Specialized Epic Era User's Manual
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1. Prybaby Rib Cage Rockhopper Roll Model Roll X Roubaix the Stylized S logo S Works S1 Sawpit Sequoia Shocksox Sirrus Spanky Speed Zone Streetboy Strongarm Stumpjumper SubZero Survival Kit Tarmac Team Control Team Master Team Turbo TrailTraction TransForm Tri Sport TRX TR Xpert Turbo Pro Twistlock Vegas Web Wedgie Wedlock X Brace X Wire and Zertz are trademarks of Specialized Bicycle Components Inc which may be registered in some jurisdictions All other marks are the property of their respective owners 19 Date Rider Fork Fork Rebound Fork Compression Shock Rebound Shock Compression Weight PSI Damping tt of Damping tt of Damping tt of Damping tt of clicks from fast clicks from fast clicks from fast clicks from fast SPELIAUZED 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill CA 95037 www specialized com 2009 Specialized Bicycles SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 779 6229 Rev 2 August 20082. gt gt gt Cra SPEL TALZED TABLE OF CONTENTS Intro dU COM da ia 4 Fork Compatibility ooo 6 Frame Features 7 Frame 6 0 1 6 idas 8 Miscelaneous Parts 1951311310 11 Shock Fork Setup 12 Carbon Frame 1 51 1107 14 Schematic and 5009677031107 16 Warranty m emmeemeemeeemmmememeuneneerersverseessesvesssesvresvesnes 18 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 There may be more current manuals and technical information available For the most current information regularly check the Specialized web site or consult your Specialized dealer These manuals were written for an important reason your safety while riding This manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle or of failure to follow safe cycling practices The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Th
3. 9mm Seat Collar alloy Epic 34 9mm Rear hub spacing 135mm 8 Oversized BB shell 84 5mm Standard BB shell 73mm Shock Stroke SM 43mm 1 69 Eye to Eye SM 185mm 7 28 Shock Stroke MD LG XL 47mm 1 85 Eye to Eye MD LG XL 187mm 7 36 ONOUKRWN A Top Tube Length Standover Hgt Head Tube Length Head Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle BB Height Wheelbase Chainstay Length Era M5 Geometry 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 ERA FRAME GEOMETRY S Works Era Carbon Geometry Small 540mm 21 269 704mm 27 72 126mm 4 96 70 74 2 331mm 13 03 1049mm 41 30 425mm 16 73 Small 540mm 21 81 719mm 28 31 100mm 3 94 70 74 2 331mm 13 03 1048mm 41 26 425mm 16 73 Medium Large 565mm 22 24 595mm 23 43 721mm 28 39 729mm 28 70 143mm 5 63 154mm 6 06 70 70 74 2 74 2 331mm 13 03 331mm 13 03 1076mm 42 36 107mm 43 58 425mm 16 73 425mm 16 73 Medium Large 565mm 2319 595mm 24 21 722mm 28 43 727mm 28 62 120mm 4 72 130mm 512 70 70 74 2 74 2 33lmm 13 03 33lmm 13 03 1074mm 42 28 104mm 43 46 425mm 16 73 425mm _ 16 73 TT length is the Horizontal Measurement from the center line of the HT at th
4. ace any component have this done by your authorized Specialized retailer WARNING Never modify your frame or bicycle in any way Do not sand drill fill or remove parts Do not install incompatible forks or suspension parts An improperly modified frame fork or component can cause you to lose control and fall Caution Any modification of your frame fork or components means that your bike no longer meets our specifications and therefore voids your warranty gt gt FORK SETUP INFORMATION WARNING The Epic frame is compatible ONLY with single crown forks that have travel of 3 94 100mm or less Use of different styled forks or forks with longer travel may result in catastrophic failure of the frame which may result in serious personal injury or death EPIC ERA FRAME FEATURES 1 Main Frame 2 Seatstay 3 Chainstay 4 4 Link 5 Main Pivot 6 Dropout Horst Pivot 7 4 Link at Seatstay Pivot 8 4 Link at Frame Pivot 9 Lower Rearward Shock Eyelet 10 Upper Forward Shock Eyelet 11 Shock RO ALOIS ARO 12 Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Epic M5 Geometry 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 Top Tube Length Standover Hgt Head Tube Length Head Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle BB Height Wheelbase Chainstay Length EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY S Wo
