FSR OWNER’S MANUAL

S-WORKS / EPIC (26” & 29)

 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................2
ABOUT OFF ROAD, STUNT, DOWNHILL
AND FREERIDING....................................................................2
SERVICE AND MODIFICATIONS..........................................3

SEATPOST SETUP INFORMATION.........................................4

FORK SETUP INFORMATION.................................................4

FRAME FEATURES................................................................5

FRAME LINKAGE ASSEMBLY................................................5

BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY.............................................5

FRAME GEOMETRY...............................................................6
EPIC 29.......................................................................................7
EPIC 26”......................................................................................7

SHOCK SETUP......................................................................8
SETTING SAG............................................................................8
SETTING COMPRESSION......................................................8
SETTING REBOUND...............................................................8

AIR CHART...........................................................................9

DERAILLEUR GUARD............................................................10

FRONT DERAILLEUR POSITION.............................................11

142+ REAR AXLE...................................................................11

DOWN TUBE CABLE GUIDE INSTALLATION...........................11

ACCESSORIES......................................................................11

CARBON FRAME INSTRUCTIONS..........................................12

SEATPOST.................................................................................12
BOTTOM BRACKET.................................................................13
HEADSET INSTALLATION / REMOVAL..............................13
RECOMMENDED COMPONENT TORQUE SETTINGS...13

FRAME SCHEMATIC (Carbon stays).......................................14

FRAME PIVOT SPECIFICATIONS (Carbon stays)....................15

FRAME SCHEMATIC (Alloy stays)..........................................16

FRAME PIVOT SPECIFICATIONS (Alloy stays)........................17

SETUP DATA.........................................................................18
All instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice.
Please visit www.specialized.com/tech for periodic tech updates.
OM0360 - Rev. B, May 2011

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 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the finest line of suspension bikes
available!
About Off Road, Stunt, Downhill and Freeriding
This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Owner’s Manual
and owner’s manuals supplied by the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension
components. If you did not receive any of these manuals, download them from the Internet,
contact your Specialized Authorized Dealer, or contact us by telephone. There may be
more current manuals and technical information available. For the most current information,
regularly check the Specialized web site or consult your Specialized Authorized Dealer.
These manuals were written for an important reason: your safety while riding.
This manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences
of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle or of failure to follow safe cycling practices.
The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. The
combination of the safety alert symbol and the word Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage
to your bicycle or a component. Because the consequences of not following a Warning
usually include “you may lose control and fall,” which could result in serious personal injury
or death, we may not repeat this in conjunction with each Warning. Because it is impossible
to anticipate every situation or condition which may occur, a practice or situation may be
unsafe but not anticipated by this manual. So, don’t forget to use your common sense.

WARNING! Make sure you have, review, and understand the warnings,
instructions, and content of the manuals for your bicycle.

ABOUT OFF ROAD, STUNT, DOWNHILL AND FREERIDING

Downhill racing, severe off road riding, jumping, and stunt riding is extremely dangerous.
Some downhill racers and freeriders reach speeds similar to motorcycles, thus face similar
risks and hazards. When engaging in these activities, you, your bicycle and safety equipment
must be in perfect condition. We recommend that at all times you wear appropriate safety
gear, such as an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body armor.

Not every bicycle is built for every activity. Check with your Specialized Authorized
Dealer to make sure you have the right equipment.
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. If you miss a jump,
ditch your bike in mid crash, dump or launch your bike without you on it, inspect yourself
for injury, then carefully inspect your bicycle for damage.
Here is what you should look for when you inspect your bicycle for this type of riding:
bent or broken components, such as the handlebar, handlebar stem, seatpost, pedals;
dents, cracks, scratches, deformation, or discoloration. Because damage may be internal
and hidden, if any of these signs are present, stop riding until your bicycle has been
thoroughly inspected by a Specialized Authorized Dealer.

WARNING! Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles about bicycling

depict riders racing, jumping, riding hard off road, and/or stunt riding, this activity
is extremely dangerous, increases the rider’s risk of injury or death, and potentially
increases the severity of any injury. The action depicted is being performed by
experts with many years of training and experience. Even with that training and
experience, cyclists who engage in such activity often get seriously injured. It is
also foreseeable that during some jumps or stunts, and even some races, that the
rider will exceed the design capacity of the frame or components, which may
result in something on the bicycle bending or breaking. If a frame or component
bends or breaks, such may lead to loss of control, serious personal injury or death.

