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  • Page 1 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 This manual meets EN Standards 14764, 14765, 14766 and 14781. IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available.
  • Page 4 It is essential that you read this owner’s manual thoroughly before riding your bicycle—we know you’re anxious, but trust us, it will only take a few minutes, and then you can unleash the full potential of your Specialized bicycle.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    29 G. Tires and Tubes p. 30 5. Service A. Service Intervals p. 32 B. If your bicycle sustains an impact p. 34 Appendix A: Intended Use p. 35 Appendix B: Lifespan of your bike and its components p. 42...

  • Page 6: General Warning

    Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.

  • Page 7: A Special Note For Parents

    As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle;...

  • Page 8: First

    Manual. Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle. A. Bike fit 1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.

  • Page 9: C. Mechanical Safety Check

    Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you bicycle. If you choose to work on your own bicycle, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from your dealer.

  • Page 10: First Ride

    When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.

  • Page 11: Safety

    Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up. If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the pedals. See paragraph B.4 above and Section 4.E.4.

  • Page 12: Riding Safety

    6. Don’t jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain bike, can be fun; but it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the bicycle and its components. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves.

  • Page 13: Off Road Safety

    14. Observe and yield the right of way. 15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired.

  • Page 14: Night Riding

    See also Section 4.C. E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who chose to accept the...

  • Page 15: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding

    • Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. • Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors.

  • Page 16: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    • Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty • Take your bicycle to your dealer if anything breaks or bends. Do not ride your bicycle when any part is damaged.

  • Page 17: Standover Height

    Standover height is the basic element of bike fit (see ). It is the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle’s frame at that point where your crotch is when straddling the bike. To check for correct standover height, straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you’ll...
  • Page 18 If your bicycle has such a sight hole, use it instead of the “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Extension”...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Height And Angle

    Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall. Note: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, the suspension mechanism may require periodic service or maintenance. Ask your dealer for recommended service intervals for your suspension seat post.

  • Page 20: Control Position Adjustments

    Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.

  • Page 21: Wheels Securing

    It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike.
  • Page 22 • Hex nuts or hex key bolts which are threaded on to or into the hub axle (bolt- on wheel, fig. 10) Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer.

  • Page 23: Secondary Retention Devices

    WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely.

  • Page 24: Removing And Installing Wheels

    The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel will have been correctly adjusted for your bicycle by your dealer. Ask your dealer to check the adjustment every six months. Do not use a cam-and-cup front wheel on any bicycle other than the one for which your dealer adjusted it.
  • Page 25 The cam lever, if there is one, should be on rider’s left side of the bicycle (fig. 8a & b). If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
  • Page 26 c. Removing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel (1) If you have a multi-speed bike with a derailleur gear system: shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket). If you have an internal gear rear hub, consult your dealer or the hub manufacturer’s instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel.

  • Page 27: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp

    WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes considerable force. If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the seat stay or chain stay for leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts, the tension is insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again. See also the first WARNING in this Section, p.

  • Page 28: Brakes

    C. Brakes There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads; disc brakes, which operate by squeezing a hub-mounted disc between two brake pads; and internal hub brakes.
  • Page 29 2. How brakes work The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the braking surfaces. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or polishes.

  • Page 30: Shifting Gears

    D. Shifting gears Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 1. below), an internal gear hub drivetrain (see 2. below) or, in some special cases, a combination of the two.
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle. b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter.

  • Page 32: Pedals

    3. How to adjust a single-speed drivetrain If your bicycle has a single speed drivetrain, the chain requires tension to make sure the chain doesn’t come off the sprocket or chainring. E. Pedals 1.
  • Page 33 These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high- performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’...

  • Page 34: Bicycle Suspension

    Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of suspension systems — too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the...

  • Page 35: Tires And Tubes

    The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge.

  • Page 36: Service

    2. Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schraeder valve (fig. 18a) is like the valve on a car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem.

  • Page 37: Service Intervals

    2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair. 3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area. We recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly.
  • Page 38 Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever.

  • Page 39: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

    6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup. B. If your bicycle sustains an impact: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Intended Use

    Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous. No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right tool for the job” and help you understand its limitations. There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each type.
  • Page 41 High-Performance Road • CONDITION 1: Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. • INTENDED: To be ridden on paved roads only. • NOT INTENDED: For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or panniers. • TRADE OFF: Material use is optimized to deliver both light weight and specific performance.

