Specialized Epic Era, Owner'S Manual

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EPIC / ERA REAR SHOCK SETUP
1. Set sag (fig.1):
• See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a
high-pressure shock pump to add air (A).
• Turn the Brain Fade knob (fig.2) counter-clockwise to allow
the shock to sag more easily.
• Push the rubber o-ring (B) up to the seal, sit on then
dismount the bike gently, measure the distance between the
shock seal and the o-ring (sag).
• Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached.
2. Adjust rebound (fig.1):
The red knob (C) controls the rebound damping, the rate
which the shock returns after it’s been compressed.
• Turn the knob clockwise for slower rebound (slower speed,
bigger hits).
• Turn the knob counter-clockwise for faster rebound (higher
speeds, small bumps, more traction.
3. Tune Brain Fade inertia valve (fig.2):
Brain Fade is an inertia valve system offering a range of pedal
platform efficiency. The blue knob controls the Race Tune
inertia valve damping.
• Turn the knob clockwise for a firmer, more efficient ride.
• Turn the knob counter-clockwise for a softer, more supple
Trail Tune setting.
Shock stroke (SM Epic. all Era):
43mm
Shock stroke (Epic MD/LG/XL):
47mm
Recommended sag (SM Epic, all Era): 20-25% (8.5-11mm)
Recommended sag (Epic MD/LG/XL): 20-25% (9.5-12mm)
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B
C
A
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NOTE! Air Pressures
may vary depending on
rider style and/or ter-
rain. Adjust air pressure
to rider preferences.
EPIC SHOCK SETUP TIP:
• To achieve optimal shock and fork
balance, adjust the shock first and
fork second for air settings, followed
by rebound, then compression.
Rider Brain
lbs
90-100
100-110
110-120
120-130
130-140
140-150
150-160
160-170
170-180
180-190
190-200
200-210
210-220
220-230
230-240
240-250
250-265
265-280
280-295
kg
41-45
45-50
50-54
54-59
59-64
64-68
68-73
73-77
77-82
82-86
86-91
91-95
95-100
100-104
104-109
109-113
113-120
120-127
127-134
air (psi)
100-110
110-120
120-130
130-140
140-150
150-160
160-170
170-180
180-190
190-200
200-210
210-220
220-230
230-240
240-250
250-260
260-275
275-290
290-305