NS Bikes Soda 2015 Manual
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1. Technical sheet SODA EVO Technical sheet SODA SLOPE Instructions SODA SLOPE rear wheel m Di Ti M Warnings and important information General riding information Introduction Overview of product line Frame concept amp information SODA EVO Frame concept amp information SODA SLOF DE ta Replacement parts SODA EVO Replacement parts SODA SLOPE Instructions general info De Instructions suspension settings Instructions SODA EVO rear wheel moun age Instructions SODA EVO cs lenght adjust Instructions SODA EVO travel adjust Hee E RL Na Instructions SODA SLOPE BB assembly ANS ne re Instructions SODA EVO SODA SLOPE Ci Soe Instructions SODA EVO internal cable roui Tightening torque Maintenance pre ride amp periodical chock Box contents SODA EVO Box contents SODA SLOPE Proof of purchase warranty card NS BIKES warranty SAM PILGRIM 2013 FMB TOUR WINNER o NIS s ola BIKES WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ATTENTION Please read this manual carefully lt contains important safety information WARNING Extreme riding often shown on TV or in bike magazines is a very dangerous sport and requires an amazing amount of skill By engaging in this type of activity you are accepting the risk of possible injury or even death Even the best bike will not help you can land a clean trick Even the best protective gear will not guarantee c2. The frames are designed to work with the following forks Soda EVO suspension forks 150 200 mm travel Soda Slope suspension forks with 80 160 mm travel Headset Soda EVO amp Soda Slope frames come with a tapered head tube with 1 5 ZS bottom 56mm ID top 44mm ID and 115mm stack height It fits forks with standard 1 1 8 steer tubes or tapered 1 5 1 1 8 steer tubes Headset added to the frame works with both 11 8 and 1 5 steers as there are two crown races included The headset comes with two top cap 8mm and 15mm tu suit riders personal preferences Additional headset spacers can be added between the headset and the stem Don t cut your steertube too low The process of mounting headsets in the frame should be done by a qualified mechanic Please note that headsets with OD55 mm bottom cups or other internal headsets won t fit Only headsets with a bottom cup with 56m OD will work with Soda EVO Soda Slope frames Any use of wrong type of headset can be dangerous amp can damage the frame BB The frames are designed to work with the following bottom bracket sizes 73mm 113mm or other 73mm wide BB with a chainline of approximately 51mm The Soda Slope will accept bmx cranks with Euro BB Most Euro BB s are designed with 68mm wide BB However they can be used but a 5mm spacer must be added to the central spacer between the BB bearings same diameters as original central spacer Before installation make sure that the BB is
3. ID headtube length 115mm fits forks with standard 1 1 8 or tapered 1 5 1 1 8 steerer tubes headset to fit both include with the frame rear hub 135x10mm bolt type or135x12mm with thru axle NS custom 12MM thru axle included 1S 2000 disc brake mount max rotor size up to 200mm BB threaded 73mm with ISCG 05 mounts biggest chainring up to 38t rear derailleur removable hanger included front derailleur not compatible seat post clamp 30 9mm 34 9mm max tire 275 x 2 6 weight w o shock 3 35kg 741bs GEOMETRY with 180mm travel 565mm fork top tube effective M 581mm 22 97 L 601mm 23 7 reach M 423mm L 443mm stack M 596mm L 596mm CS with 160mm short travel short CS long CS adjustable 422 438mm CS with 180mm long travel short CS long CS adjustable 422 438mm seat tube M 409mm 16 L 445mm 175 head tube angle 64 5 seat tube angle adjusted 75 bottom bracket height 2mm wheelbase M 1166mm short CS 1182mm long CS L 1192mm short CS 1208mm long CS note on sizing for jump focused riders we recommend the M size for riders up to 180cm and the L size for riders up to 190cm However if you wish to adjust the the seat height for optimum pedalling we recommended the M size for riders up to 177cm and the L size for riders up to 185cm the adjusted seat tube angle is around 2 5 slacker than the actual angle due to specific seat tube shape and it s offset posi tion the
