2004 USER MANUAL
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1. SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL SeeerTibe Gabe Eizo Pole ica io de dicci n Tube Casio dl FE o HT ClintetOoitob Be kopt Ajaz donde CImb bCortral Boris de Eghe Cinio ML Fone bdiepirbie dr Y PO Mr 20070012 EE Kop Regi donde contol Upper Tits Obers Rokr Tibo zuperbr Tube sapere ar Sek Fr FaF ek Tibostperbr ENGLISH Wari Tase E m Eist de rir Fede meg AEE decoria o gie complet Sorib de 6gb di diete mert Uan Reqoeries del precatio L i Ue JA he k Bybee ype Han gra Uar Sian Bok eae Rebo gern Panor delas ebot Boni EDO uba ce ie tion ye tido dro Aehgengelg Regskrk 650 pe A E Loch Face only oy ci mup 2 Zieh ria el Cup eres a ld Le ceed ook Cp ia ld Cup WA E HB Are Dia Uach al an dl Cup cu old Eur NOTE YOUR FORK S APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FORK VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM SRAM CORPORATION APRIL 2003 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL Congratulations You have the best in suspension components on2. 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL TULLIO Quick RELEASE SOME MODELS The Tullio Quick Release system allows the use of a standard 20 mm X 110 mm thru axle hub for enhanced stiffness The axle threads into the left fork leg tightening the hub against the left drop out The axle is clamped in place in the lower casting by the Tullio Quick Release levers Check with your hub manufacturer for compatibility then follow the steps below Riding with an improperly installed wheel can allow the wheel to move or disengage from the bicycle causing damage to the bicycle and serious injury or death to the rider It is essential that that you Ensure that your axle dropouts and quick release mechanisms are clean and free of dirt or debris Ask your dealer to help you understand how to properly secure your front wheel using the Tullio Quick Release System Apply the correct techniques when installing your front wheel Never ride your bicycle unless you are sure the front wheel is installed properly and secure Installation If using a rim brake you may need to open the brake shoes If you are unfamiliar with opening your brake see your brake manufacturer s instructions 1 Open the left and right dropouts by pulling downward on the fork s quick release levers 2 Position your wheel in the dropouts of the lower leg The hub should seat firmly in the dropouts If using a disc brake be sure to position the rotor in the caliper Verify that neither
3. s manual instructions for care and service of this product ROCKSHOX FORKS ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPETITIVE OFF ROAD RIDING AND DO NOT COME WITH THE PROPER REFLECTORS FOR ON ROAD USE YOUR DEALER SHOULD INSTALL PROPER REFLECTORS TO MEET THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION S CPSC REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE STANDARDS IF THE FORK IS GOING TO BE USED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT ANY TIME 954 307864 000 REV A SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL ENGLISH INSTALLATION It is extremely important that your RockShox fork is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in severe and or fatal injuries 1 Remove the existing fork from the bicycle and the crown race from the fork Measure the length of the fork steerer tube against the length of the RockShox steerer tube The RockShox steerer tube may need cutting to the proper length Make sure there is sufficient length to clamp the stem refer to the stem manufacturer s instructions DO NOT ADD THREADS TO ROCKSHOX THREADLESS STEERERS THE STEERER TUBE CROWN ASSEMBLY IS A ONE TIME PRESS FIT REPLACEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE THE LENGTH DIAMETER OR HEADSET TYPE THREADED OR THREADLESS DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE THE STEERER TUBE THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BICYCLE WITH POSSIBLE SERIOUS AND OR FATAL INJURIES 2 Install the headset crown race 29 9mm for 1 1 8 steerers firmly
4. BICYCLE MECHANIC TO OBTAIN SERVICE INFORMATION OR INSTRUCTIONS VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ROCKSHOX DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR Torque Tightening Values Top Caps 65 in lb Brake Posts 80 in lb Shaft Bolts 60 in lb Remote Lockout clamp bolt 8 in Ib Remote clamp screw 8 in Ib Pure top cap clamp screw 12 in Ib Climb it U Turn knob ascrew 12 in Ib SRAM CORPORATION APRIL 2003 9 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL WARRANTY SRAM Corporation warrants its products for a period of two years from original date of purchase to be free from defects in materials or workmanship SRAM or an authorized SRAM Agent must inspect all SRAM products If a product is found by SRAM or its authorized agent to be defective in materials or workmanship replacement or repair is at the option of SRAM This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy SRAM shall not be held liable for any indirect special or consequential damages Exclusions of Warranty This warranty does not apply to products which have not been properly installed and adjusted according to RockShox installation instructions The warranty does not cover any product that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered defaced or removed This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturer s specifications or any other circumstances in which the pro
