ARGON18 E-117 TRI Disc 317A User manual

E-117 TRI Disc 317A / 317B : ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2020 E-117 Tri Disc 317A / 317B
Revision 2.0 - 02.10.2019

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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 calibrated torque
wrench to make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.
Table of Contents
My E-117 Tri Disc
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:
1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit .......................................... 3
2. E-117 TRI Disc 317A Frameset Parts .................................. 4
3. E-117 TRI Disc 317A Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions*.................... 5
4. Seat Post Clamp Installation .......................................... 6
5. Seat Post Installation................................................. 7
6. Seat Post Installation................................................. 8
7. Frame Inspection .................................................... 9
8. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ..................................10
9. Front Derailleur Hanger Adjustment .................................11
10. Headset Installation ...............................................12
11. Cable Housing Installation for mechanical drive train................15
12. Cable Housing Installation for electrical drive train..................16
13. Cable Housing Installation .........................................17
14. Rear derailleur grommet ...........................................19
15. Electronic Drive-train Installation...................................20
16. Saddle Adjustment ................................................21
17. Troubleshooting / Tips .............................................22
18. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion .......................................23

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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-2,2)
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: 80832 for Direct Mount and 80802 for regular)
2: Spare brake pads corresponding to your caliper and disc model
3: Seat clamp (SKU: 80423, 80422)
IMPORTANT: the E-117 Tri Disc’s seat clamp (1.5-1.6) is not the same as the Nitrogen
1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
SKU: 80422
SKU: 80423
SKU: 80802SKU: 80832

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2. E-117 TRI Disc 317A Frameset Parts
Images are for reference only.
Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.
31.5
1.18
1.19
1.111.91.101.19
4
6
1
2
1.7
1.8.2
1.13
1.3.2
1.3.1
1.4
1.12
1.21
1.2
1.8.1
1.17
1.14
1.16
1.15
5
7
1.3.3
1.6
3.2
Complete headset
Not shown on the image:
- Di2 battery holder
- Foam liner for hydraulic hoses

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3. E-117 TRI Disc 317A Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions*
*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.
No. Name A18 SKU# Qty
1 E-117 TRI DISC FRAME N/A 1
1,2 FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER (W. SCREWS) 38882 1
1,3,1 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER STANDARD
80802
1
1,3,2 REAR DROPOUT DS 1
1,3,3 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER SCREW M4x12 FLAT HEAD 1
1,4 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER DIRECT MOUNT 80832 1
1,5 SEAT POST COLLAR BASE W. SCREW M8X12 80423 1
1,6 SEAT POST COLLAR WEDGE W. SCREW M3X8 80422 1
1,7 BB CABLE GUIDE 80492 1
1,8,1 BB CABLE COVER 80159 1
1,8,2 BB CABLE COVER SCREW M4x6 2
1,9 TT GROMMET MECH 36656 1
1,10 TT GROMMET Di2 36670 1
1,11 TT GROMMET WIRELESS 81094 1
1,12 FD CABLE ENTRY GROMMET 80164 1
1,13 FD CABLE ENTRY PLUG 80826 1
1,14 ROUND GROMMET MECH 80985 1
1,15 ROUND PLUG 80804 1
1,16 ROUND GROMMET DI2 80805 1
1,17 OBLONG HOSE GUIDE 80551 1
1,18 SCREW FOR BOTTLE CAGE AND FRONT DERAILLEUR
M5x16 ROUND HEAD
81003 5
1,19 PLASTIC PLUG M5 80264 3
2 E-117 TRI DISC FORK FK.E117T_D.317A 1
3 E-117 TRI ASP-7050 SEAT POST (INCL. SHAFT + HEAD) SP.E117T.285A 1
3,2 RITCHEY SEAT POST HEAD N/A in spare part; Available at ritcheylogic.com 1
3,3 DI2 BATTERY HOLDER 80167 1 kit
4 HEAD SET NO.37-E 80096 1
5 A18 REAR THRU AXLE M12x161 81053 1
6 A18 FRONT THRU AXLE M12x119 81052 1
7 A18 THRU AXLE LEVER 81054 1
8 FOAM LINER FOR HYDRAULIC HOSE 80811 1

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4. Seat Post Clamp Installation
1. Apply a drop of blue Threadlocker
(n. 242) on the bolt’s thread
2. Apply grease on the seat post clamp
and on the screws as shown
3. Assemble the seat post clamp with
the small screw, allowing the parts to
move freely
4. Place the seat post clamp inside the
frame, holding it to prevent it falling
inside the frame
5. Insert the seatpost (3), on which
some carbon ber assembly paste has
been applied
6. Position the seatpost to the desired
height
7. Tighten the set screw at max. 5.5Nm
IMPORTANT: The E-117 Tri Disc’s seat
clamp is not the same as the Nitrogen
GREASE
THREADLOCKER
BLUE (n. 242)
GREASE
CARBON FIBER
ASSEMBLY PASTE
5.5 Nm
Thighten lightly, then unscrew a
1/4 turn to keep the wedge free to
slide
1,5
1,6 THREADLOCKER
BLUE (n. 242)

