SPECIALIZED Drop Bar Road Gravel Bicycles Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SPECIALIZED
Table of Contents
SPECIALIZED Drop Bar Road Gravel Bicycles Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
THIS BRIEF ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE. This Assembly Guide shows you how to build your bicycle from out of the box. The directions covered in this guide are general guidelines and apply to all Specialized drop bar (road/gravel) bicycles. If you’re unsure of the correct setup of your bicycle, contact Specialized Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
This document is not intended as a use, service, repair, or maintenance guide. Please visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer for all service, repairs, or maintenance.
Some bicycles come with a specific User Manual. This assembly guide is not a replacement for your bicycle’s User Manual. The user manual contains important safety, performance, and technical information specific to your bicycle, which you should read and keep for reference.
You should also read the entire Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual (“Owner’s Manual”) as it has additional important, general information and instructions you should follow. If you don’t have a copy of the Owner’s Manual, you can download it at www.specialized.com or obtain it from Specialized Rider Care or your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Additional safety, performance, and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or accessories such as helmets or lights, may also be available. In case of a conflict between the information in this assembly guide and information provided by a component manufacturer’s manuals, please contact Specialized Rider Care or an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Please note all instructions and notices are subject to changes and updates without notice. Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates.
SYMBOLS
This assembly guide was drafted in the English language and may have been translated into other languages as applicable. ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT www.specialized.com.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING! Proper assembly requires basic mechanical skills and a set of high-quality tools such as a torque wrench. If you are unsure about the proper setup of your bicycle, it should be assembled by an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
BIKE INSPECTION
- When removing all the parts from the packaging, ensure nothing was damaged during shipping. Call Specialized Rider Care if you notice any damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
- The torque specifications for the bicycle build can be found in the user manual supplied with the bicycle (where applicable) or printed on the part near the bolt you are torquing.
- General torque specifications may also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on
your bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the
fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is applied, the fastener can
strip threads, stretch, deform or break.
An incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause
you to lose control and fall. Where indicated, ensure each bolt is torqued to
specification. After your first ride, and consistently thereafter, recheck the
tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the components.
PACKAGING
- Please keep all your packaging as you can reuse it to transport your bicycle.
RECYCLE : Please follow your local recycling guidelines to dispose of the packaging responsibly.
WIRELESS COMPONENTS
- Bicycles equipped with wireless components must be charged before use. Please see the component manufacturer’s user manual for more information.
- When shipping the bicycle, ensure the component batteries are below 30% charge level.
REQUIRED TOOLS
1. Torque wrench (0 – 10 Nm)
2. 4 mm hex key/socket bit
3. 5 mm hex key/socket bit
4. 6 mm hex key/socket bit
5. Flat wrench
6. Side cutters
7. Bicycle floor pump (with gauge)
WHAT’S IN THE SMALL PARTS BOX
1. User Manual (where applicable)
2. Assembly Guide
3. Component manuals
4. Owner’s Manual
5. Pedals (optional)
6. High-quality grease
7. High-quality carbon assembly paste (if your bicycle has a carbon frame)
LET’S GET STARTED
SAFETY CHECK
WARNING! Before the first ride and routinely thereafter before each ride, perform the below safety check as well as any additional safety checks outlined in the Owner’s Manual to ensure the bicycle is safe to ride. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury.
1. Nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners: Ensure the seatpost, stem, and handlebar are properly tightened. You can check the tightness of the handlebar, stem, and seatpost by securing the bicycle between your legs and trying to twist, push, and pull the handlebar and saddle. The handlebar and saddle should not move. If any components move, realign the part, increase the bolt tension, and try again. Repeat as necessary until there is no movement. Periodically check all the bolts on the bicycle to ensure they are torqued to specification using a torque wrench.
2. Seatpost: Ensure the saddle height is appropriate. Adjust as necessary.
3. Tires and wheels: Ensure the wheels spin freely and do not wobble. The wheels should be centered in the frame and fork. If the wheels wobble and are not centered, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
4. Tire pressure: The tires must be inflated and periodically checked and re- inflated using a pump with an accurate gauge. Please refer to the Tires and Tubes section of the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual supplied with your bicycle for additional information.
5. Brakes: The brakes are pre-adjusted and aligned out of the box. If the brake pads or arms are misaligned, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer. Check the brake pads periodically for wear. Brake pads should be replaced once they wear down to the wear line. If the brake pads need to be replaced, but you do not have experience replacing brake pads, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer. Test the brakes by lifting one end of the bicycle at a time, spinning each wheel, and squeezing the brake lever. If the brakes are not working correctly, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Regularly inspect the bicycle to ensure there is no damage to any of the components. Replace any worn or damaged components or have them replaced by an Authorized Specialized Retailer.