ARGON18 E-117 TRI 285A User manual

E-117 TRI 285A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2019 E-117 Tri 285A / 285B
Revision 1.1 - 07-04-2018

E-117 TRI 285B: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2019 E-117 Tri 285A / 285B
Revision 1.1 - 07-04-2018

1. Tools Needed & First Ait Kit ..............................2
2. Frameset Parts ...........................................3
3. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions .............................4
4. Seat Post Clamp Installation ..............................5
5. Seat Post Installation.....................................6
6. Frame Inspection ........................................8
7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ............................9
8. Headset Installation.....................................11
9. Cable Housing Installation ..............................14
10. Electronic Drive-train Specication .....................17
11. Front Brake Installation ................................20
12. Rear Brake Installation .................................23
13. Saddle Adjustment ....................................25
14. Troubleshooting/Tips ..................................26
15. Appendix..............................................27
For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High end components,
particularly carbon parts, need extra care when assembled. These components must be installed using a calibered torque
wrench to make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.
E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: Table of Contents
My E-117 Tri
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:
1

Tools needed for assembly
1: Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2)
2: Allen Key Set
3: Grease
4: Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item # UP-SET)
5: Clean Rags
6: Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item # DAG-2)
7: Cables and Housing Cutter
8: Carbon Paste
9: Loctite #242 or #243
10: Torque Wrench
First Aid Kit: Essential parts to always have on hand
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…THIS MIGHT SAVE YOUR RIDE!
1: Spare rear dropout (SKU: 38883)
2: Spare brake pads corresponding to your wheel model (carbon or alloy)
3: Seat clamp (SKU: 80423, 80422)
IMPORTANT: the E-117 Tri’s seat clamp (1.4) is not the same as the Nitrogen
E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
2
SKU: 38883
1.6
RUNNING CHANGE
1.4.2 1.4.2
1.4.1 1.4.1

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 2. Frameset Parts
3
Included with 38882
FK.E117T.285A
FK.E117T.285B
SP.E117T.285A
80158
80774 80654
80096
80164
80372
80422
80373
80423
Included with 38882
running change
80264
38883
80167
38882
80160 8016580159
80424 80424
38879 36656 36670
36580
Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.
Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.
*for more info please consult notice on Seatpost clamp dated 2016-06-09

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 3. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions*
4
No. Name Assembled on A18 SKU # Qty
Parts already assembled
Parts
E-117 Tri Frame - - 1
E-117 Tri Fork - FK.E117T.285A 1
FK.E117T.285B
3 E-117 Tri ASP-7050 Seat Post - SP.E117T.285A 1
1.4.1 Seat Post Collar base (incl. screws) Frame 80423 1
1.4.2 Seat Post Collar wedge (incl. screws) Frame 80422 2
1.5 Top Tube Grommet (mechanical) Frame 36656 2
1.6 Top Tube Grommet (electronic) Frame 36670 2
1.8 Bottom Bracket Cover (incl. screws) Frame 80159 1
1.10 Rear Derailleur Cable Stopper (mechanical) Frame 80160 1
1.14 Plastic Plug Frame 80264 7
1.16 Front Derailleur Cable Grommet Frame 80164 1
1.17 Rear Derailleur Grommet (electronic) Frame 80165 1
3.2 Internal Di2 Battery Support Seat Post 80167 1 Set
4 Rear Brake Assembly (TKB138-3) Frame 80774 1
4.2 Brake Noodle (ts TKB137-2 & TKB138-3) - 80424 2
5 Front Brake Assembly (TKB137-2) Fork 80654 1
6 3D Headset Assembly Fork 80096 1
7 Jagwire Housing Kit Frame 39014 1
8 Brake Levers TL-720 - 36580 1 Set
1.2 Rear Derailleur Hanger (incl. screws) Frame 38883 1
1.3 Front Derailleur Hanger (incl. screws) Frame 38882 1
1.7 Bottom Bracket Cable Guide (incl. screws) Frame 80158 1
1.15 Cable Stopper Frame 38879 1
1.11 Bottle Cage & Front Derailleur Screws Frame incl. with 38882 7
*Except for the frame itself, which is not sold as a spare part, all parts can be ordered by referring to their respective SKU number.

