / Tips & Specifications
Tire Clearance 700c Accessories The Grey Matter is designed to take fenders, a rear rack up to 27kg and front rack up Maximum clearance: 700x42c. Tires must be no wider than 43mm for both front and to 18kg. rear wheels. With fenders, tires must be no wider than 38mm. -
Page 5: Frameset Inspection
Frameset Inspection Before assembling your new Grey Matter, please verify that you have all All the necessary bolts (refer to frameset parts, p.6-7) the following: For optimal shifting performance, use a derailleur alignment gauge to make sure that the derailleur hanger is straight. -
Page 6: Frameset Skus & Descriptions
Frameset SKUs and Descriptions 81249 100280 100361 80801 100283 100156 80264 80811 Grey Matter Frame FK.GM.XXS-S.356A *Not available as a separate SKU FK.GM.M-Xl.356A Available Separately 81054 81053 100279 38446 100362 81052 100282 100281 *Except for the frame itself, which is not sold separately as a spare part, all parts can be ordered by referring to their respective SKU number.*... - Page 7 Frameset SKUs and Descriptions Name A18 SKU# Grey Matter Frame Grey Matter Fork 54 mm (XXS-S) FK.GM.XXS-S.356A Grey Matter Fork 49 mm (M-XL) FK.GM.M-XL.356A Grey Matter Dropout Assembly 100279 Grey Matter BB Cable Guide Assembly 100280 Button Head Cap Screw For Water Bottle...
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Page 8: Seatpost Installation
SeatPost installation 9.5Nm 0.5-1Nm M5 x 22mm 40Nm 12Nm 35Nm Apply grease on the thread of the M5 x 22mm socket head screw. Assemble the seat post collar (80801) as shown. Adjust the seatpost at the desired height. Make sure to follow the seatpost min and max insertion limits. -
Page 9: Seatpost Min. & Max. Insertion
SeatPost MIN. & MAX. insertion Depending on the size of the frame, the desired height and the chosen seatpost, the seatpost might need to be cut. Seatpost insertion Limits (mm) SIZE Max. Insertion Min. Insertion XX-SMALL X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE... -
Page 10: Derailleur Hanger Assembly
HT-2 Assemble the rear derailleur hanger (100279) on the frame. The Grey Matter seattube is 31.8mm in diameter. A front derailleur can be used with a band clamp adapter, or a Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker (n. 242) on the M4x14mm screw threads and tighten to 2Nm. -
Page 11: D Headset Installation
3d headset installation Assembling the 3D headset ( 0mm ) If the 0mm configuration is chosen, the bearing goes directly in the headtube. 100361 - 25mm 100362 - 15mm Assembling the 3D headset ( +15 / +25mm ) 100156 Apply grease to the inside of the headtube. Insert the plastic sleeve (100156) into the headtube. -
Page 12: Brake Routing
Brake routing Brake Housing Cable tie Guide the rear brake housing into the downtube starting at the bottom bracket until it exits at the headtube. If desired, slide a foam liners (80811) onto the brake housing until it reaches the bottom bracket shell. -
Page 13: Front Brake Routing
Front brake routing Guide the hydraulic housing through the hole in the fork leg until it exits from the bottom hole on Front Brake the steerer. -
Page 14: Mechanical Groupset Routing
Mechanical groupset routing Gear Housing Cable tie Rear Brake Front Guide the rear gear housing into the downtube starting at the bottom bracket until Attach the rear gear housing to the guide on the drive side chainstay with it exits at the headtube. cable ties. - Page 15 12.1 Mechanical groupset routing Using the cable stop Without the cable stop If using SRAM or an older Shimano front derailleur, use the frame cable stop configuration. Install a housing end cap on the gear housing prior to the cable stop. If using a newer Shimano front derailleur, you can bypass the frame cable stop and use the one on the front derailleur.
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Page 16: Etap Groupset Routing
eTap groupset routing Brake Housing Install both derailleur, no routing required. -
Page 17: Di2 8100-9200 Groupset Routing
Di2 8100-9200 Groupset routing Di2 Wires The Grey Matter is compatible with Di2 groupset, however, it is not optimized for them: Guide both derailleur cables through the hole at the bottom of the seattube until they exit at the top of the seattube. - Page 18 14.1 Di2 8100-9200 Groupset routing Di2 Battery 100281 M3 x 8mm 5.5Nm 12Nm 81233 Brake Housing Di2 Wires Wrap the battery holder (81233) around the Di2 battery. 35Nm HT-2 Connect the battery to the system. Insert the battery into the seatpost shaft until it sits at the bottom of the shaft.
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Page 19: Di2 Groupset Routing
Di2 Groupset routing Di2 Wires The Grey Matter is compatible with Di2 groupset, however, it is not optimized for them: Connect all wires to the JC-41 junction box and slide the box into the downtube from the headtube. TIPS: Using as fishing cable*, guide battery, rear derailleur and front derailleur ca- Use a gear cable and a metal cable end to bles to exit through the hole under the bottom bracket. - Page 20 15.1 Di2 Groupset routing Battery Cable Di2 Battery 100281 M3 x 8mm 5.5Nm 12Nm 81233 Brake Front Rear Brake Housing Di2 Wires Install the cover for mechanical (100281) on the seattube hole. 35Nm HT-2 Apply Loctite to the threads of the M3 x 8mm screw and hand tighten the screw.
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Page 21: Dropper Seatpost Installation
HT-2 40Nm The Grey Matter is compatible with a dropper post, except for Di2 configurations : If you are not using a dropper post, install the cable cover (100282) on the seattube bottom hole and on the downtube hole. Apply Loctite to the threads of each M3 x 8mm screw and hand tighten each screw. -
Page 22: Bottom Bracket Cable Guide Installation
bOttom bracket cable guide installation After installing all the cables, install the bottom bracket cable guide. Ensure each cable is placed in the order shown in image below for the chosen configuration. Apply Loctite to the threads of the M5 x 16mm screw and hand tighten the screw. -
Page 23: Fork Installation
Insert the top bearing (MR127) onto the steerer and into the frame. Pass the wires and/or housing through the top bearing. Important: For more information on the cockpit installation and compatibility, please refer to : Argon 18 - Internal routing compatibility... -
Page 24: Bottle Cage Position
Bottle cage position Important: Here are some possible options of how to fit the waterbottle(s) onto the frame’s water-bottle-cage mounts, If using a road groupset, interference depending on the frame size. between the chain and the lower bottle may occur. -
Page 25: Rear Rack And Fender Installation
9.5Nm Rear Rack and Fender Installation 9.5Nm 9.5Nm 0.5-1Nm 0.5-1Nm 0.5-1Nm 40Nm 12Nm 40Nm 12Nm 10mm 40Nm 12Nm 15mm M5 screw 35Nm M5 screw 35Nm 35Nm Rack Fender M5 screw 9.5Nm 15mm When securing the fender and/or the rear rack on the dropout, make sure that the screw doesn’t interfere with the chain. -
Page 26: Front Rack And Fender Installation
Front Rack and Fender Installation • The thread length on the upper screw is 9mm. Ensure 9mm or less of thread insertion. • The thread insertion on the interior hole for fenders is 15mm. Ensure 15mm or less of visible threads once the fender is screwed on. •...