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5. Seat Post Installation
B
A
C
1. Unscrew main bolt (A) as far as
possible without fully removing it 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.23 for saddle adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
The E-117 Tri Disc’s saddle rail clamp is
made for metal 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.22).
12Nm
CARBON
FIBER
ASSEMBLY
PASTE
5Nm
5Nm

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6. Seat Post Installation
The Di2 battery is hidden in the
seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder
(3.3) to  x the battery correctly. Apply a
slight amount of grease on both parts.
GREASE
GREASE
3.3
CARBON
FIBER
ASSEMBLY
PASTE

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7. Frame Inspection
Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
Front derailleur hanger Screw (2) 5mm 4Nm Threadlocker
Rear derailleur hanger Screw (1) 4mm 2Nm Threadlocker
Bottle cage Screw (4) 5mm 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.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-117 TRI DISC, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Brakes hoses, gears cables and housing set
2: Frameset parts checklist (see p.5)
3: All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.5)
WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-117 TRI DISC, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:
4: Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)
5: For reference, check serial number and write it on p.2
6: For optimal shifting performance, use a dropout alignment gauge to make sure that the drive-side dropout is straight.

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8. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
1. Select the correct rear derailleur hanger depending on the type of derailleur
that you have.
- Direct mount (1.4)
- Regular mount (1.3.1)
2. Make sure to align the rear derailleur hanger using a Derailleur Hanger
Alignment Gauge like Park Tool Item #DAG-2,2.
For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website:
www.parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-alignment-gauge-dag-2-2
1.4
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.2
1.3.3

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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.
THREADLOCKER
4Nm
4Nm
9. Front Derailleur Hanger Adjustment

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10. Headset Installation
Install the 3D headset (4) according to the
press t assembly guide. You can choose from
3 diff erent heights: 25mm, 15mm, or 0mm.
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE

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10. Headset Installation
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.

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10. Headset Installation
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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IMPORTANT: Install cable housing before installing the
bottom bracket, crank, and fork.
Make sure to use the foam liner on both brake hose and
derailleur housing to prevent any rattling noise
Handlebar Section
Use standard housing and metal cap according to
lever manufacturer’s recommandations. For gears,
housing lengths may vary depending on needs but
ideally they should all connect without the barrels
entering the frame (triangular holes).
11. Cable Housing Installation for mechanical drive train
B
C
DA
Front
derailleur
Rear
brake
Rear
derailleur
Note : Brake hose and RD cable
are routed above the bottom
bracket
1.9
Brake Hose
Derailleur cable

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IMPORTANT: Install cable housing before installing the
bottom bracket, crank, and fork.
Make sure to use the brake hose foam liner to prevent any
rattling noise
12. Cable Housing Installation for electrical drive train
B
CA
Rear
brake
Di2 cable
Rear
brake
Wireless
Note : Brake hose is routed
above the bottom bracket
1.11 1.10
Brake Hose
Derailleur cable

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Bottom Bracket Section
1. Measure approximately 660mm length (for a medium-sized frame) of one unit
of LEX 4mm gear housing (mechanical) for the front derailleur.
2. Install plastic caps at each tip of the gears’ housings.
3. Remove the cable guide (1.7) under the bottom bracket.
4. Connect the housing length to the bottom bracket’s guide according to inscrip-
tions (FD: Front Derailleur).
NOTE: The RD and RB features on the cable guide (1.7) are not used on the E-117
Tri Disc model. Full housing are to be used for the rear derailleur and rear brake
inside the frame.
13. Cable Housing Installation
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.7

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5. Pass the cable housings inside the downtube until they come out the top tube.
6. Be sure that the guide’s pin is inside the frame’s hole.
7. With a hook take the housings out of the frame by the top tube’s triangular
hole.
8. Install 4mm barrel on gear housing.
13. Cable Housing Installation
Front derailleur
Pin

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14. Rear derailleur grommet
1.14
1.16 1.15
IMPORTANT:
For the Di2 cable section that runs through the drive side chainstay, use the preinstalled tube guide that is supplied with the frame.
Use the proper cable grommet to x the rear derailler cable correctly depending if you use mechanical drive-train (1.14) or electronic shifting (1.15/1.16).
Mechanical Di2 Wireless

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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.
15. Electronic Drive-train Installation