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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10. SETUP DATA ........................26 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229 0000088147_UM_R1, 06/17 Please note all instructions are subject to change and updates without notice. Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates. Feedback: techdocs@specialized.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    TECH TIP: Tech Tips are useful tips and tricks regarding installation and use. 1.1. INTENDED USE The Specialized Epic is intended and tested for Mountain Bike (condition 4) use only. For more information on intended use and structural weight limits for the frame and components, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 5: Fork/Headset/Stem

    In order to successfully build the Epic bicycle, it is very important to follow the order of assembly as outlined in this manual. Modifying the order of assembly will result in a longer build process.

  • Page 6: Bottom Bracket

    Please visit your Specialized Authorized Retailer for additional information. 2.3. BOTTOM BRACKET Epic frames have a threaded 73mm width bottom bracket shell and is compatible with any BSA threaded outboard bearing bottom bracket. Please refer to the chosen crank manufacturer documentation for bottom bracket compatibility.

  • Page 7: General Notes About Maintenance

    The surfaces of the bicycle should be cleaned before each ride. The bicycle should also be maintained regularly by an Authorized Specialized Retailer, which means it should be cleaned, inspected for signs of corrosion and/ or cracks and lubricated. If you notice any signs of corrosion or cracking on the frame or any component, the affected item must be replaced.

  • Page 8: Bike Setup Specifications

    5. BIKE SETUP SPECIFICATIONS 5.1. BOLT SIZE / TOOLS / TORQUE SPECS WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is applied, the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break.

  • Page 9: Suspension Pivot Assembly Steps

    6. SUSPENSION PIVOT ASSEMBLY STEPS When assembling the pivots, it is recommended to follow a specific order of assembly. Torque all pivot axles (torque specs on page 5) only once all pivots have been assembled, in the same order as assembly.
  • Page 10 Apply the specified green Loctite to the bearings (F) and bearing bores, then press the bearings into the seatstay „ pivot bearing bores. Align the chainstay bore with the bearings. Grease then install the pivot axle (G). Torque to 160 in-lbf / 18 Nm. „...
  • Page 11 Align the shock extension and seatstay in front of the seat tube, then grease and install the seatstay pivot outer „ bolts (H). Do not torque until fully assembled. Place a cloth or piece of foam around the seat tube to prevent the link or seatstay bridge from impacting the seat tube during assembly and damaging the finish.
  • Page 12 Place the spacers (J) against the inside surface of the bearings. „ The smaller 10.5mm diameter flat surface goes against the bearings, while the larger 12mm diameter flat surface goes against the frame. See inset illustrations in Fig.7. Rotate the link into position to align the bearings with the frame thread bore. Grease then thread the bolts (K) „...
  • Page 13 OUTER INNER Torque the outer bolts to 160 in-lbf / 18.0 Nm, then the inner bolts to 80 in-lbf / 9.0 Nm. „ Torque the outer bolts first, then torque the inner bolts. Access the inner bolts with a 4mm hex key from the outside, through the outer bolt hole, and tighten in the standard clockwise direction.
  • Page 14 Install the bolt (S) through the washer (T) and the brake mount bolt hole, then thread into the Brain reservoir. „ Lightly hand tighten the bolt. 3mm FORWARD 100% BACK Gently pull the Brain assembly all the way to the back of its adjustment range (1), then push it forward 3mm (2). „...

  • Page 15: Installing Small Parts

    Position the clips on the Brain hose (U at the top, V in the middle, W at the bottom). „ Install the bolts into clips (X at the top, Y at the middle and bottom). Torque all clip bolts to 7 in-lbf / 0.8 Nm. „...

  • Page 16: Internal Cable Routing

    7. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Epic frames have an Internal Cable Routing (ICR) port on the drive-side of the head tube to route a telescoping seatpost down the down tube to the bottom bracket area. Removal of the bottom bracket provides access to the bottom bracket area of the down tube through ports in the bottom bracket shell to help guide the seatpost housing up the seat tube.

