dk63

I just picked up a 2019 Specialized Roll Sport entry level bike, my first bike since 1984. My problem is that I cant seem to find a manual or spec information for this bike. I went to the web site and call the bike shop where I purchased this bike with no luck. Well here I am maybe some guidance and or directions please.
dk63

dsbrantjr

Most of what you will need to know to maintain and repair your bike can be found on sites like Sheldon Brown's https://www.sheldonbrown.com/ and Park Tool's https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

HillRider

Try calling Specialized's customer service and see if they can send you an owner's manual. Don't expect much as the owner's manuals that accompany most bikes are usually generic and elementary. If you want maintenance and repair specifics, the Park Tool and Sheldon Brown web sites dsbrantjr recommended and a good bike repair book like the Lennard Zinn books are what you need.

dedhed

Unlike motor vehicles, there really is no such thing as a model specific shop manual in the bicycle world

TimothyH

For Shimano components, all service procedures are located at https://si.shimano.com. Look for the Dealer Manual (DM). I have the relevant documents stored on my phone so I can look at them in the garage.

SRAM maintains technical docs at https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/service.

Campagnolo is at https://www.campagnolo.com/US/en/Sup...#documentation but I'm less familiar with their content.

There isn't going to be much from the manufacturer of the frame apart from torque specs and lubricant recommendations. These can be written down on paper and tucked into your toolbox. The exception would be things like Trek's ISO speed gizmo and similar.


-Tim-

JohnDThompson 

Bicycles are component systems, with the only thing the bike manufacturer produces is the frame itself. Every thing else is third-party components whose technical specs and service needs will be specified by the component manufacturer. As suggested above, web sites like parktool.com and sheldonbrown.com are helpful with those needs.

WizardOfBoz

TimothyH's point is spot on. The bikes themselves don't have a lot of tech details or adjustments. The components do. So to find detailed information you look at (for example) your derailleur and figure out the model number or product line. Then you go to Shimano's (or Campy's) site and look up details. If your bike is truly entry level, or if its a Walmart "Bicycle Shaped Object", the components may not be well-known. Look for instructions online, though.

You can also profit from the websites mentioned, or Lennard Zinn's books on road or mountain bike repair.

Is there something specific you want to do with the bike right now?

dk63

No not really I just like to be prepared just in case, and also get to know the bike. Look for best deals on tools, and to avoid shop prices at all cost, if I can do it my self. Thank's for asking.

jimc101

Wondering what your plans are for the bike, it's an entry-level bike, and as such, realistically, there isn't much you would ever repair on it, as virtually all parts would be cheaper to replace rather than attempt to repair.

The biggest thing your need to do probably is adjust the brakes/replace the pads, if you ever wear them out. and lube the chain (remembering not to get any lube on the disc/pads)

https://www.specialized.com/gt/en/roll-sport/p/129094

If you do need to repair/replace parts, that's when your get manuals, as most replacement parts (which are retail boxed) do come with either a basic manual/detail of where to get a more detailed one online.

For tools, you could probably get away with a multi-tool for most things on that bike, maybe a set of Hex wrenches; would hold off buying anything more till you need it, and then judge if it's cheaper to buy a tool for maybe a single-use vs getting a LBS to do the work

HillRider

OP, click on the link jimc101 posted which goes to the Specialized web page for your bike. Scroll down and on the lower part of the page where the "Technical Specifications" are given is a check box for "manual downloads". It gives a list of all the technical information available for downloading for your use.

TimothyH

A man after my heart.

I'm thinking of printing some of the manuals for more complex parts such as derailleurs and putting them into a binder for "shop use."


-Tim-

dk63

Some times when things break, it would be better to upgrade than replace. If you have a solid foundation to build on 'you go no where but up.