  • Page 42: General Purpose Riding

    General Purpose Riding • CONDITION 2: Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. • INTENDED: For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition, and bike paths. • NOT INTENDED: For off-road or mountain bike use, or for any kind of jumping.
  • Page 43 Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails • CONDITION 3: Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including areas where momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear suspension models.

  • Page 44: All Mountain

    All Mountain • CONDITION 4: Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small jumps. • INTENDED: For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country bikes, but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes, (2) lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes, (3) heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross country bike, allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain, over larger obstacles and moderate jumps, (4) intermediate in suspension...
  • Page 45 However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety precautions such as more frequent bike inspections and replacement of equipment.

  • Page 46: Dirt Jump

    However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety precautions such as more frequent bike inspections and replacement of equipment.

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components

    We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle; and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your dealer for professional care and attention.
  • Page 48 A. Understanding metals Steel is the traditional material for building bicycle frames. It has good characteristics, but in high performance bicycles, steel has been largely replaced by aluminum and some titanium. The main factor driving this change is interest by cycling enthusiasts in lighter bicycles.
  • Page 49 A crude, often-used example is bending a paper clip back and forth (repeated loading) until it breaks. This simple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age. A bicycle in a garage does not fatigue. Fatigue happens only through use.
  • Page 50 Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Science Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some general factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be inspected. The more you fit the “shorten product life” profile, the more frequent your need to inspect.
  • Page 51 WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack, bulge or dent, even a small one. Riding a cracked frame, fork or component could lead to complete failure, with risk of serious injury or death. B. Understanding composites All riders must understand a fundamental reality of composites.
  • Page 52 Either a crack or delamination can cause creaking noises while riding. Think about such a noise as a serious warning signal. A well maintained bicycle will be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and find the source of any noise.
  • Page 53 “Strong, Light, Cheap –pick two.” Original Equipment components Bicycle and component manufacturers tests the fatigue life of the components that are original equipment on your bike. This means that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue life. It does not mean that the original...

  • Page 54: Appendix C: Coaster Brakes

    Coaster Brake 1. How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks (see fig. 5). Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure...

  • Page 55: Appendix D: Fastener Torque Specifications

    S-Works MTB, Transition Aero (for carbon frames) Posts (fig.1) Dual-Bolt Clamps, non-serrated (M6 bolt) (fig.2) 80 / 9.0 Specialized Dual-Bolt Clamps, serrated (M6 bolt) (fig.3) 100 / 11.3 Single-Bolt Cradle Clamps (M8 bolt) - Generic Carbon, Alloy Posts 210 / 23.7 Single-Bolt Cradle Clamps (M8 bolt) - 24”, 20”...
  • Page 56 CRANKS in-lbf / N*m S-Works Carbon Cranks - Spindle Center Bolt 300 / 33.9 S-Works Carbon Cranks - Spider Lockring 250 / 28.2 Cranks - Square Taper Spindle 305 / 34.5 Cranks - ISIS Spindle 347 / 39.2 Cranks - Shimano Dual-Side Octalink 305 / 34.5 Cranks - Shimano Single-Side Pinch Attachment 106 / 12.0...
  • Page 57 Adjustable Dropout Fixing Bolts (SJ, RH 29er) 250 / 28.2 Bar End 100 / 11.3 Specialized CNC Alloy Bar End Plug 30 / 3.4 - (for use w/Bar Ends on carbon bars) Derailleur Hanger Bolt (Alloy Bolt, 5mm Allen Head) 60 / 6.8...

  • Page 58: International Subsidiaries And Distributors

    INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES SPECIALIzED BICYCLE COMPONENTS SPECIALIzED UK, LTD. SPECIALIzED CANADA INC. 15130 Concord Circle 29 Barwell Business Park 20975 Daoust Morgan Hill, CA Leatherhead Road, Chessington Ste. Anned-de-Bellevue, Quebec 95037 Surrey CANADA U.S.A. KT92NY H9X 0A3 Tel: +408 779-6229 Tel: +44 020 8391 3500...
  • Page 59 Tel: +689 450 451 +27 11-627-5080 rob@lepeloton.co.za THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT BICYCLE CO., LTD. Aktif Pedal Bisiklet San. Ltd. Sti. 360 Lifestyle 968 U Chu Liang Building Aytar Caddesi No. 7 P.O. BOX 71813 Floor 8 Room A1...

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