ARGON18 GALLIUM 260A User manual

GALLIUM 260A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Revision 1.1 - 24-07-2017 - Valid for MY2018 Gallium

Assembly overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................2
1. Frame inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................3
2. Frameset Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................4
3. Headset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............5
4. Cables & housing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Electronic drive-train specication . . . . . . . . . . ...........9
6. Saddle adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............14
7. Derailleur hanger adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...17
9. Appendix 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................19
10. Appendix 2 .........................................20
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. Those components must be installed using a calibrated torque
wrench to make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.
No more than 30mm of spacer can be place between the stem and the top cap of the 3D system.
And the use of more than 5mm spacer on top of the stem could void the eciency of the compressor.
These practices will automatically cancel any warranty claim against the manufacturer.
GALLIUM 260A: Table of contents

2. Headset installation 3. Cable housing installation
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is easier to install the
cable housings before the bottom bracket, crank
& fork.
5. Seatpost installation 6. Derailleur hanger adjustment
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GALLIUM 260A: Assembly overview
4. Electronic drive-train cable
routing specication
1. Frame inspection

Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
1 Seatpost, Ø 27.2mm Seatpost Carbon paste
2 Front derailleur hanger Screw 3mm 3Nm Loctite
3 Rear derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3mm 4Nm Loctite
4 Bottle cage Screw (4) 4mm 3Nm Grease
5 Seatpost collar Clamp 4mm 6Nm Grease
6 Rear derailleur cable stopper Screw (2) 2mm 2Nm Loctite
7 Bottom bracket cable guide Screw 5mm 3Nm Grease
When assembling a new frame, be sure to check if the following parts are assembled correctly.
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GALLIUM 260A: 1. Frame inspection

GALLIUM 260A: 2. Frameset Parts
FK.GALL.260a
38257 38260 38446 38661
38316
38258
37830
38756
38251
38891
38252
38254
38259
38256
36682
36197
SP. GALL.260a
Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. 4
38879
38253

Install the 3D headset (9) according
to the presst assembly guide. You
can choose from 3 dierent heights :
25mm, 15mm or 0mm.
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GALLIUM 260A: 3. Headset installation
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GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cables & housing installation
1. Install the front and rear derailleur
cable starting at the head tube.
2. Install the rear brake cable starting
the head tube.
For the derailleur and brake housing,
measure a sucient length of housing
to be able to turn the handlebar both
ways correctly.
2
1
A : barrel adjuster
B : metal cap
C : plastic cap
B
B
C
C
C
C
C
speed adjustment : C+A+C

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GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cables & housing installation
Rear brake cable housing
Remove the cable stopper (4) near the seat collar.
Font section: Mesure the necessary cable housing to ensure a proper
rotation of the handlebar. Insert the cable trough the shifter, then
insert the cable and the housing with a ferrule in the head tube.
Rear section: With a magnet, get the rear brake cable out of the frame,
and pass it trough the rear cable stopper. Measure the rear housing
correctly to avoid interference with the rider’s left leg. Fix the cable to
the brake according to the brake manufacturer assembly guide.
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GALLIUM 260A: 4. Cable & housing installation
Front and rear derailleur: Pass
the two cables inside the
frame starting from the top
tube until they come out under
the bottom bracket.
Pass both cables into the cable
guide (19). Make sure the
5mm screw is set to 1.5 Nm.
For a Di2 conguration, use
the bottom bracket dedicated
cover for electric shifting (18).
It’s better to install the cables
before installing the bottom
bracket and crank. 19
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GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specication
The Di2 cable routing can be achieved easily using this
simple trick: use a brake cable and a metal cable end to x
the Di2 cable. For more information about Di2 cable length
refer to Appendix (p.19) and for more information about Di2
system installation, go to: http://si.shimano.com.