5. for removal of RockShox product or warranty repair work performed by a SRAM dealer Warranty work performed by a SRAM dealer is voluntary Warranty Repair Tf for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done return the product to a SRAM dealer In the USA dealers are required to call for a Return Authorization number RA prior to returning product Outside the USA dealers are required to call an authorized SRAM Distributor For more technical information visit our website at www rockshox com Dealers outside the USA must contact their local distributor For a complete list of Authorized Distributors outside the USA visit www rockshox com 10 954 307864 000 REv A
6. in the direction indicated by the rabbit on the rebound speed decal decreases rebound damping causing the fork to return to full extension faster Turning the adjuster in the direction indicated by the turtle increases rebound damping slowing the return of the fork to full extension Excessive rebound damping will cause the fork to pack up over successive bumps reducing travel and causing the fork to bottom out Set your fork to rebound as fast as possible without topping out or kicking back This allows your fork to follow the contours of the trail maximizing stability traction and control XC ONLY The knob offers 90 degrees of adjustment RACE AND SL The knob offers three complete turns of adjustment U turn Travel Adjust IMPORTANT Do NOT ADJUST THE U TURN SYSTEM WHEN THE FORK IS LOCKED OUT ADJUSTING THE U TURN WHILE THE FORK IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM Psylo U turn forks can be adjusted from 80 to 125 mm of travel To determine the travel on your fork use the travel gradients on the upper tube Compare this measurement to the chart below Changing Travel Turning the U turn adjuster knob counterclockwise increases travel From minimum travel there are approximately six turns to achieve maximum travel 125 mm Each turn increases or decreases the travel by 7 5 mm fig 1 IMPORTANT STOP TURNING THE U TURN ADJUSTER KNOB AFTER YOU VE REACH 125 MM OF TRAVEL MAXIMUM TRAVEL TURNING THE KNOB PA
7. the rotor hub nor rotor bolts interfere with the lower legs If unfamiliar with adjusting your disc brake see your brake manufacturer s instructions Tighten 1 Slide the axle through the right side of the hub until it engages the threads of the left drop out 2 Gently pull on the axle fixing lever to remove it from the axle Rotate the lever 90 degrees until it is perpendicular to the axle 3 tighten the axle into the dropout turn the axle fixing lever clockwise until the left side of the axle is flush with the outside face of the left dropout NoTE HAND TIGHTEN THE AXLE INTO THE LOWER CASTING NEVER USE ANY OTHER TOOL TO TIGHTEN THE AXLE INTO THE LOWER LEG OVER TIGHTENING OF THE AXLE CAN DAMAGE THE AXLE AND OR THE LOWER LEG Secure 1 Close the dropouts by pushing the fork s left and right quick release levers towards the lower legs 2 The quick release mechanism is an over center cam similar to the quick release found on many bicycle wheels When closing the dropouts tension should be felt when the quick release lever is in the horizontal position 90 degrees to the lower leg and the quick release lever should leave an imprint in the palm of your hand If resistance is not felt at the 90 degtee position and if the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand tension is insufficient To increase tension open the quick release lever and using a 3 mm hex wrench turn the quick release retaining scre
8. your bicycle This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your fork To ensure that your RockShox fork performs properly we recommend that you have your fork installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic We also urge you to follow our recommendations to help make your riding experience more enjoyable and trouble free 7 The fork on your bicycle is designed for use by a single rider on mountain trails and similar off road conditions Before riding the bicycle be sure the brakes are properly installed and adjusted If the brakes do not work properly the rider could suffer serious and or fatal injuries Your fork may fail in certain circumstances including but not limited to any condition that causes a loss of oil collision or other activity bending or breaking the fork s components or parts and extended periods of non use Fork failure may not be visible Do not ride the bicycle if you notice bent or broken fork parts loss of oil sounds of excessive topping out or other indications of a possible fork failure such as loss of shock absorbing properties Instead take your bike to a qualified dealer for inspection and repair In the event of a fork failure damage to the bicycle or personal injury may result Always use genuine RockShox parts Use of aftermarket replacement parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the shock Structural failure could result in loss of co
