E-116 : ASSEMBLY GUIDE

revision 2.0 - 2014-10-31

E-116 : Table of contents

Assembly overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

1. Frame inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Headset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Cable housing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Electronic drive-train specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-10

5. Front brake installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

6. Rear brake installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

7. Seatpost installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 15

8. Saddle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

9. Derailleur hanger adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 18

10. Parts listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-24

For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end components,
particularly carbon parts, need extra care when assembled. Those components must be installed using a calibrated torque
wrench to make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.
E-116 : Assembly overview

1. Frame inspection 2. Headset installation 3. Cable housing installation

IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is easier to install the
cables and cable housings before the bearings.

4. Electronic drive-train specification 5. Front brake installation 6. Rear brake installation

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 E-116 : Assembly overview

7. Seatpost installation 8. Saddle adjustment 9. Derailleur hanger adjustment

2 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3j 3k 4a 11

3h 3i
4b

7 9
5a 5b 5c 5d

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rear front
12 13

12a 13a 6
12b 13d 6e
6b
12d
6f 6c
12e 12f 6g
13b 21 6d
6a
12c 13c
13e 13f
12h 12i 13h
12g 13g

Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.

10. Parts listing

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E-116 : 1. Frame inspection

When assembling a new frame, be sure to check if the following parts are assembled correctly.

Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail

type Nm

1 Front derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3mm 4Nm Loctite

2 Rear derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3mm 4Nm Loctite
3 Bottle cage Screw (4) 4mm 3Nm Grease
4 Bottom bracket cover Screw (2) 5mm 2Nm Grease

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E-116 : 2. Headset installation

Install the 3D headset (9) according

to the pressfit assembly guide. You
can choose from 3 different heights :
25mm, 15mm or 0mm.

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 E-116 : 3. Cable housing installation

C B
C 3
1. Install the rear derailleur cable
housing starting at the drive side’s
drop-out.

2. Install the front derailleur cable

A : barrel adjuster brake and speed adjustment
housing starting under the bottom
bracket shell.
B : metal cap 3. Install the rear brake cable housing
starting under the bottom bracket shell.
C : plastic cap
See the table below for the cable housing
suggested length.

brake adjustment : B+A+B

speed adjustment : C+A+C

Suggested lengths of the cable housing

housing/size XS S M L C
Front brake 58cm 60cm 62cm 64cm 1
Rear brake 136cm 138cm 140cm 142cm
2 B
Front derailleur 140cm 142cm 144cm 146cm
Rear derailleur 198cm 200cm 202cm 204cm

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 E-116 : 4. Electronic drive-train specification

The Di2 cable routing can be achieved easily using this simple
trick: use a brake cable and a metal cable end to fix the Di2
cable. For more information on Shimano Di2 electronic
system installation, go to : http://si.shimano.com.

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 E-116 : 4. Electronic drive-train specification

5d 5c

Use the proper grommet on the top tube to fix the cable
correctly (depending if you use electronic shifting or
mechanical drive-train).

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 E-116 : 4. Electronic drive-train specification

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GREASE

The Di2 battery can go either under the left chainstay

(Shimano SM-BTR1) or inside the seatpost (Shimano SM-BTR2)
by using the 2 battery older (11). For this configuration, apply
a slight amount of grease on both parts.

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 E-116 : 4. Electronic drive-train specification

5b 5a

Use the proper grommet for the front derailleur cable depending
if you use mechanical (5b) or electronic drive-train (5a).

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E-116 : 5. Front brake installation

1. Install the brakes as shown in the

diagram.

- Install the spring (13c) in the middle

13b hole of the fork insert.

- It is important not to mix the springs

of the front and rear brakes.

- Respect the colour code: the spring

must be installed on the pivot of the
outer
same colour.
side
GREASE
- You can configure the brake pads
13c spacing with 1mm (13f), 2mm (13e)
or no spacers behind the brake pads
13a depending on the rim width you are
GREASE GREASE using.

GREASE
13d
13h

GREASE
13g

8Nm
The short end of the
spring should be
positioned in the notch GREASE
of the spring tensioner. 8Nm

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E-116 : 5. Brake pad spacing

13e 13f

Adjust brake pads according to the

width of your rims:

- You can configure the brake pads

spacing with 1mm (13f), 2mm (13e)
or no spacers behind the brake pads
depending on the rim width you are
using (this also apply for rear brakes).

Spacers required according

to the rim width
Rim width Spacer combinaison
19mm 2mm spacer
(ex.: Shimano C50)

24mm 1mm spacer

(ex.: 808 clincher/Enve)

26 to 27mm max NO spacer

(ex.: 808 TU/303 TU)

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E-116 : 6. Rear brake installation

outer 1. Remove the brake arm stopper (3i).

side
2. Install the brakes as shown in the
GREASE diagram.

