How to Assemble A Bicycle

Parts Included in box (Check for any broken parts):

1. Frame with rear wheel/tire, rear brake and drive mechanism (sprockets, chain and pedal cranks) attached

2. Front fork with front brake

3. Handlebars with stem and brake levers and cables already attached

4. Front wheel/tire

5. Seat/seatpost

6. Pedals 

Tools Needed (Not Included in Box):

1. Wrenches (Open Ended)

2. Crescent Adjustable Wrench

3. Allen Wrench 

Figure 1.  Seat post assembly using an Allen Wrench

  1. Insert the seat post into the bicycle’s frame. You can adjust this seat’s height and secure it by tightening the locking mechanism’s bolts located on both ends.

Figure 2. Handlebars assembly using an Allen Wrench (Stem, Brake Levers and Cables already attached).

  1. Insert the handlebars into the bicycle’s frame. Tighten the stem bolts securely enough into the headset but not over torquing. 

Figure 3. Front Fork with Attached Brake assembly of Wheels

  1. Assemble a tire at the front fork of the bicycle. Insert a bolt into the hub of the tire and frame. Secure the end with a nut tightening enough to not over torque. Pump tires to recommended PSI. 

Figure 4. Pedals

  1. Install the pedals into the bicycle frame’s pedal cranks. Tighten the bolts securely.

  2. Lift the bicycle’s seat post with one hand, and start rotating a pedal in a circular motion with your other hand. Ensure that the wheels and chains move properly without falling off the track. Ride the bicycle and make any necessary adjustments for better fittings. Check your seat’s height and security.