4. adjusted seat tube angle show the eguivalent for a traditional frame o NS s ola BIKES TECHNICAL SHEET SODA SLOPE 107mm 4 2 rear wheel travel pivot around BB allowing true single speed setups AL6061 AL6066 T6 custom formed and butted tubes smooth double pass welding in critical areas weight w o shock 3 05kg rear shock 190x50mm 75 x 2 0 mounting hardware front amp rear 22 2 x 8 mm head tube tapered 1 5 ZS 44mm 1D 56mm ID headtube length 115mm fits forks with standard 1 1 8 or tapered 1 5 1 1 8 steerer tubes headset to fit both included with the frame rear hub 135x10mm suggested bolt on hubs 1S 2000 disc brake mount max rotor size up to 185mm BB threaded 73mm with ISCG 05 mounts biggest chainring up to 34t rear derailleur optional hanger included front derailleur not compatible seat post clamp 30 9mm 34 9mm max tire 26 x 2 4 Geometry with 505mm axle to crown forks 120mm travel top tube actual 540mm 21 267 effective 553mm 21 87 reach 418mm stack 565mm chain stay min 387mm 405mm seat tube 348mm 13 7 head tube angle 68 52 seat tube angle effective 76 bottom bracket height 7 mm wheelbase min 1070mm 42 1 the actual seat tube angle is around 1 0 slacker than quoted due to specific seat tube shape and it s offset position the num bers quoted show the equivalent for a traditional frame Sizing information Like our hard
5. brake calliper and slide the rear wheel into the dropouts hub side bolts Maxle axle should be removed from the hub then mount the chain on the chainrings Align the wheel Mount the 135x10 bolts or 135x12 axle and tighten according to hub manufacturers instructions just before this make sure the wheel is positioned symmetrically in the stays Adjust the position of the disc brake Caliper so that it does not interfere with the disc but at the same time make sure that it will use the maximum area of the brake pads when the brake is applied Wheel removal To remove the wheel just loosen the hub bolts or 12mm axle and the wheel will come out of the frame BARTEK KRZYSZTON JAWS CUPERNATURAL SESSION o NIS s dla BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO CS LENGTH ADJUST Choosing correct dropout inserts set For 135x10 bolt on hubs use dropout inserts with 10mm holes there are no difference between left and right inserts For 135x12 hubs use dropouts inserts with 12mm holes the smaller insert with tread inside is for the drive right side drop out see Fig 9 The bigger insert w o thread inside is for the non drive left side Fig 9 135x12 dropout inserts right side with thread inside Adjusting CS length Make sure to start by this procedure by un tightening the insert securing set screws in the back part of the dropouts Do not remove them completely to avoid loosing them Fig 10 Put the correct dro
6. pose a serious hazard to the rider s health and life 3 The warranty period starts from the day when the product is purchased This purchase must be documented with the cash receipt for all products plus a filled in warranty card for frames which includes the following information date of purchase serial number of frame customers name and name of dealer 4 The warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable 5 Claims under this warranty should be made through the dealer where the product was purchased 6 The warranty is valid only if the component is sold by an authorized dealer and assembled by a qualified bicycle mechanic 7 The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear labour charges for replacing parts paint and decals problems that result from excessive loads occurring during extreme riding or from bad riding technique problems that result from incorrect assembly or installation 8 This warranty is void if the warranty card is filled in incorrectly or incompletely any modifications have been made to the product by the customer the product had not been used maintained or repaired according the the manufacturers instructions the product was transferred to any third party 9 Directions on how to deal with warranty cases shall be provided by the distributor of the product in the region where it was purchased 10 The crash replacement warranty covers damage resulti
7. E THE BICYCLE IF IT YOU SEE ANY DEFECTS Things to check before each ride Check all frame bolts are correctly tightened refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE Check wheel axle to frame amp fork connection this is critical for your safety Ifyou have axle bolts they should be tightened according to the manufacturers specification If you have a quick release make sure that it is set to the CLOSED position and that there is a reasonable amount of resistance applied Check headset looseness check stem to handlebar connection and stem to steertube connection Steering system The steering system includes handle bar stem headset and fork All elements should be connected firmly for riding safety If you wish to make any adjustments yourself be warned that incorrect