CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the This user manual is specific to the Crux DSW, hereinafter referred to as word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that, if “the bicycle,” and should be read in addition to the Specialized Bicycle not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert Owner’s Manual, hereinafter referred to as “the Owner’s Manual.”...
2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.2. WEIGHT LIMITS 2.1. INTENDED USE CONDITION 2 CARGO WEIGHT LIMIT STRUCTURAL WEIGHT LIMIT MODEL kg/lb kg/lb Bicycles designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades Front: 0/0 where the tires do not lose ground contact. These All models 125/275 GENERAL...
Either way, incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall. In order to successfully build your Crux DSW bicycle, it’s very Where indicated, ensure that each bolt is torqued to specification.
Do not exceed it. 5.2. BOTTOM BRACKET WARNING! Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure The Crux DSW frame uses a 68 mm standard BSA threaded design marked on the tire’s sidewall or the maximum pressure limit bottom bracket.
6. BRAKE AND SHIFT ASSEMBLY 6.1. SHIFTING - ELECTRONIC WIRED SYSTEM 1400 mm - TO JCT A BOX 1000 mm - TO BATTERY 500 mm - TO FRONT DERAILLEUR 750 mm - TO REAR DERAILLEUR SM-JC41 JCT B BOX...
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FRAME WIRING LENGTHS LOCATION LENGTH JCT B Box to Cockpit (Shifter) 1400 mm JCT B Box to Rear Derailleur 750 mm JCT B Box to Front Derailleur 500 mm JCT A Box to Battery (Seatpost) 1000 mm SHIMANO DI2 Route a 1400 mm wire from the drive side ICR port on the down tube, down the down tube, and out the bottom bracket hole.
6.2. SHIFTING - MECHANICAL SYSTEM (FRONT & REAR DERAILLEUR FULL-LENGTH HOUSING) FRONT DERAILLEUR DROPPER POST REAR DERAILLEUR...
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ROUTE THE REAR DERAILLEUR HOUSING: Install full-length housing to the rear derailleur (green line). Feed the housing through the non-drive side ICR port, down the down tube, over the bottom bracket and then out of the hole near the BB. Internal routing kit and magnets are helpful.
7. SEATPOST ASSEMBLY ROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE: Run the rear brake hose in through the chainstay ICR port, over the 7.1. SEATPOST CLAMP bottom bracket shell, and up the down tube. Route the brake hose out the drive side ICR port at the top of the down tube.
7.2. SEATPOST MINIMUM/MAXIMUM INSERTION MAXIMUM INSERTION: The seat tube is reamed to a specified maximum insertion depth (C), which varies for each frame size. This ream depth limits the insertion depth of the seatpost. Once the saddle height is determined, torque the seat collar bolt to 55 in-lbf / 6.2 Nm.
8. FORK & STEM ASSEMBLY Install the front end (fork, headset, headset spacers, stem, handlebar, wheels) on the frame, then determine the rider’s fit. Do not install more than 35 mm of spacers (A) between the stem and the headset cover. ...
9. REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER WARNING! The bicycle comes with one 5 mm solid spacer and 35 mm of scalloped spacers. Only the solid spacer should be used All bicycle models are compatible with UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger). above the stem. The scalloped spacers should only be used below the stem, i.e., between the stem and the headset cover.
10. GENERAL NOTES ABOUT MAINTENANCE Install the UDH hanger (A) into the frame dropout and rotate it forward until it’s completely seated (B) in the hanger pocket or contacts the This bicycle is a high-performance bicycle. All regular maintenance, rotational stop tab. troubleshooting, repair, and parts replacement must be performed by an The hanger must be completely seated in the hanger pocket or Authorized Specialized Retailer.
10.1. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES as the crank spindle and bolts, which can accelerate wear and shorten the lifespan. Dirt can also accelerate the wear of surfaces and bearings. The Specialized replacement parts and accessories are available through your surfaces of the bicycle should be cleaned before each ride. The bicycle Authorized Specialized Retailer.
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