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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 4. Seat Post Clamp Installation
1. Place the seat post collar inside the
frame.
2. Insert the seatpost (3.1) on which
some carbon ber assembly paste has
been applied.
3. Position the seatpost to the desired
height.
4. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker
(n. 242) on the bolt’s thread
5. Tighten the set screw at max. 5.5Nm
while leaving a space between the two
parts allowing them to slide.
IMPORTANT: The E-117 Tri+’s seat
clamp is not the same as the Nitrogen
GREASE
GREASE
THREADLOCKER
BLUE (n. 242)
LOCTITE
GREASE
CARBON FIBER
ASSEMBLY
COMPOSITE
5.5 Nm
1Nm
1.4.1
RUNNING CHANGE
1.4.1

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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 5. Seat Post Installation
B
A
C
1. Unscrew main bolt (A) as far as
possible without fully removing from
the lock nut.
2. Install the saddle rails into the
seatpost clamp (B).
3. Slide saddle clamp (B) onto rocker (C).
4. Tighten the bolt up at 12Nm.
See p.25 for saddle adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
The E-117 Tri+’s saddle rail clamp is
made for aluminum and round-shaped
saddle rails (For part numbers contact
Ritchey).
For other types of saddle rails, please
refer to the Tips and Troubleshooting
section of this Assembly Guide (p.26).
12Nm
GRIP PASTE
GRIP PASTE
5Nm
5Nm

3.2
7
E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 5. Seat Post Installation
The Di2 battery is hidden in the
seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder
(3.2) to x the battery correctly. Apply a
slight amount of grease on both parts.
GREASE
GREASE

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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 6. Frame Inspection
Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
Front derailleur hanger Screw (2) 5mm 4Nm Loctite
Rear derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3mm 4Nm Loctite
Bottle cage Screw (7) 4mm 3Nm Grease
Bottom bracket cover Screw (2) 4mm 2.5Nm Grease
IMPORTANT:
The following parts are assembled on the frame. When assembling the bike, you will need to adjust these parts according to their
torque specications.
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1. Brakes and gears cables and housing set
2: Frameset parts checklist (see p.27)
3: Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)
4: For reference, check serial number and write it on p.1
5: All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.4)
6: For optimal shifting performance, use a dropout alignment gauge to make sure that the drive-side dropout is
straight.

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
1. Ensure that the dropout is aligned.
2. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like
Park Tool Item # DAG-2.
For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website:
parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-align-
ment-gauge-dag-2
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4Nm
4Nm
1.2

The front derailleur hanger can be
adjusted according to the front
derailleur angle in order to get an equal
curve between the derailleur and the
big chain ring. Once at the right angle,
use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at
4Nm.
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LOCTITE
4Nm
4Nm
E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 8. Headset Installation
11
Install the 3D headset (4) according to the
presst assembly guide. You can choose from
3 dierent heights: 25mm, 15mm, or 0mm.
4
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 8. Headset Installation
12
25mm
15mm
0mm
setup
setup
setup
1
STEP
Inspect the bike’s head tube for any sharp edges and
apply a small amount of grease.
2
STEP
For the 25mm and 15mm setups, lightly grease the
bottom section of the 3D bearing holder (6) and insert
the plastic sleeve (7).
3
STEP
4
STEP
5
3
4
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1
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
6
7
2
6
2
7
8
6
5 5
Compressor
Top cap
Micro spacers
Compression ring
Bearing
3D bearing holder
Plastic sleeve (no need for 0mm setup)
Top cap for 0mm setup
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
head tube
(bike)
head tube
(bike)
head tube
(bike)
To remove the 3D bearing holder, insert the Park Tool
RT-1 and then tap it carefully until the spacer comes out.
Position the headset inside the head tube. Place
the top 3D assembly with the headset bearing inside
(this will prevent the sleeve from getting damaged).
Add the compression ring (4) on top of the bearing,
then add the press t 3D system tool and softly press
down the assembly until it bottoms out using a Bearing
Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2). Then, insert the bottom
bearing (5), micro spacers (3) and top cap (2), slide the
fork and stem and measure the steerer length needed.
For the 0mm setup , do not use the plastic sleeve.
Install the 3D bearing holder (6) with grease applied
directly inside the frame.
First, you must assess which setup suits your needs:
25mm, 15mm or 0mm.

