A bicycle is the most environmentally friendly and useful form of transport. From the huge variety of models on the market is not so easy to choose. To get exactly what you need, you can assemble the bike yourself. In addition, assembly skills come in handy when buying a bike in a box.
Why collect?
Someone may have an absolutely logical question: why collect, if you can buy ready-made? And only true lovers do not think about it. First of all, do-it-yourself will be stronger and more durable. And then, such a bicycle will be exclusive and will be able to what not everyone who can buy it. And it can become a fascinating hobby, because someone collects collections of works of art, and someone collects bicycles. To each his own. This is especially true for drift and other narrowly targeted models.
In addition, it often happens that a bicycle is ordered through an online store or generally from abroad, in which case it does not come in the usual form for the consumer, but in a cardboard box. A kind of designer for adults. Well then, the question "how to assemble a bicycle" is standing on the edge. And without certain knowledge and skills, this will be somewhat problematic. And this applies not only to adults, but also to children's bicycles.
Where to begin?
The basis of each bicycle is a frame, it is necessary to approach its choice carefully, as, however, to every detail of a future creation. The components of a bicycle are: frame, steering wheel, wheels, seat and additional accessories (pedals, chain, wings, asterisk). Each of the components is important to get an excellent result. If we are talking about a finished model from the store, which requires assembly, it is still easier. The instructions, which are often attached, will tell you in detail about how to assemble a bike out of the box. Some tools will be required to assemble both: wire cutters, a knife, a flat and Phillips screwdriver, hex wrenches, a 15 key. In addition, lubrication may be useful.
Custom
How to assemble a bike with your own hands? Nothing complicated. Only details and a great desire are needed. Such home-made variants have their own name - "custom", which is translated from English as "custom made". They can also be done in workshops, but it will cost more. Self-assembled models have a unique and original design, they are completely created according to the wishes and needs of the owner. They may have custom diameter wheels and artsy designs. There are different types of them:
- Choper - models that mainly carry an aesthetic component.
- Cruiser and touring - are created for convenient travel, taking into account all the requirements of the owner.
- Hybrids - lowrider, single speed or tandem.
- Electric bike - most often created on the basis of a conventional bike.
- There is also a section where the rest can be attributed, which do not fit into any classification.
Custom assembly
Basically, the essence of assembling your own bike is to mix different parts from numerous models. This option is much cheaper than the creation of an iron cycle car from scratch. If you choose a more complex option, you will have to carry out welding work, develop a design, create drawings, etc. Before assembling a bicycle, you need to decide what exactly needs to be obtained as a result. For example, to remake the standard model in touring, you can install a road steering wheel and replace the frame with a strong and light titanium. In addition, in this option it will be useful to replace the brakes and other necessary modifications. The main thing to consider in this case is that not all bicycle parts and fasteners are unified and it may take a considerable amount of time to create a suitable structure. However, the work will pay off handsomely, or rather, an ideal bike.
Bike in box
With home-made models, everything is more or less clear. Those who do not want to bother with design, alteration, and similar things, but want to realize themselves as a collector, can be advised to buy a bicycle in a box. These also need to be collected. In order to assemble the bike yourself, you will need the treasured box with the “designer”, which in the future will become a bike, additional tools - as mentioned above - attentiveness and patience.
And if it suddenly happened that there is no instruction in the box, or it is in an incomprehensible language, ingenuity and design skills. In addition to standard bicycles, children's and speed bicycles are sold unassembled. On the nuances of the assembly of each of them - further.
The easiest to assemble bikes
Most modern bikes are equipped with speed switches and lighting. However, not everyone needs such a unit. Sometimes a simple bike is enough to move around the city or go outdoors. All models have a basic set of elements: wheels, frame, steering wheel, seat, pedals and there are always brakes. They have a fixed gear, that is, only one asterisk, which means that there will not be many troubles with setting them. These include a city bike, or city bike. Everything in it is extremely simple, it guarantees comfort when moving around the city, does not develop high speeds. In order to understand how to properly assemble a bicycle for the city, you need to figure out how it looks. These are models with a light frame and a comfortable saddle, they do not have gear shifters, there are brakes. Often they are equipped with a basket in front.
Rear wheel. Structure
Before building a bike, you need to collect some of its elements. Some knowledge is needed in order to understand how to assemble the rear wheel of a bicycle. Its components are a drum, spokes, rim, tire, camera, flipper, sleeve. The latter is the heart of the rear wheel. It also needs to be mounted correctly. To do this, you need to know how to assemble the bicycle rear wheel hub. It solves an extremely important task - it transfers the energy of pedaling to the wheel. Its constituent parts:
- Axis - all elements are attached to it.
- Star.
- Some models have a foot brake.
