Bike comes largely pre-assembled in the box and comes with user and assembly instructions from Montague and the component manufacturers.. You will need to fit the front wheel and seat, both with quick release mechanisms, and one pedal.

Cross threading: the pedal stub is steel and the crank is aluminum, so take care not to cross thread the pedal into the crank. Should you decide to use folding or demountable type pedals (see the MKS range) your local bike shop will be able to advise you of the suitability of each of these types of pedal.

Check that the brake levers do not foul the cross bar, to adjust the brake lever positions on the handle you will need a 5mm Allen key.

Tyres will need inflating. This can be done at your local petrol station pump or if you have a car tyre pump, that will do the job. 40lbs is okay for off road use, higher pressure for on road use.

Fine-tuning of the gears may be necessary. This is something to be done by a bike shop unless you are well experienced in setting up a twenty-four gear system.

If the bike is to be used on the road most of the time with occasional use off road, then consider changing the tyres to puncture resistant hybrid types.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST HAVE THE BIKE CHECKED OVER BY A BIKE SHOP BEFORE TAKING TO THE ROAD. Ask for an "out of the box" check.

If collecting the bike, we assemble it for you, but we still ask you to have the bike checked over by a competent mechanic at you local bike shop.