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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the finest line of suspension
products available!
Your bike is equipped with an Specialized AFR fork. Please read this manual in its
entirety for proper setup and service before riding. Please contact Specialized at
(877) 808-8154 for further information or questions, and visit the Specialized Bicycle
Components website at www.specialized.com for periodic updates.
Please read the following warnings. Failure to follow any warnings may result in a
catastrophic failure, resulting in serious personal injury or death. This phrase may not
be repeated in connection with each Warning.
Make sure that you review and understand the warnings, instructions, and content of
your bicycle manuals.
SERVICE AND MODIFICATIONS
As a first point of contact for all warranty or service issues, please refer to your
local Specialized Authorized Dealer. All internal fork maintenance must be performed
by an Authorized Service Center. Please visit www.specialized.com for a list of
Specialized Authorized Dealers, which is the point of contact for sending product to
the Authorized Service Center.
Technological advances have made frames and forks more complex, and the pace of
innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual or accompanying manuals to
provide all of the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your fork. In
order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical to have work performed by
an Authorized Service Center.
Do not modify your fork or bicycle. Any modifications, non-authorized replacement
parts or improper service
will void the warranty
and can cause damage to the fork unit
and/or frame, which can cause injury or death .
Proper maintenance is critical to the optimal performance and lifespan of the fork.
Please follow the service schedule recommended in this manual. If your fork ever
makes any unusual noises or loses air/oil, stop riding immediately and have the fork
inspected by your local Specialized Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center.
Specialized forks are pressurized with an air charge and require special tools to
recharge. The charged section does not need to be opened to perform any cleaning
or lubricating. Because of explosive force, do not open the charged section of the
fork. Attempting to open the charged section of the fork is dangerous and will void
the warranty.
Service on Specialized forks requires special knowledge and tools. Specialized
recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an Authorized Service
Center.
Never modify your fork or frame in any way. Do not sand, drill, fill, or remove parts.
Do not install incompatible aftermarket suspension parts. Riding with a damaged,
broken, malfunctioning or improperly modified frame or fork, can cause you to lose
control and fall.
Specialized forks are only for use on designated Specialized bikes. Do not use the
E100/S90/S120 fork on any other bike. Use of these forks on any non-recommended
bikes can result in poor performance, damage to the fork and/or bike and will void
the warranty.