Here is assembly information for the Diverse and Blackjack. We are adding more videos to the list below, and when we do we will update this information. The * indicates a video which will be uploaded when we can.
Assembly information: Vilano Diverse and Vilano Blackjack
If you are familiar and comfortable with assembling a bicycle, the steps are below. You must take your bike to a certified bike mechanic for a safety inspection prior to riding to validate your warranty with Vilano. To see all available product support on the Vilano knowledge base please follow this link: https://help.vilanobikes.com/support/solutions/6000132150
Tools Required for general bike assembly:
-10mm wrench
-15mm wrench
-4-5-6 mm Allen keys
-pedal wrench
-Grease for inserting pedals
-crank wrench
-bottom bracket sockets and wrench
-spoke wrench
-Phillips head screwdriver
-Pliers
Additional tools needed for the Diverse and Blackjack
-17mm open end wrench
-cone wrenches 15mm and 13mm
-t25 torx socket
-disk brake rotor truing tool
Let's assemble your Diverse or Blackjack:
- Unbox the bike
- Attach the saddle and seat post: https://youtu.be/GPBmhiU0G3U
- Rotate the handlebars, move the cables, and ensure the fork is sitting in the proper direction. Look at the brakes to ensure the fork is properly positioned. https://youtu.be/Z5U8-Ck40rg
- *Adjust the headset
- Adjust the hubs (before wheel truing) : https://youtu.be/yZTIaFELeEo
- True the wheels
- Attach the front wheel : https://youtu.be/spCl00dpiOs
- Tune the brakes : Disc Brake Adjustment or a video here:https://venditiogroup.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/6000114570?portalId=6000043751
- * Adjust the handlebars
- Install the pedals and ensure the crank arms are tight (before adjusting front derailleur)
- Tubes: ensure the rim strip is properly seated, make sure the tubes are flat and inflate the tires to the proper PSI - look at the sidewalls to ensure you are inflating to the proper pressure.
- Final tune
- Take it to a bike shop for a safety check, and to a bike shop for regular ongoing maintenance.