ARGON18 E-117 TRI+ User manual

E-117 TRI+: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2016 E-117 Tri+
Revision 5.0 - 03-08-2016

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1. Tools Needed & First Ait Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......2
2. Fitting / Stack & Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................3
3. Frameset Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . ...............................4
4. Seat Post Clamp Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6
5. Seat Post Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........7
6. Frame Inspection ........................................9
7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10
8. Headset Installation.....................................12
9. Cable Housing Installation ..............................15
10. Electronic Drive-train Specication .....................18
11. Front Brake Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........21
12. Rear Brake Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........24
13. Saddle Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............26
14. Top Tube Box Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......27
15. Tailwind Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........29
16. Troubleshooting/Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........33
17. Frameset Parts Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......34
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+: Table of Contents
My E-117 Tri+
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:

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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)
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: 80372, 80373)
IMPORTANT: the E-117 Tri+’s seat clamp (1.4) is not the same as the Nitrogen
E-117 TRI+: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
SKU: 38883
1.12
SKU: 80372, 80373
1.4

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E-117 TRI+: 2. Fitting / Stack & Reach
Saddle
Height
Suggested
Size
Seat Tube
Angle
Top Tube
Sizing Chart: E-117 TRI+
A B C
3D (0)
Stack
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
XS
XS
XS
XS
XS
XS
XS/S
XS/S
S
S
S
S/M
M
M
M
M
M/L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
48.9
48.9
48.9
48.9
48.9
48.9
48.9 / 50.1
48.9 / 50.1
50.1
50.1
50.1
50.1 / 51.4
51.4
51.4
51.4
51.4
51.4 / 52.5
52.5
52.5
52.5
52.5
52.5
52.5
52.5
491
491
491
491
491
491
491 / 501
491 / 501
501
501
501
501 / 516
516
516
516
516
516 / 543
543
543
543
543
543
543
543
3D (15)
Stack
505
505
505
505
505
505
505 / 515
505 / 515
515
515
515
515 / 530
530
530
530
530
530 / 557
557
557
557
557
557
557
557
3D (25)
Stack
514
514
514
514
514
514
514 / 525
514 / 525
525
525
525
525 / 540
540
540
540
540
540 / 567
567
567
567
567
567
567
567
D
3D (0)
Reach
385
385
385
385
385
385
385 / 395
385 / 395
395
395
395
395 / 405
405
405
405
405
405 / 409
409
409
409
409
409
409
409
3D (15)
Reach
380
380
380
380
380
380
380 / 390
380 / 390
390
390
390
390 / 400
400
400
400
400
400 / 404
404
404
404
404
404
404
404
3D (25)
Reach
377
377
377
377
377
377
377 / 387
377 / 387
387
387
387
387 / 397
397
397
397
397
397 / 401
401
401
401
401
401
401
401
A
B
D
C

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E-117 TRI+: 3. Frameset Parts
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.
8
4
5 6
1.17
3.2
1.15
1.10
1.16
1.9
1.5
1.81.7
1.3 1.13 1.11
3.1
1.2 1.121.41.11
1.14
2.1
5.2
5.6
5.1
5.7
5.4
5.5
5.3
5.10
5.9
5.8
5.9
5.8 6.2
6.6
6.1
6.7
6.4
6.5
6.3
6.10
6.9
6.8
6.9
6.8
1.6
7
Brake & derailleur
cable / housing kit
JB527AR01, JD527AR01

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E-117 TRI+: 3. Frameset Parts
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.
8
4
5 6
1.17
3.2
1.15
1.10
1.16
1.9
1.5
1.81.7
1.3 1.13 1.11
3.1
1.2 1.121.41.11
1.14
2.1
5.2
5.6
5.1
5.7
5.4
5.5
5.3
5.10
5.9
5.8
5.9
5.8 6.2
6.6
6.1
6.7
6.4
6.5
6.3
6.10
6.9
6.8
6.9
6.8
1.6
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Brake & derailleur
cable / housing kit
JB527AR01, JD527AR01
10.3 10.4
10.1
10.5
10.29.1

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E-117 TRI+: 4. Seat Post Clamp Installation
1. Place the seat clamp wedge 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

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E-117 TRI+: 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.23 for saddle adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
The E-117 Tri+’s saddle rail clamp is
made for aluminum and round-shaped
saddle rails (Ritchey’s WCS Alloy 1-Bolt
Clamp Kit - Part #: 55055467004).
For other types of saddle rails, please
refer to the Tips and Troubleshooting
section of this Assembly Guide (p.24).
12Nm
GRIP PASTE
GRIP PASTE
5Nm
5Nm

3.2
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E-117 TRI+: 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+: 6. Frame Inspection
Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
1 Front derailleur hanger Screw (2) 5mm 4Nm Loctite
2 Rear derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3mm 4Nm Loctite
3 Bottle cage Screw (7) 4mm 3Nm Grease
4 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+, make sure ThaT you have all The following:
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.

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E-117 TRI+: 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
4Nm
4Nm
1.2

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E-117 TRI+: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
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.
LOCTITE
4Nm
4Nm

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E-117 TRI+: 8. Headset Installation
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

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E-117 TRI+: 8. 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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E-117 TRI+: 8. 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.
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).
Note: For maximum braking
performance it is strongly
recommended to use the non-
compressible jagwire KEB housing
(Jagwire 5mmKEB-SL).
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
E-117 TRI+: 9. Cable Housing Installation
A
Rear
derailleur
Front
derailleur
Rear brake Rear brake
Di2 cable
C
D
B1
1.5 1.6
B2

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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).
E-117 TRI+: 9. Cable Housing Installation
1.7
1.8
POP metal cap

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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.
IMPORTANT: There is a preinstalled tube guide inside the drive-side chainstay. Insert
the gear cable in the tube guide down to the rear derailleur.
E-117 TRI+: 9. Cable Housing Installation
Front derailleur
Rear derailleur
Rear brake
Pin

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1.10
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 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.