ARGON18 E-119 TRI User manual

E-119 TRI 283A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2019 E-119 Tri
Revision 3.0 - 07.17.2019

1. Tools Needed & First Ait Kit ..............................2
2. Fitting / Stack & Reach ...................................3
3. Frameset Parts ...........................................4
4. Seat Post Clamp Installation ..............................5
5. Seat Post Installation.....................................6
6. Frame Inspection ........................................8
7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ............................9
8. Fork & Headset Installation..............................11
9. Front Brake Installation..................................13
10. Handlebar Installation .................................21
11. Rear Brake Installation .................................26
12. Cable Housing Installation .............................34
13. Electronic Drive-train Specication .....................38
14. Armrest Installation....................................41
15. Saddle Adjustment ....................................42
16. Troubleshooting / Tips .................................43
17. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions ...........................44
18. Seat Post Min/Max insertion............................47
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-119 TRI 283A: Table of Contents
My E-119 Tri
Date of purchase:
Retailler:
Size:
Serial Number:
1

Tools needed for assembly
1: Allen Key Set
2: Grease
3: Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item # UP-SET)
4: Clean Rags
5: Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item # DAG-2)
6: Cables and Housing Cutter
7: Carbon Paste
8: 8mm Flat Wrench
9: 13mm Flat Wrench
10: Loctite #242 or #243
11: Torque Wrench + Hex bit
12: Long-nose Plier
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-119 Tri’s seat clamp (1.7) is not the same as the Nitrogen
E-119 TRI 283A: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit
2
SKU: 38883
SKU: 80422
SKU: 80423

E-119 TRI 283A: 3. Frameset Parts
4
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
80283
80264
80279 81038 81036 80080
38977 80061
80492
80165
80879
80160 80280
80295
80303
80308
80281 80159
80297
80292
80293
36165
38975
80298
39000
SP.E119T.283A
38883
38882
80167
80022
80023 80077
80629
80078
80294
80301
80302
80306
80305
80304
80307
80296
38916
38912
80382
80299
81037
38997 38998 38999
39001
XS-S / 80289
M / 80290
L / 80291
XL / 80767
80164
80650
38934
38911
38915
39108
80630
FK.E119T.XS.283A
FK.E119T.S.283A
FK.E119T.M.283A
FK.E119T.L.283A
FK.E119T.XL.283A
8042380422

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E-119 TRI 283A: 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 collar inside the
frame, holding it to prevent it falling
inside the frame
5. Insert the seatpost, 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-119 Tri’s seat clamp is
not the same as the Nitrogen
GREASE
GREASE
LOCTITE
GREASE
CARBON FIBER
ASSEMBLY
COMPOSITE
5.5 Nm
Must be kept loose
RUNNING CHANGE

B
A
C
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E-119 TRI 283A: 5. Seat Post Installation
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.42 for saddle adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
The E-119 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.43).
12Nm
GRIP PASTE
GRIP PASTE
6Nm
6Nm

3.2
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E-119 TRI 283A: 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-119 TRI 283A: 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 (5) 4mm 3Nm Grease
4 Bottom bracket cover Screw (2) 4mm 2.5Nm Grease
5 Brake arms pivot (front / rear) Screw (2) 6mm 7Nm Loctite
6 Front brake cap Screw (2) 4mm 2.5Nm Grease
7 Rear brake cap Screw (2) 4mm 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.44)
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-119 TRI 283A: 7. Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
1. Ensure that the dropout is aligned.
2. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge like ParkTool
Item # DAG-2.
For any assistance, visit ParkTool’s website:
parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-align-
ment-gauge-dag-2
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4Nm
4Nm
1.6

E-119 TRI 283A: 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 chainring. Once at the right angle,
use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at
4Nm.
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LOCTITE