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Old 06-07-17, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
Did it come with disposable Allen wrenches like a cheap bookcase from Wal-Mart?
Heh. I have several left over from Ikea furniture.
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Old 06-07-17, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
I love it when people test ride bikes at a local shop and then buy online and complain about the experience.
The "local" Pinarello dealer is 200 miles away, and their selection was abysmal. I would have greatly preferred to buy from a LBS.
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Old 06-07-17, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by travelerman
The "local" Pinarello dealer is 200 miles away, and their selection was abysmal. I would have greatly preferred to buy from a LBS.
That's fine. Just don't complain for not getting the services you didn't pay for!
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Old 06-07-17, 01:11 PM
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now that you have the bike in a box, any competent LBS can put it together correctly and tune it up.

Just sayin.
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Old 06-07-17, 09:35 PM
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I'm pretty sure it was is less effort to tighten a seat post, than to complain about it online.
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Old 06-07-17, 09:49 PM
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^ but far less gratifying
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Old 06-07-17, 09:55 PM
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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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Old 06-07-17, 09:57 PM
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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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Old 06-08-17, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by smarkinson
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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Old 06-08-17, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeOK
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.
Perhaps '90%' was referring to the amount of work done starting from raw materials. I doubt you could have even soldered up the Di2 control boxes in 36 hours

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Old 06-08-17, 06:23 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by MikeOK
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.

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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Old 06-08-17, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nycphotography
^ but far less gratifying
You won the Internet yesterday.
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Old 06-08-17, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by big chainring
An hour or two, or four to assemble a bike? Sounds like fun to me.
Actually, now that you mention it, it was fun.
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Old 06-08-17, 09:32 AM
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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.
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Old 06-08-17, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
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?
No and, yes.
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Old 06-08-17, 10:01 AM
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Best 41 thread in a while. Feel a bit sorry for OP, but these responses should have been anticipated...


LOL of the day
Originally Posted by PepeM
The seatpost was COMPLETELY removed.
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Old 06-08-17, 01:05 PM
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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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Old 06-08-17, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mrchristian
If you are not comfortable assembling your bike, take it to a local bike shop and pay $80 for them to build it.
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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Old 06-08-17, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeOK
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.
Di2 is an order of magnitude easier to adjust than mechanical shifting.


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Old 06-08-17, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Di2 is an order of magnitude easier to adjust than mechanical shifting.


-Tim-
Really? Maybe it's my age but I thought mechanical were pretty easy.
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Old 06-08-17, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
And did that 4 hrs. include replacing the cable you cut while unwrapping the bike?
That would totally be my luck.
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