Ventum GS1 User manual

USER MANUAL
GS1

WELCOME 2
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ventum GS1 Performance Gravel Bike!
Born and tested in Utah’s Uinta Mountains, the GS1 offers off-road comfort and
versatility without sacricing speed. It’s the ultimate gravel machine: revolutionary
design and cutting-edge engineering, all wrapped up in a sleek, speedy package.
This document will guide you through the process of setting up your new bike and
getting out on the road. Of course, if you have any questions or if we can be of
assistance in any way, please contact the Ventum Concierge team at
[e-mail].
Before you hit the trails, please also take a moment to register your bike purchase
via our website:
https://ventumracing.com/support/#registerBike

FRAME DIAGRAM
UNBOXING
WHEEL REMOVAL
SEAT POST INSTALLATION
FRAME UNBOXING
WHEEL INSTALLATIONS
FINAL CHECKS & ROAD TEST
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CONTENTS 4

Please carefully inspect the image. It gives you a thorough break down of the names
of the tubes that the frame/fork consist of and the components that this bike uses.
Please refer back to this image as needed.
1Top Tube Handle Bar 13
2Fork Brake/Shift Lever
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3Head Tube Rear Derailleur
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4Down Tube Cassette
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5Chain Stay Chain
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6Seat Stay Crank
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7Seat Tube Front Derailleur
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8Seat Post Brake Caliper
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9Saddle Brake Rotor
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10 Seat Post Clamp Tire
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11 Headset Spacer Rim
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12 Stem Dual-Offset Chip
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FRAME DIAGRAM 6

Remove the parts box and support cover Remove the tube foam blocks and shifter blocks
UNBOXING UNBOXING
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Remove the straps and foam blocks from the wheels. Remove the wheels from the
box and remove the plastic wheel protectors.
*Please note that the bars may be turned for t.
WARNING: Hub end caps may come off and stick to the plastic protector when
removed. Check before discarding wheel protectors and reinstall end caps on
the hub.
WHEEL REMOVAL 10 WHEEL REMOVAL 11
Endcaps

1. Detach the seat post and remove the protective foam
2. Undo the strap around the bottom bracket
SEAT POST INSTALLATION 12 SEAT POST INSTALLATION 13

1. Plug Di2 cable into seat post battery, you should hear a click.
*Step #1 only required for Shimano GRX Di2 builds.
2. Insert the seat post into the frame. Ensure the minimum dept of depth of 10 cm is
achieved. Carbon paste is not necessary. If you choose to use carbon paste, only
apply to the back and/or sides of the seatpost, making sure to avoid the front side
and seat post clamp.
3. Torque the BLACK seat post clamp bolt to a minimum of 6 N.m. using a torque
wrench. Do NOT adjust the silver retaining bolt. Temperature, moisture, and
contaminants can affect the seat post clamp.
If necessary, it can be torqued up to 8 N.m.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Black Seatpost Clamp bolt
(5mm hex). Torque to 6N.m.,
loosen to raise/lower seatpost
Silver retaining bolt
(DO NOT ADJUST)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
SEAT POST INSTALLATION 14 SEAT POST INSTALLATION 15
Towards handlebar

Remove the straps from the handlebar 1. Lift the frame out of the box
2. Detach the strap and foam block from the crank arm
FRAME UNBOXING 16 FRAME UNBOXING 17

Unscrew the thru axles from the frame and fork using a 6mm hex tool Remove the spacers from the brake calipers
WHEEL INSTALLATION 18 WHEEL INSTALLATION 19