Specialized 2014 FSR Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Specialized Manuals
  4. Bicycle
  5. 2014 FSR
  6. Owner's manual

Specialized 2014 FSR Owner's Manual

Suspension bikes
Hide thumbs Also See for 2014 FSR:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

2014 FSR
OWNER'S MANUAL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Specialized 2014 FSR

Summary of Contents for Specialized 2014 FSR

  • Page 1 2014 FSR OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Headset installation / removal ............. . 20 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice. Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates. 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229 0000017543_OM R2, 06/13 Feedback: techdocs@specialized.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    No bicycle is indestructible. Downhill racing, severe off road riding, jumping, and stunt riding increases the stress on every part of your bicycle. Frames or parts under high stress may fail, causing you to lose control or fall. Because of the risk involved, Specialized recommends that you conduct a thorough inspection before each ride.

  • Page 5: Bike Setup Specifications

    142+ rear axle Certain Specialized bike models are equipped with a 142+ rear axle system, which requires the use of a proprietary Specialized 142+ wheel, or a 142mm compatible wheel. For additional information regarding compatibility, please refer to the Roval Hub Compatibility Guide at www.specialized.com.

  • Page 6: Front Derailleur Type And Position

    SJ FSR Expert Carbon Evo 29 Stage 2 √ Specialized frames equipped with carbon steerer tubes: Small and medium frames have short steerer tubes that require a tapered expander plug. SMALL / MEDIUM FRAMES: LARGE / X-LARGE FRAMES: Tapered expander plug...

  • Page 7: Tcct (Top Cap Chain Tool)

    TCCT (Top Cap Chain Tool) TCCT INTO ALLOY STEERER TUBE: PARK TNS-4 28.6mm 53214-1160 1 1/8” : TCCT : Star Nut Tool Extender Install the star nut, then thread the TCCT into the star nut. Tighten the bolt down to adjust headset tension just like a regular top cap. TCCT INTO CARBON STEERER TUBE: CHAIN TOOL USAGE: 28.6mm...

  • Page 8: Emt Tool

    EMT TOOL The EMT Tool can be mounted two ways: Directly to a Specialized Zee-Cage 2, with the Cage-Mount Tool cradle CAGE-MOUNT TOOL CRADLE Install the metal bracket into the Cage-Mount Tool cradle (the round hole goes into the cradle, the oblong hole aligns with the Zee-Cage’s lower frame mounting hole).

  • Page 9: Swat Box

    Place the Zee-Cage 2 over the SWAT Box and align the hole at the base of the Zee-Cage 2 with the hole in the SWAT box. Torque the T-Bolt to 15 in-lbf (1.7 Nm). Bolt the assembly to the down tube (2 x Specialized low-profile M5 x 16mm water bottle bolts, 1 x recessed M5 x 18mm bolt). Torque the bolts to 25 in-lbf (2.8 Nm).

  • Page 10: Internal Cable Routing

    INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING The following Internal Cable Routing (ICR) instructions are for 2014 Epic Carbon and Camber Carbon models only. The ICR system has many different configurations, depending on the choices made regarding brakes, derailleurs and telescoping seatposts (Camber). Fig.1: Decide which component configuration will be installed on the bike. Rear brake (RED): Internal or external? Front / Rear derailleur (BLUE): Yes or no? (Epic WC models do not have the option for a front derailleur.) Command Post IR (GREEN): Yes or no? (Epic models are not compatible with Command Post IR.)
  • Page 11 NOTE: For optimal performance, Specialized suggests that the rear brake and rear derailleur housings enter the hood scoop on the non-drive-side of the frame, while the front derailleur and Command Post IR enter the hood scoop on the drive-side of the frame. However, these are only recommendations.
  • Page 12 Fig.5: Install each pre-cut housing over each derailleur cable, and into the entry port holes. Be sure to match the housing lengths to the correct cables. For hydraulic brakes, do not place any housing over the cable, as v this cable will be used to guide the hydraulic housing from the bottom. Fig.6: Push the derailleur cable housing(s) through the entry port hole(s) until they become visible at the exit port hole.
  • Page 13 Fig.11: Choose the hood scoops that match the cable choices. Install the correct hood scoop over the appropriate sections of housings. Place the hood scoops into the entry port holes and fasten the hood scoops to the frame (M4 x 13mm chamfered head bolts). NOTE: If the bolts are being installed after the hood scoops have been installed on the housings, carefully flex the housings to the side to provide enough space for the bolt to access the hood scoop bolt hole.

  • Page 14: Pf30 Bottom Bracket Assembly

    The PF30 design (73x46mm PF30 or 83x46mm PF30DH bottom bracket shell, 42x30x7mm BB30 bearings, Specialized PF30 press-in cups), allow the use of Specialized carbon cranks, or, with the use of Specialized bearing adapters, the use of Shimano cranks or SRAM GXP MTN cranks.

