{"id":44958,"date":"2022-12-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=619678"},"modified":"2022-12-24T11:34:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T10:34:16","slug":"how-to-assemble-a-bike-in-10-steps","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/how-to-assemble-a-bike-in-10-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to assemble a bike in 10 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Vicky Balfour\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 24 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Over the last few years, the number of bikes sold online has rocketed. Buying a bike online rather than from a bike shop<\/a> often means you have a lot more choice, but it also means you have to do the final bike assembly yourself when it arrives in a box.<\/p>\n

Visiting your local bike shop has lots of benefits \u2013 from the opportunity to try before you buy, to knowledgeable mechanics who can help build your new ride \u2013 but online retailers and direct-sales bike brands often offer impressive value for money.<\/p>\n

If you do choose to buy your bike online,\u00a0putting it together at home is a relatively simple task. This guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to assemble a new bike, plus a few useful home mechanics\u2019 tips along the way.<\/p>\n

1. Unboxing<\/h2>\n
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Assembling a bike from a box should be a relatively simple task.<\/span><\/figcaption> Dave Caudrey \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

With the box upright, work your hand along the underside of the top flap of the box to pull it open.<\/p>\n

Before removing the bike, use a large flat-head screwdriver to lift off any staples in the box lid to prevent injury to you or damage to your bike.<\/p>\n

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Keep hold of any protective packaging \u2013 it may come in handy.<\/span><\/figcaption> Dave Caudrey \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The front wheel and handlebars will have been removed for shipping. Lift the bike, front wheel and handlebars from the box, and remove any protective packaging.<\/p>\n

Keep hold of the packaging \u2013 it will come in handy if you need to send the bike back, or you need to travel with it in future.<\/p>\n

Check the box for the manual or any paperwork, as well as any small parts that may be boxed separately. Keep them safe because you\u2019ll need them later.<\/p>\n

2. Tools for the job<\/h2>\n
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The minimum tools you\u2019ll need are a couple of Hex keys.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The tools you need will depend on the level of assembly your specific bike requires but, in general, you will need:<\/p>\n