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Assembly – Fastener Torque Rear Axle Pinch bolt holds axle nut insert and derailleur hanger, to remove rear wheel, only loosen axle head Derailleur Hanger The pinch bolt clamps the nut insert and attaches the derailleur hanger Tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb-ft, 90 in-lb) (5mm hex) Do not loosen pinch bolt to remove rear wheel...
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Assembly - Chainline Definition: Distance between frame centerline plane and center plane of chainring Chainline...
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2.5mm BB spacer 2.5mm BB spacer Chainring Chainring dished out dished in Notes: • Pedälhead frame shown for clarity, setup is the same for The Smash • For Sram cranks, use a 0mm offset direct mount chainring and install per normal...
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Assembly - Rear Hub Offset 12x148 Rear Hub, Offset 3mm to the Drive Side 6mm Spacer on Non Drive Side True Wheel With 6mm Spacer 6mm spacer Center rim Note: You do need to use a 6mm spacer on a traditional truing stand to offset the hub 3mm.
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Assembly - ISCG Mount The Smash has an ISCG05 mount for a chainguide and/or bash guard. The upper bolt and mount spacer is included with the frame; install as shown.
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Compatibility – Shock & Fork Install Both Shock Bolts Before Tightening, Torque Spec: 7 Nm What Type of Rear Shocks Are Compatible? Most modern 230mm eye to eye x 57.5mm stroke length air sprung and coil sprung shocks are compatible. Piggy back style shocks are compatible in most cases Compatible Fork Sizes: Axle to crown height of 552mm –...
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Setup – Sag, Air Volume, Dampers Spring Recommendations The Smash is optimized for modern air springs with large volume negative chambers, such as the Rockshox Deluxe/Super Deluxe with Debonair, as well as coil springs Bottom out resistance can be tuned with air volume spacers independent of sag Sag Recommendations Sag numbers are obtained by measuring the suspension travel used to statically support your weight, geared up to ride.
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Crush Mode & Plush Mode Using the upper rear shock hole location, Crush Mode this mode is optimized for a more lively poppy feeling, with more mid stroke support. This mode features extra snappiness for quick acceleration. The lower rear shock hole location turns up Plush Mode the compliance for a more forgiving feel, especially on rough terrain, or bike park riding.
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Onboard Frame Storage – Water Bottle The Smash is equipped with a water bottle mount in the front triangle for maximum versatility. Note that not all water bottle cages or water bottles will fit, as there are no standards for where the cage mount screws are located relative to the bottom of the water bottle.
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Onboard Frame Storage – NUTS For the Necessities Under The Saddle, The Smash is equipped with a mount for the optional NUTS kit. This kit is available from Guerrilla Gravity and includes a custom made strap with a high friction coating, and flat tire repair kit.
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Maintenance Every Ride Checklist Check for loose bolts. This does not mean to over-tighten the bolts every ride. Check to see if any bolts have loosened, and if so, then retighten them to the torque specs provided in this manual. Check the brakes for proper operation Check tire pressure Clean and lube the chain and drivetrain...
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It may be possible to have remnants of crushed rocks in random locations from punishing the terra firma at extreme levels. Small Parts 12x148 Rear axle, derailleur hanger, nut insert and hanger bolt are all standard Syntace parts, available from Guerrilla Gravity or most bike shops Bearing Part Numbers 6900 7901...
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Bearings Replacement The main pivot and rocker pivot have single row angular contact bearings (7901 upper, 7903 lower), and the orientation is critical. When replacing, the black rubber seal must face outwards as shown below. The blue seals all face inwards. With all bearing replacement, apply a thin layer of grease to the outer bearing race or bearing bore in the frame before install.
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Oops. Let us know if this is the case for you. Serial number – Each Guerrilla Gravity bike has a serial number on the bottom of the bottom bracket. This number denotes the model, date of fabrication, and manufacturing location. Make a note of this number in your records in...
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