ARGON18 DARK MATTER 282A User manual

DARK MATTER 282A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Revision 1.0 2018.07.22 - Valid for MY2019 Dark Matter

1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit ..........................2

2. Frameset Inspection ...................................3

3. Frameset Parts ........................................4

4. Parts’ SKUs and descriptions..........................5-6

5. Troubleshooting / Tip / Specication ....................7

6. Seat Post Collar Assembly ..............................8

7. Seat Post Assembly ....................................9

8. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ....................10

9. Headset Installation ..................................11

10. Console .........................................12-16

11. Cable and Housing Routing........................17-26

12. Chain Catcher .......................................27

13. Fender bracket .....................................28

DARK MATTER 282A: Table of Contents

For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end components,

particularly carbon parts, need extra care when assembled. These components must be installed using a torque wrench to

make sure every bolt is at the right torque setting to prevent damage.

My Dark Matter

Date of purchase:

Retailler:

Size:

Serial Number:

DARK MATTER 282A: 1. Tools Needed & First Aid Kit

Tools needed for assembly

1. Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2)

2. Allen Key Set

3. Grease

4. Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item #UP-SET)

5. Clean Rags

6. Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item #DAG-2)

7. Cables and Housing Cutter

8. Carbon Paste

9. Loctite #242

10. Torque Wrench

First Aid Kit: Essential parts to always have on hand

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…THIS MIGHT SAVE YOUR RIDE!

1. Spare rear derailleur hanger:

2. Seat clamp

SKU: 80801

SKU: 80832

(Direct mount option if utilize)

SKU: 80802

DARK MATTER 282A: 2. Frameset Inspection

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW DARK MATTER, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:

1. Frameset parts checklist (see p.4-6)

2. Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)

3. For reference, check serial number and write it on p.1

4. All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.4-6)

5. For optimal shifting performance, use a derailleur alignment gauge to make sure that the derailleur hanger is straight

IMPORTANT:

The following parts are assembled on the frame. When assembling the bike, you will need to adjust these parts

according to their torque specications when necessary.

Parts installed on frame Description Screw type Torque Nm Detail

3 Seatpost Collar M5 Screw (1x) Socket head 4Nm Grease

4 Seatpost head M5 Screws (2x) Socket head 9.5Nm Grease

5 Water bottle cage screws M5 Screws (4x) Socket head 3Nm Grease

7 Rear derailleur hanger M4 Screw (1x) Flat head 2Nm Loctite

8 Chain catcher M5 Screw (1x) Socket head 3Nm Nylok

9 Headset cap screw M4 Screw (1x) Flat head 0.5-1.0Nm Dry

10 Console cap screw M4 Screws (2x) Flat head 0.5-1.0Nm Dry

80801

80802

80804 80805

8098580551

80807

80264

80989

80990

80986

80771

FK.DARKMT.M-XL.282A

FK.DARKMT.XXS-S.282A

SP.KRYCS.273B

80795

80796

8079780799

80800

80798

80832

80805

80806 80992

38446

81012

80812

80811

80981 80984

80983

DARK MATTER 282A: 3. Frameset Parts

80991

80987

80813

DARK MATTER 282A: 4. Parts’ SKU and Description

No. Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Qty

# Parts

Dark Matter frame - - -

Dark Matter fork (M-L-XL) -OR- - FK.DARKMT.M-XL.282A 1

Dark Matter fork (XXS-XS-S) - FK.DARKMT.XXS-S.282A 1

Dark Matter seatpost (same as Krypton CS) - SP.KRYCS.273B 1

Seat post collar Frame 80801 1

RD Hanger kit (incl. Hanger, screw, DO DS) Frame 80802 1

Internal cable stopper Frame 81012 1

Chain catcher (incl. small / large, washer and screw) Frame 80806 1

Plastic plug M5 Frame 80264 10

Dark Matter headset cap - 0mm Frame 80989 1

Dark Matter headset cap - 15mm Frame 80990 1

Dark Matter headset cap - 30mm Frame 80986 1

No. 30 + 3D with TH-881-1, headset assembly Frame 80771 1

Dark Matter console cover mechanical Frame 80987 1

Dark Matter console cover electronical Frame 80991 1

Console insert for mechanical drivetrain Frame 80795 1

Console insert for internal junction A box Frame 80799 1

Console ring for internal junction A box Frame 80800 1

Console insert for wireless drivetrain Frame 80796 1

Console insert for 1x11 groupset Frame 80797 1

Console insert for external junction A box Frame 80798 1

Removable front derailleur hanger Frame 80981 1

Down tube frame protector Frame 80983 1

Front derailleur cable stopper Frame 80984 1

*Except for the frame itself, which is not sold as a spare part, all parts can be ordered by refering to their respective SKU number.

DARK MATTER 282A: 4. Parts’ SKU and Description

No. Name Assembled on A18 SKU# Qty

# Parts

Long grommet mech Frame 80985 2

Direct hanger Frame 80832 1

Long plug Frame 80804 3

Long grommet Di2 Frame 80805 2

Rear brake oblong cable guide Frame 80551 1

Fender bracket assembly Frame 80992 1 set

Front thru axle Fork 80812 1

Rear thru axle Frame 80813 1

Seatpost battery holder Seatpost 38446 1 set

Foam liner Frame 80811 1

DARK MATTER 282A: 5. Troubleshooting / Tip / Specication

Brakes

Use only at mount hydraulic disc brakes. The frame and fork are

compatible with either 140mm or 160mm disc rotors. Adapters might be

required, consult brake manufacturer.

• Rear mount thickness: 25mm

Tire Clearance

The biggest tires that can be installed must be no wider than 45mm for

the rear and front wheel. If fenders are installed, the tires must be no wider

than 40mm

Seat Post

27.2mm

Seat Post Clamp

31.8mm

Bottom Bracket

BB86 (Press-t)

Headset

FSA No 30 + 3D Press-t (Bearing 1 1/8”, 36°x45° top and 1 1/2” ,

36°x45° bottom + FSA TH-881-1 Compressor included)

No more than 30mm of spacer can be placed between the stem and

the top cap of the 3D system. And the use of more than 5mm spacer

on top of the stem could void the eciency of the compressor. These

practices will automatically cancel any warranty claim against the

manufacturer.

Headset cap:

When uninstalling the headset cap, you

need to rst loosen the headset cap,

remove the HS cap screw and remove

the fork from the frame. Then you need

to pinch the rear section the headset

cap and lift the rear section upward.

This will release the headset cap from

the frame.

DARK MATTER 282A: 6. Seat Post Collar Assembly

Assemble the seat post

collar with the seat post.

Apply carbon paste on

the inside of the frame

(seat tube). Tighten the bolt

at 4 Nm.

4 Nm

CARBON

PASTE

DARK MATTER 282A: 7. Seat Post Assembly

The seat post is supplied fully assembled.

Unscrew both bolts slightly until the top clamp (b) and the cradle (c) are

separated enough to insert the saddle rail. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.

• Screw both bolts in order to adjust the angle of the saddle and clamp the rail.

• Tighten the bolt at 9.5 Nm.

9.5 Nm

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