5. alized dealer and it shall remain in force only as long as the original owner retains ownership of the Specialized bicycle This Limited Warranty is not transferable In order to exercise your rights under this limited warranty the bicycle or frameset must be presented to an authorized Specialized dealer together with a receipt bill of sale or other appropriate written proof of purchase which identifies the bicycle or frameset by serial number Should this bicycle frameset or any part be determined by Specialized to be covered by this warranty it will be repaired or replaced at Specialized s sole option which will be conclusive and binding The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts Under no circumstances does this limited warranty include the cost of travel or shipment to and from an authorized Specialized dealer Such costs if any shall be borne by the original owner This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear nor to claimed defects malfunctions or failures that result from abuse neglect improper assembly improper maintenance alteration collision crash or misuse This warranty is null and void if the bicycle is used for racing trick riding ramp riding jumping riding hard off road aggressive riding riding on severe terrain riding in severe climates riding with heavy loads commercial activities or similar activities Such use may damage the bicycle can cause seriou
6. ave any questions 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 WARNING Do not pull down on downtube derailleur cables to pre stress the cables This can cause damage to the cable guides 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 BOTTOM BRACKET Threaded Bottom Brackets Ensure that the Bottom Bracket shell threads are clean and greased prior to installation Recommended torque is 442 in Ibf 50 N m Oversized Specialized Bottom Brackets Refer to the S Works Carbon Mountain Crank Installation Guide for additional information HEADSET INSTALLATION REMOVAL Specialized Epic carbon frames use a 48mm Campagnolo Standard compatible upper cartridge bearing and a standard 1 5 lower cartridge bearing Ensure that replacement bearings are compatible with the Specialized headset specification No tools are needed for installation or removal of the bearings Grease bearing surfaces before installation COMPONENT TORQUE SETTINGS Front derailleur Recommended torque is 44 in Ibf 5 0 N m Rear derailleur Recommended torque for the rea
7. ch activities and expressly disclaims all warranties including the warranty of fitness for particular purpose and merchantability Stunt riding severe off road riding jumping or riding downhill at speed is extremely dangerous and the rider voluntarily assumes the risk that the bicycle frame and or its components will bend or break and voluntarily assumes the risk of injury or death a 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 WARNING Service on Specialized bicycles requires special knowledge and tools Specialized recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Specialized retailer gt Your bicycle has been engineered and tested with specific components and parts Because of the great variety in these items it is impossible for Specialized to test and approve of all possible combinations Modifying the frame fork or any of the components may make your bike unsafe For example changing the front suspension on your bicycle may alter the steering characteristics and or add stresses to the frame which have not been tested for If you must repl
8. e 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 Bearing Kit Parts uE Part Description Part Specification BB Pivot Bearing 6802 RS Orange Series Full Complement Bearing 24mm O D x 15mm I D x 5mm Thick Dropout Pivot Bearing 6800 2RS Orange Series Full Complement Bearing 19mm O D x 10mm I D x 5mm Thick a S Link Frame Pivot Bearing 688 Series Bearing 16mm O D x 8mm LD x 5mm Thick S Link Seatstay Pivot Bearing 688 Series Bearing 16mm O D x 8mm I D x 5mm Thick 2 Alloy spacer 15mm O D x 10mm I D x 4 5aamm Thick Chamfered 4 Dropout Pivot Teflon Thrust Washer Teflon Washer 22mm O D x 15mm I D x 0 85mm Thick Bolt Kit Parts B Blue Loctite required Part Qty Part Description Part Specification Torque in lb BB Pivot Axle Alloy Axle M14 Thread 23 5mm Head O D x 64 5mm Shaft Length 8mm Hex 200 230 B BB Pivot Nut Alloy Nut M14 Thread x 23 5mm O D 17mm socket use 6 point socket only Dropout Pivot Bolt Alloy Frame Alloy Bolt MIO Thread x 23 6mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex Countersunk Head 120 140 B 2 c Dropout Pivot Bolt Carbon Frame Alloy Bolt MIO Thread x 26 5mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex 120 140 B 2 d 4 Dropout Pivot Washer Carbon Frame Steel Washer 17mm O D x 13mm I D x 0 3mm Thick E Dropout Pivot Nut Carbon Frame Alloy Nut MIO Thread x 17mm O D x 7 6m
