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Sometimes I think life is too much of a struggle and I ask myself if it really is worth going on. But then I read a post like this and realise that some people have it far worse than I do and I reckon if they can overcome such awful catastrophes then so can I deal with the minor annoyances in my life.
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I know exactly what you mean, I just got a bike from bikesdirect that was supposed to be 90% assembled and it should take 30 minutes to complete. Very little of the Di2 was wired up and no instructions. I used this forum and you tube to figure it all out, it was a pain. And one of the key parts of the Di2 was not in the box of parts, it was just thrown in the bottom of the bike box. It was a wonder I found it. It took me 4 stinkin hours to put this thing together not counting the time I spent researching.
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Sometimes I think life is too much of a struggle and I ask myself if it really is worth going on. But then I read a post like this and realise that some people have it far worse than I do and I reckon if they can overcome such awful catastrophes then so can I deal with the minor annoyances in my life.
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I know exactly what you mean, I just got a bike from bikesdirect that was supposed to be 90% assembled and it should take 30 minutes to complete. Very little of the Di2 was wired up and no instructions. I used this forum and you tube to figure it all out, it was a pain. And one of the key parts of the Di2 was not in the box of parts, it was just thrown in the bottom of the bike box. It was a wonder I found it. It took me 4 stinkin hours to put this thing together not counting the time I spent researching.
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I ordered a garden shed from Lowes a couple years ago. In the store was a video, along with some brochures that detailed the assembly. From these sales aides it appeared that the shed came partially assembled. Just raise the preassembled sides into place, a few screws and nails and you've got a shed. I placed my order. About a week later I take delivery of a pallet that measures 4' x 8' and about 2' tall!
Everything was cut to size but completely unassembled. Boxes and boxes of screws and nails. And roofing shingles NOT included. Took me 3 weekends and many evenings to build. But what a satisfying experience! One of the most enjoyable rewarding times I have had.
An hour or two, or four to assemble a bike? Sounds like fun to me.
Everything was cut to size but completely unassembled. Boxes and boxes of screws and nails. And roofing shingles NOT included. Took me 3 weekends and many evenings to build. But what a satisfying experience! One of the most enjoyable rewarding times I have had.
An hour or two, or four to assemble a bike? Sounds like fun to me.
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Did you have problems digging around in the bottom of the cereal box to find the prize?
And did that 4 hrs. include replacing the cable you cut while unwrapping the bike?
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Really, the only bikes/frames that are going to be shipped with a seatpost installed are the ones with integrated posts that need to be cut down. Otherwise, you need an even larger box to just accommodate the post and saddle, which really are probably the easiest things in the world to install. Even if it came installed, you'd still have to adjust the height.
In fact, I know people who have opted not to buy certain bikes because they had integrated posts, which would make traveling or shipping the bike a challenge.
As for manuals, most are pretty much boilerplate safety information. I've gotten a one sheet instruction for installing some proprietary things, like a headset, but that's about it. In one case, I found instructions to NOT put a spacer above the stem, as well as a note that using a non-bike manufacturer brand stem voided the warranty on the fork. But it seems in most cases that torque specs are printed on the part.
In fact, I know people who have opted not to buy certain bikes because they had integrated posts, which would make traveling or shipping the bike a challenge.
As for manuals, most are pretty much boilerplate safety information. I've gotten a one sheet instruction for installing some proprietary things, like a headset, but that's about it. In one case, I found instructions to NOT put a spacer above the stem, as well as a note that using a non-bike manufacturer brand stem voided the warranty on the fork. But it seems in most cases that torque specs are printed on the part.
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I heard I can hire the kid down the block to build my online bike...he also cuts my lawn.
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I put my new online bike together but I'm taking it to my bike shop to have it tuned. I watched some YouTube videos about tuning but this Di2 stuff is a little above my abilities.
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