OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................. 4 Fork Compatibility................................................................. 6 Frame Features...................................................................... 7 Frame Geometry.................................................................... 8 Optional Derailleur Guard Installation........................... 11 Shock 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 FRAME FEATURES 1. Main Frame 2. Seatstay 3. Chainstay 4. Shock Link 5. Main Pivot 6. Dropout (Horst) Pivot 7. Shock Link at Seatstay Pivot 8. Shock Link at Frame Pivot 9. Lower Shock Eyelet 10. Upper Shock Eyelet 11. Shock 12.
EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY S-Works Epic Carbon Geometry Men’s Small 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 554mm 762mm 124mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1058mm 427mm (21.81“) (30.00”) (4.88”) (13.03”) (41.65”) (16.81”) Men’s Medium 589mm 769mm 136mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1094mm 427mm (23.19”) (30.28”) (5.35”) (13.03”) (43.07”) (16.81”) Men’s Large 615mm 788mm 146mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1120mm 427mm (24.21”) (31.02”) (5.75”) (13.
EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY Epic Women’s Geometry Women’s Small 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 540mm 719mm 100mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1044mm 427mm (21.26“) (28.31”) (3.94”) (13.03”) (41.10”) (16.81”) Women’s Medium 565mm 728mm 110mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1070mm 427mm (22.24”) (28.66”) (4.33”) (13.03”) (42.13”) (16.81”) Women’s Large 595mm 745mm 120mm 70.5° 74° 331mm 1100mm 427mm (23.43”) (29.33”) (4.72”) (13.
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DERAILLEUR GUARD 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 the 2005-2006 Enduro/Demo derailleur hanger. Guard Part #: 9896-4030 Hanger Part #: 9895-4021 Q/R Axle Guard Spacer Guard Q/R Nut Derailleur Guard Installation (Q/R option): 1. Install rear derailleur on derailleur hanger. 2.
EPIC REAR SHOCK SETUP STEP 1: Set sag: - See attached charts for starting air pressure. - After setting the pressure, push the rubber ring up to the seal, sit on the bike gently for 20 seconds still, dismount and measure sag. Recommended sag: 20% - 25% of shock stroke. - Epic sag: 9.5mm to 12mm STEP 2: Rider Weight Adjust rebound: Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed. - Clocwise for slower rebound (slower speeds, bigger hits).
EPIC REAR SHOCK SETUP 1. Set sag: • See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a high-pressure shock pump to add air. • Turn the Brain Fade knob (3) counter-clockwise to allow the shock to sag more easily. • Push the o-ring up to the seal, sit on/dismount the bike gently, measure the distance between the shock seal and the o-ring (sag). • Adjust air pressure until the desired sag is reached (verify following the steps on page 6 or the measurements below the air chart).
EPIC 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. Your Specialized frame does not require any Bottom Bracket or Head Tube pre-installation preparation. All surfaces are already prepared from the factory, with the exception of greasing the bottom bracket threads and head set cups. It is acceptable to chase the bottom bracket threads if necessary. Do not face bottom bracket cups.
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.
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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.
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