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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 complete GT Bicycle Owner’s manual accompanying this bike and available professional bicycle retailer.
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THE 5 MAJOR STEPS TO GETTING YOUR BIKE READY TO RIDE 1. INSTALL HANDLEBARS 2. INSTALL SEAT POST 3. INSTALL THE FRONT WHEEL 4. INSTALL PEDALS 5. ADJUST THE SEAT HEIGHT SETUP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 CONGRATS!
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GETTING YOUR BIKE READY FOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS NEEDED + This video applies to all GT Grade and GTr models. • Pliers or Screwdriver + Open the box with a screwdriver. • Philips head Screwdriver Be careful of the staples. •...
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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!
STEP 1 INSTALL HANDLEBARS 1. Remove the four bolts that connect the faceplate to the stem. The stem is the part that connects the handlebar to the fork. Set the bolts and faceplate aside in a safe place so they aren’t lost. 2.
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STEP 2 INSTALL THE SEATPOST 1. Locate the minimum insertion line on the seatpost. Install the seatpost into the frame, ensuring it is inserted beyond the minimum insertion line. 2. Align the seat with the top tube and tighten the seat collar snugly for now.
STEP 3 INSTALL THE FRONT WHEEL 1. Remove the bike from the box. Recycle or dispose of the box, as you will not need it anymore. 2. Locate the front thru-axle in the parts box. It requires an Allen key to tighten or loosen. 3.
STEP 4 INSTALL PEDALS Pedals may or may not be included with your bike’s build. 1. Locate the pedal with the ‘R’ sticker and screw it into the right-side crank arm. Tighten the pedal clockwise, or toward the front of the bike. Spin the bike around to the left side and locate the pedal with an ‘L’...
STEP 5 ADJUST SEAT HEIGHT 1. The proper seat height is approximately where your hip is. Stand next to the bike and use an Allen key to loosen the seat collar. Adjust the seat up or down, so it’s about in line with the point of your hip.
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CONGRATULATONS! YOUR NEW GT BIKE IS NOW ASSEMBLED Before you ride, it’s important to perform a few pre-ride checks. 1. Secure the front wheel between your legs and twist the handlebars. If the handlebars and the front wheel move independently, your stem fixing bolts at the fork steerer are not tight enough.
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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