How to Assemble Your Bike at Home || REI

[@ashuvishy]

Simple, crystal clear and you called out some of the little details one needs to watch out for. Thanks much!

[@rei]

Glad you found it valuable!

[@glpowers13]

Super thorough and easy to follow!

[@proudlyindian001]

Gene u r not active on youtube since so many years why ?

[@tomjones7089]

@@proudlyindian001 She got a life. 👧

[@proudlyindian001]

@@tomjones7089 oh thank you so much you told me i did not know this 😂

[@Blambo36]

Video was great. Just got my bike in today and used this video to assemble it. Thank you.

[@malikyusuf8639]

Bought a bike from a different manufacturer and their videos/booklet weren't helpful. This video saved me. Thank you!

[@headecas]

At least u got a booklet

[@scotdan1]

Thank you so much for this video. I took delivery of a bike yesterday from Poland and to say that the assembly instructions were difficult would be an understatement. Thanks to you, my bike is now assembled and ready to hit the road.

[@waterboxer87]

REI bicycle techs do an excellent job adjusting the derailleurs and truing the wheels. Once you've installed the handlebars, pedals, and front wheel, you are ready to roll.

[@Good.News777]

Thank you for your nice instructional video.

[@fionamcdonald9823]

Fantastic video easy to follow!!! Thank you kids bike is now built

[@deanwhite1434]

Thanks I will use this video when my bike comes.

[@valramirez2254]

Short and easy to understand. BTW, that white shepherd is beautifull.

[@danielleb3806]

This was just what I needed, thank you!!!

[@tdavis85]

great knowing you don't need loads of tools and to measure things

[@Samuel-sp2hj]

Great demonstration

[@rei]

Glad you think so!🙂

[@susiespratt4568]

Thanks so much! Excellent.

[@rei]

Glad you enjoyed it Susie!

[@DavidSchmetterer]

Fantastic video.

[@m.hudson1426]

You may want to make a video showing initial brake set up, with adjustments for rim and disc brakes. Also a video detailing derailleur adjustments (i.e. high/low limit screws, cable tension, etc.). This could be confusing and could cause problems for people, but could also alleviate some frustration too.

[@TomZ23]

Those should have been adjusted before the bike is put into the box. But, if something does go out of adjustment during shipping, first contact REI at the email mentioned at the end of the video. One thing I always tell people to do with non-thru axle bikes is to put the wheel in place and do the final tightening of the quick-release or axle nuts with the wheels on the ground. This will seat the wheel fully into the fork.

[@heatheryoung3285]

A+ for the doggo cameo.

[@arvibest007]

Waa very helpful.. Thank you🙏

[@matthewvconnolly]

Brilliant thank you!

[@justyonny]

You are a life saver

[@melanieescobedo3531]

Lol his name starts with REI. I'd follow you anywhere outdoorsy

[@AngelVRico]

A great tutorial. Thanks

[@rosiekensie]

excellent - thank you!

[@rsmolkin]

What about having to do adjustments? Should the derailleur need any adjustments on a new bike? Also, in the beginning you mentioned something about needing a tool for front shock absorbers?

[@microMobilidade]

Pretty great! Thanks

[@Anvanho]

Great video!

[@ratnajisinguluri615]

Nice explain

[@carlosalfaro7841]

My bike came today I assembled it but in the little box there were some little things I don’t know if they are extra or not

[@fluffy5980]

I ordered this bike but I was wondering if the fork is air or coil ?

[@lilmermaid727]

very helpful, however it would be nice if the video mentioned earlier on, like when installing the handlebars, to NOT pull the brake handles on the handlebars before installing the front wheel if you have disc brakes. My bike did not come with a plastic pad between the brake pads to protect this from happening, and I made that mistake while putting the handlebars on and got the pistons stuck so I wasn't able to put the front wheel on because the rotor wouldn't fit in between the brake pads, so I had to take the brake pads out and mess with it for an extra 45 minutes to get the pistons back out so I could put the front wheel in. I tried to follow this video to fix it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqiqfnegprOcm8k but it was a different kind of piston than on my REI bike, so it was not an easy fix at all.

[@ziggyzags13]

Great video, Does this bike come tubeless?

[@ImaculateMosha]

The chain doesn't seem to be working with the pedals. What sort is required?

[@LaJin9292]

Thank you for the video but you did not explain why the extra tools you've listed in the beginning of the video may be needed, save for the wrench and the pumps, though the latter is self-explanatory.

[@AtBarnum]

Any information on cable routing for installing a dropper seat?

[@rei]

Hey John! For this type of inquiry we recommend checking out our Conversations forum. You can find a similar question that was posted here: bit.ly/3lc5eZu Additionally, you can create an account yourself and ask the community for some tips. If all else fails, you can always give your local REI bike shop a call. For more details and to find a location near you, please visit us at: bit.ly/3FMSjH9 We hope this helps!

[@MyRealEstateDOJO]

I bought a bike from you guys however the brakes are spongy is the Hydro brakes which are hydraulic and lever. How do you fix that

[@sfafsashfdh6589]

bleed brakes tutorial

[@zxdfty77]

Any time you have spankin' new brake rotors and pads -- such as your new bike -- it requires an initial "break in" period, also known as "BEDDING the BRAKES". This is a controlled process of riding and slowing (about 10-15 times @ first with the front, then rear). Each time you do it, particles of the new brake pads become embedded into minute pores of the fresh rotor surface. This creates a safe and effective gripping surface without overheating or glazing the surface of your pads and rotors, and this will make a very helpful and lasting difference to your stopping power and modulation throughout the life of this set of pads and rotors. (This bedding process is also necessary after changing only new pads or new rotors.) Here is a link to Park Tools' video: Bedding In a Disc Brake - Tech Tuesday #106 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIi0qXqwfbaNjLc The first time I changed my brake rotors and pads, I didn't know this process was required. I waas afraid maybe there was something terribly wrong with my hydraulic brake system because it took several weeks to get rid of the "squishy" brakes. Now I always take the time to intentionally "bed the brakes" like this, and it makes a huge difference! Also, with a brand new bike -- I REALLY do NOT recommend bleeding your brakes, as this would have already been done at the factory...and if that actually were necessary, you should contact the shop where you purchased your bike, so they can help you get started right. Happy riding!

[@zxdfty77]

@@sfafsashfdh6589 Bleeding the brakes is poor advice for a brand new bike and can cause unnecessary complications. (Please see my answer above.)

[@sfafsashfdh6589]

@@zxdfty77 this dude knows things trust him

[@zxdfty77]

@@sfafsashfdh6589After years of fixing cars and bikes and people, I realised that whenever troubleshooting a problem...always start with the simplest corrections first and methodically progress deeper from there. It'll save time, money, hassles...and avoid the embarrassment of overlooking something really easy. (...like - did you follow directions or turn it on, etc?) So with this guy's new brake system -- the FIRST EASIEST thing to do is BED the BRAKES.

[@Mkartarik01]

This would be useful except REI cancelled my bike order a month after I ordered it...

[@jasonroper7154]

Where's the grease 😁

[@dkumagai30]

I was about to say the same. Probably not important on a big box tier bike, but I wouldn't want seized parts on something reasonably expensive.

[@confusedsteak4570]

Didnt setup the fork correctly...Still a great tutorial though!

[@cheefussmith9380]

How so?

[@trishiMsk]

U talk a lot.