ARGON18 E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A User manual

E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2020 E-118 Tri+ Disc 315A
PRELIMINARY VERSION - 02.13.2020

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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.
E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A Table of Contents
My E-118 Tri+ Disc
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:
1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit .......................................... 3
2. Frame Inspection .................................................... 4
3. Troubleshooting / Tips / Specication................................. 5
4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & Descriptions.................................. 6
5. Seat Post Clamp Installation .......................................... 9
6. Seat Post Installation................................................10
7. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ..................................12
8. Fork & Headset Installation .........................................13
9. Cable & Housing Routing............................................15
10. Handlebar Installation .............................................20
11. Saddle Adjustment ................................................27
12. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion .......................................28

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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 post clamp (SKU: 80423, 80422)
IMPORTANT: the E-118 Tri+ Disc’s seat post clamp is not the same as the Nitrogen Disc
E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
SKU: 80422
SKU: 80423
SKU: 80802SKU: 80832

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 2. Frame Inspection
Parts installed on the frame Description
Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
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-118 TRI+ DISC, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Brakes hoses, gears cables and housing set
2: Frameset parts checklist (see p.6-7-8)
3: All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.6-7-8)
WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW E-118 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 rear derailleur hanger is straight.

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 3. Troubleshooting / Tips / Specication
Brakes
Use only at mount hydraulic disc brakes. The frame and fork are compatible with either 140mm or 160mm disc rotors.
Adapters might be required, consult brake manufacturer.
• Rear mount thickness: 30mm
Tire Clearance
Compatibilities of standard tires with this bikes: 700x 28c (30mm) – Any tire/rim combination compatible.
Bottom Bracket
BB86 (Press-t)
Headset Bearings
Upper and lower bearings: MR054 (1 1/8 - 36/45), Argon18 SKU# 80476.
Armrests and Elbow Pads
E-118 Tri+ armrests and pads (SKU# 81129/81130) are compatible with E-119 Tri handlebars, and vice-versa.
E-119 Tri / E-119 Tri+ armrests and pads (SKU # 80077/80078/80080) are available separately.
Chainring Compatibilities
The frame is compatible with double-chainring cranksets having a big chainring of 50T up to 58T (or oval chainring equivalent to 58T).
Saddle Rails:
If your saddle rails are not round and made of metal, please refer to Ritchey’s part numbers. These replacement parts are not sold by Argon 18
but available on Ritchey’s website (ritcheylogic.com).
COMPATIBLE WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFTING ONLY!
The E-118 Tri+ is not compatible with mechanical groupsets. It is optimised for Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap AXS.
Please contact customer service for any further inquiries.

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & Descriptions
Images are for reference only.
Argon 18 reserves the right to modify/change parts of the frameset at any moment without prior notice.
80264
80802 80832
81130
38977 80061
80492
81003
80800
80295
80303
80308
80159
81125
80292
80293
81136
80811 80298
39000
SP.E117T.285A
80167
80551
80294
80301
80302
80306
80305
80304
80307
80296
38916
38912
80382
80299
38997 38998 38999
39001
XS / 81132
S / 81133
M / 81131
L / 81134
80476
38911
38915
81129
FK.E118T+_D.XS.315A
FK.E118T+_D.S.315A
FK.E118T+_D.M.315A
FK.E118T+_D.L.315A
8042380422
80164 80826 80804 80805
81124
81174 81135
81175 81128
81173
80813 80812

