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Bottomless Tokens and Travel Reducer
B o t t o m l e s s T o k e n s a n d T r a v e l R e d u c e r
Bottomless Tokens reduce air volume in the rear shock air can and
Bottomless Tokens reduce air volume in the rear shock air can and
increase progression, or spring ramp, at the end of the shock's travel.
increase progression, or spring ramp, at the end of the shock's travel.
Add or remove Bottomless Tokens to tune spring ramp.
Add or remove Bottomless Tokens to tune spring ramp.
Negative volume Tokens reduce negative air spring volume. Negative
Negative volume Tokens reduce negative air spring volume. Negative
air spring volume influences initial and mid-stroke feel of the shock.
air spring volume influences initial and mid-stroke feel of the shock.
More negative air spring volume (negative volume Token removed)
More negative air spring volume (negative volume Token removed)
increases mid-stroke support and increases initial shock compression
increases mid-stroke support and increases initial shock compression
stroke sensitivity.
stroke sensitivity.
Less negative air spring volume (negative volume Token installed)
Less negative air spring volume (negative volume Token installed)
reduces mid-stroke support and allows the bike to use more
reduces mid-stroke support and allows the bike to use more
suspension travel on mid-sized bumps.
suspension travel on mid-sized bumps.
Bottomless Tokens can be added or removed at any time without
Bottomless Tokens can be added or removed at any time without
performing a complete service.
performing a complete service.
2023 (C1) Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Deluxe RT, RL,
2023 (C1) Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Deluxe RT, RL,
Deluxe Select R - only purple Bottomless Tokens are compatible.
Deluxe Select R - only purple Bottomless Tokens are compatible.
Depending on the specification, a 2023 (C1) Deluxe rear shock may
Depending on the specification, a 2023 (C1) Deluxe rear shock may
include 0 - 4 Bottomless Tokens, 0 - 1 negative volume Tokens.
include 0 - 4 Bottomless Tokens, 0 - 1 negative volume Tokens.
Some Deluxe rear shocks include a blue Travel Reducer which limits
Some Deluxe rear shocks include a blue Travel Reducer which limits
the compression stroke, or travel, as required for a particular bicycle
the compression stroke, or travel, as required for a particular bicycle
frame.
frame.
Install Bottomless Tokens:
Install Bottomless Tokens:
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Slide the bottom out washer and bumper up. Install the Bottomless
Slide the bottom out washer and bumper up. Install the Bottomless
Token around the damper shaft with the open end facing the adjusters.
Token around the damper shaft with the open end facing the adjusters.
Slide the Bottomless Token down the damper shaft until it contacts the
Slide the Bottomless Token down the damper shaft until it contacts the
other Bottomless Tokens or the eyelet.
other Bottomless Tokens or the eyelet.
Slide the bottom out washer and bumper down onto the top
Slide the bottom out washer and bumper down onto the top
Bottomless Token.
Bottomless Token.
Install up to four Bottomless Tokens.
Install up to four Bottomless Tokens.
Remove Bottomless Tokens:
Remove Bottomless Tokens:
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Slide the bottom out washer and o-ring up. Use a pick to separate the
Slide the bottom out washer and o-ring up. Use a pick to separate the
Bottomless Token from the other Bottomless Token(s) (if more then one
Bottomless Token from the other Bottomless Token(s) (if more then one
are installed) or the shaft eyelet, then remove the Bottomless Token
are installed) or the shaft eyelet, then remove the Bottomless Token
from the eyelet.
from the eyelet.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the damper shaft, shaft eyelet, or the eyelet o-ring.
Scratches can cause leaks.
Bottomless Token
Negative Volume Token
Travel Reducer (2.5 mm, 5 mm, 7.5 mm)
1
Bottomless Token
Bottomless Token
Pick
