shamage Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Im thinking of ordering a bike from tarty bikes, but i need to know whether they come fully assembled if anyone knows, as i think they are shut today due to the bank holiday. if its dependant on size i will probably get a 20" or 24"I dont know how to build a bike :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Morton Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 They come set up you just need to put the front wheel in i belive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 You'll probably have to put the pedals and bar/stem on aswell.To be honest bikes are a piece of piss to work with, they're just like a big jigsaw puzzle, only with instructions. (The wiki on here contains pretty much everything you need to know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Depending on the bike you usually just have to put the bar and stem on, pump the tyres up, put the pedals on and put the front wheel in. The brakes will be set up for you and the chain tension will be set slightly tighter than it needs to be to compensate for chain stretch witch will mostly happen on the first ride.It's all fairly straight forward. I suggest you order some decent Allen keys with the bike to make life a bit easier.You'll find with riding trials its better to learn how to do your own repairs on bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamage Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks guys i know how to do peddles, stem,How tricky is the front Tyre though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've been cycling and owned various styles of bike for 30 years or so. To be honest, for myself, half the enjoyment of the sport is gained through maintaining, servicing, learning and building a bicycle. I suggest you do some research about cycle maintenance, roll your sleeves up and get some oil on your hands. You'll never look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Give me a shout when it comes and I will lend a hand and show you how to set everything up right for you.You decided what you are getting yet? Edited May 4, 2009 by sstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamage Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Give me a shout when it comes and I will lend a hand and show you how to set everything up right for you.You decided what you are getting yet?Hey, still deciding at the moment, nothing on ebay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks guys i know how to do peddles, stem,How tricky is the front Tyre though?Its pretty easy to be honest. It's just a case of getting the wheel past the brake sitting it in the drop outs and tightening it with either bolts or a QR.I've been cycling and owned various styles of bike for 30 years or so. To be honest, for myself, half the enjoyment of the sport is gained through maintaining, servicing, learning and building a bicycle. I suggest you do some research about cycle maintenance, roll your sleeves up and get some oil on your hands. You'll never look back. This is very true. I have just as much fun fixing my bike as I do riding it.I'm a Workshop bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 give us a shout tomorrow and we can talk about you and what might be best for your needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I only order from Tarty and am ordering my new bike tomoro, cheers for holding it ads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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