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

Carefully open the box. Pull out any loose items.

Carefully pull out the bike (be sure to NOT pull it out by the saddle). Cut zip ties and remove packaging.

Check packaging before you throw away. Hub endcaps can get caught on the piece of protective plastic or cardboard.

With the dropper post in extended position, clamp bike in stand. Dropper post should be in extended position whenever not in use.

Carefully detangle cables if necessary.

Move to desired angle and proceed to next step.

Place faceplate back on stem and tighten to appropriate torque - be sure not to overtighten. Take note - some stems require the top bolts to be tightened first.

Find the derailleur hanger located at the end of the rear triangle. Thread on and tighten to appropriate torque.

Do NOT use a ball point allen key, as it may strip the head of the bolt. Check that the chain and gears move freely when pedaling cranks forward. See below for correct b-adjustment screw position for Shimano vs SRAM derailleurs.

Be sure to insert with brake rotor on left side and aligned with caliper when installing.

There should be resistance when closing but not so much that you can not close it fully.

Position fully into dropouts. Be sure to insert with brake rotor on left side and aligned with caliper when installing.

For Thru Axle designs, slide the skewer through the hub and tighten.

If it’s a QR, open the lever fully, hold the nut still. Spin the lever to tighten til snug, then back the nut off 1 full turn and close the lever.

There should be resistance when closing but not so much that you can not close it fully.

Check brakes by squeezing the levers. They should not feel spongy or pull to the handlebar.

Apply grease to pedal spindle threads. Using your pedal wrench or allen wrench, tighten the right side pedal clockwise, and left side counterclockwise. Do not overtighten.

Start in the highest gear (smallest ring in the rear) and pedal forward while shifting gears. The shifter should change gears for each click.

Consult the mechanic’s notes in the box for your bike’s specific setup. Preferred tire inflation can vary greatly between riders. A good starting point is inflating tires to recommended pressure indicated on tire sidewall. Many riders with tubeless setups run lower tire pressure than a tubed setup.

Consult manufacturer for specific models’ recommended sag percentage and pressures. Use a shock pump to adjust based on these recommendations.

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