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Warning!
Read this manual before installing the product. The
shock absorber is an important part of your bicycle and
will affect the stability.
Note!
1
Please note that the images in this manual are a
general representation of the product and may differ
slightly from your product.
Shock absorber
TXC Air
Owner's Manual / Mounting Instructions
Note!
1
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excess oil/grease with a cloth.
Note!
1
This manual refers to different bikes so pictures might
differ from the actual bike but procedure is the same.
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- Page 1 This manual refers to different bikes so pictures might differ from the actual bike but procedure is the same. Shock absorber TXC Air Owner’s Manual / Mounting Instructions...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Note! SAFETY SYMBOLS The shock absorber is an important part of the bicycle In this manual and other technical documents, and will affect the stability. important information concerning safety is Note! distinguished by the following symbols: Read and ensure you understand the information in this manual and other technical documents provided by the The Safety Alert Symbol means: Warning! Your safety bicycle manufacturer before using the product. -
Page 3: Mounting Instructions
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ⚠ ✋ Warning! Caution! It is advisable to have an authorized Öhlins service Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct center install the shock absorber. torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully ⚠... -
Page 4: Setting Sag
SETTING SAG Sag setup Recommended sag Keep track of your personal settings to make it The recommended sag is 20-30% of the more easy setting up your bike after different shock stroke. type of terrain or to do a quick pre-ride control. Example: A 190x45 shock with 20% sag. - Page 5 ADJUSTERS Compression damping controls the energy absorption 2. Ride mode selection when the shock absorber is being compressed, thus To switch between ride modes use the black controls how easily the shock absorber compresses leaver or the remote adjuser. There are three when you hit a bump.
- Page 6 SETTING UP Stability and traction If the bicycle has a hard, harsh feeling, ‘packs down’overbumps,isdifficulttoentercorners All bicycles are designed with a suspension with or does not stay in line over bumpy geometry that includes height and fork angle. sections, open the rebound adjuster 1 click. Changing any components may affect the suspension geometry and it is therefore If the bicycle feels...
- Page 7 SETTING UP Air pressure The correct air pressure and sag, along with numberofclicks,arecrucialtofindinga setup that best suits your riding style. Start with basic sag and go through the adjusters, but keep in mind the adjusters will not fully compensate for a too soft or hard air spring. Air spring volume adjustments Adjusting the air spring volume by adding or removing volume spacers/oil affects the ramp...
- Page 8 SETTING UP ⚠ Warning! Make sure that all pressure is released from the air spring before starting to work on it. ⚠ Warning! Never install more spacers than the specified maximum amount. See page 10. Release the air pressure, check your settings soitiseasiertofindcorrectsag.
- Page 9 Release the air pressure, check your settings soitiseasiertofindcorrectsag. Remove the schrader valve core using a proper tool. Add1mlofÖhlinsGoldfluidwithasyringe (total oil amount max 3 ml). Mount all parts and set your air pressure. 9/12...
- Page 10 Shock type Stroke (mm) Maximum number Maximum number of Maximum oil of spacers on the spacers on the end amount spacer holder (1 ml) eye (0.7 ml) TXC1Air 4 pcs 2 pcs 3 ml 47.5 37.5 0 pcs 52.5 42.5 1 pcs TXC2Air 3 pcs...
- Page 11 Stroke adjustment ✋ Caution! Never use more stroke than what is specified for your bike otherwise there is a risk that you damage the frame or the shock absorber. ⚠ Warning! Make sure that all pressure is released from the air spring before starting to work on it.
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Page 12: Setup Data
SETUP DATA ⚠ Warning! Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings are in line with the recommended setup data. Read about adjustments and setting up in the shock Owner’s Manual before you make any adjustments. Contact an authorized Öhlins service center if you have any questions about setting up the shock.