Table Of Contents; Important Information - Cervélo ZFS-5 RETAILER Assembly Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tools & Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZFS-5 Frame Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZFS-5 Small Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZFS-5 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chain Guide Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swingarm Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Swingarm Assembly-Pivot Link Installation . . . . . . . . 11
Swingarm Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Shock Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cervélo SP29 Seatpost Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fork Preparation & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This manual is intended to guide official Cervélo retailers through the assembly and adjustment of the
Cervélo ZFS-5. This manual outlines the process and procedures associated with the installation of
Cervélo components, as well as the routing of shifting and braking control lines only. Proprietary parts
referenced in this manual are available only through Cervélo or its authorized distributors.
Failure to use the specified parts and follow these assembly instructions, may result in loss of control
while riding; and lead to serious injury and/or death. This manual is not intended to replace the
assembly and service instruction provided by third-party component manufactures, and assumes that
the assembler is a trained, professional bicycle mechanic. See https://www.probma.org/
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1 Brake Hose Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Mechanical Housing Routing & Installation . . . . . . . . 21
3 Dropper Post/Remote Lockout Cable Routing . . . . . . . . 23
4 Rear Aero Thru-Axle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Tire/Rim Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6 Intended Use of the ZFS-5 Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9 ZFS-5 Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ZFS-5 Frame Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ZFS-5 Frame Geometry-100 mm Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ZFS-5 Frame Geometry-120 mm Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix: Rear Suspension Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix: Mechanical Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cervélo Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
NOTE: Cervélo strongly recommends that
all assembly and adjustment procedures
be performed by an authorized Cervélo
retailer. If you are a Cervélo ZFS-5
consumer/purchaser reading this manual
we suggest that before attempting to
undertake any of the procedures in this
manual that you consult your authorized
Cervélo retailer, or visit us at
www.cervelo.com/support
LIST OF TOOLS & SUPPLIES
This manual outlines a number of procedures
for making adjustments to the ZFS-5 bicycle. The
following tools and parts listed are required for
these adjustments. Cervélo strongly recommends
that all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
NOTE: All non-proprietary components
such as those from Shimano or SRAM are
available from your local distributor.
NOTE: This manual was developed
to compliment the Cervélo General
User Manual, and is intended as
a supplement to the assembly and
installation instructions supplied by
the component manufacturers (provided
with this bicycle).
This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth
Defects, or Other Reproductive Harm.
Tools Tools
Bicycle workstand (types which
secure bike by the seatpost, or Shock pump
pro-type stand with fork mount)
Torque wrench(es) with 2.5 N·m to Pedal wrench
15 N·m range and adaptors:
Lockring tools for brake rotors and
Allen (Hex) head inserts:
bottom bracket
2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm,
6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm
Hydraulic brake bleed kit
Torx head inserts:
T25
Isopropyl alcohol
Open ended wrenches:
7 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm
Star nut & crown race (1.5")
installation tools
Cable / hydraulic hose cutters
Good quality bicycle grease,
Loctite® 243 thread locker, and
carbon assembly compound
Pliers
Saw cutting guide (Park Tool SG-7 .2
or equivalent)
Philips-head screwdriver
Hacksaw (with alloy and carbon
Slot-head screwdriver
specific blades)
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