- Install the spring (12c) in the middle

3i The short end of the hole of the fork insert.
spring must be
positioned in the 3. Install the brake arm stopper (3i) and
notch of the adjust the screw (12i) after the wheel
spring tensionner is put in place to avoid any contact
12c between brake arm stopper and the
GREASE crankset.

12h - It is important not to mix the springs

of the front and rear brakes.
12i
- Respect the colour code: the spring
must be installed on the pivot of the
7Nm same colour.
12a
- You can configure the brake pads
spacing with 1mm (12f), 2mm (12e)
or no spacers behind the brake pads
12e 12d depending on the rim width you are
12f 7Nm using.

12b GREASE
12g

8Nm
8Nm
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E-116 : 6. Rear brake installation (continued)

1. Finalize the installation of the brake

by screwing the cover of the plastic
cable guide (3e) as shown in the
diagram.

- A hex key supplied with the frame

makes adjusting the brake pads easier
when the crankset is in place.

3e

GREASE
GREASE

2Nm
2Nm

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E-116 : 7. Seatpost installation

6 1. Peel off the plastic of the double-

sided tape located at the back of the
seat clamp thread (4a).
CARBON FIBER
ASSEMBLY 2. Place the seat clamp thread (4a)
COMPOSITE inside the frame.

3. Insert the seatpost (6) on which

some carbon fiber assembly gel has
been applied.

4. Position the seatpost at the desired

height and insert the seat clamp wedge
(4b).

5. Tighten the set screw.

4b

4a

GREASE

4c 2Nm

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E-116 : 8. Saddle adjustment

GREASE
1. Install the saddle on the rocker (6g)
8Nm and slightly tighten the rail clamp (6f)
6e using a ball end hex key.

6b 2. Tighten the upper screw of the rocker

clamp (6b) by keeping a space of 2
GREASE
to 3mm between the aluminum and
6f carbon parts.
2-3mm
8Nm 3. Adjust the angle of the saddle and
6d
6g tighten the lower bolt of the rocker
6c clamp (6c).

4. Adjust the saddle offset and finalize

the tightening of the rail clamp (6d).
GREASE

6a

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 E-116 : 8. Saddle adjustment

6e

6g

6e

6g

The 2waypost ASP-7500 can be flipped

to achieve a triathlon or a road position
(75°/78°).

The seat clamp offset can be set by

flipping the rail clamp (6e) and the
rocker (6g).

Road : -10mm to -15mm

Tri : +10mm to 15mm

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 E-116 : 9. Derailleur hanger adjustment

The front derailleur hanger can be

adjusted according to the front
derailleur angle to obtain an equal
curve between the derailleur and the
big chain ring. Once at the right angle,
use blue 242 Loctite and screw in at
6Nm.

6Nm

LOCTITE
3b

LOCTITE

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E-116 : 10. Parts listing

2 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3j 3k 4a 11

3h 3i
4b

7 9
5a 5b 5c 5d

10

rear front
12 13

12a 13a 6
12b 13d 6e
6b
12d
6f 6c
12e 12f 6g
13b 21 6d
6a
12c 13c
13e 13f
12h 12i 13h
12g 13g

Images are for reference only. Proportions are not accurate.

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E-116 : 10. Parts listing

No Name Supplier Description Qty SKU SKU

# Frameset parts Comp Acc

1 E-116 frame AR-TT04-12K, artwork 195A, black/white, matte/gloss

2 E-116 fork AR-TT04FKF-12K-43*300*42, artwork 195A-FK, black/matte 1 37936 38435

# Parts installed on the frame

3a Rear derailleur hanger & RD-127 & OS-203, rear derailleur hanger and rear drop out
rear drop out insert with screws insert for AR-TT-03 & AR-TT-04, color: black,
with flat head HexSocket screws (M4*7mm F) 1 set 38175
3b Front derailleur hanger M-FD03 + ButtonHead HexSocket screw (M5*16mm B)
with screws - Model D and flat head HexSocket screw (M5*16mm F) 1 36197
3c Rear axle adjustment screws Round head Phillips screws (M3*20mm (+))
and springs and springs (3.2*4.2*8mm) 2
3d Screw for water bottle cage Stainless ButtonHead HexSocket screw (M5*16mm B)
for bottle cages, M001E905038 3 38234
3e Plastic BB cap with screws OS-217 for TT03 & TT04 -BB plastic cap with ButtonHead
HexSocket screw (M5*20mm B) and HexSocket screw
(M5*16mm S) 1 36660
3f Di2 battery mount screw Lowhead HexSocket screw (M4*16mm S), M001E90408 2 38233
3g Front brake pivot BAP108-A (brake pivot for ARTT03-04), black 36914 (left; black)
BAP108-B (brake pivot for ARTT03-04), silver 1 black+silver 36915 (right; silver)
3h Rear brake pivot BAP108-A (brake pivot for ARTT03-04), black 36914 (left; black)
BAP108-B (brake pivot for ARTT03-04), silver 1 black+silver 36915 (right; silver)
3i Brake arm stopper
(M3 screw+Aluminium sleeve) WSR-121 with round head Phillips screw (M3*20mm B(+)) 1
3j Base of FD cable guide OS-205, TT03 & TT04 -Base of FD cable guide 1 36661
3k FD cable guide with rivets 611-105C-095HY, FD cable guide with rivets (3,2*12,5mm)
for TT03 & TT04 1 36659

