Crevice
Active Member
I am expecting my bike I purchased to arrive in the next day or so. I am fairly mechanically minded but really am new to bike assembly and adjustments. I can take the bike to a local Trek store and they will assemble it, tweak it and make any adjustments to fit the bike to me and make sure everything is proper for $100. I'm leaning towards just doing that but not sure yet. Here is what the seller's website says. What do you think?
All bikes come direct to you in the factory box, about 80 to 90 percent assembled. If you are familiar with bicycle assembly, most take about 15 to 20 minutes with brake, shifter, derailleur adjustment and some wheel truing. Some of the higher-end bikes and triathlon bicycles may take a bit longer for assembly and tuning. It is normal for wheels to require some minor truing. It is normal for hydraulic disc rotors and brakes to need bleeding/adjustment/alignment. Even parts that arrived installed need to be checked/adjusted. Get INFO to see sample assembly instructions and a video.
Bikes do not come with tools. Most bikes need 3/4/5/6mm allen keys, philips/flathead driver and a 15mm open end wrench for pedals. Pick some up at a hardware store or available from us - >Get INFO< (we don't sell the pedal wrenches as most people already have an adjustable or open end wrench) If you feel unsure about putting it together, send us an email for some tips or at your option take it to your local bike shop for final assembly, tuning and safety checks. It is incumbent upon the rider to ensure their bicycle is properly assembled, tuned and adjusted at all times. Damage due to mis-adjustment is not covered by any warranty.
NOTE: Some Fat Bikes and 29ers, due to size of packing, come with front & rear wheel/der off. Mounting a rear wheel/der adds 2 minutes to bike setup For Easy How To Videos CLICK >ThisLink< and >>ThisLink<< All parts of the bicycle require proper tuning and tightening of all parts prior to every ride and inclusive of parts that arrive pre-installed.
Please inspect all packages prior to assembly for correct delivery, size, color, missing parts, hidden damage etc. Keep the box and packing. Assembly is the customers sole responsibility. Many customers save money and assemble bikes themselves or choose to pay someone for assembly. Bikesdirect will not be responsible for third party work/fees incurred for assembly, packing or otherwise. Third party fees will not be credited nor refunded.
Bikes are shipped with the fork backwards to protect them in shipping. Make sure they are turned forwards such that the rake or curve goes forwards. If the fork is facing forwards slight toe/pedal overlap with the front tire is most commonly asked by riders new to modern road bikes or riders of small frames. This is not a defect. Simply corner with one foot / crank arm slightly down to clear the front tire.
All bikes come direct to you in the factory box, about 80 to 90 percent assembled. If you are familiar with bicycle assembly, most take about 15 to 20 minutes with brake, shifter, derailleur adjustment and some wheel truing. Some of the higher-end bikes and triathlon bicycles may take a bit longer for assembly and tuning. It is normal for wheels to require some minor truing. It is normal for hydraulic disc rotors and brakes to need bleeding/adjustment/alignment. Even parts that arrived installed need to be checked/adjusted. Get INFO to see sample assembly instructions and a video.
Bikes do not come with tools. Most bikes need 3/4/5/6mm allen keys, philips/flathead driver and a 15mm open end wrench for pedals. Pick some up at a hardware store or available from us - >Get INFO< (we don't sell the pedal wrenches as most people already have an adjustable or open end wrench) If you feel unsure about putting it together, send us an email for some tips or at your option take it to your local bike shop for final assembly, tuning and safety checks. It is incumbent upon the rider to ensure their bicycle is properly assembled, tuned and adjusted at all times. Damage due to mis-adjustment is not covered by any warranty.
NOTE: Some Fat Bikes and 29ers, due to size of packing, come with front & rear wheel/der off. Mounting a rear wheel/der adds 2 minutes to bike setup For Easy How To Videos CLICK >ThisLink< and >>ThisLink<< All parts of the bicycle require proper tuning and tightening of all parts prior to every ride and inclusive of parts that arrive pre-installed.
Please inspect all packages prior to assembly for correct delivery, size, color, missing parts, hidden damage etc. Keep the box and packing. Assembly is the customers sole responsibility. Many customers save money and assemble bikes themselves or choose to pay someone for assembly. Bikesdirect will not be responsible for third party work/fees incurred for assembly, packing or otherwise. Third party fees will not be credited nor refunded.
Bikes are shipped with the fork backwards to protect them in shipping. Make sure they are turned forwards such that the rake or curve goes forwards. If the fork is facing forwards slight toe/pedal overlap with the front tire is most commonly asked by riders new to modern road bikes or riders of small frames. This is not a defect. Simply corner with one foot / crank arm slightly down to clear the front tire.
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