setup can be very dangerous and we always advise you to seek professional advice for this Check the connection between the handlebars and stem Try pushing the handlebars up and down there should be no movement between these two elements Check the headset for play stand next to the bicy cle apply the front brake and push forwards and backwards There should be no play between the frame and fork If any play is found contact your local bike shop Do not attempt to make any adjustments yourself If you are confident that you can do this yourself then adjust the steering system according to the headset stem manufacturer instructions All parts of the stem should be regularly checked for damag
8. ailable with air Shock category slopestyle dirt jumping bike park hype radical bike for big moves takes over where dirt jumping hardtails are not enough o NIS s ola BIKES FRAME CONCEPT amp INFORMATION SODA EVO After several years of serving as our basic workhorse the popular Soda frameset has undergone a major revamp Now it s compatible with 6508 wheels has a longer front end and slacker head angle for more stability The main pivot has been raised for better pedalling and square bump absorption and the frame now has more travel adjustable from 160 or 180Omm The frame has now evolved into a pure freeride bike park bike which still keeps the traits that everyone loved in the older Soda s That means t s still super tough manoeuvrable adjustable and loves to fly The frame comes with adjustable chain stay length and adjustable travel to allow riders to change of the bike s character significantly This bike is exceptionally nimble and manoeuvrable in short travel and short chain stay mode note chain stays are VERY short in this position much shorter than most bikes on the market and still stable at high speeds in long travel with long chain stays The frame is also very torsionally stiff not only can it handle all rotational tricks but it also feels great in fast corners where you can often feel other frames flexing In the rear end you will find a 4 bar linkage that gives several advantages lateral stiffn
9. always suggest bolt on hubs or hubs with thru axles and track nuts This way you can get much more clamping force than with any QR hub Most riders don t even use the axle positioners chain tensioners when running bolt on hubs Mounting the rear wheel Loosen the bolts on the disc brake caliper and slide the rear wheel into the dropouts track nuts bolts should be removed from the axle then mount the chain on the chainrings Align the wheel so that the chain becomes tight Mount the bolts and tighten according to hub manufacturers instructions just before this make sure the wheel is posi tioned symmetrically in the stays Adjust the position of the disc brake caliper so that it does not interfere with the disc but at the same time make sure that it will use the maximum area of the brake pads when the brake is applied o NIS s dla BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO TRAVEL ADJUST Fig 13 shows the long travel position shock bolts inside rocker arm in upper hole Note that in this setup the dropout inserts must be set to the long chainstay position The frame will not work with long travel and short chainstay setup Trying to use the frame anyway with this incorrect setting can damage the frame or result in fatal accidents Fig 13 Long travel position Fig 14 shows the short travel position shock bolts inside rocker arm in lower hole In this setup you can use the long or short chainstay position in the drop
10. clean lightly greased free of dirt and paint The installation process should be carried out according to the BB manufacturers instructions Chainring sizes The frames are designed to work with the following chainrings Soda EVO up to 38t Soda Slope up to 34t Max chainring size is only an approx reference It can vary depending on the manufacturer model cranks amp BB used Biggest tire The frames will fit the following tires Soda EVO 275 x 2 6 Soda Slope 26 2 3 Note that these numbers are for reference only as the size and shape of the tire can vary depending on the manufacturer and rim width Brake compatibility Soda EVO Soda Slope frames are disk brake compatible Both frames come with International Stand ard IS 2000 disc brake mount Both frames will fit discs up to 200mm Seatpost amp seatclamp All Soda frames work with 30 9mm seatposts and 34 9mm seatclamp not included with the frame Do not extend the seat post above the minimum insertion mark Maximum seat insertion is about 280mm for Soda EVO and 230mm for Soda Slope SODA EVO amp SODA SLOPE TECH MANUAL s dla SUSPENSION SETTINGS Suspension settings are a matter of personal preference Some riders like it plush some like it firm However here are some suggestions of shock settings that you can use as basic guidelines Coil shocks For rider weight of 70Kg a 450 Ibs spring will give a medium soft ride in the long travel position approxima
