MOUNTAIN & E-BIKESQUICKASSEMBLY
GUIDE

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FRWARNING: Failure to follow the assembly instructions outlinedin this guide could lead to an accident, which could cause serious
injury or death.

31Remove the tools from the tool box.

IMPORTANT: This assembly guide is not a replacement for the

Trek Owner’s Manual or other instructions required for your bicycle.
The Trek Owner’s Manual contains essential safety informationthat you must read and understand before riding your new bike.
The manual is included in the box and can also be found attrekbikes.com/manuals.

Parts and tools will vary based on bike model.
Not all tools are provided (such as a tire pump).

5 Nm

7 Nm

WARNING: You add to the risk of injury if you use your bicycle

in an incorrect manner. Misuse can add stress to the bike andcause the frame or components to break. To decrease your risk ofinjury, use the bicycle in the manner for which it was designed (seethe "Use conditions & weight limits" section in the Trek Owner’s
Manual).
To see the guide and watch the assembly video,
use this QR code:trekbikes.com/how-to-assemble-bike >Mountain bikes

Torquewrenches

ExamplePedal
greasePedals andwashers (ifincluded)

Pedal wrench

Shockpump

Seat andseatpost

Manuals

You can also findthe manuals online
at trekbikes.com/
manuals.

Nm = tightness
Match the number on thetorque wrench to the etchingon the component.

If you are unsure about the final assembly, take your bike to a Trekretailer for an assembly inspection before riding.
ENWARNING: Use only hardware supplied by Trek to complete theassembly of the bicycle.

ENUNBOXING2Take the bike out of the box and remove the cardboard
around the fork.

3Check the bike for shipping damage and make sure allparts are included. Pay special attention to the fork legs
and the seat stays (both inside and outside surfaces).

For e-bikes, make sure youre-system is off before assembly.

If you notice damage or you’re unsure about the initial inspectionof your bike, contact Trek Customer Care at 1-800-585-8735.
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DROPPER POST45

Is there a dropper post that is not installed?

Use one hand to pull the cable housing out of the frame
while inserting the dropper seatpost with the other hand
(this prevents the cable housing from kinking). After theminimum insertion line is no longer visible, tighten theseatpost clamp bolt until you feel the tool click.

Minimum insertion line
Cablehousing

Yes
Go to step

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5

No
Skip to step

6
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HANDLEBAR/STEM COMBO

6

7

Is the stem installed?

Remove the cardboard sleeve. Slide the handlebar/stem
down the steerer tube. If there is a plastic shim taped
inside of the handlebar/stem, remove the tape andinstall it in the same position.
Do not pick up the bike after removing thisbolt (grease can travel up the steerer tube).

Handlebar/stem
combos comeuninstalled

Handlebar/stem
CardboardsleeveStem

CardboardsleeveSteerertube

NoGo toEN

7

Yes
Skip to10EN

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Reinstall the top cap and bolt. Tighten the bolt until it'ssnug (you will verify and adjust the tightness later).

9

Align the handlebar and loosely tighten each stem bolt.

Do not fully tighten

Top cap bolt
Top cap

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HANDLEBAR

10

Attach and align the handlebar. Do not fully tighten the bolts(you will adjust the handlebar and tighten the bolts later).
Stem

11

Is the bike a Session?

It's okay to let the handlebar hangby the cables for a short time.

Handlebar

No
Skip to13

Yes
Go to

12

Make sure the cables are
not pinched, routed overthe stem, or between thefaceplates and stem.
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PEDALS

12

Tighten the rear two faceplate bolts one half turn at atime — switching back and forth — until the tool clicks.
Then fully tighten the front two.

13

Grease the pedal threads and clean the crank armthreads (there may be residue from the packaging strap).
If included, install the washers over the pedal threads
first.

Crank arm threads

Crank arm threads
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FRONT FENDER

14

Thread the pedals in by hand — tightening by the nut, not thepedal. Then use the pedal wrench to fully tighten the pedals.

15

Do you need to install the front fender?
Powerfly Equipped

Both pedals tighten towards
the front of the bike.

Nut

After tightening, the tool should
leave a noticeable impression
in the palm of your hand.

EN WARNING: The chainring has sharp points. Be careful whenworking around the chainring. Failure to do so may result in cut orpinched skin.

YesGo to16

NoSkip to18

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Before removing the fender hardware on the fork, takepictures to help you remember how to reassemble (thefender will replace the fender tags).

17

Attach the fender in place of the tag locations. Use all of
the hardware that came attached to the bike — and in
the same order — for the fender connections.

FENDER

Fender tagEN

Raise and lock the shockto access the upper bolt.

 WARNING: Only use Trek hardware. Install the fender using all ofthe fasteners supplied with your bike and in the same position. Do
not use alternate/unauthorized fasteners.

ENRACK

18

19

Is there a front rack?

Remove the hardware from the fork and install the frontrack. Tighten the bolts one half turn at a time — in an X
pattern — until you feel the tool click.

Farley 9Washer

Yes
Go toEN

19

No
Skip to20

ENFRONT WHEEL

20

Remove the brake pad spacer.

