Specialized ROAD & GRAVEL User manual

Assembly Guide
ROAD & GRAVEL

INTRODUCTION
THIS BRIEF ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.
This Assembly Guide shows you how to build your bicycle from out of the box. The
directions covered in this guide are general guidelines and apply to all Specialized drop
bar (Road/Gravel) bicycles. If you’re unsure of the correct setup of your bicycle, contact
Specialized Rider Care or visit an Authorised Specialized Retailer.
This document is not intended as a use, service, repair, or maintenance guide. Please visit
an Authorised Specialized Retailer for all service, repairs, or maintenance.
Some bicycles come with a specific User Manual. This assembly guide is not a replacement
for your bicycle’s User Manual. The user manual contains important safety, performance,
and technical information specific to your bicycle, which you should read and keep for
reference.
You should also read the entire Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual (“Owner’s Manual”) as
it has additional important, general information and instructions you should follow. If you
don’t have a copy of the Owner’s Manual, you can download it at www.specialized.com or
obtain it from Specialized Rider Care or your nearest Authorised Specialized Retailer.
Additional safety, performance, and service information for specific components such as
suspension or pedals on your bicycle or accessories such as helmets or lights, may also
be available. In case of a conflict between the information in this assembly guide and
information provided by a component manufacturer’s manuals, please contact Specialized
Rider Care or an Authorised Specialized Retailer.
Please note all instructions and notices are subject to changes and updates without notice.
Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates.

SYMBOLS
When reading this assembly guide, you will note various important symbols and warnings,
which are explained below:
WARNING! The combination of this symbol and word indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Many of the Warnings say “you may lose control and fall.” Because any fall can
result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning of
possible injury or death.
CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.
The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding
of your warranty.
This symbol alerts the reader to information that is particularly important.
This symbol means that high-quality grease should be applied as illustrated.
This symbol means that carbon friction paste should be applied as illustrated to
increase friction.
Tech tips are helpful tips and tricks regarding installation and use.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with your bicycle for more specific
information.
Where applicable, refer to the User Manual supplied with your bicycle for more
specific information.
This assembly guide was drafted in the English language and may have been translated
into other languages as applicable.
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT www.specialized.com.

ASSEMBLY
WARNING: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
HAVE THIS BICYCLE ASSEMBLED BY A SKILLED BICYCLE MECHANIC.
BIKE INSPECTION
When removing all the parts from the packaging, ensure nothing was damaged during
shipping. Call Specialized Rider Care if you notice any damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
• The torque specifications for the bicycle build can be found in the user manual
supplied with the bicycle (where applicable) or printed on the part near the bolt
you are torquing.
• General torque specifications may also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your
bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may
not hold securely. If too much force is applied, the fastener can strip threads,
stretch, deform or break.
An incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause
you to lose control and fall. Where indicated, ensure each bolt is torqued to
specification. After your first ride, and consistently thereafter, recheck the
tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the components.
PACKAGING
Please keep all your packaging as you can reuse it to transport your bicycle.
RECYCLE: Please follow your local recycling guidelines to dispose of the
packaging responsibly.

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Assembly Guide
RO AD & GR AV EL
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
OWNER’S MANUAL
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COMPONENT COMPONENT
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WHAT’S IN THE SMALL PARTS BOX
1. User Manual (where applicable)
2. Assembly guide
3. Owner’s Manual
4. Component manuals
5. Pedals (optional)
6. Torque wrench (1 - 10 Nm)
7. 5 mm hex key/bit
8. 4 mm hex key/bit
9. Flat wrench
WIRELESS COMPONENTS
• Bicycles equipped with wireless components must be charged before use. Please see
the component manufacturer’s user manual for more information.
• When shipping the bicycle, ensure the component batteries are below 30% charge
level.
REQUIRED TOOLS
1. Scissors or cable tie cutters
2. Bicycle floor pump (with gauge)

LET’S BUILD
THIS SWEET
RIDE!

