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1. come loose PERFORMANCE TUNING Fig 2 RockShox Seat Posts can be tuned to your particular weight riding style and the terrain you ride on 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 optimum settings for the best all around performance are 0 to 20mm sag for the MTB Post and GPS post when off pavement and 0 to 8mm sag for the Road Post and GPS Post when on pavement 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 When2. 100 160 lb 76mm 2 5 10 140 190 lb 63mm 2 3 5 15 170 220 lb 57mm 3 5 20 200 250 Ib 50mm 3 5 25 changing the Bumper or Adding Preload Spacers MTB and Road Posts only Unscrew the preload adjuster plug using a 6mm hex wrench fig 3 2 Remove bumper and any spacers from the outer tube Note orientation of all parts fig 4 3 Cutthe bumper if necessary 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 contact with bumper 7 Add preload as necessary Changing the Spring for GPS To adjust the spring rate of the GPS post for a softer or firmer rate you Fig 3 must install a softer or firmer spring Contact your dealer or distributor to purchase the appropriate spring 1 Unscrew the preload adjuster plug using a 6mm hex wrench fig 4 2 Remove the spring from the preload adjuster plug 3 Replace the spring with one of a softer or firmer rate Snap the spring onto the preload adjuster plug and re install the assembly into the outer tube 4 Add preload as necessary V MAINTENANCE To mai
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5. 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 MTB and Road Posts only Spring rate changes are made by cutting the bumper The following are recommended elastomer lengths for rider weights MTB Post 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 the chart below to determine what bumper is best suited for you Rider Weight Bumper Length Preload Spacers Turns of Preload 100 160 lb 140mm 0 10 15 140 190 lb 127mm 1 10 25 170 220 lb 114mm 1 10 25 200 250 Ib 101mm 1 2 10 30 INC APRIL 2002 5 ENGLISH INc 2003 SEAT Posr OWNER S MANUAL 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
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7. 2003 OWNER S MANUAL mm and Road Post Bumper Specification Mountain INc 2003 SEAT 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 RockS hox shock performs properly we recommend that you have your shock 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 Abrazadera Fixation de la Selle Morsetto sella 7 227271 Zadelstrop Aperto do selim Inner Post Tube Inneres Rohr Tubo Interior de la tija Tube Int rieur de la tige Stelo 7 Binnenbuis pen Tubo interior de espiga Boot Boot Fuelle Gaines Soffietto Z b Huls Fole Retaining Ring Konterring Anillo de sujeci n Anneau de retenue Anello di ritenzione Ur 4 ZZ UzZl Borgring Anilha de reten o Outer Post Tube u eres Rohr Tubo exterior de la tija Tube Ext rieur de la tige Fodero WRR h 92 97 Buitenbuis pen Tubo exterior do espigao INC APRIL 2002 ENGLISH INc 2003 SEAT Posr OWNER S MANUAL RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR INSPECTING YOUR B
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10. IKE 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 Usea file to deburr the inside of the bicycle frame s seat tube Scoring or scratches to the inner seat tube may cause premature failure 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 sacle Installation MTB and Road Post Remove front and rear clamp screws from post clamp assembly 2 Remove the upper clamp assembly and grease 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 t
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12. he 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 a ride 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 Fig 1 CLAMP PINS IF THE SCREWS DO NOT PROTRUDE FROM THE SEAT CLAMP 9 PINS YOU SHOULD USE LONGER SCREWS 4 950 006924 00 R ev A01 INc 2003 SEAT Posr OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH Saddle Installation GPS Only l Loosen the saddle bolt five turns 2 Rotate the upper clamp 90 degrees 3 Install the saddle s rails on the lower clamp 4 Rotate the upper clamp over and onto the rails of the saddle seating it 5 Lightly tighten the saddle clamp bolt and rock the saddle so the nose and tail are at the proper elevation Slide the saddle forward or backward on its rails to a preferred position 6 Torque the saddle clamp bolt from 72 to 120 8 1 to 13 4 Nm 7 Test ride and check the saddle height angle and fore aft position Make necessary adjustments by repeating steps 1 through 6 as necessary 8 After test ride re torque the clamp bolt Check the clamp bolt over the next couple of rides to ensure the bolt has not NG
13. ntain 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 lt IMPORTANT ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON PRODUCTS _ Fig 4 Before Every Ride e Checkthe rail clamp screws for proper torque e Check retaining ring to tightness Check seat post binder bolt for proper torque according to the bicycle manufacturer s specifications Check for play Torque Tightening Values Clamp Screws72 to 120in Ib 8 1 to 13 5N m 6 950 006924 00 Rev A01 INc 2003 SEAT Post OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH After 25 Hours Of Riding 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 Lubricate the internal parts 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 wwwrockshox com for further information WARRANTY RockShox Inc warrants its products for a period of two years from original date of purchase to be free from defects in materials or workmanship R
14. ockShox USA or an authorized RockShox Agent must inspect all RockShox products If a product is found by RockShox or its authorized agent to be defective in materials or workmanship replacement or repair is at the option of RockShox This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy RockShox 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 product 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 RockShox at the time of warranty evaluation Warranty repair or replacement is at the discretion of RockShox 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 ser
15. vice product according to RockShox 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 RockShox or its authorized agent a replacement fork may be provided at a determined discount price Warranty Expenses Incurred The RockShox warranty policy excludes expenses incurred as a result of transportation of product from a RockShox dealer to RockShox USA or its authorized distributor labor performed by a RockShox dealer for removal of RockShox product or warranty repair work performed by a RockShox dealer Warranty work performed by a RockShox dealer is voluntary 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 Outside the USA dealers are required to call an authorized RockShox Distributor For more technical information visit our website at www rockshox com For toll free technical support in
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