Specialized EPIC WC 2023 User Manual

Specialized EPIC WC 2023 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
EPIC WC
Mountain Bike

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  • Page 1 English USER MANUAL EPIC WC Mountain Bike...
  • Page 2 Настоящий документ доступен для загрузки на других языках по адресу www.specialized.com. Tento dokument je k dispozícii na stiahnutie v ďalších jazykoch na lokalite www.specialized.com. Ta dokument je na voljo za prenos v dodatnih jezikih na spletni strani www.specialized.com. Detta dokument kan laddas ned i andra språkversioner från www.specialized.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 11.1. Suspension maintenance ..........36 11.2.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Please see your Authorized Specialized Retailer for all service, repairs, injury or death. or maintenance. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer may also be able to CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the refer you to classes, clinics, or books on bicycle use, service, repair, and word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if maintenance.
  • Page 5: General Information

    2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2. Weight limits 2.1. Intended use STRUCTURAL WEIGHT LIMIT CARGO WEIGHT LIMIT MODEL kg / lb kg / lb Bicycles designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus 5 / 11 127 / 280 rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical MODELS areas, including areas where momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur.
  • Page 7: Geometry

    3. GEOMETRY FRAME SIZE Stack (mm) Reach (mm) Head tube length (mm) Head tube angle (°) 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5 Bottom bracket height (mm) Bottom bracket drop (mm) Trail (mm) Fork length - full (mm) Fork rake / offset (mm) Front center (mm) Chainstay length (mm) Wheelbase (mm)
  • Page 9: Components

    4. COMPONENTS Frame Crown race Fork Rear shock Front thru-axle Rear thru-axle Saddle Rear derailleur hanger Seatpost Seatpost clamp and seatpost clamp bolt Top cap and top cap bolt Spacers Stem Headset cover Steerer tube clamp Compression ring Steering stop chip and bolt Upper bearing Lower bearing...
  • Page 10: General Notes About Assembly

    Retailer for all service, repairs, or maintenance. Your Authorized 4 mm hex key (for rear shock High-quality grease Specialized Retailer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics, or adjustments) books on bicycle use, service, repair, and maintenance.
  • Page 11: General Specifications

    55 mm MIN / MAX rear brake rotor 160 / 180 mm Steerer tube clamp 3 mm hex WARNING! Specialized frames are compatible ONLY with forks Front axle 6 mm hex 9-13.5 80-120 that have a specific range of travel. Use of different styled forks or...
  • Page 12: Seatpost Minimum / Maximum Insertion

    WARNING! Do not apply grease to the carbon contact surfaces between the seatpost and the seat tube. Grease reduces friction, which is critical to proper seatpost grip. Specialized recommends that application of carbon assembly paste, which can increase friction between carbon surfaces. Please visit an Authorized MINIMUM INSERTION (A): To prevent damage to the frame and/or Specialized Retailer for additional information.
  • Page 13: Installing The Saddle

    5.5. Installing the saddle 5.6. Installing the SWAT box „ Assemble the base clamp (A) and top clamp (B) onto the seatpost head (C). „ First, install the Zee cage (A) on the down tube. Using a torque wrench Insert the barrel nut (D) into the seatpost head using a 6 mm hex key to „...
  • Page 14: Bottom Bracket

    CAUTION: Do not face the bottom bracket shell! This can prevent proper installation of the crank. Your Specialized frame does not require any bottom bracket shell pre-installation preparation, as all surfaces have been precisely machined to specific tolerances at the factory for proper interface with a compatible crankset.
  • Page 15 Apply grease to the rear thru-axle threads, then install it into the „ dropouts. „ Install the UDH washer (A), then thread the UDH bolt (B) through the washer and into the hanger. „ Once the wheel is installed, use a torque wrench and 6 mm hex bit to torque the thru-axle to 15 Nm / 133 in-lbf.
  • Page 16: Rear Triangle

    6. REAR TRIANGLE...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    6.1. Specifications TORQUE LOCATION / ITEM DIMENSIONS TOOL in-lbf Main pivot spacers 12.1 ID x 19.5 OD x3 W Main pivot bearings – 6901-2RS (full complement) 12 ID x 24 OD x 6 W Main pivot axle M12 x 81 L 5 mm hex Main pivot bolt M8 x 12.2 L...
  • Page 18: Rear Triangle Assembly

