How to Build a Bike from a Box - Bike Assembly Guide

Open the box and pull any loose items out, including the front wheel. There should be a small parts box or bag, too.

Carefully pull the bike out of the box, but avoid lifting it by the saddle. This could damage your dropper post, if you have one. Cut the zip ties and remove any protective packaging. Be careful not to cut the frame or components as you do so.

Double check the packaging for small parts, and don't throw anything away. Set any packaging to one side and hang onto it until the bike is fully assembled.

Take the wheel out of the box, and remove the plastic hub protectors. Check these for hub end caps.

Your front wheel will have one of two attachment styles - either a thru axle or a quick release system. If you have a thru axle system, the axle should already be attached to the fork. Unthread and remove this first.

Remove the brake pad spacer and install the front wheel, making sure to carefully slide the brake rotor into the caliper on the left hand side. Once you’re happy with the position, slide the axle through the hub and tighten.

If your front wheel has a quick release axle, tighten the nut until you’re able to feel some resistance when you close the lever. If you’re unable to close the lever fully, back the nut out by a quarter turn and try again.

If the wheel slides from side to side, check to see if the hub end caps are properly installed. They may still be attached to the wheel packaging.

Check the brakes by squeezing the brake levers. They should not feel spongy or pull to the handlebar. Adjust the brake levers to your preferred position by using the appropriate wrench. Check the rotors for residue and wipe clean with isopropyl alcohol if necessary.

Pedals come with a dedicated left and right. Check which is which, and then apply a little grease to the threads. Using your pedal wrench or allen wrench, tighten the right pedal clockwise. Then, attach the left pedal and tighten counterclockwise. Take care not to overtighten - use a torque wrench if you have one.

Starting in the highest gear, pedal forward while shifting. You should be able to move smoothly across the cassette, shifting one gear with each click.

Your bike may or may not come with tubeless tires. Consult the mechanic’s notes in the box for your bike’s specific setup. Preferred tire inflation differs from one rider to the next. Be careful not exceed the maximum recommended pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

To get your suspension set up, check the manufacturer's recommended sag and pressure settings. Use a shock pump to adjust your fork and shock accordingly.

Consult evo's Suspension and Sag Setup Guide for more details.

If more adjustments are needed, please call one of our stores to speak with a service mechanic. We’re happy to help. If test riding a bike, please use pavement (driveway/neighborhood) instead of local trails, which may cause damage to the bike. We cannot accept a return after a bike has been ridden on dirt trails.