9. ST THIS POINT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE U TURN FEATURE Spring Rate Increase 25 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 5 0 0 0 30 0 gt _ 9 125 117 5 110 102 5 95 87 5 80 U Turn Travel Adjustment mm Increase of Spring Rate Fig 1 6 954 307864 000 Rev A SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL ENGLISH Pure System SL AND Your fork uses the Pure Damping System This system provides maximum ride control allowing the rider to smooth out the bumps with on the fly adjustable compression damping including lockout for climbing Climb It Control Performance SL To change the compression damping adjustment on your fork locate the adjuster knob on the top of the right leg A clockwise adjustment increases the compression damping Turning the adjuster completely clockwise provides on the fly lockout to minimize movement while sprinting or climbing Integrated into the lockout system is a big hit blow off feature allowing fork movement in the event of an unexpected change in terrain To maintain lockout control and damping quality the Pure Damping system should be rebuilt once a year We recommend that a qualified bicycle mechanic with proper tools should rebuild the Pure Damping System For more detailed service information contact your local RockShox dealer or visit www rockshox com Remote Lock
10. against the top of the fork crown Install the fork assembly on the bike Adjust the headset until you feel no play or drag 3 Install the brakes according to the manufacturer s instructions and adjust brake pads properly Use the fork only with V type or hydraulic cantilever brakes mounted to the existing brake posts or disc style brakes mounted through the provided mounting holes Do not use any cantilever brake other than those intended by the brake manufacturer to work with a hangerless brace 4 Adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the dropout s counter bore The quick release nut must be tightened after the wheel is properly seated into the dropout s counter bore Make sure four or more threads are engaged in the quick release nut when it is closed Orient the quick release lever in front of and parallel to the lower tube in the locked position 5 Keep in mind tire clearance as you choose tires Maximum size is 2 7 wide or 696 mm diameter installed Be sure to check this diameter whenever you change tires To do this remove the top caps and spring stack assemblies and comptess the fork completely to make sure at least 5 mm of clearance exists between the top of the tire and the bottom of the crown Exceeding maximum tite size will cause the tire to jam against the crown when the fork is fully compressed PERFORMANCE TUNING RockShox Psylo forks can be tuned for your particular weight riding style and terrain Checking Sag Psyl
11. duct has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not cover paint damage or modifications to the product Original proof of purchase is required Warranty repair replacement is only valid upon presentation of proof of purchase directly submitted to SRAM at the time of warranty evaluation Warranty repair or replacement is at the discretion of SRAM or its authorized agent upon physical product evaluation and proof of purchase This warranty does not include or cover common wear and tear parts which are subject to damage as a result of normal use failure to service product according to SRAM recommendations wet conditions racing use of disc brakes rider weight riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended Wear and Tear parts are identified as External dust seals bushings foam rings rubber moving parts such as air sealing o rings and glide rings stripped threaded shafts or bolts upper tubes stanchions rear shock mounting hardware and springs and fork drop outs Pioneer Support Program In the event parts are unavailable at the time of your repair at the option of SRAM or its authorized agent a replacement fork may be provided at a determined discount price Warranty Expenses Incurred The SRAM warranty policy excludes expenses incurred as a result of transportation of product from a SRAM dealer to SRAM or its authorized distributor labor performed by a SRAM dealer
12. ntrol of the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries Use extreme caution not to tilt the bicycle to either side when mounting the bicycle to a carrier by the fork drop outs front wheel removed The fork legs may suffer structural damage if the bicycle is tilted while the drop outs are in the carrier Make sure the fork is securely fastened down with a quick release Make sure the rear wheel is fastened down when using ANY bike carrier that secures the fork s drop outs Not securing the rear can allow the bike s mass to side load the drop outs causing them to break or crack If the bicycle tilts or falls out of its carrier do not ride the bicycle until the fork is properly examined for possible damage Return the fork to your dealer for inspection or call RockShox if there is any question of possible damage See the International Distributor List A fork leg or drop out failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries Only mount cantilever type brakes to the existing brake posts Forks with hangerless style braces are only designed for V style or hydraulic cantilever brakes Do not use any cantilever brake other than those intended by the brake manufacturer to work with a hangerless brace Do not route the front brake cable and or cable housing through the stem or any other mounts or cable stops Do not use a front brake cable leverage device mounted to the brace Observe all owner