11. ct tightening force on fasteners nuts bolts screws on your bicycle is crucial Too little force and the fastener may not hold securely Too much force and the fastener can strip threads stretch deform or break Either way incorrect tightening force can result in component failure which can cause you to loose control and fall If any problems are found during the pre ride check you should immediately seek professional advice from a bicycle mechanic See also the manuals of the suppliers of the suspension fork rear shock and other parts that come with this frame Do not ride the bicycle until all problems have been resolved Riding a bicycle with any defects can be a hazard to your health and life Unless you are every competent cyclist and mechanic do not attempt to execute any of these adjustments yourself Seek advice at your local bicycle shop The rear suspension bolts rear shock and pivots have been tightened in the factory with specific torque In case of re adjustment extreme care should be taken when re tightening them Tightening torque for various bolts on the frame Soda EVO Soda Slope Shock bolts 10 Nm 6mm allen key Soda EVO Soda Slope Suspension Pivots 12 13 Nm 2x 6mm allen key Soda EVO derailleur hanger 3 4 Nm do not overtighten 3mm allen key Soda EVO dropout blocking screws 2 3 Nm do not overtighten 2 5mm allen key Soda Slope BB tightening bolts 6 8 Nm 4mm allen key DO NOT lubricate any of the pivot p
12. disassembled from top tube and cable put over rocker arm and under top tube see Fig 17 In case of mechanical brake there is no need to disas semble rocker arm Disassemble rocker arm using using a 2x6mm allen key Make sure you don t loose washers that are mounted between toptube and rocker Fig 16 Soda EVO Soda Slope external cable routing h Fig 17 Rocker arm disassembled from top tube hydraulic brakes Please use small zip ties to attach brake cable to the cableguides we do not suggest click on clips o NIS s ola BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING The Soda EVO frame has an option of running the cables inside the frame In order to avoid damage of the cables and the steertube we added a kit of protectors for internal routing see Fig 18 Headtube groomets 2pcs Steertube protectors 2pcs each one working with specific standard 1 amp 1 8 or tapered 1 5 to 1 amp 1 8 steertubes Cable housing 2pcs to protect the area between DT BB CS dl l Fig 18 Soda EVO frame internal cable rounting kit o NS s ola BIKES Cable installations procedure For this process you will need to disassemble the brake hose and or derailleur cable and remove the fork from the from the head tube Mount the rubber grommets in the head tube see Fig 19 They will protect the cable being kinked on the head tube en trance Insert the cable and or hose into the head tube The cables c
13. e frame is really very stiff torsionally we have been throwing 180 s and 360 s for days on end and experi enced absolutely no problems The suspension won t hamper you we bet you can pull off just about every street trick that you can do on your hardtail In the rear end you will find a 4 bar linkage that gives several advantages lateral stiffness of the rear end of the bike minimised side loads on the shock eliminating excessive shock wear and friction an optimised shock rate Curve For 2015 the Soda Slope is fitted with a Rock Shox Monarch RL shock with custom tune The lockout is a really nice feature making this frame feel like a hardtail when jumping but will open up and save your butt on the biggest hits It also means that you don t have to put crazy high pressure in the shock to get this characteristic and can open the lockout if you want to ride some rough off road sections Designed to run with air shocks and very little or even no sag for street dirt or with standard sag settings around 25 30 for a more conventional feel a Bei o NIS s ola BIKES TECHNICAL SHEET SODA EVO 160 180mm 6 3 7 adjustable rear wheel travel AL6061 AL6066 T6 custom formed and butted tubes smooth double pass welding in all critical areas rear shock 216x63mm 8 5x2 5 mounting hardware front 22 2 x 8 mm rear 32 x 8mm internal or external cable guide option head tube tapered 1 5 ZS 44mm ID 56mm