The bushings are made by casting, stamping or turning. The material for this is aluminum alloys or steel. The raw materials for the axis are steel, titanium, aluminum.
Wheel assembly
Everyone who wants to travel on this type of transport needs to know how to assemble the rear wheel of a bicycle. The first step is to fix the central sleeve in the rim, this will help the knitting needles. There is a certain order: first one side in a circle, then a coup and setting the rest. Next, you need to adjust the tension of each spoke. This is done like this:
- Wrap all nipples the same number of turns.
- Add one revolution at a time until the last needles are tightened.
- Rewind one turn.
- Tighten all knitting needles an additional half turn.
It is also necessary to install the cassette, fix the chain on it, fix the axis. In conclusion, correct irregularities - eights, ellipses, check the operation of the brakes and the gear shift system.
This knowledge is enough to understand how to assemble a bicycle wheel - both rear and front. Regarding the second, it’s still simpler - knitting needles, axle, rim, drum, bearings, camera and tire.
City bike assembly
You can build a city bike using a simple algorithm:
- The fork is attached to the frame, two bearings are inserted in this design. They are placed on seats above and below the fastening to the frame, clamping occurs with the help of nuts.
- The steering wheel is mounted, clamped by a bolt.
- Installing the seat - this will allow you to turn the resulting design for easy wheel mounting. In this case, there will be two fulcrum: steering wheel and saddle.
- Installation of the pedal axis, an asterisk is attached to it, which is located on the right side. If the pedals are not installed, you should put them.
- Next, you need to skip the chain into the frame and install the wings.
- The rear wheel is mounted, with its help the chain is pulled.
- The front wheel is mounted.
The bike is ready to go and can go to city streets. Knowing the algorithm of how to assemble a bicycle - the instruction most often is in each box - you can safely buy it in this form.
Assembly of the Stealth model
Bicycles "Stealth" are very popular and in demand. This company is well established and is of high quality and durability. Basically, this brand produces models with a complete "stuffing": brakes, shock absorbers, gears, etc. In order for the purchase of such a model to please and bring benefits, you need to know how to assemble a Stealth bike. This will require the same tools as for the assembly of other rovers. Particular attention should be paid to the installation of the gear shift mechanism, which consists of such parts:
- Switch - attached to the rear wheel, is a complex of sprockets (from 5 to 7), with which changes the speed mode.
- Shift levers on the steering wheel. There are two of them - one for the sprockets on the rear wheel, the other for those located in the front.
They are interconnected by a cable, which provides switching speed modes. The assembly of these mechanisms must be carried out after installation of all parts.
Speed bike
How to assemble a speed bike? In the case of assembling a speed bike, there are more tricks than in the previous ones. It is very important to put the chain correctly, and then adjust the entire mechanisms. It is on these points that we should dwell in more detail. Before assembly, the switches (front, rear) must be moved to the position with the smallest asterisks. Next, the chain is put on the bicycle in such a way as to bypass the lower roller on the left, and the upper - on the right side.
Then the ends of the chain are fastened, this can be done with a clamping screw. The adjustment is to check the cable tension during gear shifting. That is, you need to make sure the chain is correctly installed: so that when switching to the smallest sprocket, it does not sag, and when moving to the largest one, its length is enough. From the first time, such a combination is not always possible to pick up, so you need to try in order to achieve perfectly adjusted switching.
Assembling a Children's Tricycle
About how to assemble a children's bike - next. Necessary tools: a hexagon (most often included), a key for 10, 13, 17, a curly screwdriver. If the model has inflatable wheels - a pump. Algorithm:
- A shield is screwed to the plug.
- The front wheel connects to the pedals. They have markings - right, left.
- The fork and wheel must be combined and the clamping points tightened.
- The frame is mounted to the fork and wheel using screws.
- Brakes are installed on the rear of the frame, then the wheels are assembled and attached to the frame.
- Mounted footrest, if any. Everything is fixed with bolts.
- Some models have a hood. It relies on metal guides that are attached to the frame.
- Next is the installation of the steering wheel and seat.
- The final step will be the fastening of a basket for toys or other important trifles.
Assembling a tricycle adult bike
Most often, these bikes are redone from standard models with two wheels. Knowing how to assemble a tricycle, you can end up with an exclusive device with great functionality. Such a bicycle is an enlarged copy of a child’s one, only all three of its wheels are the same size. The rear ones are placed on one axis, on which the gearbox is fixed for gear shifting. Also, such models are equipped with a large basket at the back, which is mounted between the wheels.
Instead of output
How to assemble a bicycle, figured out. There should be no difficulties in this process, if there is at least minimal knowledge, and hands grow from the right place. In addition, having familiarized yourself with the above material, it is absolutely realistic to create an exclusive bike that will meet personal requirements and desires.