9. e combination of the safety alert symbol and the word Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to your bicycle or a component Because the consequences of not following a Warning usually include you may lose control and fall which could result in serious personal injury or death we may not repeat this in conjunction with each Warning Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which may occur a practice or situation may be unsafe but not anticipated by this manual So don t forget to use your common sense WARNING Make sure you have review and understand the warnings instructions and content of the manuals for your bicycle About Off Road Stunt Downhill and Freeriding Downhill racing severe off road riding jumping and stunt riding is extremely dangerous Some downhill racers and freeriders reach speeds similar to motorcycles thus face similar risks and hazards When engaging in these activities you your bicycle and safety equipment must be in perfect condition We recommend that at all times you wear appropriate safety gear such as an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body armor Not every bicycle is built for every activity Check with your Specialized dealer to make sure you have the right equipment No bicycle is indestructible Downhill racing severe off road riding jumping and stunt riding increas
10. e top of the HT to the center line of the projected seat tube Stand Over height is measured vertically at the centerpoint of the TT measurement Headset carbon Era 11 8 top 1 5 bottom Headset alloy Era 1 1 8 Seatpost diameter 30 9mm Front derailleur clamp E Type Direct Mount Seat Collar carbon Era 36 9mm Seat Collar alloy Era 34 9mm Rear hub spacing 135mm Oversized BB shell 84 5mm Standard BB shell 73mm Shock Stroke 43mm 1 69 Eye to Eye 185mm 7 28 EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY 10 MISC PARTS 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 derailleur hanger 9895 4021 Guard Part 9896 4030 Guard Spacer Was LO m 2 R Nut ER a GUARD PINS Long 31mm All SRAM derailleurs All Shimano Shadow derailleurs 4 Medium 25mm Shimano XTR XT LX All Shimano derailleurs with countersunk hanger bolt Short 10mm All Shimano derailleurs without countersunk hanger bolt Derailleur Guard Installation Q R option 1 Install rear derailleur on derailleur hanger 2 Place rear wheel in frame and install Q R with springs and without Q R end nut 3 Insert appropriate derailleur guard pin in derailleur 4 Place guard sleeve in derailleur guard 5 Sl
11. es the stress on every part of your bicycle Frames or parts under high stress may fail causing you to lose control or fall Because of the risk involved Specialized recommends that you conduct a thorough inspection before each ride If you miss a jump ditch your bike in mid crash dump or launch your bike without you on it inspect yourself for injury then carefully inspect your bicycle for damage 4 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 WARNING Although many catalogs advertisements and articles about bicycling depict riders racing jumping riding hard off road and or stunt riding this activity is extremely dangerous increases the rider s risk of injury or death and potentially increases the severity of any injury The action depicted is being performed by experts with many years of training and experience Even with that training and experience cyclists who engage in such activity often get seriously injured It is also foreseeable that during some jumps or stunts and even some races that the rider will exceed the design capacity of the frame or components which may re
12. ials develop their strength and maintain strength only if the integrity of the part is fully maintained Pay special attention to and periodically and carefully inspect composite frames and components for signs of dents fraying gouging scratches fracture lines chipping In the event of a crash or serious impact or if any of the foregoing signs are observed the component and frame should not be ridden until inspected by an Authorized Specialized Dealer For your safety Specialized recommends replacing composite handlebars after three years of use THIS IS AN INTEGRATED AND FINAL STATEMENT OF SPECIALIZED S LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIALIZED DOES NOT AUTHORIZE OR ALLOW ANYONE INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO EXTEND ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED FOR SPECIALIZED NO OTHER REPRESENTATION AND NO STATEMENT OF ANYONE BUT SPECIALIZED INCLUDING A DEMONSTRATION OF ANY KIND BY ANYONE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THIS BICYCLE OR FRAMESET ALL OF THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ARE STATED HEREIN IT IS AGREED THAT SPECIALIZED S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SPECIALIZED BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER All other remedies obligations liabilities rights warranties express or implied arising from law or otherwise including but not limited to any claimed implied warranty of merchantability any claimed im