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & 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
1.1 E-118 TRI+ FRAME NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART 1
1.2 FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER (RIVETED ON THE FRAME) NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART 1
1.3.1 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER STANDARD
80802 1 KIT1.3.2 REAR DROPOUT DS
1.3.3 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER SCREW M4x12 FLAT HEAD
1.4 REAR DERAILLER HANGER DIRECT MOUNT 80832 1
1.5.1 BB CABLE COVER 80159 1 KIT
1.5.2 BB CABLE COVER SCREW M4x6
1.6.1 SEAT POST COLLAR BASE W. SCREW M8x12 80423 1
1.6.2 SEAT POST COLLAR WEDGE W. SCREW M3x8 80422 1
1.7 LONG PLUG 80804 1
1.8 LONG GROMMET DI2 80805 1
1.9 OBLONG HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOUSING GROMMET 80551 1
1.10 FD CABLE ENTRY GROMMET 80164 1
1.11 FD CABLE ENTRY PLUG 80826 1
1.12 WATER BOTTLE SCREW - M5x16 81003 4
1.13 PLASTIC PLUG M5 80264 3
2 E-118 TRI+ FORK ASSEMBLY
FK.E118T+_D.XS.315A
FK.E118T+_D.S.315A
FK.E118T+_D.M.315A
FK.E118T+_D.L.315A
1
2.1 FORK ROTATION BUMPER 81124 1
2.2 FLAT HEAD CAP SCREW FOR M6x35 FOR BASEBAR ASSEMBLY 81125 3
3 E-118 TRI+ SEATPOST ASSEMBLY (SAME AS E-117 TRI SEATPOST) SP.E117T.285A 1
3.1 SEATPOST HEAD (N/A IN SPARE PART; AVAILABLE AT RITCHEYLOGIC.COM) NOT AVAILABLE AS SPARE PART 1
3.2 DI2 BATTERY HOLDER FOR AERO SEATPOST 80167 1
4 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 81173 1
4.1 HANDLEBAR COVER (INCLUDING M3 NYLON WASHER AND M3x6 SCREW) 81174 1 KIT
4.2 HANDLEBAR WEDGE 81128 1 KIT
4.3 CONSOLE RING DI2 80800 1
4.4 COVER CAP PLUG (INCLUDING O-RING) 81175 1 KIT
5.1 EXTENSION BARS (KIT OF 2) 80061 1 KIT
5.2 ARMREST (R AND L) 81129 1 KIT
5.3 ARMREST PADS (KIT OF 2) 81130 1 KIT

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 4. Frameset Parts’ SKUs & Descriptions
No. Name A18 SKU# Qty
5.4.1 SWIVEL LOWER BRACKET 38916 1
5.4.2 SWIVEL UPPER BRACKET 38915 1
5.4.3 SWIVEL SQUARE NUT 80382 2
5.4.4 SWIVEL SCREW (M6x12) 38911 2
5.5 5mm ARMREST SPACER 38997 2
5.6 10mm ARMREST SPACER 38998 2
5.7 20mm ARMREST SPACER 38999 2
5.8 40mm ARMREST SPACER 39000 2
5.9 70mm ARMREST SPACER 39001 2
5.10 MEDIUM SLEEVE NUT (30mm) 80292 4
5.11 SMALL SLEEVE NUT (24mm) 80293 4
5.12 LARGE SLEEVE NUT (44mm) 80294 4
5.13 X-LARGE SLEEVE NUT (74mm) 80295 4
5.14 EXTENSION CONNECTOR BASE 38912 2
5.15 EXTENSION CONNECTOR TOP PLATE 80296 1
5.16 DI2 END CAP 38977 2
5.17 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M6x20) 80297 3
5.18 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x10) 80298 4
5.19 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x18) 80299 4
5.20 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x12) 80300 4
5.21 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M5x25) 80301 4
5.22 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M5x15) 80302 4
5.23 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (M5x35) 80303 4
5.24 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x15) 80304 4
5.25 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x25) 80305 4
5.26 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x35) 80306 4
5.27 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x45) 80307 4
5.28 FLAT HEAD HEX SCREW (M5x55) 80308 4
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E-118 TRI+ STEERER MEDIUM
E-118 TRI+ STEERER X-SMALL
E-118 TRI+ STEERER SMALL
E-118 TRI+ STEERER LARGE
81131
81132
81133
81134
1
7 HEADSET BEARINGS (TOP AND BOTTOM) 80476 2
8 TRANSPORT COLLAR 81135 1
9 FRONT AXLE 80812 1
10 REAR AXLE WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE 80813 1
11 STEERER L-TOOL 32mm 81136 1
12 FOAM LINER FOR HYDRAULIC HOSE 80811 1