# Seat clamp kit

4a Seat clamp wedge WD109 for TT03 & TT04 -Seat clamp wedge 1 36658
4b Seat clamp thread with screw OS-206 for TT03 & TT04 -Seat clamp thread
with screw (M8*10mm) SKU 33342 1 36657

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E-116 : 10. Parts listing

No Name Supplier Description Qty SKU SKU

# Frameset parts Comp Acc

# Di2 configuration specific parts

5a FD cable Di2 grommet OS-106, grommet for AR-TT01 Di2 & AR-R02-Di2 2 36195
5b Grommet plug for Di2
hole filler (non Di2) OS-249, grommet plug for Di2 hole filler 2 36678
5c Di2 top tube grommet OS-250, TT03 Di2 cable entry rubber 1 36670
5d Top tube cable grommet
(non Di2) OS-202, TT03 -Frame cable entry rubber 1 36656

# Seat post with the following parts assembled

6a E-116 Seat post (ASP-7000) AR-TT04SP-12K-300, artwork 195ASP, black/matte 1 37937 38436
6b Upper HexSocket screw
6c (M6*20mm S) for rocker clamp M6*20 S 1
6d Lower HexSocket screw
(M6*20mm S) for rocker clamp M6*20 S 1
6e HexSocket screws
(M5*20mm S) M5*20 S 2
6f Top rail clamp TT01-SP-top rail clamp 1
6g Rocker clamp TT01-SP-rocker clamp (arc) 1
6h Rocker TT01-SP-rocker 1

# Additional parts

7 4mm allen key AR-TT03 L wrench, CR-V, ball point hex key long metric,
for brake adjustment 4mm (M4*106mm) 1 37589

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E-116 : 10. Parts listing

No Name Supplier Description Qty SKU SKU

# Frameset parts Comp Acc

# Also included with the frameset - shipped separately

8 RL977 brake levers RL977 alloy lever for triathlon & time trial bikes,
black finish, stainless steel hardware 1 pair 37470 37580
9 Headset No. IS-2 6.5 + 3D IS-2 + 3D (1-1/8") (Argon 18 exclusive) with TH-881-1 (23mm),
with compressor TH-881-1 H0540E4138E101 ; Ano black, with H2094A, with 881-1 23mm,
MW006x4, E0311, (MW214A-10mm, MW214B-20mm),
logo: 3D headtube (AM packaging) 1 37868 37870
10 3D headset tool 3D head tube tool, 2012 w/3D head tube logo,
with hole, width 33.5mm 1 36165 36919
11 Di2 battery holder for Aero SP 407100005, Di2 battery holder for Aero SP 2 38757 38758

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E-116 : 10. Parts listing

No Name Supplier Description Qty SKU SKU

# Frameset parts Comp Acc

# Also included with the frameset - shipped separately

12 TKB77 rear brake including the following parts 36602 36630

12a • Brake arms 1 left+right
12b Tektro rear brake noodle Tektro front brake noodle for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes,
(125 degrees) 0062TB33491B1 1 36713
12c • Springs Insert spring black, 0054TB0117U for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 36714 (black)
Insert spring silver, 0054TV0117U for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes1 black+silver 36715 (silver)
12d • Brake pad – P963.12
for alloy rim 2
12e • 2mm spacer
for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2mm spacer for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2 36717
12f • 1mm spacer
for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 1mm spacer for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2 36716
12g • Pivots bolts & washers 2
12h • Spring tensioners 2
12i • Set screw

13 TKB78 front brake including the following parts 36601 36631

*TKB95 (for UK & Australia) 37121 37122

13a • Brake arms 1 left+right

13b Tektro front brake noodle Tektro front brake noodle for TKB77
(110 degrees adjustable) & TKB78 brakes, 0062TB7820S 1 36712
13c • Springs Insert spring black, 0054TB0117U for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 36714 (black)
Insert spring silver, 0054TV0117U for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes1 black+silver 36715 (silver)
13d • Brake pad
P963.12 for alloy rim 2
13e • 2mm spacer
for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2mm spacer for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2 36717
13f • 1mm spacer
for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 1mm spacer for TKB77 & TKB78 brakes 2 36716
13g • Pivots bolts & washers 2
13h • Spring tensioners 2
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