13. ide derailleur guard and sleeve over guard pin and Q R 6 Install supplied Q R nut and tighten Q R Place offset oval spacer and small crescent shaped 7 Torque guard pinch bolt to 80 in Ibf 9 N m EE 11 1 Set sag fig 1 e See the attached air chart for starting pressure Use a high pressure shock pump to add air A s Turn the Brain Fade knob fig 2 counter clockwise to allow the shock to sag more easily s Push the rubber o ring B up to the seal sit on then dismount the bike gently measure the distance between the shock seal and the o ring sag e Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached 2 Adjust rebound fig 1 The red knob C controls the rebound damping the rate which the shock returns after it s been compressed Turn the knob clockwise for slower rebound slower speed bigger hits s Turn the knob counter clockwise for faster rebound higher speeds small bumps more traction 3 Tune Brain Fade inertia valve fig 2 Brain Fade is an inertia valve system offering a range of pedal platform efficiency The blue knob controls the Race Tune inertia valve damping Turn the knob clockwise for a firmer more efficient ride Turn the knob counter clockwise for a softer more supple Trail Tune setting EPIC SHOCK SETUP TIP e To achieve optimal shock and fork Shock stroke SM Epic all Era 43mm balance adjust the shock first and Shock stroke Epic MD LG XL 47mm fork
14. lized dealer and is conditioned upon the bicycle being operated under normal conditions and use and properly maintained This warranty is void if the bicycle was not purchased new from or not properly assembled by an authorized Specialized dealer LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS 8 SUSPENSION RELATED EQUIPMENT Also subject to the following limitations terms and conditions Specialized warrants to the original owner of each new Specialized bicycle or frameset that the suspension attachment points and suspension related equipment including pivot points bushings shock units front suspension forks stays plates fasteners when new are free of defective materials or workmanship This warranty shall expire one 1 year from the date of the original purchase from an authorized Specialized dealer and is conditioned upon the bicycle being operated under normal conditions and use and properly maintained This warranty is void if the bicycle was not purchased new from or not properly assembled by an authorized Specialized dealer Some branded suspension equipment may have additional warranty coverage offered by the specific manufacturer Please check in your owner s manual pack for information regarding these warranties or check with your authorized Specialized dealer for details ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS This Limited Warranty is made only to the original owner of this new Specialized bicycle or frameset purchased from an authorized Speci
15. m Thick 13mm Open Wrench 2 6 1 S Link Frame Pivot Bolt Alloy Axle M8 Thread x 52 5mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex 70 90 B p29 111 SLink FramePivotNut_ Alloy Nut M8 Thread x 15 7mm O D Timm Socket use 6 point socket only S Link Seatstay Pivot Bolt Alloy Frame Alloy Bolt M8 Thread x 18mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex 70 90 B 2 h 2 S Link Seatstay Pivot Bolt Carbon Frame Alloy Bolt M8 Thread x 21mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex S Link amp Seatstay Pivot Nut Carbon Frame Alloy Nut M8 Thread x 15mm O D x 7 6mm Thick 13mm Open Wrench S Link Seatstay Pivot Washer x Alloy frame 7 Carbon Frame bolt side Steel Washer 14mm 0 0 x 8mm I D x 0 3mm Thick S Link Seatstay Pivot Washer Carbon Frame nut side 2 1 Lower Rearward Shock Eye Bolt Titanium Bolt M6 Thread x 32 5mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex Lower Rearward Shock Eye Nut Alloy Nut M6 Thread x 12 6mm O D 10mm Socket use 6 point socket only 70 90 B 2 q 1 2 0 Steel Washer 15mm O D x 11 5m I D x 0 3mm Thick Upper Forward Shock Eye Bolt Alloy Frame Alloy Bolt M8 Thread x 34mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex 70 90B 1 Upper Forward Shock Eye Bolt Carbon Frame Alloy Bolt M8 Thread x 26 5mm Shaft Length 4mm Hex 70 90B SBC LIMITED WARRANTY Specialized Bicycle Components Inc Specialized a California corporation located at 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill California 95037 makes the following Limited Warranty co