  • Page 15: Installing The Adapter Cups

    Once the bearings bottom out in the cups, do not apply any more pressure. Excess force can damage the cups and cause the bearings to spin roughly. To remove the cups from the frame, pull the bearings out as shown in the Specialized Carbon Crank set Instruction Guide, then lightly tap the backside of the cups in a circular pattern with a large flat surface.

  • Page 16: Fork Length Specifications

    FORK LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS WARNING! Specialized frames are compatible ONLY with forks that have a specific maximum amount of travel (see table below). Use of different styled forks or forks with longer travel may result in catastrophic failure of the frame which may result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 17: Frame Specifications

    FRAME SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION EPIC CAMBER RUMOR HEADSET 1 1/8” upper / 1.5” lower 1 1/8” upper / 1.5” lower 1 1/8” upper / 1.5” lower SEATPOST DIAMETER 27.2mm 30.9mm 30.9mm SEAT COLLAR (CARBON) 31.8mm SEAT COLLAR (ALLOY) 31.8mm 34.9mm 34.9mm FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP High direct mount (non-WC) E-Type Direct Mount (DMD)

  • Page 18: Autosag Air Shock Setup

    Step 3: Adjusting compression Refer to the chart to set the compression damping (blue knob). SPECIALIZED / FOX BRAIN FADE: Controls the inertia valve damping. The blue knob adjusts damping (Race Tune or Trail Tune) from firm (clockwise) to soft (counter-clockwise) and does NOT completely lock out the shock.

  • Page 19: Air Charts

    NOTE: Not all shock pumps are 100% accurate. To ensure that the sag is set correctly, Specialized recommends that the sag be manually measured after the shock is pressurized and the shock pump is removed.

  • Page 20: Coil Shock Setup

    76 N/mm (434lb) 84 N/mm (479lb) 92 N/mm (525lb) OHLINS SHOCK RATES / TUNING INFO:Please refer to the Ohlins shock manual supplied with the shock, or go to www.specialized.com. Step 2: Setting rebound Adjust Rebound (red knob): Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed.

  • Page 21: Shock Settings

    SHOCK SETTINGS COMPRESSION BRAIN SHOCK COMPRESSION EPIC SJ FSR 29 SJ FSR 26 / 29 / EVO SJ FSR 26 / 29 / EVO CAMBER CAMBER (Counter- SAFIRE CAMBER CAMBER RUMOR SAFIRE clockwise clicks from full firm) SAFIRE RUMOR RUMOR ENDURO 26 / 29 TERRAIN BRAIN (Race tune)

