WELCOME
We are excited to welcome you to the Viathon family. This manual contains
important information regarding the safe assembly and use of the Viathon G.1.
In this manual you will learn to assemble the bike from start to finish. From
receiving it packed in the box to a safe and ready to ride bicycle. The tools
required to build it are contained with the box it is shipped in. The proper tools can
also be purchased at most bicycle shops and hardware shops, should you need to
replace them.
You will also learn about the proper maintenance for the Viathon G.1. It is important
to do regular maintenance on your bike to ensure it is riding safely and efficiently.
Enjoy this bike and happy riding!
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SAFETY WARNING
Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions carefully, failure to do so
can lead to injury or death.
If at any time, while you are working on the bike and aren’t sure what to do, don’t
have the appropriate tools, or for any reason are un-equipped to proceed, you can
take this bike to the nearest Viathon dealer or local bike shop.
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CONTENTS
FRAME DIAGRAM .......................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY SYMBOLS................................................... 8
SEAT POST INSTALLATION .......................................... 10
WHEEL INSTALLATION ................................................. 12
STEM ALIGNMENT ........................................................ 16
HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION ....................................... 18
DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION ............................ 20
NON-DRIVE SIDE PEDAL INSTALLATION .................. 22
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT .................................................. 24
SADDLE ADJUSTMENT ................................................ 26
TIRE INFLATION ............................................................. 30
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FRAME DIAGRAM
Please carefully inspect the image. It gives you a thorough break down of the
names of the tubes that the frame/ fork consist of and the components that this
bike uses. Please refer back to this image as needed.
1 Top Tube
2 Fork
3 Head Tube
4 Dow n Tube
5 Chain Stay
6 Seat Stay
7 Sea t Tube
8 Seat Post
9 Saddle
10 Seat Post C lamp
11 HeadSet Spacer
12 Stem
13 Handle Bar
14 Brake Lever
15 Rear Derailleur
16 Cassette
17 Chain
18 Crank
19 Front Derailleur
20 Brake Caliper
21 Brake Rotor
22 Tire
23 Tire Valv e
24 Rim
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ASSEMBLY SYMBOLS
Please inspect the following chart. It depicts the symbols that will be used in this
manual and what they mean. Please refer back to this page as needed.
The following section will explain how to assemble the bike. These instructions
use text and images to explain how to safely and accurately assemble the bike.
Please follow these instructions carefully and deliberately. This bike can also be
taken to any Viathon dealer or local bike shop to get assembled.
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ASSEMBLY SYMBOLS
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
M8
8Nm
8Nm
Necessary Hex tool
clockwise rotatioN aNd tigHteNiNg torque of screw
couNter clockwise rotatioN aNd tigHteNiNg torque of screw
grease iNdicated surfaces
Note
assembly Note
cautioN
first iN sequeNce of work steps
Next iN sequeNce of work steps
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SEAT POST INSTALLATION
Before assembling the seat post ,apply carbon fiber assembly gel (such as fiber
grip) to the inside surface of the seat tube. Next, insert the seat tube and tighten
the seat post clamp to 5 Nm.
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Make sure the minimum insertion mark is completely inside the Seat tube.