14. e or cracks If you find anything suspicious contact an experienced bike mechanic immediately A defective steering system can cause serious injury or death Check BB connection to the frame There should be no play between the frame and bb Inspect closely bb cups bearings For Soda Slope please also try to re adjust bb following INSTRUCTIONS SODA SLOPE BB ASSEMBLY Check cranks connection to bb and pedals connection to cranks Check chain line and chain tension Check derailleur connection with the frame and make sure the function is proper before every ride Check brake clamp to frame amp fork connection Clean rear shock amp forks stanchion tubes o NIS s dla BIKES Check general condition of rear shock and front fork take special note of any cracks or deformations Check shock fork preassure for air shoks Refer to the SUSPENSION SETTINGS and manufacturers instruction Make sure SAG don t exceed the reasonable limit Make sure the air pressure do not exceed limits provided by sock fork manu facturer Before every ride check the brake cables and their housing for kinks rust broken strands or frayed ends If you notice any damage you should ask a bicycle shop to replace the cables immediately Damaged cables can seriously impede braking efficiency For information about servicing suspension shock and other parts 195x12 Maxle axle headset etc mounted on the bike it is necessary to follow manufacturers instruc
15. erous You must keep this in mind and be cautions at all times See and be seen Use lights and reflective clothing in low light conditions Always wear a helmet when riding It can save your life Always conduct a pre ride check detailed information can be found further in this manual Never ride the bicycle if you observe any technical problems or have any doubts about the proper functioning of any ele ments in the bicycle Keep the bike clean and well maintained Carry a pump spare inner tube patch kit and a basic tool kit you may need this in the case of a flat tire of other common mechanical problem that is usually easy to fix if you have the right tools Ask your dealer for advice on this issue Ifyour bicycle is equipped with gears you can choose a gear combination that is most comfortable for the riding conditions Gears will allows you to maintain a constant rate of pedaling Use lower gears for going up hill and higher gears for going downhill You should stop pedaling for a moment when you make each gear change Ask your dealer to give you more advice on this issue Be careful with the brakes they can be powerful and if activated too aggressively can cause you to crash You should spend some time to get a feel of the brakes on a Side road or empty parking lot before first ride Avoid riding too fast especially down hill It is easy to loose control of the bicycle and crash at high speeds and also you will find it very diffic
16. ess of the rear end of the bike minimised side loads on the shock eliminating excessive shock wear and friction an optimised shock rate curve For a DH Big Mountain setup we suggest the following settings 180mm single crown or 200mm double crown fork coil shock long travel and long chain stay settings For trick orientated riding we suggest the following setup 160 170mm fork air shock short chain stay and short travel setting For highest pedalling efficiency we suggest the following setup 160 170mm fork air shock long chain stay and short travel setting The frame has an option of external or internal cable routing o NS s ola BIKES FRAME CONCEPT amp INFORMATION SODA SLOPE The Soda Slope is a radical bike for big moves that takes over where dirt jumping hardtails are not enough It s most impor tant feature Is that it enables true single speed setups with no chain tensioners or standard derailleur single front ring setups The Slope is exceptionally nimble and manoeuvrable with one ofthe shortest chain stays we have ever seen on production full suspension bikes It was designed to feel just like a Majesty dirt ump frame but with a safety valve in the rear end for big hits and high speed runs We also tested the Slope in a more traditional DH environment and found that with a longer fork around 160mm it can actually ride downhill surprisingly well Even though the travel is short the quality of the ride is great Th
