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Specialized Epic Era Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... Fork Compatibility... Frame Features... Frame Geometry... Miscelaneous Parts Installation... Shock & Fork Setup... Carbon Frame Instructions... Schematic and Specifications... Warranty...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5 Specialized does not warrant the bicycle frame or components for such activities, and expressly disclaims all warranties, including the warranty of fitness for particular purpose and merchantability.
  • Page 6: Fork Compatibility

    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.
  • Page 7: Frame Features

    EPIC / ERA FRAME FEATURES 1. Main Frame 2. Seatstay 3. Chainstay -Link 5. Main Pivot 6. Dropout (Horst) Pivot -Link at Seatstay Pivot -Link at Frame Pivot 9. Lower (Rearward) Shock Eyelet 10. Upper (Forward) Shock Eyelet 11. Shock 12.
  • Page 8: Frame Geometry

    EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY S-Works Epic Carbon Geometry Small *Top Tube Length 554mm (21.81“) **Standover Hgt 726mm (28.58”) Head Tube Length 126mm (4.96”) Head Tube Angle 70° Seat Tube Angle 74° BB Height 331mm (13.03”) Wheelbase 1061mm (41.77”) Chainstay Length 425mm (16.73”) Epic M5 Geometry Small...
  • Page 9 S-Works Era Carbon Geometry Small *Top Tube Length 540mm (21.26“) **Standover Hgt 704mm (27.72”) Head Tube Length 126mm (4.96”) Head Tube Angle 70° Seat Tube Angle 74.2° BB Height 331mm (13.03”) Wheelbase 1049mm (41.30”) Chainstay Length 425mm (16.73”) Era M5 Geometry Small *Top Tube Length 540mm...
  • Page 10 EPIC FRAME GEOMETRY...
  • Page 11: Miscelaneous Parts Installation

    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. Derailleur Guard Installation (Q/R option): 1.
  • Page 12: Shock & Fork Setup

    EPIC / ERA REAR SHOCK SETUP 1. Set sag (fig.1): • See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a high-pressure shock pump to add air (A). • Turn the Brain Fade knob (fig.2) counter-clockwise to allow the shock to sag more easily. •...
  • Page 13 • Turn the knob clockwise for a firmer, more efficient ride. • Turn the knob counter-clockwise for a softer, more supple Trail Tune setting. SPECIALIZED E100 SETUP TIP: • The negative air spring is adjustable with some fork disassembly (shown in the S120 Maintenance Manual.
  • Page 14: Carbon Frame Instructions

    Specialized recommends the application of carbon assembly compound between the seat tube and post to increase friction. Recommended compounds can be found at www.tacx.com. See your authorized Specialized retailer if you have any questions.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Schematic And Specifications

    Schematic #23 Alloy Pivot Carbon Pivot ASSEMBLY ALL ALLOY SPACERS: Small diameter of spacer faces bearing Dropout Carbon Pivot DROPOUT ASSEMBLY Lower Shock Eye SHOCK ASSEMBLY Seat S-Link Tube S-LINK Chainstay Alloy Chainstay Pivot Bridge BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY Upper Shock Eye Bolts Derailleur Cage Derailleur Cage spacers...
  • Page 17 NOTE: Bearing and Bolt Kits are 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. Part # Qty. Part Description BB Pivot Bearing Dropout Pivot Bearing...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS This Limited Warranty is made only to the original owner of this new Specialized bicycle or frameset purchased from an authorized Specialized 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 22 Date Rider Fork Fork Rebound Fork Compression Shock Shock Rebound Shock Compression Weight Damping (# of Damping (# of Damping (# of Damping (# of clicks from fast) clicks from fast) clicks from fast) clicks from fast) NOTES:...
  • Page 24 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 15130 Concord Circle Morgan Hill, CA 95037 www.specialized.com © 2009 Specialized Bicycles Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice. (408) 779-6229 Rev.2, August 2008...