13. o forks are designed to sag when you are sitting on your bike Sag is the compression of the fork caused by the rider s weight Proper sag allows the front wheel to follow the contour of the terrain as you ride To measure sag set the fork to maximum travel 125 mm Install a zip tie on the upper tube of the fork flush against the wiper seal Sit on the bike with normal riding apparel Step off the bike and measure the distance between the wiper seal and the zip tie This is your sag The sag should be between 15 and 25 19 to 31 mm percent of maximum travel If you re unable to achieve optimum sag you may need to change the fork s spring Changing the Spring Rate Spring rate is the amount of force needed to compress a spring one inch Changing your Psylo fork s coil spring for a spring of a higher or lower rate will alter the overall feel of your fork Higher spring rates make the fork feel more stiff while lower spring rates make the fork more supple Contact your local RockShox dealer to order replacement springs SRAM CORPORATION APRIL 2003 5 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLo USER MANUAL NoTE WHEN DECREASING TRAVEL SEE U TURN TRAVEL ADJUST YOU INCREASE THE SPRING RATE External Rebound Adjustment Race SL and XC models Rebound damping controls the speed at which a fork returns to its full extension following compression Located at the bottom of the right fork leg is the rebound adjuster knob Turning the adjuster
14. out Race The Remote Lockout lever allows incremental compression adjustment and lockout of your fork without removal of your hands from the handlebars The lever offers approximately 130 degrees of adjustment from fully active to the lockout position In the center of the Remote Lockout lever is the go button Depress the go button to return your fork to the active position MOUNTING The Remote Lockout is mounted on the left hand side of the handlebar With separate brake lever and shifter setups mount the Remote Lockout between the brake lever and shifter fig 1 With integrated designs mount the Remote Lockout outboard or inboard fig 2 of the brake lever shifter setup SETUP 1 Clamp the Remote Lockout lever in the appropriate mounting orientation see fig 1 and 2 Torque to 8 in Ib 2 Depress the go button and rotate the lever to the open position Feed the housing into the remote clamp and route the cable 4 Orient the Remote Cap 60 degrees counterclockwise from the timing mark fig 3 This is the default open position For a stiffer feeling fork rotate the remote cap less than 60 degrees from the default open position 5 Tighten the remote clamp screw and torque to 8 in Ib fig 3 6 Ensure proper function of the Remote Lockout by activating and deactivating the lockout NOTE THE CABLE IS TEFLON COATED Fig 3 SRAM CORPORATION APRIL 2003 7 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION
15. w in small increments until proper tension is felt 3 Verify that the axle is unable to spin or move in the dropout by grasping the axle lever and turning counter clockwise 8 954 307864 000 REV A SRAM CORPORATION 2004 PsyLO USER MANUAL ENGLISH DIRT AND DEBRIS CAN ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE DROPOUT OPENINGS ALWAYS CHECK AND CLEAN THIS AREA WHEN REINSTALLING THE WHEEL ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS CAN COMPROMISE THE SECURITY OF THE AXLE LEADING TO SERIOUS AND OR FATAL INJURY 4 Re install the axle lever into the axle NoTE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL CAN AFFECT BRAKE PERFORMANCE FOLLOWING WHEEL INSTALLATION ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BRAKES IN A FLAT AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFIC OBSTACLE OR OTHER HAZARDS MAINTENANCE To maintain the high performance safety and long life of your fork periodic maintenance is required If you ride in extreme conditions maintenance should be performed more frequently Psylo Model Maintenance Il Clean dirt and debris from upper tubes Il Check upper tubes for scratches a Check top caps brake posts and shaft bolts el v proper torque All Lubricate foam ring Remove lower casting clean bushings and All change oil bath Change oil in pure system Race Clean and lubricate Remote Lockout assembly All Clean and lubricate U Turn spring assembly SL and Race Rebuild Pure System WE RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
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