17. ng from crashing or excessive loads generated by things like cas ing jumps or throwing the bike Such damage won t be covered by the normal warranty however ZANNA offers the possibility to replace the product for 50 of the original suggested retail price under the Crash Replacement policy The conditions for this are Crash Replacement applies to NS full suspension frames for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase ZANNA reserves the right to deny Crash Replacement without further explanations Crash Replacement does not apply to parts damaged in other situations than in riding for example Crash Replacement will not cover a part that has been damaged during shipping Crash Replacement does not apply to complete bikes It only applies to components made by NS that are mounted in the bikes 34 manufactured by Zanna Sp Z 0 0 sp K Raciborskiego 123 80 215 Gdansk POLAND tel 48 520 18 04 mobile 48 533 07 90 80 Always wear a helmet when riding It will not make you deathproof but will increase your chances to avoid serious IA you crash and you WILL crash A broken leg can be fixed A broken brain cannot Even if you see some of our riders without a helmet it s only because they are complete idiots nn pm Di
18. oints High quality self lubricating Teflon has been applied in the factory For the following parts please first refer to manufacturer instructions The following values are given for reference only Soda EVO 195x10 rear hub bolt 20 25Nm 6mm 8mm allen key Soda EVO 135x12 NS thru axle 10Nm security bolt 2 3Nm Soda 135x12 Maxie rear hub quick release axle follow Rock Shox instructions Soda Slope 135x10mm bolt on hubs 29 35NM Soda EVO Soda Slope rear derailleur bolt 9 Nm MTB crank to bottom bracket bolts 40 Nm or according to manufacturer instructions 3pcs cranks to bottom bracket bolts 12Nm then pinch bolts if used 12Nm Bolts in seat post clamp MS 10Nm M6 12 NM o NIS s ola BIKES MAINTENANCE PRE RIDE amp PERIODICAL CHECKS Take care of your frame and you will enjoy it for a longer time Before every ride you should always make a pre ride check It should include the following points clean the frame note that high pressure washing may cause damage to some com ponents on the bicycle so it should be avoided and examine it CAREFULLY for any indications of potential failures includ ing cracks corrosion dents paint peeling and any other indications of potential problems inappropriate use or abuse If anything suspicious is found contact your local bike dealer for a proper inspection These are important safety checks and very important to help prevent accidents injury and shortened product lifespan DO NOT RID
19. oming from the left side of the handlebar should enter the right hole and the cables coming from the right side should enter the left hole Fig 19 Headtube rubber grommet protector AS on Fig 20 Lead cables on each side of the steertube to the downtube Use the correct steertube protector for your steer tube we include protectors for standard and taperted steertubes Fig 20 Internal cable rounting inside headtube Steertube protector o NIS s ola BIKES Lead cables through the down tube and exit through the holes near the BB as in photo Make sure derailleur cable exits the downtube on the drive side and the brake cable exits from the downtube on the non drive side Use included cable housing to protect this area on both sides Fig 21 Insert the cables into the chainstays yoke Adjust the position ofthe cable housing protector so both it s ends enter the DT amp CS yoke evenly Use a zip tie on the drive side to make sure the derailleur cable doesn t get caught on the chainrings o Fig 21 Internal cable routing in DT BB CS yoke area Cable housing protector derailleur cable exits on the end of chainstays near right dropout and goes to the derailleur Fig 22 Fig 22 Internal cable routing for rear derailleur o NIS s dla BIKES brake cable exits on the inside surface ofthe CS and goes to the brake caliper Fig 23 Fig 23 Internal cable routing for rear disk brake TIGHTENING TORQUE Corre
20. omplete safety Remember that in this kind of riding you can only trust your own abilities and you must accept the inherent risk If you want to avoid signifi cant risk then do not ride this way The manufacturer of NS Bikes assumes no responsibility for any injury that may arise from using this product WARNING Some of the service procedures require specialist tools and good mechanical Skills Therefore to minimize the risk of Serious or even fatal accidents maintenance and assembly work on your bike should be carried out by an authorized bicycle workshop IMPORTANT NOTICE This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service repair or maintenance manual Please consult your dealer for advice and your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes clinics or books on bicycle use ser vice repair or maintenance WARNING The frame box contains instructions for components made by third parties You must study these carefully and follow the directions before riding your bike ATTENTION When using the Soda EVO frame in the long travel setting that is when shock bolts inside rocker arm are in the upper hole the adapter in the droput must be set to long chain stay position The frame will not work with long travel and short chainstay setup Trying to use the frame anyway with this incorrect setting can damage the frame or result in Serious accidents o NIS s dla BIKES GENERAL RIDING INFORMATION Riding a bicycle can be dang
