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

E-119 TRI 283A: 8. Fork & Headset Installation
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1. Install bearings MR136 1 ¼’’ (5.5) and
MR122 1 1/8’’ (5.6) inside the frame after
greasing the surfaces.
2. Install the fork by placing the lower part rst,
and then balancing the upper part in its nal
position.
5.5
GREASE
GREASE
5.6
GREASE

E-119 TRI 283A: 8. Fork & Headset Installation
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3. Slightly unscrew the steering
column screw located on the fork.
4. Screw in the compression column
(2.8 - specic to the size of your
frame) inside the head tube. The
threads must be lightly greased until
the compression column can be
inserted smoothly and tightly. Use the
3d headset tool provided (5.8).
5. Make sure the fork doesn’t have any
side play and that the assembly turns
smoothly.
6. Screw in the steering column screw
at 6Nm.
2.8
GREASE
GREASE
6Nm
GREASE
Compression
column can also
be screwed from
the bottom using a
hex 10mm key.
Hex 10mm

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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Exploded view of the front brake
2.5Nm
2.5Nm
GREASE
GREASE
2.9
2.1
5.3
7Nm
7Nm
2mm
washer
Brake
wedge

Cable routing overview
Suggested lengths of the cable housing inside the frame
(medium frame is used as a reference)
Cable housing/length
AFRONT brakes (CGX 5mm) 32cm
B1 REAR brakes (grey E-Z Bend) Handlebar Section 40cm
B2 REAR brakes (KEB 5mm) Frame Section 70cm
CFRONT derailleur (LEX 4mm) 120cm
D1 REAR derailleur (LEX 4mm) Frame Section 120cm
D2 REAR derailleur (LEX 4mm) End Section 18cm
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E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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1. Install brake arms on the fork over the 2mm washer.
Make sure brake arms can rotate loosely once pivot bolts
are fully tightened (7Nm).
Install brake arms without brake pads. Install brake arm
with spring stopper facing inward. Once brake arms are
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outward.
2. Choose the desired position of the handlebar: high
(+2.5cm) or low (-2.5cm).
For easier assembly, install front brake housing inside
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3. Measure approx. 32cm length of CGX housing.
4. Clean housing ends to avoid cable friction and thread
through handlebar.
7Nm
7Nm
+ 2.5cm
- 2.5cm
GREASE

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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5. Determine if there is a need for a metal cap at the lever (e.g.:
Shimano no, TRP yes).
6. Install the brake lever according to manufacturer’s
recommendations.
7. Pass the brake cable inside the lever and route it so it comes out
the middle section underneath of the bar.
8. Install a short cap (A) to the housing at the fork section.
The short 12mm cap is not included with the bike, do not use long cap
here (>12mm) as it will induce unwanted friction.
9. With the handlebar still unattached to the stem, pass the cable
inside the stem cable stopper and through the fork. Make sure short
cap is well seated into the stem’s cable stop.
A

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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10. While pulling rmly on the cable, install the handlebar on the fork. Apply a dab
of grease on all bolts (4.13) and tighten to 6Nm in an alternate way.
11. While still pulling on the cable, test the brake lever function to make sure that
the housing is well seated and that there is no cable friction.
6Nm
4.13
GREASE

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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12. Thread cable through the wedge with the nut
facing the front of the bike.
13. Place the brake and rollers onto wedge “home”
position.
14. To secure cable, pre-tighten cable clamp bolt
with 8mm at wrench. Avoid moving the wedge on
the cable and remove the wedge from the brake
arms.
15. Using a 13mm at wrench to hold the wedge in
place, complete tightening on cable clamp bolt to
6Nm.
16. Make sure cable clamp bolt head is positioned
so that 1 through hole is vertically aligned.
wedge
6Nm
Brake
home position

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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17. Cut cable end to 50mm from the bottom of wedge taking care not to fray the cable’s end.
18. Thread cable end through cable clamp bolt and pull tight with pliers. Add cable crimp
19. Replace wedge between brake arms and make sure that rollers are in “home” position
20. Place the front brake cover.
21. Secure the front brake cover with 3mm bolts up to 2.5Nm.
50mm
2.5Nm

E-119 TRI 283A: 9. Front Brake Installation
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Rim Width Brake Pad Max. Tire Max Pad Pad-to-rim Pad-to-tire
Washer Size Opening Clearance Clearance
19mm 2mm 23 25mm 3mm 1mm
19mm 2mm 25 max 27mm 4mm 1mm
24mm 2mm <24 28mm 2mm 2mm
24mm 2mm 25 max 30mm 3mm 1mm
28mm 2mm <25 32mm 2mm 2mm
28mm 2mm 25 max 32mm 2mm 2mm
Notes:
1. Never adjust pad clearance lower than 2mm (pad-to-rim distance on each sides)
2. Spare1.5mm brake pad washer included for extra adjustment if needed (e.g.: worn pad)
3. Pad-to-rim clearance distance are measured when brake arm rollers are in “home” position of wedge
Recommended Rim and Tire Width and Corresponding Brake Adjustment Settings
13mm
8mm
Hex 2mm
brake pad
adj. screw
Brake pad
washer