User Manual - Seatpost
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1. mm mm SEATPOST OWNER S MANUAL 50 SE 76 101 114 127 64 uu uolLzyerLZLIadS Jadung 1sog peoy pue ulLeyUNOW 140 RockSHox Inc e 2002 Spur Post OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH Congratulations You have the best in suspension components on your bicycle This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your shock To ensure that your RockShox shock 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 bicycling experience more enjoyable and trouble free Seat Clamp Sattelklemme Abrazzdera Fixation de la Selle Morsetto sela v k 22771 Zadelstrop Aperto do selim LS Inner Post Tube Inneres Rohr Tubo Interior de la tija Tube Int rieur de la tige Stelo AURA HF F 2 7 Binnenbuis pen Tubo interior de espiga Boot Boot Fuelle Gaines Soffietto Z F Huls Fole Retaining Ring Konterring Anillo de sujeci n Anneau de retenue Anello di ritenzione Ux ZYY UY Borgring Anilha de reten o Outer Post Tube u eres Rohr Tubo exterior de la tija Tube Ext rieur de la tige Fodero WRR E 7 Buitenbuis pen Tubo exterior do espig o NOTE YOUR PRODUCT S APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX2. 398 508 FAX 3726 398 566 REGATI 1 5K 102 TALLINN 11911 Estonia Or Estonian Unidream Phone 372 636 7470 Fax 372636 7470 Paavli 2A Tallinn EE0004 Estonia Finland Mr Cool OY Phone 358 9 3250817 FAX 358 9 3250609 LINNAVUORENTIE 28 HELSINKI 00950 France Royal Velo France Phone 33 325 433 730 Fax 33 325 43 95 95 4 RUE DES AZALEES P A SUD CHAMPANGE ST THIBAULT 10800 Germany Sport Import GmbH Phone 49 44 05 9280 0 FAX 49 44 05 9280 49 INDUSTRIESTRASSE 41 B EDEWECHT 26188 Greece Gatsoulis Stefanos Imports Phone 30 12512 779 FAX 30 12533 960 8 THESSALONIKIS STREET NEW FILADELFIA ATHENS T T 14342 Guatemala BYS Importaciones S A Phone 502 366 7709 FAX 502 363 3918 18 CALLE 7 48 ZONA 10 GUATEMALA Holland Vertex Cycle Systems BV Phone 31 23 57 18184 FAX 3123 57 18606 FLEMINGSTRAAT 100A 2041 VL ZANDVOORT HOLLAND Hong Kong Flying Ball Bicycle Company Phone 852 23813661 FAX 852 23974406 201 TUNG CHOI ST G F MONGKOK KOWLOON Hungary Prokero Ltd Co Phone 361 331 3184 FAX 361 331 3184 KALMAN IMRE UTCA 23 BUDAPEST 1054 Iceland Orninn Hjol Ltd Phone 354 588 9892 FAX 354 588 9896 SKEIFAN 11 P O BOX 8036 REYKJAVIK Ireland Madison Phone 44 181 385 3385 Fax 44 208 345 3443 BUCKINGHAME HOUSE EAST THE BROADWAY STANMORE MIDDLESEX HA7 4EA UNITED KINGDOM Italy Motorquality Phone 39 02 24 951 1 FAX 3902 24951 228 20
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4. COM RockSHox Inc e Marcy 2001 3 ENGLISH RockSHox Inc e 2002 Sear Post OWNER S MANUAL RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR INSPECTING YOUR BIKE IS EVEN MORE DANGEROUS IT IS ALSO DANGEROUS NOT TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do not ride with the seat post above the maximum height minimum insertion mark indicated on the post Do not scratch the post to mark your preferred seat height instead use a piece of tape Before each ride be sure the seat post binder bolt is securely tightened to the proper torque Not securing the bolt can cause serious and or fatal injuries Follow the bicycle manufacturer s specification for binder bolt torque Always use genuine RockShox parts Use of other aftermarket replacement parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the seat post INSTALLATION It is extremely important that your RockShox Seat Post is installed correctly by a qualified mechanic with proper tools e Use a file to deburr the inside of the bicycle frame s seat tube Scoring or scratches to the inner seat tube may cause premature failure e Clean and grease the bicycle frame s seat tube If using a seat post shim grease the inside and outside of it as well Install the seat post Tighten the binder bolt on your bicycle to the manufacturer s specifications Saddle Installation 1 Remove front and rear clamp screws from post clamp assembly 2 Remove the upper clamp assembly and greas
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6. e chart below to determine what bumper is best suited for you Rider Weight Bumper Length Preload Spacers Turns of Preload 100 160 Ib 140mm 0 10 15 140 190 Ib 127mm 1 10 25 170 220 Ib 114mm 1 10 25 200 250 Ib 101mm 1 2 10 30 Road Post If the sag setting is correct and you can t get a minimum travel of 10 mm use a softer longer bumper However if the sag is correct and you have excessive bottom out use a firmer shorter bumper Use the chart below to determine what bumper is best suited for you Rider Weight Bumper Length Preload Spacers Turns of Preload 100 160 Ib 76mm 2 5 10 140 190 Ib 63mm 2 3 5 15 170 220 Ib 57mm 3 5 20 200 250 lb 50mm 3 5 25 RockSHox Inc e MarcH 2001 5 ENGLISH RockSHox Inc e 2002 Sear Post OWNER S MANUAL Changing the Bumper or Adding Preload Spacers 1 Unscrew the preload adjuster plug using a 6mm hex wrench fig 2 2 Remove the bumper and any spacers from the outer tube Note the orientation of all parts fig 2 3 Cut the bumper if necessary a Using the gauge on the inside front cover mark the desired length on the bumper with a felt tip pen b With a razor knife or fine bladed saw carefully cut the bumper making sure to cut the edge at a 90 degree angle square 4 Clean and grease the bumper and re install into the outer tube with spacers if used 5 Re install the cleaned and greased preload adjuster plug starting threads by hand 6 Tighten preload adjuster plug until it comes in co