21. outs Fig 14 Short travel position Changing the travel unscrew the shock mounting bolt in the rocker move shock to another hole in the rocker arm use a 6mm allen key install bolt again remove bolt tighten to proper force rotate rocker inserts washers 24 o NIS s ola BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA SLOPE BB ASSEMBLY The Soda Slope frame comes with the main pivot around the BB to allow real singlespeed setups In order to assemble the swingarm and cancel play in the assembly insert bearings into frame with the spacer between them if removed or check if bearings are pressed and sit well inside the frame and the spacer is straight slide CS yoke into place install BB shell paying attention to the position of the blocking tooth fig 15 install 2 5mm bb spacer or bb mounted chain tensioner under the drive side bb cup tighten drive side BB cup till play slack on CS disappear tighten compressing bolts slightly to 4 NM tighten both BB cups to specific torque tighten compressing bolts to specific torque to 6 8NM blocking tooth Fig 15 BB shell with cut and chainstay yoke with blocking tooth o NIS s dla BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO SODA SLOPE EXTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Cables should be attached under the top tube between the shock mounts over the shock over the rocker arm then on the inside part of the chainstays as on Fig 16 In case of hydraulic brakes the rocker arm needs to be
22. pout inserts into the frame 135x10 or I35x12 They should be pushed into the frame untill they are flush with the surface of the drotpous Tighten the securing screws in the back part of the dropouts immobilizing the dropouts inserts Do not over tighten Insert securing set screws Fig 10 Insert securing set screws 21 o NIS s dla BIKES Adjusting derailleur hanger and disk brakes Note that short and long chainstay positions have coresponding positions for derailleur hanger The drawings below explain how they should be mounted Fig 11 Shows dropouts inserts in the long CS setting please notice correct derailleur hanger setup Fig 12 Shows dropouts inserts in the short CS setting please notice correct derailleur hanger setup Fig 11 Long CS setting always set the same CS length for both sides always set derailleur hanger in proper position referring to CS length always use threaded 135x12 dropout insert in the drive side right dropout Soda EVO frame comes with 135x12mm NS thru axle optionally Rock Shox Maxle 135x12mm could be used always set long CS for long travel setup frame will not work with long travel and short US setup Trying to use the frame anyway with this incorrect setting can damage the frame or result in fatal accidents oF Fig 12 Short CS setting o NIS s ola BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA SLOPE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING TIP for frames with horizontal dropouts single speed we
23. tails the Soda Slope comes in one size This size fits most riders from around 168cm to 188cm 10 o NIS s dla BIKES REPLACEMENT PARTS SODA EVO Make yourself familiar with the names of all the main parts of the frame by studying the diagrams below Seal Stays Chain Stays Fig 1 Soda EVO frame main parts 1 Rocker Arm 2 Kit 1 Rocker Link 3 Shock Bolts Fig 2 Soda EVO frame rocker arm links details 11 o NS s cla BIKES 3 2 1 Kit 3 Dropout Link 2 D railleur Hanger 3 Dropouts Inserts Maxie 12mm 4 Dropouts Inserts 10mm Fig 3 Soda EVO frame dropouts dropout link details j 1 6002 dk 1 Kit 2 Main Pivot Link Fig 4 Soda EVO frame main pivot link details 12 o NIS s dla BIKES REPLACEMENT PARTS SODA SLOPE Make yourself familiar with the names of all the main parts of the frame by studying the diagram below Su Front Triangle Chain Stays Fig 5 Soda Slope frame main parts 1 Rocker Arm 2 Kit 1 Rocker Link 3 Shock Botts Fig 6 Soda Slope frame rocker arm links details 13 o NIS s dla BIKES 5902 i 1 Kit 3 Dropout Link 2 Derailleur Hanger of 1 Fig 7 Soda Slope frame dropout link details 1 BB Bearings 1 2 BB Axle 2 3 Kit 2 BE Compressing Hardware 4 BE spacer Fig 8 Soda Slope frame BB main pivot link details 14 o NIS s dla BIKES INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFO Fork