GET
TO KNOW
YOUR BIKE

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ROAD & GRAVEL BIKES
1. Top tube
2. Downtube
3. Seat tube
4. Chainstay
5. Seatstay
6. Headtube
7. Saddle
8. Seatpost
9. Seatpost clamp
10. Front brake
11. Rear brake
12. Disc brake rotor
13. Cassette
14. Chainring
15. Front Derailleur
16. Rear Derailleur
17. Chain
18. Crankset
19. Stem
20. Brake Lever
21. Shifter
22. Handlebar
23. Spoke
24. Rim
25. Tyre

The assembly of this bicycle is best completed with the help of another
person.
CAUTION: The inner packaging is not suitable for use as a bicycle stand.
Place the bicycle into a bicycle stand or lean it against a stable surface to
support the bicycle during assembly.
LET’S
GET
STARTED

STEP 1
STEP 3 STEP 4
Remove any tape from the marked
side of the box then open the box.
Remove the front wheel brace from the
box and set it aside.
Locate and remove the small parts box,
then remove all the parts supplied to
assemble your bicycle.
Roll the bicycle out of the box and
remove the seatpost brace.
STEP 2

The assembly process for the Tarmac SL7 varies from other bikes.
Follow the instruction for the bicycle where indicated.
The handlebar on the bicycle is rotated to ensure a secure fit in the box.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bicycle when removing zip ties.
ADJUSTING
THE HANDLEBARS
STANDARD BIKE

STEP 5 STEP 6
Remove the zip ties or rags securing the
handlebar to the top tube.
Remove the zip ties or rags and
protective packaging from the rest of
the frame.
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B
STEP 7 STEP 8
Using the torque wrench and corresponding
hex bit, loosen (counter-clockwise) the two
bolts (A-B) on rear of the stem until the stem
is loose enough to turn.
Brace the wheel between your knees and
rotate the handlebar into alignment.

STEP 9
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B
Align the handlebar with the center of
the bicycle.
Using the torque wrench and corresponding
hex bit, torque (clockwise) the two bolts
(A-B) on rear of the stem to specification.
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STEP 11 STEP 12
Using a wrench and corresponding hex bit,
loosen (counter-clockwise) the four bolts
on the stem faceplate until the handlebar is
loose enough to turn.
Rotate the handlebar to the desired
position making sure it is centered.
STEP 10

STEP 13
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Using a torque (clockwise) wrench and corresponding hex bit, torque each faceplate bolt
approximately 1/2 turn at a time in an alternating (cross) pattern until all the bolts are
torqued to specification.
STEP 14
The gap between the stem and faceplate
should be even on the top and the bottom.

WARNING! The stem is designed without a gap between the stem
body and the faceplate at the upper bolt area. The upper bolts must
be tightened so the faceplate is flush against the stem body before
being torqued. Failure to do this can result in structural damage to the
handlebar.
Not all Tarmac models are equipped with the Specialized accessory
mount.
ADJUSTING
THE HANDLEBARS
TARMAC SL7 (NO GAP STEM)

Using the corresponding hex key, loosen (counter-clockwise) and remove the four bolts on
the stem faceplate, then remove the stem faceplate from the stem.
Place the handlebar against the stem, then place the stem faceplate over the handlebar with
the stem faceplate and stem holes aligned.
STEP 15
STEP 16

Add a washer to each bolt, then starting with
the upper bolts, thread the bolts through the
stem faceplate into the stem body making
sure they are equally finger-tightened.
Adjust the handlebar to the desired
position making sure it is centered.
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Using a torque wrench and the
corresponding hex bit, gradually torque
the upper bolts alternating from the
left to the right to evenly increase the
torque until the specification is reached.
Using a torque wrench and the
corresponding hex bit, gradually torque
the lower bolts alternating from the
left to the right to evenly increase the
torque until the specification is reached.
STEP 18STEP 17
STEP 19 STEP 20

Insert the cable bat bolt into the stem cable
bat. Push the cables towards the front of
the bike, then locate the cable bat bolt into
the hole on the underside of the stem.
Using the torque wrench and
corresponding hex bit, tighten the cable
bat bolt to specification.
Should you have any problems installing the cable bat, please contact
Specialized Rider Care or visit an Authorised Specialized Retailer.
STEP 21 STEP 22

Depending on the type, pedals are installed using either a 15 mm flat wrench or
a 6 mm hex key.
CAUTION: Make sure to install the pedals correctly. The left and right
pedals have opposite threads and can damage the cranks if installed on
the wrong side.
When tightening, both pedal threads rotate forward toward the front of
the bicycle.
INSTALL
THE PEDALS

STEP 23
Remove the pedals from their packaging and locate the left “L” pedal (blue sticker)
and right “R” pedal (red sticker).
The pedals stickers correspond to the blue and red stickers on the left and right cranks.
The crank threads are pre-greased.
STEP 24