ROAD & E-BIKESQUICKASSEMBLYGUIDE

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FRFINAL CHECK — TIRESWARNING: Failure to follow the assembly instructions outlined inthis guide could lead to an accident, which could cause serious injury
or death.

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IMPORTANT: This assembly guide is not a replacement for theTrek Owner’s Manual or other instructions required for your bicycle.
The Trek Owner’s Manual contains essential safety information thatyou must read and understand before riding your new bike. The
manual is included in the box and can also be found at trekbikes.
com/manuals.

Remove the tools from the tool box.
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 and cause
the frame or components to break. To decrease your risk of injury,
use the bicycle in the manner for which it was designed (see the "Useconditions & weight limits" section in the Trek Owner’s Manual).

Torquewrenches

To see the guide and watch the assembly video,
use this QR code:trekbikes.com/how-to-assemble-bike > Roadbikes

Exampleretailer for an assembly inspection before riding.

WARNING: Use only hardware supplied by Trek to complete theassembly of the bicycle.

Pedals andwashers(if included)

Pedal
wrenchSpacers

Routing
cover

Handlebar/ Seat andstem cover seatpost

Manuals

You can alsofind all manuals
online attrekbikes.com/manuals.

Nm = tightness

Match the number on
the torque wrench to theetching on the component.

If you are unsure about the final assembly, take your bike to a TrekENPedalgreaseENEN

UNBOXING

2

Take the bike out of the box and remove the cardboard
around the fork.

3

Check 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).
If you notice damage or you’reunsure about the initial inspectionof your bicycle, contact Trek
Customer Care at 1-800-585-8735.

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DROPPER POST45

Is there a dropper post that is not installed(Checkpoint ALR only)?
For e-bikes, make sure youre-system is off before assembly.

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.

Cable
housing
Minimum
insertion line

Yes
Go to step

5

No
Skip to step

6
Skip toEN

11
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HANDLEBAR/STEM COMBO

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Is the stem installed?

Handlebar/stem
combos comeuninstalled

Remove the cardboard sleeve. Connect the spacers aroundthe brake hoses and slide them down the steerer tube.
Then slide the handlebar/stem down the steerer tube.

CardboardsleeveDo not pick up the bikeafter removing this bolt
(grease can travel upthe steerer tube).

Stem

CardboardsleeveHandlebar/stem

Brake hoses
Spacers

NoGo toEN

7

Yes
Skip to11

Steerertube

SpacersEN8

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 capENEN

HANDLEBAR

10

If there is a cable cover included the tool box, remove
the bolt under the handlebar/stem and install it over thecables. Tighten the bolt until you feel the tool click.

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Attach and align the handlebar. Do not fully tighten thebolts (there is a specific tightening order).
Stem

Faceplate

Cable
cover

Handlebar

Your faceplate(s) may have atop/bottom.

Wider end

Make sure the cables are
inside the cable cover.
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Skip to16

Narrow end

Make sure the cables are
not pinched, routed overthe stem, or between thefaceplates and stem.
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13

Is there a sticker on the faceplate?

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

Sticker

NoGo toEN

13

Yes
Skip to15

Make sure the gap is equalon the top and bottom. If thespacing is unequal, loosen
the bolts and retighten themfollowing the order above.

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If there is a cable cover included the tool box, remove thebolt under the stem and install the cable cover over thecables. Tighten the bolt until it's snug.

15Tighten the top two faceplate bolts one half turn at atime — switching back and forth — until you hear the toolclick. Then tighten the bottom two.

Make sure the cables are
inside the cable cover.

Cablecover

Skip toEN

16

Make sure the top is touching
and there is a gap on thebottom. If there is a gap at
the top, loosen the bolts andretighten them following theorder above.

ENPEDALS

16

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

17

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

Nut

Both pedals tighten towards
the front of the bike.

Crank arm threads

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

 WARNING: The chainring has sharp points. Be careful
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Crank arm threads

when working around the chainring. Failure to do so may resultin cut or pinched skin.

ENFRONT WHEEL

18

Remove the axle and fork mount from the fork. Thenremove the brake pad spacer.

19

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

BrakesFork mount

Make sure you
center the rotor.

Rotor

Pad spacerEN

Do not squeeze the brakes until you
attach the front wheel. After removing
the brake pad spacer, squeezing thebrakes can close the brake pads andmake it difficult to reopen them.

ENTIRES

20

SEAT
Inflate both tires to within the pressure range listed on
the tire.

21

Where is the bolt that secures the seatpost?

Dust cap

Removable
coverCollar

Open valve to inflate.

CollarSeatpost

Inside collar
Close valve after inflating.
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Under cover
Skip to23

Back of seatpost
Skip to25
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Insert the seatpost/seatmast (you will adjust the saddle
height later).

23

If there is a battery sticking out of the frame, insert
it into the seatpost. Leave the tape on that holds thebattery assembly together.

Di2 battery
Seatpost

Minimum
insertion line

Seatmast cap
Tape
Minimum
insertion line
Notch

Skip toEN

26

Do not pull thewires out of theframe any farther.
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Remove the wedge cover or flip open the cover. Theninsert the seatpost (you will adjust the saddle height later).

25

Insert the seatpost (you will adjust the saddle heightlater).

Wedge
cover

Rubber tail(if present)

Gently pull one
side of the wedge
cover to remove it.

Do not lower the seatpost
all the way down to the stoppoint. There must be at leasta 5 mm gap between thebottom of the seatpost andthe stop point.

Skip toEN

26

Leave the rubber tailinside the seapost (itprevents the seatpost frombeing tightened too low).
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Does the bike have a handlebar/stem combo?

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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 thebike here

Pick up the top tube and tap thehandlebar with your hand.

YesGo to27

No
Skip to29• Too loose — the handlebar moves
without touching it.
• Too tight — it takes force to movethe handlebar.
If necessary, adjust the handlebar/
stem tightness following the order on
the next page.

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HANDLEBAR

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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 the handlebar/
stem and drop it a few inches. If
there is any noticeable looseness,
adjust it following the order to theright. You may have to adjust thespacers so they fit tight.

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Now that the front wheel is installed, verify thehandlebar is level with the floor. Adjust, as necessary(see Steps 11-15).

Install the cover (ifthere is one in thetool box).
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SEAT HEIGHT

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Adjust the seat height to your riding preference. Raise orlower the seatpost as needed and tighten the bolt.

BICYCLE ASSEMBLY CHECKLISTDropper post only — adjust the saddle height with thedropper fully extended. If you need to lower the dropper
seatpost into the frame, pull out the cable housing fromthe frame an equal length (see Step 4).

Before and after your first ride, complete this checklist:
Dropper post installed correctly? (Step 5)
Handlebar/stem combo properly installed? (Steps 6-9, 27-28)
Handlebar aligned and faceplate bolts properly tightened? (Step 11-15, 29)
Pedals installed correctly and tightened? (Steps 16-17)
Front wheel installed correctly? (Steps 18-19)
Seatpost installed correctly? (Step 21-25)

Align theseat withthe toptube.

Read the Trek Owner’s Manual (included with your bike).

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

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.

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

Reinstall the wedge
cover (if you have one).

EN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 from9am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday CST, or chat with us at
trekbikes.com/contactus.

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