  • Page 17: Carbon Frame

    7.1. CARBON FRAME REAR BRAKE: Make sure the fork is removed before starting the routing process. Make sure the brake hose is sealed with a plug or Park Tool barb to prevent contamination. Make sure all parts and tools are clean before installation. Fig.1: Insert the brake hose starting from the ICR port on the chainstay near the rear brake mount (A) until it exits „...
  • Page 18 FOAM SLEEVE (CHURRO) Fig.4: Install a foam sleeve (Churro) over the brake hose and guide it into the down tube. „ A little puff of talc powder inside the Churro can help slide it onto the brake hose. Only do this if the brake hose is sealed with a plug or Park Tool barb.
  • Page 19 Fig.5: Insert a Park Tool barb-tipped wire (D, barb end first) through the non-drive-side head tube ICR port (E), „ through the upper hole of the down tube cable guide (F), then up and out the top of the head tube. Thread the wire barb into the brake hose (G).
  • Page 20 REAR DERAILLEUR: Fig.7: Insert a 1400mm long section of shift housing into the ICR port at the drive-side dropout and guide it „ through the chainstay until it exits at the main pivot ICR port (H). Fig.7: Install a shift cable housing tube (I) over the shift housing that’s exiting the chainstay ICR port, while „...
  • Page 21 FINAL ASSEMBLY: Fig.8: Install the down tube ICR port assembly with the rubber part (J) below and the alloy part (K) above the housings. „ Trim the exposed housing from the dropout to the derailleur so it is the correct length according to the derailleur „...

  • Page 22: Alloy Frame

    Fig.10: Trim the exposed brake hose and shift housing from the head tube to the brake lever and shifter so the „ handlebar can rotate 90 degrees in each direction without pulling on the hose and housing Attach the brake housing to the brake lever according to the brake manufacturer’s instructions. „...
  • Page 23 Fig.2: Insert a Park Tool barb-tipped wire (C, barb end first) in the brake hose. „ Fig.3: Pull the Park wire out the head tube to pull the hose up the down tube while working the Churro through „ the down tube ICR port (D).
  • Page 24 Fig.4: Run the brake hose under the chainstay and up between the seatstays, then mount the brake caliper onto „ the rear triangle. Fig.4: Install the two clips over the hose on the underside of the chainstay to get the correct hose position and „...
  • Page 25 Fig.6: Install a Churro (G) over the shift housing. „ Fig.6: Insert the barb (H) in a section of shift housing (minimum housing length 1150mm), then pull the Park „ wire out the head tube to pull the housing up the down tube while working the Churro through the down tube ICR port.
  • Page 26 1-3mm Fig.9&10: Adjust the length/curve of the brake hose and shift housing loops between the down tube and „ chainstay ICR ports by pulling the hose and housing at the head tube in or out. The exposed housing should measure 115mm (fig.9 brake hose) and 152mm (fig.10 shift housing). For the shift housing, this should position the housing about 1-3mm above the bottom bracket shell.

  • Page 27: Swat Parts

    8. SWAT PARTS 8.1. EMT TOOL Specialized Z Cage II / Cage-Mount Tool cradle CAGE-MOUNT TOOL CRADLE Install the metal bracket into the Cage-Mount Tool cradle (the round hole goes into the cradle, the oblong hole „ aligns with the Z Cage’s lower frame mounting hole).

  • Page 28: Autosag Air Shock Setup

    9. AUTOSAG AIR SHOCK SETUP Epic models are equipped with AUTOSAG, a unique feature designed to simplify and speed up the adjustment of air pressure. The AUTOSAG feature automatically determines the correct amount of sag, and eliminates the need to refer to an air chart to determine the correct pressure based on rider weight. However, the shock still requires compression and rebound adjustment based on type of terrain and rider weight.

  • Page 29: Step 2: Adjusting Rebound

    9.2. STEP 2: ADJUSTING REBOUND The level of rebound damping can be adjusted by turning the red knob (4). Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed, and is adjusted to your weight with 1-2 click micro adjustments for rider style and terrain.

  • Page 32: Specialized Bicycle Components

    SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229...

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