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- Page 1 MODELS Force Sensor QUICK START GUIDE FULL SUSPENSION...
- Page 2 Still have questions? GT rider support staff are ready to help you. Feel free to risk in many ways. Begin by reading the give ‘em a ring at (800) 245-3872 a great source of help is at your local GT retailer or other professional complete GT Bicycle Owner’s manual accompanying this bike and available bicycle retailer.
- Page 3 THE 4 MAJOR STEPS TO GETTING YOUR BIKE READY TO RIDE 1. INSTALL HANDLEBARS 2. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 3. INSTALL THE PEDALS 4. ADJUST THE SADDLE HEIGHT SETUP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 CONGRATS!
- Page 4 BIKE READY FOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS NEEDED + This assembly video applies to all LTS platform full suspension bikes. • Pliers or Screwdriver • Force • Sensor • Philips head Screwdriver • Boxcutter + Open the box with a screwdriver. •...
- Page 5 KEY PARTS OF THE BIKE REFERENCED IN THIS GUIDE SADDLE HANDLEBARS STEM SEATPOST DISC BRAKE ROTOR FRONT AXLE SETUP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 CONGRATS!
- Page 6 STEP 1 INSTALL HANDLEBARS 1. Remove the four bolts that connect the faceplate to the stem. The stem is what connects the handlebar to the fork. Set your bolts and faceplate in a safe place, so you don’t lose them. 2.
- Page 7 STEP 2 INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 1. Using an included Allen wrench, loosen and remove the fork through-axle. 2. Remove the bike from the box. Note: You won’t need the Box anymore, so go ahead and recycle it. 3. Notice that the through-axle has one threaded end and one end for the Allen key.
- Page 8 STEP 2 CONTINUED 4. The disc brake rotor on the wheel goes on the left side of the bike, and it slides inside the brake caliper on the fork. Roll the wheel into the fork, ensuring that the brake rotor goes inside the caliper.
- Page 9 STEP 3 INSTALL THE PEDALS Pedals may or may not be included in your bike’s build. 1. Install your preferred pedals using the included washers in the small box. There’s one for each pedal. 2. Locate the left and right pedals (marked ‘L’ and ‘R’ on the axle), and install them on the appropriate side of the bike by screwing them into the crank.
- Page 10 STEP 4 ADJUST THE SADDLE HEIGHT 1. In order to adjust your seat height, first you’ll want to loosen the cable guides. 2. The proper height of your bicycle seat is about where your hip is. With the dropper post fully extended, move the seat to the correct height.
- Page 11 STEP 4 CONTINUED 5. Using the provided torque wrench, first select the correct bit and install it into the wrench. Look for the torque specification markings located on the front and back of the stem, as well as on the seatpost. If these markings are absent, torque all stem and seatpost bolts to 7 Nm.
- Page 12 CONGRATULATONS! YOUR NEW GT BIKE IS NOW ASSEMBLED Before you ride, it’s important to perform a few pre-ride checks. 1. Your front reflector should be pointing straight ahead, perpendicular to the ground. The rear reflector must be pointing straight back. Ensure that the wheel reflectors are snug, by pulling them out slightly.
- Page 13 CHECK LIST CONTINUED 4. Now check the front brakes. Make sure that they don’t pull back too far. There should be a gap between a fully compressed brake and the grip. Ensure that the brakes are working by rolling the bike back and forth slightly while squeezing the brakes.
- Page 14 OUR STORY Since 1972 GT Bicycles has proudly been developing bikes, for every type of rider, with a consistent mission. That mission is the same reason everybody throws a leg over their very first bike – pure fun, plain and simple. GT Bicycles remains true to...
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