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GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specication
Use the proper grommet
on the headtube to x the
cable correctly (depending
if you use a mechanical or
electronic drive-train).
225
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GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specication
Use the proper grommet / cable stopper for the rear
derailleur (depending if you use mechanical or electronic
drive-train).
In a Di2 conguration, remove the cable stopper (3) and
use the Di2 grommet (6) instead, but leave the 2 scews to
avoid empty holes on the frame.
6
3

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GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specication
23
12
In a mechanical conguration, use the provided cable guide pipe (12)
for the front derailleur. For an electronic drive-train conguration,
remove the cable guide pipe and use the proper grommet (23) to x
the cable correctly.

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GALLIUM 260A: 5. Electronic drive-train specication
The Di2 battery is hidden in the
seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder to
x the battery correctly. Apply a slight
amount of grease on both parts.
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GREASE

GALLIUM 260A: 6. Saddle adjustment
14
Install the saddle on the rocker (8.4.1)
and tighten the rail clamp (8.4.2) using
the screw (8.3)
Adjust the angle, the oset of the
saddle and tighten the bolt (8.1).
The rocker and the rail clamp (8.4.1-
8.4.2) can be ipped to change the
saddle oset.
GREASE
8
8.4.1
8.3
8.1
8.6
GREASE
GREASE
8.4.2
6Nm
8.2

GALLIUM 260A: 6. Saddle adjustment
15
8.4.1
8.4.2 8.4.2
Seat clamp oset 5mm by ipping the
rail clamp and rocker (8.4.1 & 8.4.2).

GALLIUM 260A: 7. Derailleur hanger adjustment
The front derailleur hanger can
be adjusted according to the front
derailleur angle 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 6Nm.
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LOCTITE
LOCTITE
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GALLIUM 260A: 8. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions
FK.GALL.260a
38257 38260 38446 38661
38316
38258
37830
38756
38251
38891
38252
38254
38259
38256
36682
36197
SP. GALL.260a
Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate. 17
38879
38253

GALLIUM 260A: 8. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions*
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No. Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Qty
# Parts already assembled
# Parts
5 Headtube cable stopper 38259 2
6 Di2 cable grommet 38251 1
23 FD round Di2 grommet 38891 1
22 Head tube Di2 grommet 38252 1
21 Head tube plug 38254 2
9 Headset No 37 + 3D 38661 1
24 Internal Di2 battery support for Gallium Pro seatpost 38446 1 set
18 Di2 BB recess cover guide with screw 38260 1
Oval plug Frame 38253 3
8 Gallium seat post Seatpost FK.GALL.260a 1
8.1 Hex cap screw ( M6* 28mm) Seatpost 1
8.2 Cylinder nuts Seatpost 2
8.3 SP special bolt ( M8*38mm) Seatpost 1
8.4.1 Rocker Seatpost 1
8.4.2 Rail clamp Seatpost 1
8.6 Convex M6 washer Seatpost 1
7 Rear derailleur hanger with screws Frame 37830 1
10 Front derailleur hanger with screws Frame 36197 1
11 Seat clamp with screw and washer Frame 38256 1
19 BB cable guide with screw Frame 38257 1
12 BB cable guide pipe Frame 38258 1
13 Screw for water bottle cage Frame 38316 4
4 TT plastic cable stopper Frame 38879 1
3 Removable CS cable stopper with screws Frame 36682 1
*Except for the frame itself, which is not sold as a spare part, all parts can be ordered by refering to their respective SKU number.

GALLIUM 260A: 9. Appendix 1
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Di2 Cable Length*
Size 250mm 350mm 600mm 950mm 1000mm
XXS 1x 2x 1x 2x -
XS 1x 2x 1x 2x -
S 1x 2x 1x 2x -
M 1x 2x 1x 2x -
L 1x 2x 1x 1x 1x
XL 1x 2x 1x 1x 1x
XS 1x - 1x 2x -
S 1x - 1x 2x -
M 1x - 1x 2x -
L 1x - 1x 2x -
XL 1x - 1x 2x -
Road
Triathlon/TT
* For internal routing