  • Page 22: Carbon Frame Instructions

    Do not ride if your bicycle shows any of these signs. After any crash, and before you ride any further, take your bicycle to an Authorized Specialized Dealer for a complete inspection.
  • Page 24 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229...
  • Page 25 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. Make sure that your Authorized Specialized Dealer has given you all the manufacturers’...
  • Page 26 Fig.1: The Command Post IR ships in the compressed (Descender; see Fig. 15) position. Depress the plunger lever and carefully allow the Command Post IR to extend to the fully extended (Power) position. Fig.2: Command Post IR air pressure is factory set to 20 PSI (1.38 bar). Air pressure determines how fast the post comes up. Do not exceed 25 PSI (1.72 bar).
  • Page 27 Fig.8: The OE remote lever can be integrated with the Specialized locking grip by replacing the locking clamp on the grip, or mounted separately with any grip by using the supplied shim. The aftermarket lever (available separately) can also be used with non-Specialized grips.
  • Page 28 Fig.8: If using Specialized locking grips, torque the 3mm hex to 15 in-lbf (1.7 Nm). Operate the remote lever to ensure it doesn’t interfere with other controls on the handlebar. Relocate the lever if necessary.
  • Page 29 Fig.6: If only the Command Post IR cable housing will enter the drive-side hood scoop, install the 4mm single-hole hood scoop over the housing. Specialized recommends crossing the housing(s) to the opposite side(s) for optimum function. If additional housings will be installed in the drive-side hood scoop (e.g., front derailleur), only install the hood scoop after the remaining housings have been installed into the frame, before completing the installation steps for the Command Post IR.
  • Page 30 3. INSTALLING HOUSINGS - EXTERNAL DOWN TUBE CABLE ROUTING Fig.1: Insert a section of shifter cable housing (1700mm length) through the rubber base and into the hole at the base of the down tube , over the top of the bottom bracket and out the top of the seat tube. Put a gradual radius at the leading edge of the cable housing before inserting into the down tube. Fig.1: Run the housing up the down tube, up to the remote lever and adjust the housing length (be sure to measure twice and cut once!) so that there is enough slack in the housing to compensate for turning the handlebars to their extreme positions .
  • Page 31 Insert the seatpost into the seat tube, while pulling the housing out of the exit port at the base of the down tube. Lower the seatpost to the previously noted seatpost height, then tighten the Specialized seat collar pinch bolt to 45 in-lbf (5.1 Nm), or tighten the quick-release lever.
  • Page 32 * To preserve your warranty, this service/procedure must be performed by an Authorized Specialized Dealer. ** If the seat collar is torqued to specification and the seatpost slips in the frame, this may be the result of a fit/compatibility issue. Please consult your Authorized Specialized Dealer for inspection.
  • Page 33 2014 SUSPENSION FORK OIL, AIR, AND COIL CHARTS GEN.0000000004392  Rev   A   ©  2013  SRAM  LLC...
  • Page 34 RockShox Oil Volume Chart Drive Side Non-Drive Side Upper Tube Lower Leg Upper Tube Lower Leg Damper Spring Technology Technology Model Volume Volume Volume Volume Oil wt Oil wt Oil wt Oil wt (mL) (mL) (mL) (mL) Turnkey Solo Air TK 27 TK 29 Solo Air...
  • Page 35 RockShox Oil Volume Chart Drive Side Non-Drive Side Upper Tube Lower Leg Upper Tube Lower Leg Damper Spring Technology Technology Model Volume Volume Volume Volume Oil wt Oil wt Oil wt Oil wt (mL) (mL) (mL) (mL) Solo Air Turnkey Coil XXWC Dual Position Air...
  • Page 36 RockShox Air Spring Pressures by Rider Weight <140 LBS 140-160 LBS 160-180 LBS 180-200 LBS 200-220 LBS FORK MAX PSI (<63 KG) (63-72 KG) (72-81 KG) (81-90 KG) (90-99 KG) 30 Gold 90-110 psi 110-125 psi 125-140 psi 140-160 psi 175+ psi 265 psi 80 mm...
  • Page 37 RockShox Coil Springs by Rider Weight <140 LBS 140-160 LBS 160-180 LBS 180-200 LBS 200-220 LBS FORK (<63 KG) (63-72 KG) (72-81 KG) (81-90 KG) (90-99 KG) Argyle Red Medium Blue Firm Black X-Firm Not Available Pink XXX-Firm BoXXer Domain Silver X-Soft Yellow Firm Red Medium...
  • Page 38 SUSPENSION FORK User Man u al...
  • Page 39 SRAM LLC WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable.
  • Page 40 S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S • It is extremely important that your RockShox suspension fork (fork) is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in severe and/or fatal injuries.
  • Page 41 T h a n k s f o r C h o o s i n g R o c k S h o x ® We are excited, pleased, and honored that you have chosen RockShox for your bicycle suspension.
  • Page 42 B r a k e s Install your brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the brake pads properly. Use only disc style brakes on the provided disc mounting holes. N OT I C E Do not let brake or derailleur cables rest on, or be attached to the crown. Abrasion over time may cause damage to the crown.
  • Page 43 M a x l e ™ Q u i c k R e l e a s e T h r u A x l e S y s t e m The axle threads into the non-drive side fork drop out and compresses the hub between the non-drive and drive side fork legs.
  • Page 44 I n s t a l l a t i o n Open the Maxle™ lever. Ensure the lever rests against the hard stop. Slide the Maxle through the drive side fork leg drop out until it engages the threads of the non-drive side drop out.
  • Page 45 S e c u r e Close the Maxle™ lever. Lever tension is sufficient if the lever leaves an imprint on your hand. To increase lever tension, open the lever and turn it clockwise. Close the lever to recheck lever tension. Repeat until the tension is sufficient, then close the lever. When the lever is closed, verify there is no gap between the lever head and dropout.
  • Page 46 P o s i t i o n To change the direction of the Maxle™ lever when it is in the closed position, first remove the Maxle from the fork leg drop out. With the Maxle lever in the open position, place the flat end of the Maxle vertically on a hard surface.
  • Page 47 M a i n t e n a n c e We recommend any service be performed by a qualified bicycle mechanic. To obtain service information or instructions, visit our website at www.sram.com or contact your local RockShox dealer or distributor. Take your bicycle to a qualified dealer for inspection and repair if there is any question of component integrity due to a crash or other direct impact.
  • Page 48 95-4018-000-000 Rev C ©2013 SRAM LLC Ride on open trails only Leave no trace Control your bicycle Always yield trail Never spook animals Plan ahead WORLD HEADQUARTERS ASIAN HEADQUARTERS EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS SRAM, LLC SRAM LLC Taiwan SRAM LLC Europe 1333 N. Kingsbury, 4th Floor No.

Table of Contents