16. ncerning Specialized bicycles and framesets LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAMES AND FRAMESETS Subject to the following limitations terms and conditions Specialized warrants to the original owner for the lifetime of the original owner of each new Specialized bicycle or frameset that the bicycle frame or frameset when new is free of defective materials and workmanship The lifetime limited warranty is conditioned upon the bicycle being operated under normal conditions and use and properly maintained This limited warranty does not apply to paint finish or components attached to the bicycle frameset such as front forks wheels drive train brakes seatpost handlebar and stem or any suspension related parts or components Paint finish components attached to the bicycle frameset such as front forks wheels drive train brakes seatpost handlebar and stem or any suspension related parts or components are covered under the limited one 1 year warranty This warranty is void if the bicycle or frameset was not purchased new from or not properly assembled by an authorized Specialized dealer LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE Subject to the following limitations terms and conditions Specialized warrants to the original owner of each new Specialized bicycle that this bicycle when new is free of defective materials and workmanship This warranty shall expire one 1 year from the date of the original purchase from an authorized Specia
17. pecialized 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 expe components to this frame Reference should also be made to Barnett s or some other c WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may result in a catastrophic f while riding which may result in serious personal injury or death if you do not have experience and training as a bicycle mechanic gt gt rienced bicycle mechanic should install omprehensive bicycle manual ailure of the frame and or its components WARNING Bicycle assembly is an art which requires training and experience Do not attempt installation of any component To ensure the best assembly possible and to prevent any damage to the components or frame follow all torque specifications Please refer to the specific owner s manuals for mating component s correct torque specifications If the mating component s recommended torque exceeds the frame s recommended torque use the lower torque spec Due to torque considerations not all components will be compatible of structural integrity gt Bicycle components such as a handlebar handlebar stem seat post saddle brakes must be mutually compatible with each other as well as
18. plied warranty arising from course of performance course of dealing or usage of trade and any claimed implied warranty of fitness are disclaimed by Specialized and waived by the original owner Some states jurisdictions countries provinces do not allow some or all of the limitations set forth herein or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If any provision is found unenforceable only that provision shall be stricken and all others shall apply This limited warranty does provide the original owner with certain legal rights and recourse and the original owner may possess other rights or recourse depending on the state jurisdiction country or province 2Bliss 415 Al AA Main Aerotec Air Force Airliner Air Lock Air Tool Air Wave Air Wave Mega Allez Armadillo Assfault Beadlock BigHit BigHit Grom Body Geometry BrainTrust Big Mouth Cap Ply Chamonix Comfort Plush Crossroads Demo 9 Deuce Dirt Bag Dirtboy Dirt Control Dirt Master Dirt Rodz Dolce E5 E Cage Epic Evil Twin Expedition Extreme Control Extreme Master F A C T Fatboy FlakJacket Flexflo ForeArm FSR FSRxc FS Xpert Fuse Globe Ground Control Ground Force Hardlock Hardlock Rapper Hardrock Hardrock r Hemi Hotrock Hucker In Vent ITch Switch KidTrust Kid Cobra King Cobra Langster Little Big Mouth LSD M1 M2 M4 M5 Mini Wedgie Mt Baldy Mondo Mountain Cage Mouthport Nimbus 3 P 2 P 3 P Brain P Street Pave
