Miscelaneous Parts Installation - Specialized Epic Era Owner's Manual

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. 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. Slide derailleur guard and sleeve over guard pin and Q/R.
6. Install supplied Q/R nut and tighten Q/R.
7. Torque guard pinch bolt to 80 in-lbf (9 N-m).
MISC PARTS INSTALLATION
Guard Part #: 9896-4030
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25
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All Shimano Shadow derailleurs
(All Shimano derailleurs without
GUARD PINS
Long (31mm):
All SRAM derailleurs
Medium (25mm):
Shimano XTR / XT / LX
(All Shimano derailleurs with
countersunk hanger bolt)
Short (10mm):
countersunk hanger bolt)
Downtube cable guide positions
Place offset oval spacer and small crescent shaped
spacer in lower position for correct derailleur /
chainring position.
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