Questions tagged [new-bicycle-assembly]
Related to preparing a partially-assembled bike for riding, tips and tricks, best practices, and common issues.
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Cassette Compatibility Issues [closed]
Because I sit at home playing games in doodle jump too much, I decided to buy a bicycle to exercise.
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Small metal pellets in a new frame
I am working on assembling a new boxed bike (aluminum Kona Libre), starting by tearing it completely down and making sure all components are properly installed, greased and adjusted. The headset felt ...
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Brakes rubbing on ride after centering, brand new bike
I recently purchased a new mountain bike. The brakes are Clark M2 hydraulic disc brakes. The bike came pre-assembled except for the pedals, handlebars, and front wheel. I don't see anything wrong with ...
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Worth repairing?
I’m a complete noob getting back into cycling after 15 years of not riding. And loving it!
But I bought a bike about 4 years ago and started using it and now it’s got a heap of problems, which I've ...
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Carbon fiber aesthetics vs. poor craftsmanship vs. possible repair? [duplicate]
Today a N.O.S. 2016 Stumpjumper FSR carbon frame set arrived, and I'm not impressed with some aspects of the way the carbon fiber front triangle appears. My CF experience is limited having only owned ...
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What is this U shaped metallic piece with 2 holes?
I recently assembled a new bike I bought, but this piece was not mentioned in the instruction manual and I was not able to figure out by searching myself either.
I tried putting it under the seat but ...
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Tightening torque for a Surly bike
I just bought a Surly steamroller frame and I am about to mount my bike.
I would like to know the tightening torque related to my frame or other components of my bike that is recommended by Surly.
But ...
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Trouble w/ Zycom Bike Clamp
I have a Zycom 1st balance bike and I’m trying to put it together with terrible instructions and common sense. Anyway the clamp that is supposed to go around the handle bars’ bar and the front wheel ...
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Brake cable prevents handlebars from turning
I just got a bike off of Amazon and I'm not sure how well-assembled it is. I had to attach the handlebar, front wheel (quick-release), and pedals. The rest came pre-assembled.
I can turn the ...
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Why do my handle bars wobble from side to side?
I am a gramma with my first electric bike. When I ride I notice my handlebars and wheel tend to flip from side to side a lot. Is this because I am out of practice riding or does something need ...
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Chain slips off chainrings with a lot of pedal force
I have a 2001 Raleigh R600 road bike. It wasn’t ridden much when I got it, and I’ve recently been putting some miles on it. It was a 3x9 speed with 9 speed components. I just changed:
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Cassette:...
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New bike disc brake noise
I have just bought a brand new bike which was put together in the store and the disc brakes, which I have never had before, make a very slight scratching noise. Does this need altering or is it fine ...
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Handlebar re-alignment
I have just bought a new bike. However it was delivered with the handlebars at 90 degrees to the front wheel. How do I align them? The bike is a Carrera Vengeance ebike.
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Assemble gravel bike from parts
Is there any guide or what should I know to assemble a bicycle from parts instead of buying a complete new one ?
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What do I need to grease when assembling a new bike?
I just took delivery of my first road bike. I guess it's an entry-level to intermediate level bike. I need to do a bit of assembly, and there weren't any instructions. It seems reasonably ...
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