    However, you may need to disassemble the rear triangle for maintenance or repairs during the lifetime of your bicycle. If you don’t feel comfortable with this process, please see an Authorized Specialized Retailer. All pivot bolts are factory treated with thread prep to help prevent the threads from seizing and/or creaking.
  • Page 19 Link at seatstay bridge „ Insert the link center spacers (H) into the link (G). Link / seatstay bridge assembly Apply Loctite 603 to the outside diameter of the link bearings (E), then Install the link and seatstay bridge assembly into the top tube cavity. „...
  • Page 20 Installing the shock „ Tilt the seatstays and bridge forward to access the rear shock mount, Seatstays at seatstay bridge then align the ear shock eyelet with teh rear shock mounting hole in „ Line up the holes in the seatstays (M) with the bridge. the frame.
  • Page 21: Cable Routing

    7. CABLE ROUTING 7.2. Rear brake 7.1. General routing information Housings must be installed without the fork installed in the frame. Because the brake hose (and any optional mechanical housings) passes through the headset assembly, it’s best to install the upper bearing and the steering stop chip in the head tube before beginning any routing.
  • Page 22: Electronic Rear Derailleur

    7.3. Electronic rear derailleur 7.5. Front brake All Epic WC models come standard with wireless shifting. Refer to the Purple hose in diagram manufacturer’s instructions to complete the installation and setup. „ Loosely install the caliper on the fork leg. Align the brake caliper with the rotor, then torque the caliper bolts according to the brake 7.4.
  • Page 23: Headset, Fork, And Stem Assembly

    8. HEADSET, FORK, AND STEM ASSEMBLY „ Grease all of the surfaces of the compression ring (D), then slide it into place. Make sure to wipe off any excess grease on the steerer tube before installing the steerer tube clamp. „...
  • Page 25 Install the stem (G). Adjust the stem height by adding spacers (H) as „ needed. „ Finger-tighten the stem bolts (I). You’ll torque them to specification later in the process. „ Make sure the headset cover and steerer tube clamp are aligned with The Epic WC comes standard with wireless shifting.
  • Page 26 „ Turn the stem toward the drive side of the bicycle then lift the headset cover. Using a 4 mm hex key, remove the faceplate bolts and faceplate. „ Using a torque wrench and 3 mm hex bit, torque the steerer tube clamp „...
  • Page 27: Rear Shock Setup

    Make sure you’re wearing all the gear you’d normally wear on a ride (shoes, helmet, hydration pack if used, etc.). Please visit the suspension calculator tool at www.specialized. com. The suspension calculator provides a personalized baseline suspension setup recommendation based upon your specific height and weight.
  • Page 28: Setting Sag

    Unscrew the air valve cap (3) and attach a high-pressure shock pump. Set your shock pressure based on your personalized baseline suspension setup from the Suspension Calculator on www.specialized. com. Remove the pump and replace the air valve cap. „...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Rebound

    Adjust the rebound based on the range provided for your bicycle setup The compression adjuster is not a lockout adjuster. Spring and rider weight in the Suspension Calculator on www.specialized. settings should be used for adjusting your pedaling platform. com, as well as other factors like rider experience/preference and terrain conditions.
  • Page 30: Rear Shock Settings

    9.6. Rear shock settings Mid pressure in negative volume chamber Zero pressure in negative volume chamber Introduces a small amount of sag for a less rigid ride. This is the most firm setting (race setting). „ Release all of the air from the shock. „...
  • Page 31 (shaded blue) which can be fine-tuned by adding/removing completed by a professional with experience. Please see an pressure. Authorized Specialized Retailer for assistance. CAUTION: Do not use pliers or any other tools that can damage the shock surface.
  • Page 32 „ Once the threads are disengaged, press the negative pressure release „ Up to two additional volume spacers can be added to the bottom-out button (5) while sliding the air can down. spacer (D). The more spacers you add, the more resistance you create „...
  • Page 33: Brain Fork Setup

    10. BRAIN FORK SETUP Below is the pressure chart for this fork model. It’s also located on the back of one of the fork legs. Your Epic WC is equipped with a RockShox fork featuring Specialized Brain RIDER WEIGHT AIR SETTING technology.
  • Page 34: Brain Fork Components And Tuning Information

    Measuring sag „ To measure sag, verify that the Specialized Brain is open by turning the blue knob (2) counterclockwise. Move the travel indicator O-ring (A) down against the wiper seal of the „...
  • Page 35: General Notes About Maintenance

    After any crash, and before you ride cleaning agents (where appropriate) for cleaning. any further, take your bicycle to an Authorized Specialized Retailer for a „ Do not expose the bicycle to prolonged direct sunlight or excessive complete inspection.
  • Page 36 11.2. Replacement parts and accessories Headset bearings: Non-SW models with Lower: S092500001 standard steel bearings Crown Race: S222500018 Specialized replacement parts, components, and accessories are available Steering stop chip, steering stop through your Authorized Specialized Retailer. S222500017 chip bolt, steerer tube clamp, and...
  • Page 37 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229...

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