Instructions / Assembly
DERAILLEUR GEARED BICYCLES
Includes 20”, 24”, 26” Wheel Mountain Bikes
Assembly is the same for men and women’s bikes. 
Getting Started
Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle. Remove the straps 
and protective wrapping from the bicycle. Inspect the bicycle and all 
accessories and parts for possible shortages. It is recommended that the 
threads and all moving parts be lubricated prior to installation. Do not 
discard packing materials until assembly is complete to insure that no
required parts are accidentally discarded. Assemble your bicycle following
the steps that pertain to your model.  NOTE: Your bicycle may be equipped 
with different style components than the ones illustrated. 
Handlebars
Remove the protective cap from the handlebar stem wedge and loosen 
the Allen key bolt using the 6mm Allen key. Some models may use a 
13mm hexagonal bolt instead of an Allen key bolt. Place the handlebar 
stem into the top of the head tube, ensuring that all cables are free of 
tangles. Tighten the stem bolt observing the minimum insertion mark and 
checking that the forks and the handlebars are facing forward. Check the 
headset for smooth rotation and the top nut is secured tightly. Loosen the 
6mm Binder Bolt and rotate the handlebar. Retighten the Binder Bolt to 
ensure the handlebar does not rotate in the stem. NOTE: Some bicycles 
may be equipped with a stem that has an adjustable angle. In addition 
to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to the 
desired position, and securely tightening the 6mm angle bolt located in 
the front of the stem bolt. Failure to do this may cause loss of steering 
control. 
Warning: Over-tightening the stem bolt or the headset 
assembly may cause damage to the bicycle and/or injury 
to the rider.
Minimum Insertion
Mark
Stem Wedge Bolt
Head Tube
Handlebar Binder Bolt
Top Nut
Wedge
The stem must be inserted so that the minimum insertion 
mark cannot be seen.
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