24. te sag35 and a firm setting in the short travel position approximate sag 28 For rider weight of 80kg a 450 Ibs spring will give a very soft ride in the long travel position approximately 38 sag and a medium soft ride in the short travel position aprox 30 sag Air shocks For rider weight of 8Okg you will get a sag of 33 medium soft at 160psi in short travel mode a sag of 28 medium firm at 170psi in short travel mode a sag of 33 medium soft at 190psi in long travel mode a sag of 28 medium firm at 200psi in long travel mode Play around with the air pressure and spring weights until you find a setting that suits you best Remember that the shock in the long travel setting will always require a firmer spring or more air pressure to achieve the same percentage of sag as the shock had in the short travel setting o NIS s dla BIKES INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO REAR WHEEL MOUNTING Soda EVO frame are compatible with both 135x710 bolt on hubs with female oversized axle side bolts or 195x12 hubs Two sets of dropouts inserts are included with the frame 195x10 195x12 NS 135x12 axle is also included with the frame ATTENTION 195x10 or 135x12 hubs with longer thru axle side nuts and hubs with 195x10 standard Q R wont fit For proper dropout inserts installation and chainstay length adjustment please refer first to INSTRUCTIONS SODA EVO CS LENGTH ADJUST Mounting the rear wheel Loosen the bolts on the disc
25. tions closely The user manual for the additional parts are supplied in the frame box BOX CONTENTS SODA EVO Soda EVO frame Headset 2 crown races 2 topcaps Shock mount bolts 2pcs Dropout inserts 10mm L R Dropout inserts 12mm L R 135x12mm NS thru axle Derailleur hanger with 2 bolts Internal cableguide kit Zipties for cable routing Instruction Only for aftermarket frame BOX CONTENTS SODA SLOPE Soda Slope frame Headset 2 crown races 2 topcaps Shock mount bolts 2pcs Derailleur hanger Zipties for cable routing Instruction o NIS s ola BIKES Frame model iia PROOF OF PURCHASE WARRANTY CARD Frame serial number cis SHOCK serialnumber CF QV os Price EE A AAA EE EE Date of purchase o E E A EA l ae Dealers stamp certify that lam acquainted with the actual specification of the bicycle this can be slightly different than that published by the distributor Buyer s signature Rd asa ate NE Dealer s signature e Eo Pr PO E ince tes neetiage casei BIKES SODA EVO amp SODA SLOPE TECH MANUAL o NIS s da BIKES NS BIKES WARRANTY 1 ZANNA manufacturer of NS Bikes warrants Soda suspension frames have a three year warranty 2 If any defects are noticed in the product the Customer must stop using it immediately and should report this to the dealer that sold it within 14 days Using a damaged product will void the warranty lead to more extensive damage and may
26. ult to slow down especially if the hillis steep Protect your bike from theft Purchase a lock and never leave your bike unlocked while unattended even if you are planning to be away from it for just a few minutes MACIEK KUCBORA NS PRODUCT DEVELOPER San REMO ITALY o NIS s ola BIKES INTRODUCTION When we stepped into the full suspension scene a few years ago we were promised ourselves that right from the start our products in this category would be just as solid reliable and fun to ride as everything else that we had been making In fact that is why it took so long to launch our first full suspension frame But it payed off and we are proud to say that now after a few years on the market the Soda has proved itself in the real world Both the Soda and Soda Slope have been thrashed by world class riders such as 2013 FMB World Champion Sam Pilgrim But that s only part of the success What really makes us happy is seeing normal riders using this frame on a day to day basis and enjoying years of heavy duty trouble free use It seems like our aim has been accomplished and we hope that you will be just as happy with your Soda as we are Have fun o NIS s ola BIKES OVERVIEW OF PRODUCT LINE Oo s dla EVO frameset available with coil or air shock category freeride bike park hype the do it all frameset that can be built into any thing from a short travel jump bike to a mini dh machine O s dla SLOPE frameset av
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