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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................. 4 Fork Compatibility................................................................. 6 Frame Features...................................................................... 7 Frame Geometry.................................................................... 8 Miscelaneous Parts Installation......................................... 11 Shock & Fork Setup.............................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the finest line of suspension bikes available! About Off Road, Stunt, Downhill and Freeriding This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Owner’s Manual and owner’s manuals supplied by the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension components. If you did not receive any of these manuals, download them from the Internet, contact your dealer, or contact us by telephone.
INTRODUCTION Here is what you should look for when you inspect your bicycle for this type of riding: bent or broken components, such as the handlebar, handlebar stem, seatpost, pedals; dents, cracks, scratches, deformation, or discoloration. Because damage may be internal and hidden, if any of these signs are present, stop riding until your bicycle has been thoroughly inspected by your Specialized dealer.
Service and Modifications INTRODUCTION Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual or the accompanying manuals to provide all of the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you to have work performed by an authorized Specialized retailer.
EPIC / ERA FRAME FEATURES 1. Main Frame 2. Seatstay 3. Chainstay 4. -Link 5. Main Pivot 6. Dropout (Horst) Pivot 7. -Link at Seatstay Pivot 8. -Link at Frame Pivot 9. Lower (Rearward) Shock Eyelet 10. Upper (Forward) Shock Eyelet 11. Shock 12.
EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY S-Works Epic Carbon Geometry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Top Tube Length **Standover Hgt Head Tube Length Head Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle BB Height Wheelbase Chainstay Length Epic M5 Geometry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Top Tube Length **Standover Hgt Head Tube Length Head Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle BB Height Wheelbase Chainstay Length Small 554mm (21.81“) 726mm (28.58”) 126mm (4.96”) 70° 74° 331mm (13.03”) 1061mm (41.77”) 425mm (16.73”) Medium 589mm (23.19”) 747mm (29.41”) 144mm (5.
ERA FRAME GEOMETRY S-Works Era Carbon Geometry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Top Tube Length **Standover Hgt Head Tube Length Head Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle BB Height Wheelbase Chainstay Length Small 540mm (21.26“) 704mm (27.72”) 126mm (4.96”) 70° 74.2° 331mm (13.03”) 1049mm (41.30”) 425mm (16.73”) Medium 565mm (22.24”) 721mm (28.39”) 143mm (5.63”) 70° 74.2° 331mm (13.03”) 1076mm (42.36”) 425mm (16.73”) Large 595mm (23.43”) 729mm (28.70”) 154mm (6.06”) 70° 74.2° 331mm (13.03”) 1107mm (43.58”) 425mm (16.
EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY 1 3 5 2 8 6 7 4 10
MISC PARTS INSTALLATION The Specialized Derailleur guard is available separately through your local Specialized dealer. The guard works with solid or Q/R axle types and is compatible with all Mountain bike models using derailleur hanger #9895-4021.
1. Set sag (fig.1): EPIC / ERA REAR SHOCK SETUP Rider 1 lbs • See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a high-pressure shock pump to add air (A). • Turn the Brain Fade knob (fig.2) counter-clockwise to allow the shock to sag more easily. • Push the rubber o-ring (B) up to the seal, sit on then dismount the bike gently, measure the distance between the shock seal and the o-ring (sag). • Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached. A C 2. Adjust rebound (fig.
1. Set sag (fig.1, 2 & 4): EPIC / ERA FORK SETUP Rider • See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a high-pressure shock pump to add air (A). • Turn the Brain Fade knob (D) counter-clockwise to allow the fork to sag more easily. • Push the rubber o-ring (B) down to the seal, sit on/dismount the bike gently, measure the distance between the fork seal and the o-ring (sag). • Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached.
EPIC / ERA FSR CARBON INSTRUCTIONS The Specialized Epic Carbon frame utilizes advanced composite materials that require particular care during assembly, storage and riding. This installation and care guide contains instructions and warnings, plus torque specifications. Assembling a complete bicycle is a complicated task requiring training and experience, only a trained and experienced bicycle mechanic should install components to this frame.
WARNING! Do not extend seat post above the minimum insertion line. Extension beyond the minimum insertion line can result in failure, causing serious injury or death. WARNING! Do not pull down on downtube derailleur cables to pre-stress the cables. This can cause damage to the cable guides. Your Specialized frame does not require any Bottom Bracket or Head Tube pre-installation preparation.
Schematic #23 2.p Lower Shock Eye 1.k 2.h 2.m 2.h 2.m Alloy Pivot 2.n Carbon Pivot 2.g 1.d 2.o Upper Shock Eye SHOCK ASSEMBLY 2.q 1.c 1.k 1.h Seat Tube 2.k S-Link 1.h 2.n 1.k 2.m 2.h 1.d 1.c 2.f 1.k S-LINK ASSEMBLY ALL ALLOY SPACERS: Small diameter of spacer faces bearing Bolts 1.f 1.g 2.d 2.e Alloy Pivot Carbon Pivot DROPOUT ASSEMBLY Derailleur Cage spacers 1.e 2.c Derailleur Mount 1.a Chainstay Tab Chainstay Bridge 1.a 1.e 2.b BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY BB Shell 2.c 2.
NOTE: Bearing and Bolt Kits are available only through your local Specialized dealer. To retain your warranty and for your safety, all maintenance should be performed by your local Specialized dealer. Bearing Kit Parts Part # Qty. 2 1.a 2 1.b 2 1.c 2 1.d 2 1.e 4 1.f 4 1.g 2 1.h 1.
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USEFUL PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE Every Specialized bicycle and frameset has a useful product life cycle. The length of that useful product life cycle will vary with the construction and materials of the bicycle or frameset, the maintenance and care the bicycle or frameset receives over its useful product life cycle, and the type and amount of use the bicycle or frameset is subject to.
Date NOTES: 22 Rider Weight Fork PSI Fork Rebound Damping (# of clicks from fast) Fork Compression Damping (# of clicks from fast) Shock PSI Shock Rebound Shock Compression Damping (# of Damping (# of clicks from fast) clicks from fast)
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