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Bearings

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Replacement

1.

The main pivot and rocker pivot have single row angular contact bearings (7901 upper, 7903 lower), and the orientation is critical.  
When replacing, the black rubber seal must face outwards as shown below.  The blue seals all face inwards.

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With all bearing replacement, apply a thin layer of grease to the outer bearing race or bearing bore in the frame before install.

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It is also critical to get the new bearings to go in straight.  Don’t use a hammer.  An arbor press (shown below) is best.  A vice is 
the second best tool.  If you don’t have either, we recommend having a qualified mechanic/shop do the work.

Black Seals Face Outwards

Ideal Tool For The Job

Summary of Contents for The Smash

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...rk compatibility Drivetrain compatibility ISCG Mount Setup Fork Shock install orientation air springs vs coil springs Suspension sag air volume spacers and damper settings Crush Mode Plush Mode Onboar...

Page 3: ...BB Standard 73mm BSA threaded Seat post 30 9mm Clamp 34 9mm stealth routing compatible Rear hub 12x148 offset 3mm to the drive side Rear brake mount International Standard Shock 230x57 5 8x25 front 8...

Page 4: ...hten pinch bolt to 10 Nm 7 lb ft 90 in lb 5mm hex 2 Rocker Pivot Axle 1 Adjust pre load on angular contact bearings 5mm hex 2 Then tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm 7 lb ft 90 in lb 5mm hex 3 Seatstay Rocke...

Page 5: ...t and derailleur hanger to remove rear wheel only loosen axle head 2 Derailleur Hanger 1 The pinch bolt clamps the nut insert and attaches the derailleur hanger 2 Tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm 7 lb ft 9...

Page 6: ...Assembly Chainline Definition Distance between frame centerline plane and center plane of chainring Chainline...

Page 7: ...mm Spindle 2 5mm BB spacer Chainring dished out 2 5mm BB spacer Chainring dished in 143mm Plus Spindle Notes Ped lhead frame shown for clarity setup is the same for The Smash For Sram cranks use a 0mm...

Page 8: ...Assembly Chainline Shimano Boost Cranks 55mm Chainline 2 5mm BB spacer 2mm of spindle spacers...

Page 9: ...Offset 12x148 Rear Hub Offset 3mm to the Drive Side 6mm Spacer on Non Drive Side True Wheel With 6mm Spacer Center rim 6mm spacer Note You do need to use a 6mm spacer on a traditional truing stand to...

Page 10: ...Assembly ISCG Mount The Smash has an ISCG05 mount for a chainguide and or bash guard The upper bolt and mount spacer is included with the frame install as shown...

Page 11: ...e Compatible 1 Most modern 230mm eye to eye x 57 5mm stroke length air sprung and coil sprung shocks are compatible Piggy back style shocks are compatible in most cases 3 Compatible Fork Sizes 1 Axle...

Page 12: ...hock fork travel used to support your weight 5 Front sag recommendation 20 30mm on a 150mm travel fork 6 Rear sag recommendation 30 35 17 20mm measured on The Smash shock shaft 3 Damper Settings 1 The...

Page 13: ...mid stroke support This mode features extra snappiness for quick acceleration The lower rear shock hole location turns up the compliance for a more forgiving feel especially on rough terrain or bike p...

Page 14: ...te that not all water bottle cages or water bottles will fit as there are no standards for where the cage mount screws are located relative to the bottom of the water bottle The cage and bottle availa...

Page 15: ...includes a custom made strap with a high friction coating and flat tire repair kit Make sure to roll the inner tube compactly strap everything in tightly avoid allowing any metal part to contact the b...

Page 16: ...hock and dropper post 2 Every 10 Rides Checklist 1 Check to make sure your brake pads have sufficient pad material left replace if they are close to being worn down to the metal base 2 Make sure your...

Page 17: ...ashing will produce longer bearing lives Use a mild soap and water It may be possible to have remnants of crushed rocks in random locations from punishing the terra firma at extreme levels 2 Small Par...

Page 18: ...eals all face inwards 2 With all bearing replacement apply a thin layer of grease to the outer bearing race or bearing bore in the frame before install 3 It is also critical to get the new bearings to...

Page 19: ...you assemble it yourself we assume no responsibility for improper construction leading to equipment failure or personal injury If you re in doubt about who is a qualified mechanic call us and we ll h...

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