Need help assembling Mountian Bike properly

[Stevie G]

Hi Guys

 

I just bought myself a Cannondale Trail 5 bike and need some assistance in assembling the bike properly. Are there anyone willing to help me assemble it properly and setting ride height.

 

I'm in the Southern Suburbs area, Tokia/Muizenberg area, but i don't mind driving to you.

 

Would appreciate your assistance, but if you recommend that i take it to a bike shop, then i will do so.

 

Thanks guys 

[Maximis]

A local bike shop won’t charge you too much I don’t think? If you have the tools, have a look on you tube and try yourself. Everything I know is from you tube and I have learnt a lot. Otherwise if you not confident, phone a lbs to ask - the bike comes semi assembled I think so not too much to do out of the box. Would help you if I was local ???? good luck and enjoy

[clement]

If you do not mind driving out my way I can give you a hand on Saturday. I should have all the tools needed to do the assembly and can show you how and why things need to be done.

[Stevie G]

If you do not mind driving out my way I can give you a hand on Saturday. I should have all the tools needed to do the assembly and can show you how and why things need to be done.

 

Hi Clement

 

Thanks for the offer, i will consider it and let you know by Friday if i am coming that way. I will first see if there is anyone closer willing to assist.

 

Thanks

[Stevie G]

A local bike shop won’t charge you too much I don’t think? If you have the tools, have a look on you tube and try yourself. Everything I know is from you tube and I have learnt a lot. Otherwise if you not confident, phone a lbs to ask - the bike comes semi assembled I think so not too much to do out of the box. Would help you if I was local good luck and enjoy

 

Thanks for the advise man. 

[MORNE]

You did the right thing by NOT letting makro assemble it lol. The bike is fully assembled except for the front wheel, headset and pedals...and obviously then the personal adjustments. I guess the hardest part could be figuring out proper headset adjustment. If it is more the fact that you dont have tools or have 'two left hands', maybe someone in your area can help out and show you the ropes. Always good to know the basics atleast. 

[ChrisF]

Excellent offer by Clement !!

 

 

The assembly part is actually VERY easy .... the true value in Clement's offer is talking you through the process !!  The basic knowledge and understanding of HOW your bike works and what to check when you hear stuff is absolutely crucial !!

 

 

ENJOY !!

[Grease_Monkey]

Isn't that exactly what bike shops are for???

[fanievb]

Just keep in mind that the assembly by bikes shop may cost more than you'd hope for.

 

Eg. Brakes may need a bleed, hubs too tight etc.

[Alouette3]

I'm in Hout Bay and can help out too. Might be a bit closer for you.

 

Actually I might even be in Muizenberg tomorrow an can get it from you.

[Simon123]

Am in Muizenberg area.  Have all tools and a stand.   Schedule is insanity at the moment, but should not take more than an hour.   I will have my stand on my balcony on Saturday morning before riding as I need to change my deraileur cable.   Happy to assist with a basic setup and gears, shouldn't take more than 30min.  Just do the basic assembly first (ie. wheels on, etc etc) and we can fix it from there.

 

Let me know.  Ideally aim for around 08h30.

[ChrisF]

Isn't that exactly what bike shops are for???

 

forgetting money and such for a moment ... would be interesting maths to see where this bikes costs lands after a bike shop did a proper assembly, taking the time to strip it down first to CHECK each and every bearing, building it up methodically to ensure the bike is assembled properly....

 

 

The BENEFIT of doing the assembly himself - or rather, watching while somebody assists him - he then KNOWS his bike.  Next time something small happens minutes before a race or ride he does not have to pack up and go to the bike shop ....

[GrahamS2]

forgetting money and such for a moment ... would be interesting maths to see where this bikes costs lands after a bike shop did a proper assembly, taking the time to strip it down first to CHECK each and every bearing, building it up methodically to ensure the bike is assembled properly....

 

 

The BENEFIT of doing the assembly himself - or rather, watching while somebody assists him - he then KNOWS his bike.  Next time something small happens minutes before a race or ride he does not have to pack up and go to the bike shop ....

Having put my wife's trail 5 together, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the factory assembly. Everything was well lubed and properly torqued, my only gripe was the darn sticky factory lube all over the drive train. 

[dev null]

ALWAYS better to learn to assemble the bike yourself. I was SHOCKED to the core when a family friend came to me to check up on his bike pre-W2W, and he tells me that he does not know how to replace the brake pads, nor how to take a chain off to clean it, and it had a quick-link. And this guy has been MTB-ing for years.

 

Always just gave the bike to the shops for service.

 

He was even more surprised when I showed him how easy it is to do those things himself.

 

Every MTB-er should take their own bike apart once a year for a proper clean and then put it back together. They might just be surprised at their own abilities.

[Stevie G]

Am in Muizenberg area.  Have all tools and a stand.   Schedule is insanity at the moment, but should not take more than an hour.   I will have my stand on my balcony on Saturday morning before riding as I need to change my deraileur cable.   Happy to assist with a basic setup and gears, shouldn't take more than 30min.  Just do the basic assembly first (ie. wheels on, etc etc) and we can fix it from there.

 

Let me know.  Ideally aim for around 08h30.

Hey man

 

I'll take you up on the offer since you closest and early morning time suits me. I can be at you right place at 8h30am.

 

I'll send you a pm bud, then you can let me know your address.

 

Thanks to all the other chaps for offering their help, much appreciated.

[Stevie G]

Just giving Simon a heads up for helping and setting up bike, gears, shifters, alignment, etc.

 

He is a great guy and very knowledgeable dude who knows MTB.

 

Thanks man for making time yesterday morning and offering your services.

 

Thanks dude!