FINISHING PARTS · TOOLS · CARE
The parts that finish the bike.
Routing, fasteners, protection and service supplies belong in the same order as the headline components.
Cables, hoses and electrical branches.
| Connection | Selection / requirement | What completes it |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical shifting | Correct shift cable, housing, ferrules, guides and end cap | Keep it with the selected shifter and frame routing. Brake housing is not a general substitute. |
| Mechanical dropper | Remote-specified cable/housing and actuator fitting | Check usable insertion and steering movement before final cable length. |
| Hydraulic brakes | Exact hose, insert/barb, olive/compression fitting and seals | Use the fluid-specific procedure; keep lubricant away from friction surfaces. |
| AXS alternative | Controller battery, derailleur battery/charger, pairing and configuration | Follow the selected GX AXS recipe. Mechanical GX requires none of these. |
| E-bike alternative | OEM motor, battery, charger, wiring, sensors and firmware | Not installed in this conventional reference bike. An e-bike needs its own approved frame and drive-system recipe. |
Frame hardware, protection and optional guides.
Keep the correct rear axle, hanger, pivot hardware, cable-port fittings, guards, storage parts and bottle bolts with the exact frame. A 148 mm hub dimension does not specify the length or thread of its through-axle.
The Hightower reference diagram identifies rear axle 08-22209 and UDH 23-23491. Use its exploded drawings for replacement parts. Select a chain guide or bashguard only after verifying frame mount, crank clearance, chainline and ring range; it is not an automatic addition.
Frame fittings & replacement diagramsFit any bottle, cage, pump and bag without obstructing shock movement, cables or tire clearance. Lights, reflectors and other equipment should suit the intended riding environment.
Workshop and trail kits serve different jobs.
| Connection | Selection / requirement | What completes it |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | Torque tools covering the specified values; hex/Torx bits; correct BB, cassette and rotor tools | Add headset/crown-race, cutting and press tools only for the planned work. |
| Drivetrain | Compatible chain tool, connector pliers and chain-wear gauge | Select tools that support the chain family; keep its exact spare connector. |
| Suspension | Shock pump; model-specific service tools, seals and fluids | Air-can, lower-leg and damper services have different requirements. |
| Brakes | Correct fluid, bleed kit, bleed block and hose tools | Keep Shimano and SRAM service requirements separate. |
| Tires | Pump, gauge, levers, tube or plug kit, valve-core tool and tire boot | A compact trail pump does not guarantee initial tubeless seating. |
One concrete carry option is the OneUp 100cc EDC Pump Bundle, which lists a pump/mount, EDC V2 Tool and Plug & Pliers Kit. Verify its tools cover your bike and add a correctly sized tube and exact chain connector as needed.
Check the bundle’s actual contentsCleaner, brushes and lubricant are part of the recipe.
Use separate cleaning materials for the drivetrain and brake-sensitive areas. A chain-cleaning kit needs a component-appropriate cleaner, brushes, rinse/drying method and the lubricant chosen for that chain.
Muc-Off Bio Drivetrain Cleaner is a concrete cleaner option; follow its instructions and the component maker’s restrictions. Select oil or wax deliberately and follow its preparation method. Do not apply a new system over an incompatible residue.
Cleaner instructionsGrease, carbon assembly compound, thread treatment, brake fluid, suspension oil and freehub lubricant have different jobs. Use the material and amount specified for the joint; a general-purpose grease does not replace every product.
Manufacturer sources checked September 28, 2026. Product examples and interface comparisons are identified separately from bike-specific fit. No assembled custom bike has been tested by iCyclery.