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 8. Headset Installation
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Compressor
Top cap
Micro spacers
Compression ring
Bearing
3D bearing holder
Plastic sleeve (no need for 0mm setup)
Top cap for 0mm setup
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
Press Fit 3D system tool 1 1/2”
Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2)
IMPORTANT : Use the Press Fit 3D system tool 1 1/2”
with the Bearing Cup Press (ParkTool HHP-2) to avoid
any damage on the bike frame.

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before installing the bottom
bracket, crank, and fork.
Handlebar Section
Standard housing and metal cap
according to lever manufacturer’s
recommandations. For brakes
and gears, housing lengths may
vary depending on needs but
ideally they should all connect
without the barrels entering the
frame (triangular holes).
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performance it is strongly
recommended to use the non-
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Suggested lengths of the cable housing inside the frame*
(the medium frame is used as a reference)
* Does not include handlebar section, as too many variations can occur.
Cable housing/length
AFRONT brakes (KEB 5mm) NA
B1 REAR brakes (KEB 5mm) 66cm
B2 REAR brakes rear section (KEB 5mm) 13cm
CFRONT derailleur (LEX 4mm) 66cm
DREAR derailleur (LEX 4mm) 66cm
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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 9. Cable Housing Installation
A
Rear
derailleur
Front
derailleur
Rear brake Rear brake
Di2 cable
C
D
B1
1.5 1.6
B2

Bottom Bracket Section
1. Measure approximately 660mm length (for a medium-sized frame) of one unit
of KEB brake housing (non compression housing) and two units of LEX 4mm gear
housing (mechanical).
2. Install plastic caps at each tip of the gears’ housings.
3. Install classic metal cap on the bottom bracket guide’s section of the brake’s
housing and the supplied POP metal cap on the front tip of the brake’s housing
in order to connect with the barrel.
4. Remove the cable guide (1.7) under the bottom bracket.
5. Connect the 3 housing length to the bottom bracket’s guide according to in-
scriptions (RD: Rear Derailleur, FD: Front Derailleur, RB: Rear Brake).
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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 9. Cable Housing Installation
1.7
1.8
POP metal cap

6. Pass the cable housings inside the downtube until they come out the top tube.
7. Be sure that the guide’s pin is inside the frame’s hole.
8. With a hook take the housings out of the frame by the top tube’s triangular
hole.
9. Install 4mm barrel on gear housing.
10. Install 5mm barrel on KEB break housing with POP metal cap.
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the gear cable in the tube guide down to the rear derailleur.
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E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 9. Cable Housing Installation
Front derailleur
Rear derailleur
Rear brake
Pin

E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 10. Electronic Drive-train Specication
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1.10
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Use the proper cable stopper or grommet to x the rear derailler cable correctly depending if you use mechanical drive-train (1.10) or electronic shifting
(1.17).
1.17

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The Di2 cable routing can be achieved easily using this
simple trick: use a gear cable and a metal cable end to x the
Di2 cable. For more information on Shimano Di2 electronic
system installation, go to: si.shimano.com.
E-117 TRI 285A / 285B: 10. Electronic Drive-train Specication