19. r derailleur is 70 in Ibf 7 9 N m Ensure that threads are clean prior to installation Seat collar Recommended torque is 45 in Ibf 5 1 N m Water Bottle Cage Recommended torque is 35 in Ibf 4 0 N m WARNING Great care should be taken to not damage carbon fiber or composite materials including the frame and any carbon fiber or composite components Any damage may result in a loss of structural integrity which may result in a catastrophic failure This damage may or may not be visible in inspection Before each ride and after any crash you should carefully inspect your bicycle for any dents fraying gouging scratches through the paint chipping bending or any other signs of damage Do not ride if your bicycle shows any of these signs After any crash and before you ride any further take your bicycle to an authorized Specialized retailer for a complete inspection 15 Schematic 423 ALL ALLOY SPACERS Small diameter of spacer faces bearing AN gt ar D Upper HF f r aa i i 2d Chainstay MWSL 2 Alloy Tab Carbon Pivot Pivot DROPOUT ASSEMBLY 16 rap Shock ve A BB Shell a Coa Derailleur Cage gt Derailleur Cage spacers 1 e MAN Derailleur Mount 0 BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY DERAILLEUR MOUNT ASSEMBLY NOTE Bearing and Bolt Kits ar
20. rks Epic Carbon Geometry Small 554mm 21 819 726mm 28 58 126mm 4 96 70 74 331mm 13 03 1061mm 41 77 425mm 16 73 Small 554mm 21 819 729mm 28 70 100mm 3 94 70 74 2 33lmm 13 03 1061mm 41 77 425mm 16 73 Medium 589mm 23 19 747mm 29 41 144mm 5 67 70 74 33lmm 13 03 1098mm 43 23 425mm 16 73 Medium 589mm 23 19 751mm 29 57 120mm 4 72 20 74 2 33lmm 13 03 1098mm 43 23 425mm 16 73 Large 615mm 24 21 757mm 29 80 154mm 6 06 70 74 331mm 13 03 126mm 44 33 425mm 16 73 Large 615mm 24 21 759mm 29 88 140mm 5 51 70 74 22 331mm 13 03 126mm 44 33 425mm 16 73 X Large 641m 25 24 775mm 30 51 184mm 7 24 70 74 331mm 13 03 153mm 45 39 425mm 16 73 X Large 641mm 25 24 764mm 30 08 160mm 6 30 70 74 29 331mm 13 03 153mm 45 39 425mm 16 73 TT length is the Horizontal Measurement from the center line of the HT at the top of the HT to the center line of the projected seat tube Stand Over height is measured vertically at the centerpoint of the TT measurement Headset carbon Epic 1 1 8 top 1 5 bottom Headset alloy Epic 11 8 Seatpost diameter 30 9mm Front derailleur clamp E Type Direct Mount Seat Collar carbon Epic 36
21. rn the knob clockwise for slower rebound slower speed bigger hits s Turn the knob counter clockwise for faster rebound higher speeds small bumps more traction 3 Tune Brain Fade inertia valve fig 4 Brain Fade is an inertia valve system offering a range of pedal platform efficiency The blue knob D controls the Race Tune inertia valve damping e Turn the knob clockwise for a firmer more efficient ride s Turn the knob counter clockwise for a softer more supple Trail Tune setting SPECIALIZED E100 SETUP TIP e The negative air spring is adjustable with some fork disassembly shown in the 5120 Maintenance Manual To achieve optimal shock and fork balance adjust the shock first and fork second for air settings followed by rebound then compression Rider Brain Ibs kg air psi 100 110 45 50 50 55 110 120 50 54 55 60 120 130 54 59 60 65 130 140 59 64 65 70 140 150 64 68 70 75 150 160 68 73 75 80 160 170 73 77 80 85 170 180 77 82 85 90 180 190 82 86 90 95 190 200 86 91 95 100 200 210 91 95 100 105 210 220 95 100 105 110 220 230 100 104 110 115 230 240 104 109 115 120 gt 240 gt 109 gt 120 NOTE Air Pressures may vary depending on rider style and or ter rain Adjust air pressure to rider preferences Fork stroke 100mm Recommended sag 10 15 10 15mm 13 EPIC ERA FSR CARBON INSTRUCTIONS The S
22. s personal injury or death and in all cases void this warranty 18 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 Uses in competitive events trick riding ramp riding jumping aggressive riding riding on severe terrain riding in severe climates riding with heavy loads commercial activities and other types of non standard use can dramatically shorten the useful product life cycle of a Specialized bicycle or frameset Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure of a Specialized bicycle or frameset that would not be covered by this warranty ALL SPECIALIZED BICYCLES AND FRAMESETS SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED BY AN AUTHORIZED SPECIALIZED DEALER for indicators of stress and or potential failure including cracks deformation corrosion paint peeling dents and any other indicators of potential problems inappropriate use or abuse These are important safety checks and very important to help prevent accidents bodily injury to the rider and shortened useful product life cycle of a Specialized bicycle or frameset Special Note regarding Composite Frames and Components Composite mater