7. e from defects in materials or workmanship Any RockShox product that is returned to the factory and is found by RockShox to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the option of RockShox Inc This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy RockShox shall not be held liable for any indirect special or consequential damages The 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 or abuse of the product or any other circumstances in which the product had be subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not cover paint damage or modifications to the product Proof of purchase is required Warranty Repair If for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done return the product to a RockShox dealer In the USA dealers are required to call for a Return Authorization number RA prior to returning product For more technical information visit our web site at www rockshox com For toll free technical support in the USA call 1 800 677 7177 Customers in countries other than the USA should contact their local dealer or distributor RockSHox Inc e Marcu 2001 7 INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR LIST A
8. e the lower clamp surface clamp washers clamp screws and seat clamp pins fig 1 3 Install saddle and insert upper assembly through the rear of the saddle rails 4 Hand tighten clamp screws and set saddle to center 5 Tighten front and rear clamp screws with the saddle in its preferred position Torque the clamp screws to 72 to 120 in Ib 8 1 to 13 4 Nm 6 Take aride and check if the saddle feels comfortable If adjustment is necessary proceed to the next section Tuning Note DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CLAMP SCREWS WHEN ADJUSTED CORRECTLY MAKE SURE CLAMP SCREWS PROTRUDE FROM THE SEAT CLAMP PINS IF THE SCREWS DO NOT PROTRUDE FROM THE SEAT CLAMP PINS YOU SHOULD USE LONGER SCREWS 4 950 006074 00 Rev A01 RockSHox Inc e 2002 Spur Post OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH PERFORMANCE TUNING RockShox Seat Posts can be tuned to your particular weight riding style and the terrain you ride on Using a medium bumper our Seat Posts are set up for the 150 to 180 Ib 68 to 81 kg all around rider You may benefit from making tuning adjustments for your specific needs Install the post and take your bicycle for a ride before making any tuning adjustments When tuning suspension always make one change at a time and write it down Keeping a record lets you know what changes you have tried and suggests what changes you might try Setting Sag The RockShox Seat Post is designed to compress sag when you are sitting on the bike The o
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10. ntact with the bumper 7 Add preload as necessary Fig 2 MAINTENANCE To maintain high performance safety and long life of your seat post periodic maintenance is required If you compete frequently or ride in wet muddy or otherwise extreme conditions reduce the suggested maintenance intervals listed below by 50 percent IMPORTANT ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON ROCKSHOX PRODUCTS Before Every Ride e Check the rail clamp screws for proper torque e Check retaining ring to tightness e Check seat post binder bolt for proper torque according to the bicycle manufacturer s specifications e Check for play Torque Tightening Values Clamp Screws 72 to 120in lb 8 1 to 13 5Nm After 25 Hours Of Riding e Disassemble the seat post This procedure should be completed by a qualified mechanic with proper tools The mechanic should clean the internal parts using a suitable solvent inspect all parts for damage and replace any parts that are damaged e Lubricate the internal parts e Check for increased side to side movement If after a fresh greasing there is still side to side movement replace the keys Contact your local dealer or distributor or visit our web site at www rockshox com for further information 6 950 006074 00 Rev A01 RockSHox Inc e 2002 Spur Post OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH WARRANTY RockShox Inc warrants its products for a period of one year from original date of purchase to be fre
11. ptimum settings for the best all around performance are 0 to 20mm sag for the MTB Post and 0 to 8mm sag for the Road Post To measure sag pull the dust boot up from the bottom and install a zip tie on the inner tube so that it is flush against the retaining ring sit on the bike in a normal riding position then step off your bike and measure the bottom of the zip tie to the top of the retaining ring This measurement is the amount of sag Note BE SURE TO REMOVE THE ZIP TIE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED MEASURING SAG Changing the preload alters the sag and firmness of the initial post movement The preload adjuster plug in the bottom of the seat post tube adjusts the sag of the post preload on the spring stack When the preload adjuster is turned clockwise the seat post will sag less and be firmer Turning the preload adjuster plug counterclockwise causes the seat post to be softer and sag more Do not turn the preload adjuster plug exposing its threads at the bottom of the post tube Failure to observe this instruction could result in premature failure of the preload adjuster plug or outer tube Changing the Spring Rate Spring rate changes are made by cutting the bumper The following are recommended elastomer lengths for rider weights MTB Posr If the sag setting is correct and you can t get a minimum travel of 20 mm use a softer longer bumper However if the sag is correct and you have excessive bottom out use a firmer shorter bumper Use th
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