Originally Posted by
retnav94
Did he say how difficult it was to put together? I am not overly concerned about assembly. I think I can manage and I have a couple buds that can assist if needed, I have just not done it before. From what I have read it should not take too long. Looks like you put some bar ends and a light on it also.
It wasn't too difficult. A couple of the cables were criss-crossed, so after trying to twist the handlebars this way and that to uncross them, he wound up having to disconnect the cables so he could uncross them. The rear wheel comes assembled and on, the front wheel, you have to put the rotor and the brake assembly on (and the brake cable).
I ordered the bar ends from Nashbar (Nashbar Bar Ends) for $9.99
The light is from Harbor Freight, I think it is Bike Pro brand. It cost $6.99. Very bright, I wouldn't ride on a street with no street lights and count on it for illumination, but oncoming vehicles can definitely see you.
I also got a Topeak bag for under the saddle, and put a red blinky on that.