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 5. 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-118 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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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 6. 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.27 for saddle adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
The E-118 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.5).
12Nm
CARBON
FIBER
ASSEMBLY
PASTE
5Nm
5Nm

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 6. 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
3.2
CARBON
FIBER
ASSEMBLY
PASTE

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 7. 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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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 8. Fork & Headset Installation
2
GREASE
GREASE
2.1
GREASE
6
7
7
1.1
GREASE
GREASE
1. Install the Fork Rotation Bumper (2.1) on the fork by
inserting the three prongs into the fork’s stem insert
holes.
2. Apply grease on the top and bottom bearings (7) and
on the bearings’ contact surfaces on the steerer (6),
fork (2) and frame (1.1).
2. Install the top bearing inside the frame’s head tube.
3. Install the bottom bearing over the fork’s taper
bearing race.
4. Install the fork by placing the lower part rst, and
then balancing the upper part in its nal position
parallel to the frame’s head tube.
5. Apply grease on the steerer’s threads, slide the
steerer into the frame’s head tube and screw into
the fork’s threaded insert. Use the Steerer L-Tool (11)
provided to thighten from the top or a 10mm Allen key
to thighten from the underside.
WARNING
The fork will not be safe and secured to the frame
until either the handlebar (4) or the transport collar
(8) is assembled. See pages 21 and 14, respectively.
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Assembled Fork and Steerer

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 8. Fork & Headset Installation
TIPS FOR TRAVELING
The Transport Collar (8) is meant to secure the fork onto the frame during
transportation in a bike box or bike bag if the handlebar needs to be removed.
Disassembly steps:
1. Remove the Handlebar Cover (4.1) by unscrewing the M3 screw.
2. Untighten the Handlebar Wedge (4.2) and the three M6x35 screws (2.2), then
carefuly remove the handlebar and place it on the right side of the frame.
3. Install the Transport Collar (8) using two of the M6x35 screws (2.2).
4. Protect the frame and fork, then attach the handlebar to the frame’s top tube.
5. Install the bike in the bike box, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Re-assembly steps:
1. Remove the Transport Collar. Tip: always store it in your bike box or tool box.
2. Follow the Handlebar Installation steps (p.21).
3. Enjoy the ride!
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2.2

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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.
E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing
Note : Brake hose is routed
above the bottom bracket
Brake Hose
Di2 cable

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing
1.8 1.7
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 Di2 shifting (1.8) or wireless shifting (1.7).
Use the Oblong Grommet (1.9) to x the rear brake hydraulic hose at the CS opening.
Di2 Wireless
1.9

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Bottom Bracket Section
The BB Cable Cover (1.5.1) and screws (1.5.2) can be removed
to ease the cable routing. Reassemble by greasing the screw
and torquing them to 2.5Nm.
For Di2 shifting with a front derailleur, use the FD Cable Entry
Grommet (1.10) to  t the Di2 cable out of the frame.
For single chainring or wireless con gurations, use the FD
Cable Entry Plug (1.11).
E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.10 1.11

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E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing
Rear Brake Hose
Di2 cable
Cables and Hoses out of the Frame and Fork
Before assembling the Handlebar, the Frame and Fork
cable routing should be completed.
The Rear Brake Hose must come out of the left-side of the
Frame’s HT.
The Di2 Cable must come out of the right-side of the
Frame’s HT.
Front Brake Hose

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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-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 9. Cables & Housing Routing

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1. Apply grease on the Handlebar Wedge (4.2). Insert the screw into the right-side hole of the handlebar, then into the non-threaded part
of the wedge and nally into the threaded part of the wedge. Do not tighten, keep the Wedge assembly loose.
2. Install the handlebar on the fork and steerer. Apply a dab of grease on all bolts (2.2) and tighten to 6Nm in an alternate way.
3. Tighten the steerer until there is no more play into the headset.
4. Torque the Handlebar Wedge at 2Nm.
6 Nm
E-118 TRI+ Disc 315A 10. Handlebar Installation
2.2
4
2 Nm
GREASE 4.2
GREASE
Threaded
part of the
Wedge
Non-
Threaded
part of the
Wedge