TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TOOLS & SUPPLIES Tools Tools Bicycle workstand (types which Important Information ....Brake Hose Routing....19 This manual outlines a number of procedures secure bike by the seatpost, or Shock pump...
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ZFS-5 FRAME FEATURES ZFS-5 SMALL PARTS 30.9 mm seatpost Rear brake hose and Post mount up to 3 mechanical caliper, 180 mm cable housings route 100-115 mm rotor maximum through ports in the rear travel Seat Tube bearing top cap shock Cable Guide Accessory Mount...
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ZFS-5 PARTS LIST FRAME PREPARATION Install the UDH fixing nut through the washer Item Description Cervélo Part No. Item Description Cervélo Part No. Hold the frame using a secured seatpost only. and into the UDH Clamping the top tube can damage the frame hanger threads.
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FRAME PREPARATION Remove the backing Place the Brake Plate film from the Seatstay (QRI-FSA-694) onto Protector (PRO-CS-664) the inside of the rear 40mm and install on the drive dropout, apply Loctite side seat stay so that it 243 to the M4 x 16 covers the bottom and fixing screw and install.
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CHAIN GUIDE INSTALLATION SWINGARM ASSEMBLY Apply Loctite 243 to upper drive side threads 1. Attach the Chain Guide Backplate to the 1. Apply a coat of grease to the Main Apply Loctite 243 rear of the Chain Guide Mount with the Bearing pockets on the seat tube Spacer to the threads in...
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SWINGARM ASSEMBLY - PIVOT LINK INSTALLATION Upper 19 mm Dust Pivot-6900 1. Apply grease to the Upper and Lower Bearing 6. Apply grease to the outer surface of the Lower Shield Sealed pockets of the Pivot Link. Pivot Bearings and install the dust shields. Bearing Upper 2.
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SWINGARM INSTALLATION 1. Apply grease to the shaft and outer bolt head of the Main 4. Apply Loctite 243 to the Main Pivot Pivot and Pivot Link Collet bolts (do not apply grease to the Expansion Screw threads. threads). Insert Main Pivot and Pivot Link collet bolts, thread Main Pivot 5.
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REAR SHOCK INSTALLATION CERVÉLO SP29 SEATPOST ASSEMBLY 1. Apply grease to the threads of the 1. Apply a light coat of carbon assembly Shock Fixing Screws. compound to the upper face of the Seatpost, making sure to cover area around the 2.
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FORK PREPARATION & INSTALLATION Install Star Nut Preload These illustrations are intended as a ZFS-5 headset 4-15 mm Fixing Screw supplement to the manufacturer’s installation kit includes Remove any burrs, sharp edges, or rough areas into M6 x 25 9 mm Bearing instructions only.
BRAKE HOSE ROUTING These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website Route the rear brake for further information. hose through the non- drive side port in the Brake Swingarm and through the Seat Tube Cable...
MECHANICAL HOUSING ROUTING & INSTALLATION These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. For wireless shifting Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service systems install the center or website for further information. Blanking Plug(GR-576). Brake Rear Shifter* The Cervélo...
REAR AERO THRU-AXLE INSTALLATION DROPPER POST / REMOTE LOCKOUT CABLE ROUTING To secure wheels, install the greased axle through These routing illustrations are intended as a the drop out and the wheel hub, aligning the supplement to the manufacturer’s installation threaded end of the axle with the threaded insert.
TIRE/RIM CLEARANCE INTENDED USE OF THE ZFS-5 BICYCLE Your Cervélo bicycle complies with the ISO 4210-2:4.10.2 standard for tire clearance. In order to comply with these safety standards and Maximum Weight Limit - Cervélo ZFS-5 maintain your Limited Lifetime Warranty, a minimum of 6 mm of clearance must remain between the tire and any frame element. Due to Understand your bike and its intended use.
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ZFS-5 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Component Torque(N · m) Notes Frame Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is It is recommended that you permit your retailer to to frame, the stem to fork, and the handlebar to Clean & grease the BB shell threads inside the frame. Grease the outside threads of the BB cups. Thread both sides of the crucial to your safety.
ZFS-5 FRAME DETAILS ZFS-5 FRAME GEOMETRY - 100 MM FORK ZFS-5 (FM155) ZFS-5 (FM155) ZFS-5 (FM155) Bike Name ZFS-5 Upper Headset Bearing Dimensions 1-1/2", 40 x 51.8 x 7 .5, 36°x45° Reach | mm Model Year 2024 Lower Headset Bearing Dimensions 1-1/2", 40 x 51.8 x 7 .5, 36°x45°...
ZFS-5 FRAME GEOMETRY - 120 MM FORK APPENDIX: REAR SUSPENSION SETUP Suspension Setup Notes: Rear Shock Setup f. The sag measurement is the distance between ZFS-5 (FM155) the o-ring and shock dust seal (Note: some • This guide serves as a general shock setup a.
APPENDIX: MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK Squeeze the brake levers to verify the calipers Every Week (~100 miles): 3. Check that the bottom bracket is tightened to 3. Check tire sealant levels (if running tubeless your bicycle at www.cervelo.com NOTE: Cervélo recommends that you bring your new bicycle to your authorized close and prevent the bike from rolling forward or the proper torque specification, and there is no...
CERVÉLO CUSTOMER SUPPORT NOTES Contacting Customer Support Visit www.cervelo.com/contact-us to submit a question to Cervélo or for service and maintenance support. Product Registration Visit www.cervelo.com/support to register your Cervélo bicycle through your MyCervélo account. Manuals Visit www.cervelo.com/product-manuals for additional information on Cervélo products. Warranty Visit www.cervelo.com/warranty for information on Cervélo’s warranty policy.
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