Let’s see I put parts into place before finalizing anything to make sure everything fits first.
Clean everything before starting & install tubes and tires on rims.
#1 Seat post
#2 fork (headset, spacers and stem) preload headset but leaving stem to cut last.
#3 Bottom bracket and crank & arms.
#4 Put bars on stem. (final adjustment to come.)
#5 Front derailleur set height to crank ring (final adjustment to come.)
#6 Install Rear derailleur (final adjustment to come.)
#7 Cassette on wheel
#8 wheel in drop out.
#9 Set Hi & Low limit screws by visual to Cassette and jockey wheels (final adjustment to come.)
#10 Install levers on bars close to where I think I will have them (final adjustment to come.)
#11 Cut cable housing and inner cables to specs and install for shifting
#12 Install chain
#13 Set cable tension and adjustment get it to shift good (final adjustment to come.)
#14 Install Front wheel
#15 Install brakes
#16 Cut cable housing and inner cables to specs and install adjust brakes to rim (final adjustment to come.)
#17 Install saddle (final adjustment to come.)
#18 Now check everything over remove whatever needs final lubing make adjustments as needed tighten and torque parts as needed.
#19 Short test ride
#20 Anything need major tweeks? No / Yes
#21 Measure stem length to were you may want it leaving a little extra for just in case remove fork and cut.
#22 Reinstall fork and parts you unhooked to cut it.
#23 Check over everything once more wrap bars maybe with something cheap so if you want to remove to do something major you can.
#25 Ride a while making adjustments as needed to fit when done rewrap bars with final tape and RIDE!
Last edited by JTGraphics; 02-10-12 at 08:59 PM.