Assembly Instructions for a Roadmaster MT Fury Bicycle

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Walmart's Roadmaster MT Fury offers an inexpensive bike to get you outside without emptying your wallet. Bike assembly requires basic mechanical skills and a few bike tools. Remember that basic does not mean easy. Your first time assembling a bike will take time. Mistakes may ruin a part or a tool, so it's best to seek help from someone with experience.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Unpacking

Things You’ll Need:

Box cutter
Wire cutters
Set of hex wrenches
Bike grease
Pedal wrench

Step 1

Place the bike in a work stand and remove the packing material.

Step 2

Use a box cutter to remove cardboard and Styrofoam, but be careful to not scratch your frame.

Step 3

Use wire cutters to remove zip ties.

Install Stem and Handlebars

Step 1

Use a hex wrench to loosen the bolts on the stem before you install it.

Step 2

Loosen the bolt on the headset and remove the top cap.

Step 3

Slip the stem onto the steerer tube and tighten the top cap bolt.

Step 4

Align the stem so it sits directly over the center of the fork, then use a hex wrench to bolt the stem in place.

Step 5

Use a hex wrench to check that your handlebars are secured to the stem.

Install Pedals

Step 1

Grease both pedal threads.

Step 2

Look on the bottom of the threads to find the marks to distinguish the right pedal from the left pedal. The right pedal should be marked with an "R" and the left with an "L."

Step 3

Use your hands to start threading each pedal into the crank arm. Both pedals will tighten by turning toward the front of the bike.

Step 4

Use a pedal wrench to finish tightening each pedal.

Check Tuning

Step 1

Check to see your Roadmaster is tuned. After you finish the basic assembly, spin your wheels and test the brakes.

Step 2

Run through your gears to check the shifting.

Step 3

Take your bike to the shop to be tuned by a technician if you find mechanical problems with any of these moving parts. Mechanical failure can cause a crash, so fix any problems before you go for a ride.

Resources

Bicycle Tutor: How to Assemble a New Bike

Article Written By Kathrine Cole

Kathrine Cole is a professional outdoor educator. She teaches rock climbing, backpacking, cycling, and bike maintenance classes. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Trainer.

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