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Final Assembly Instructions – Bikes with Threaded Headsets
Thank you for buying your new bicycle from L.L.Bean. Read these instructions carefully before beginning the final
assembly. Prior to shipping, our expert cycling technicians completely assembled and tuned your bicycle to ensure that
all components are functioning properly. However, for shipping purposes we have to partially disassemble your bicycle.
Although this bicycle has been factory pre-assembled, some loosening may have occurred during shipping and handling.
WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RIDE THIS BICYCLE, read the enclosed Owner's Manual thoroughly. The
Owner's Manual includes important information on customizing your bike for an optimal fit.
Tools required for final assembly:
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Cutting-type pliers – for removal of packaging materials, including "zip-ties"
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5mm & 6mm Allen wrenches – for tightening stem bolt
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15mm wrench or adjustable wrench – for tightening pedals
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Phillips head screwdriver – for tightening the front reflector
BEFORE GETTING STARTED:
PLEASE REMOVE BICYCLE FROM BOX AND REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIAL. Recommended tool –
diagonal cutting pliers, wire cutter, heavy duty shears, or multi-tool wire cutter.
QUESTIONS: Should you have any questions during the final assembly of your new bicycle, please call our product 4/4/11
specialists at 800-226-7552 any day between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern.
FYI - Your bicycle may appear different
from those in photos.
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Summary of Contents for L.L.Bean Bikes with Threaded Headsets
- Page 1 Final Assembly Instructions – Bikes with Threaded Headsets Thank you for buying your new bicycle from L.L.Bean. Read these instructions carefully before beginning the final assembly. Prior to shipping, our expert cycling technicians completely assembled and tuned your bicycle to ensure that all components are functioning properly.
- Page 2 Assembly Instructions FRONT WHEEL AND FORK To fit your bike into the shipping box, the front fork may have been reversed and the front wheel has been removed. Head tube Brakes must be in front of the fork as seen here. Correct brake position If you find the brakes behind the fork, spin the fork 180 degrees.
- Page 3 Note Correctly direction installed of springs skewer Correct quick-release tensioning: 1. Turn the lever to the open position so that the curved part faces away from the bicycle. 2. While holding the lever in one hand, tighten the adjusting nut until it stops. 3.
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Page 4: Install Pedals
Tighten stem bolt firmly. To check tightness, brace front wheel between your knees, then try to turn the handlebar left and right. The stem should not move. Brakes The handlebar should be aligned square to the tire, if not, are to the slightly loosen the stem bolt, adjust square and retighten. - Page 5 4. INSTALL SADDLE AND ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT. If the seat and seat post were removed for shipping, insert the seat post into the seat post tube. WARNING: The seatpost may be raised or lowered for comfort, but it should never be raised above the “minimum insertion line”...
- Page 6 5. REFLECTORS Required tool – Phillips head screwdriver The front and rear reflectors may have been adjusted or not installed to prevent shipping damage. Be sure to mount the red reflector facing the rear of the bike and the white reflector facing forward. Both reflectors should be set perpendicular to the ground and secured before riding.
- Page 7 Moving the stem straight up and down is the simplest way to make minor height adjustments. This was covered in the assembly instructions. (Remember not to raise the stem over the “minimum insertion line.”) The stem can be moved up and down.
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