23. second for air settings followed Recommended sag SM Epic all Era 20 25 8 5 1lmm Recommended sag Epic MD LG XL 20 25 9 5 12mm by rebound then compression 12 EPIC ERA REAR SHOCK SETUP 0 Rider Brain lbs 90 100 100 110 110 120 120 130 130 140 140 150 150 160 160 170 170 180 180 190 190 200 200 210 210 220 220 230 230 240 240 250 250 265 265 280 280 295 kg 41 45 45 50 50 54 54 59 59 64 64 68 68 73 73 77 77 82 82 86 86 91 91 95 95 100 100 104 104 109 109 113 113 120 120 127 127 134 air psi 100 110 110 120 120 130 130 140 140 150 150 160 160 170 170 180 180 190 190 200 200 210 210 220 220 230 230 240 240 250 250 260 260 275 275 290 290 305 NOTE Air Pressures may vary depending on rider style and or ter rain Adjust air pressure to rider preferences 1 Set sag fig 1 2 amp 4 EPIC ERA FORK SETUP e See the attached air chart for starting pressure Use a high pressure shock pump to add air A e Turn the Brain Fade knob D counter clockwise to allow the fork to sag more easily x Push the rubber o ring B down to the seal sit on dismount the bike gently measure the distance between the fork seal and the o ring sag s Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached 2 Adjust rebound fig 3 The red knob C controls rebound damping the rate which the fork returns after it s been compressed s Tu
24. sult in something on the bicycle bending or breaking If a frame or component bends or breaks such may lead to loss of control serious personal injury or death As activities such as racing jumping severe off road riding and stunt riding are extremely dangerous SAFETY should always be the first consideration Don t ride in the race ride hard off road try the jump or do the stunt UNLESS YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY Here are some additional recommendations Take lessons from a competent instructor first Do jumps or stunts only in areas designated for this type of riding e Start with easy jumps and easy stunts first and slowly develop skills before trying more dangerous jumps or stunts Wear appropriate safety gear such as a full face helmet body armor full finger gloves Make sure by checking with your dealer that your bike is suitable for the kind of activity you intend to engage in Constantly inspect your bicycle for signs of stress cracks in the paint dents crushing or bending of the frame bent components Do not ride your bicycle if it shows such signs of stress Do not seek to bend or break the frame or components Remember SAFETY FIRST e Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by riding at speed jumping or stunt riding may break or damage parts of the bicycle which may result in loss of control serious injury or death Specialized does not warrant the bicycle frame or components for su
25. the frame and the intended use Any doubt regarding compatibility should be discussed with your local authorized Specialized retailer WARNING When placing the frame and or bicycle in a repair stand clamp the stand to the seat post and not the frame Clamping the frame can cause damage to the frame that may or may not be visible which may impair the structural integrity of the frame SEAT POST Refer to your seat post owner s manual prior to installation Specialized Mountain frames have a 30 9mm seat post diameter and require that the seat post have a tolerance of 30 78mm to 30 95mm Do not grease inside surface of carbon seat tube The Epic Carbon frame uses a bolt style seat post clamping mechanism Since the components of this assembly are in direct contact with carbon fiber pay special attention to ensure proper tightness for the seat post when correctly tightened to specifications Specialized recommends the application of carbon assembly compound between the s Recommended compounds can be found at www tacx com See your authorized Speci 14 gt WARNING Failure to follow the torque specifications in this installation guide will void your warranty but most importantly may result in damage to the frame which may not be visible If the frame is damaged this can result in loss r OD SEAT TUBE I D SEAT POST O D Recommended Torque NG eat tube and post to increase friction alized retailer if you h
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