L.L.Bean Portside Cruiser Final Assembly Instructions

Final Assembly Instructions – Portside Cruiser

FYI - Your bicycle may appear different
from those in photos.

Thank you for buying your new bicycle from L.L.Bean. Read these instructions carefully before beginning the final
assembly. Prior to shipping, our expert cycling technicians completely assembled and tuned your bicycle to ensure that all
components are functioning properly. However, for shipping purposes we have to partially disassemble your bicycle.
Although this bicycle has been factory pre-assembled, some loosening may have occurred during shipping and handling.

WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RIDE THIS BICYCLE, read the enclosed Owner’s Manual thoroughly. The
Owner’s Manual includes important information on customizing your bike for an optimal fit.

Tools required for final assembly:

 Cutting-type pliers – for removal of packaging materials, including “zip-ties”
 6mm hex wrenches – for tightening stem bolt
 15mm wrench or adjustable wrench – for tightening pedals & installing front fender
 Phillips head screwdriver – for tightening the front reflector & front fender
 8mm wrench or adjustable wrench – for tightening front fender

BEFORE GETTING STARTED:
PLEASE REMOVE BICYCLE FROM BOX AND REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIAL. Recommended tool –

diagonal cutting pliers, wire cutter, heavy duty shears, or multi-tool wire cutter.

QUESTIONS: Should you have any questions during the final assembly of your new bicycle, please call our product 11/19/13

specialists at 800-226-7552 any day between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern. pg.1

Head tube

Correct brake
position

Minimum
insertion
line

Head
tube

Stem bolt
head

Stem

The stem
bolt works
by drawing
this wedged
piece up
until it locks
the stem in
place.

If there is a protective plastic cap on the end of the stem, remove
and discard it before inserting the stem into the head tube. Cables
should be in brackets and routed in smooth rounded paths (not
pinched or bent). Insert stem into head tube. You may need to
loosen the stem bolt slightly (1-B).

Snug the stem bolt. Instructions for proper alignment will be
given later.

Tighten and
loosen the stem
bolt with a 6mm
hex wrench.
Turn clockwise
to tighten,
counter
clockwise to
loosen

1-A

1-B

1-C

1. INSTALL HANDLEBAR AND STEM

Required tool – 6mm hex wrench

The front wheel has been removed and the fork may have been reversed for shipping. If you find the brakes facing toward
the frame, spin the fork 180 degrees. Spin so the brake cable does not wrap around the head tube. In proper position,
brakes will face away from the frame (1-A).

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Locknut

Brake mounting
bolt mounting

Brake

caliper

Fender

mount

Fender strut

Fork dropout

Silver nut and
washer on the

outside of the

fork

3-A

3-B

2-A

2-B

Fender mounting
bolt

2. ATTACHMENT OF FRONT FENDER

Tools required – 10mm & 8mm wrenches or adjustable wrench

Using a 10mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, remove the locknut from the front brake mounting bolt, this is the thicker
nut on the end (2-A). Insert the fender through the rear of the fork and the brake caliper. Position the fender with the brake
mounting bolt through the fender mount (2-B). Carefully thread the locknut onto the brake mounting bolt. While holding
the brake caliper in position, tighten the locknut.

Using an 8mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, remove the fender mounting bolts (3-A) on the fork and use them to
attach the fender struts.

3. FRONT WHEEL INSTALLATION

Tool required – 15mm wrench or adjustable wrench

Loosen the outer silver nuts on each side of the wheel axle enough for the fork to fit over the axle with a silver nut and
washer on the outside of the fork on each side (3-B). With the tire tread in the same direction as the rear wheel, center
the tire between the brake pads and push the tire through the brake. Position the wheel axle between the fork blades so
that the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots of the fork dropouts (3-A).

QUESTIONS: Should you have any questions during the final assembly of your new bicycle, please call our product 11/19/13

specialists at 800-226-7552 any day between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern. pg.3