FAQ: Does the Mundo come assembled?
We sell the bikes as kits, but do offer assembly for an additional fee. Why an additional fee? Three reasons: time, skill and insurance. This additional fee not only covers the time and expertise necessary to build/tune the bike, but it also covers our insurance. We’re a single-product, low-volume dealer, so our insurance costs are a bit higher than a traditional bicycle retailer. This being said, you can have just about any bike shop assemble the Mundo. Local (Portland) build costs run anywhere from $100 (co-op price) to $200 (pro shop).
Fortunately, if you’ve got a common tool set (wrenches from 13mm through 19mm, allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.), quality grease, a chain tool, attention to detail and a steady hand, you can build the Mundo yourself –usually in less than three hours. The only bike-specific tools required for building the Mundo are a chain tool (as referenced in the instructions), and a bottom bracket tool compatible with Shimano cartridge-style bottom brackets. This tool is required to loosen the bottom bracket so you can move the chainguard bracket into its proper, upright position.
You can learn more about bottom brackets and how to use a bottom bracket tool, here and here. If you purchase a Mundo kit from us, let us know if you need this tool and we can source one for you and include it in your shipment, or simply have it shipped to you. Or, you can simply purchase one yourself.
You can download and review the Mundo’s build instructions, here.
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