Elja Assembly Guide Congratulations on your Elja! We understand you are in a hurry to go riding, but please take a deep breath and read this installation guide first. TORQUE WARNING Remember, there is no shame in taking your bike to a local bike shop for assembling and maintenance.
Elja Assembly Guide Table of contents Assembly Guide Handlebar Congratulations on your Elja! Front wheel Torque warning Pedals Table of contents Suspension What is in the accessory box? Bike Component Integration System Unpacking bicycle box Tires Seatpost laufcycling.com...
Seigla Assembly Guide What is in the WHAT’S IN THE BOX WHAT’S NOT IN THE BOX accessory box? The accessory box provided with your bike contains various components used in the assembly process. PEDALS Some parts aren’t required for assembly but have been included for your reference.
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Elja Assembly Guide Unpacking bicycle box Keep the accessory box, saddle and wheel near you. laufcycling.com...
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Elja Assembly Guide Unpacking bicycle box Take the bike out of You can use the bike box the box with both hands. as a workstand. Remove the cardboard packaging. laufcycling.com...
Elja Assembly Guide Seatpost The saddle height This saddle height vs. inseam table provides To begin: a great starting point for setting your saddle Stand with your back against the wall and feet height, enhancing both comfort and pedaling positioned 6-8 inches (15–20cm) apart.
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Elja Assembly Guide Seatpost PLEASE USE Allen key Torque 4 mm wrench Carbon Paste Carbon Paste Apply generous carbon paste inside the seat tube and on the seat post to prevent Loosen the seat clamp. slipping and seizing. Torque to 5Nm...
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If you want to drop your bar and get aero, Adjust the handlebar to your Install top-tube protectors to prevent you’ll be happy to know that Elja ships with adhesive rubber strips preventing damage desired position, ensuring it’s damage to the top-tube from shifters/ to its top-tube from shifters/brakes hitting Remove the screws.
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Elja Assembly Guide Front wheel WARNING PLEASE USE Allen key Torque 6 mm wrench Make sure NOT to squeeze the front brake lever until front wheel has been installed Remove the thru axle before Place the wheel into installing the wheel.
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Elja Assembly Guide Pedals PLEASE USE IF NEEDED Allen key Torque Bike Open end wrench Hex key 6 mm wrench grease / Pedal wrench 8 mm Grease Washers Depends on pedals of choice. Often Take out the thru axle before...
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Elja Assembly Guide Suspension PLEASE USE ALSO USE Allen key Torque Shock Pump 2.5 mm wrench Left side Left side Shock: Turn the rebound adjuster Shock: Take the cap off first. Pump to desired counter-clockwise to the fully open position...
Suspension SHOCK SETUP: Shock Settings - 30% Sag For optimal performance, Lauf recommends setting the sag to 30% for the rear shock and 20-30% for the fork. More sag provides a plush feel but may cause more frequent bottoming out, while less sag improves...
Elja Assembly Guide SRAM/RockShox AXS Bike Component Integration System laufcycling.com...
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The gears on your bike should arrive fully tuned and ready to ride. If any adjustments are necessary, please refer to the Elja or SRAM User Manuals. All Eljas come with a Transmission wireless AXS drivetrain and Reverb AXS dropper post. Higher builds include the RockShox AXS Flight Attendant suspension.
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Insert the pump end onto the valve. Inflate the tire. Correct tire pressure is essential for both traction Tire pressure guide and performance. The table to the right is based on Team Lauf’s experience and may not match the tire manufacturer’s recommendations. laufcycling.com...
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