21

Remove the axle from the fork mount and remove the forkmount (remember which side you removed the axle from).
You may need to lean the bike against a wall for stability.

Brake padspacer

You may have to hold the nut
on the other side to remove.

Fork mount

Do not squeeze the brakes after removing
the pad spacer. This can close the brakepads and make it difficult to reopen them.

Did a nut come loose?
NutNo
Go toEN

22

Yes
Skip to23EN

FRONT WHEEL — THRU AXLE

22

FRONT WHEEL — SKEWER AXLE

Grab the front wheel, lift the bike, and insert the frontwheel. Install the axle and tighten until you feel thetool click.

23

Grab the front wheel, lift the bike, and insert the frontwheel. Then install the skewer axle. Hold the leverat about 5 o'clock and tighten the nut until you feel
resistance. Then close the lever with your palm.

Rotor
Rotor

Make sure you
center the rotor.

Make sure you
center the rotor.

After tightening,
the lever should
leave a noticeable
impression in thepalm of your hand.

SpringSome axles
enter from theother side.

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SpringClose leverin front offork leg.
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TIRES

24

SEAT
Inflate both tires — do not exceed the maximum tirepressure listed on the rim or tire. Recommended tirepressures are listed along with your suspension setup in
the online Suspension Calculator (scan QR code below).
To take full advantage of the performance characteristics of yourbike, adjust tire pressure based on expected riding conditions.

Schrader25

Insert the seatpost and adjust the seat height to yourriding preference. Tighten the clamp bolt.
If you have a dropper post, adjust the saddle heightwith the dropper fully extended. If you need to lower
the dropper seatpost into the frame, pull out the cablehousing from the frame an equal length (see Step 5).

PrestaMake sure to insert
past the minimum
insertion line.

Suspension
Calculator

Open valve to inflate.
Clamp bolt

In a normal riding position, yourknee should be slightly bent at
the bottom of your pedal stroke.

Close valve after inflating.
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Align the seatwith the top tube.

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HANDLEBAR/STEM COMBO

26

1. Align the handlebar/stem
If the handlebar/stem is not aligned with thefront wheel, loosen the stem bolts, align it, andretighten the stem bolts — switching side-to-side— until you feel the tool click.

2. Verify steering tightness
Pick up the top tube and tap the handlebar
with your hand.

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3. Verify the handlebar/stem assembly is tight

Adjust handlebar/stem
1.

Loosen stem bolts

2.

Tighten/loosen top
cap bolt 1/8 turnat a time and retest

3.

Tighten stem bolts

Pick up the bike by thehandlebar/stem and drop ita few inches. If there is any
noticeable looseness, adjust it
following the order to the right.
You may have to adjust thespacers so they fit tight.

Pick up the bikehere• Too loose — the handlebar moves
without touching it.
• Too tight — it takes force to move thehandlebar.
If necessary, adjust the handlebar/stemtightness following the order on the nextpage.
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ENHANDLEBAR

28

Now that the front wheel is installed, align the handlebar(you may need to loosen the faceplate bolts).

Adjust the handlebar
so the levers are about
45° to the ground.

29

Tighten the faceplate bolts one half turn at a time — inan X pattern — until you hear the tool click.

Center the handlebar
between faceplates.

Make sure the gap is equal on
the top and bottom. If the spacing
is unequal, loosen the bolts andretighten them following the orderabove.

45°ENENSUSPENSION

30

Go to the online Suspension Calculator and determine
your suggested suspension settings. Then apply yoursuspension settings.
Mountain bikes require a small amount of set up for the individualrider. Adjusting these settings will optimize your suspension
performance.

BICYCLE ASSEMBLY CHECKLISTBefore and after your first ride, complete this checklist:
Dropper post installed correctly? (Step 5)
Handlebar/stem combo properly installed? (Steps 7-9, 26-27)
Handlebar aligned and faceplate bolts properly tightened? (Steps 10, 28-29)
Pedals installed correctly and tightened? (Steps 13-14)

How to use a shock pump
1. Tighten the silver knob.
2. Tighten the red knob.
3. Inflate the suspension
based on your settings
determined above.
4. Loosen the red knob.
5. Loosen the silver knob.

Front fender installed correctly? (Steps 16-17)

Suspension Calculator

How to set up yoursuspension

Front rack installed correctly? (Step 19)
Front wheel installed correctly? (Steps 20-23)
Final checks performed? (Steps 26-31)

Red knob

For more detailed
information, see theservice manual on
Trekbikes.com > clickon your bike > Service> Service manual.

Seatpost installed correctly? (Step 25)
Read the Trek Owner’s Manual (included with your bike).

InflateSilverknob

Set sag

Register your bicycle.
Perform a pre-ride check.

Register your bikeat trekbikes.com/
productRegistration/

Watch the Pre-Ride Checkvideo on the Trek Bicycle
YouTube channel.
ENInflate

Set sagENWARRANTY: For information about your bike’s
warranty, please see
trekbikes.com/inside_trek/warrantied_for_life.

QUESTIONS? Please contact your local Trek bikeshop, call Trek Customer Care at 800-585-8735 from
9am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday CST, or chat with us at
trekbikes.com/contactus.

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