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 As activities such as racing, jumping, severe off road riding, and stunt riding are
extremely dangerous, SAFETY should always be the first consideration. Don’t ride in
the race, ride hard off road, try the jump, or do the stunt, UNLESS YOU CAN DO SO
SAFELY. Here are some additional recommendations:
„„ Take lessons from a competent instructor first.
„„ Do jumps or stunts only in areas designated for this type of riding.
„„ Start with easy jumps and easy stunts first, and slowly develop skills before trying
more dangerous jumps or stunts.
„„ Wear appropriate safety gear, such as a full face helmet, body armor, full finger
gloves, etc.
„„ Make sure by checking with your Specialized Authorized Dealer that your bike is
suitable for the kind of activity you intend to engage in.
„„ Constantly inspect your bicycle for signs of stress: cracks in the paint; dents;
crushing or bending of the frame; bent components. Do not ride your bicycle if it
shows such signs of stress.
„„ Do not seek to bend or break the frame or components. Remember, SAFETY FIRST!!!
Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by riding at speed,
jumping or stunt riding may break or damage parts of the bicycle, which may result in loss
of control, serious injury or death.
Specialized does not warrant the bicycle frame or components for such activities, and
expressly disclaims all warranties, including the warranty of fitness for particular purpose
and merchantability.
Stunt riding, severe off road riding, jumping, or riding downhill at speed is extremely
dangerous, and the rider voluntarily assumes the risk that the bicycle frame and/or its
components will bend or break, and voluntarily assumes the risk of injury or death.

SERVICE AND MODIFICATIONS

Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more
complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual or the
accompanying manuals to provide all of the information required to properly repair and/or
maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you
to have work performed by a Specialized Authorized Dealer.

WARNING! Service on Specialized bicycles requires special knowledge and

tools. Specialized recommends that all service and repairs be performed by a
Specialized Authorized Dealer.
Your bicycle has been engineered and tested with specific components and parts.
Because of the great variety in these items, it is impossible for Specialized to test and
approve of all possible combinations. Modifying the frame, fork, or any of the components
may make your bike unsafe. For example, changing the front suspension on your bicycle
may alter the steering characteristics and/or add stresses to the frame which have not
been tested for. If you must replace any component, have this done by a Specialized
Authorized Dealer.

WARNING! Never modify your frame or bicycle in any way. Do not sand, drill,
fill, or remove parts. Do not install incompatible forks or suspension parts. An
improperly modified frame, fork, or component, can cause you to lose control
and fall.

CAUTION: Any modification of your frame, fork, or components means that

your bike no longer meets our specifications and therefore voids your warranty.

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 SEATPOST SETUP INFORMATION
SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION: To prevent
damage to the frame, it’s important to have a minimum
amount of seatpost in the seat tube.
Carbon frames:
Small / Medium - 70mm insertion
Large / X-Large - 100mm insertion
Aluminum frames: SM/MD:70mm
LG/XL:100mm

If you cannot see the seatpost tube through the seat

tube hole, your seatpost is too far extended. If a greater
saddle height is required, replace the seatpost with a
longer one.

FORK SETUP INFORMATION

WARNING! Epic frames are compatible ONLY with single crown forks that have
travel of 4.7” (120mm) or less (26” frame), or 3.94” (100mm) or less (29” frame)
. 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.
Certain Specialized frames and forks are equipped with tapered head tubes with a
1 1/8” upper bearing and a 1.5” lower bearing.
1. Aftermarket brand fork with a 1 1/8” steerer tube
„„ Low position bearing adapter (Part # 2001-9010)
„„ 1 1/8” Campy-style bearing
„„ Crown race
2. Aftermarket brand fork with 1 1/8” to 1.5” tapered steerer tube
„„ 1.5” lower bearing (part # S092500001)
„„ Crown race (part # S092500005)
3. Specialized fork with low position crown
„„ 1.5” lower bearing (part # S092500001)

NOTE: Specialized high crown forks are not compatible with frames with low position bearing.

Low bearing head tube

1 1/8” - 1.5” (standard)

1.5” to 1 1/8” Adapter

Part #: 2001-9010

1.5” Bearing (52x40x7) 1.5” Bearing (52x40x7)

1 1/8” Campy Bearing Part #: S092500001 Part #: S092500001

1.5” Crown Race

1 1/8” Crown Race Part #: S092500005

1 1/8” to 1.5” Specialized

1 1/8” to 1.5” Standard carbon steerer tube with
1 1/8” Steerer Tube built-in crown race
Steerer Tube
(Low bearing position)

1 2 3

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 FRAME FEATURES

7 10
2 11
4
1

6
12 3

1. Main Frame 5. Main Pivot / DMD 9. Lower Shock Eyelet

2. Seatstay 6. Dropout (Horst) Pivot 10. Upper Shock Eyelet
3. Chainstay 7. -Link @ Seatstay Pivot 11. Shock
4. -Link 8. -Link @ Frame Pivot 12. Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

FRAME LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Specialized recommends following a specific order when assembling the rear triangle
pivot locations of FSR suspension bike models (see illustration above).
1. Main pivot (#5)
2. Main link pivot (#8)
3. Either the Horst link pivot or the link @ seatstay pivot (#6 or #7).
Assembling the upper or lower pivots of the seatstay as a last step makes it easier to
align the parts and hold the washers in place.

BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY

Certain Epic frames are equipped with 73mm PF30 bottom bracket shells. This design
allows for the installation of Specialized OSBB carbon cranks, or the installation of different
adapters to fit a variety of crank offerings. All documents are available at www.specialized.com
„„ For Specialized carbon crank installation, please refer to the carbon crank guide
(IG0276 - Crankset - Carbon MTB crankset).
„„ For all other options, please refer to the crank compatibility guide (CG0308 -Bottom
Bracket - Oversized MTB Bottom Bracket).

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 FRAME GEOMETRY
1. Top Tube Length1 4. Seat Tube Angle3 7. Standover Height2 10. Reach

2. Chainstay Length 5. Head Tube Angle 8. Head Tube Length

3. BB Height 6. Wheelbase 9. Stack

1
250

10
8
mm

2 3 7

1
TT length is the Horizontal Measurement from the center-line of the HT at the top of the
HT to the center-line of the projected seat tube.
2
Stand Over height is measured vertically at the centerpoint of the TT measurement.
3
Effective Seat Tube Angle is measured from BB to 250mm above seat collar.

Headset: 1 1/8” top, 1.5” bottom Carbon OSBB shell: PressFit 30 (73 x 46mm)

Seatpost diameter: 30.9mm Standard BB shell: 73mm

Front derailleur clamp: E-Type Direct Mount (DMD) 26” Carbon rear triangle hub spacing: 142+

Carbon Frame Seat Collar: 36.9mm 26” Alloy rear triangle hub spacing: 135mm

Alloy Frame Seat Collar: 34.9mm 29 Carbon or alloy rear triangle hub spacing: 142+

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 EPIC 29

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE

1 554 21.81“ 589 23.19“ 615 24.21“ 641 25.24“

2 448 17.64“ 448 17.64“ 448 17.64“ 448 17.64“

3 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“

4 74° 74° 74° 74°

5 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5°

6 1075 42.32“ 1109 43.66" 1136 44.72“ 1163 45.79“

7 755 29.72“ 766 30.15“ 775 30.51” 790 31.10“

8 90 3.54” 110 4.33” 120 4.72” 140 5.51”

9 586 23.07” 605 23.82” 614 24.17” 633 24.92”

10 386 15.20” 415 16.34” 438 17.24” 458 18.03”

EPIC 26”

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE

1 554 21.81“ 589 23.19“ 615 24.21“ 641 25.24“

2 425 16.73“ 425 16.73“ 425 16.73“ 425 16.73“

3 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“ 331 13.01“

4 74° 74° 74° 74°

5 70° 70° 70° 70°

6 1060 42.73“ 1096 43.15" 1124 44.25“ 1152 45.35“

7 755 29.72“ 765 30.12“ 774 30.47“ 790 31.10“

8 125 4.92“ 135 5.31“ 155 6.10“ 185 7.28“

9 561 22.08“ 571 22.48" 589 23.19“ 618 24.33“

10 393 15.47“ 425 16.73“ 446 17.56“ 464 18.27“

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 SHOCK SETUP
SETTING SAG

EPIC 26” / 29

Shock length (eye-to-eye): 187mm (7.36”)

Shock stroke: 48mm (1.85”)

Shock travel: 100mm (3.94”)

Sag % / mm: 17-25% / 8-12mm

NOTE: See the attached charts for starting air pressures. or refer to the Sag-O-Tron decal on
the side of the seat tube and link to dial in the sag. The charts and Sag-O-Tron are only a starting
point, actual sag needs to be checked and adjusted on the bike, while riding, and at regular intervals.
Please refer to your shock owner’s manual for additional setup information
Turn the Brain Fade knob counter-clockwise (3/4 turn from full firm) to allow the shock to
sag more easily. After setting the pressure, push the rubber ring up to the seal, sit on the
bike gently, dismount, and measure sag.
SETTING COMPRESSION
Refer to the following air charts for the suggested amount of clicks or rotations based on
terrain. All suggested settings count the clicks counter-clockwise from the firmest setting.
BRAIN FADE: Epic Brain Fade controls the Race Tune inertia valve damping. The blue
knob adjusts Race Tune damping from firm (clockwise) to soft (counter-clockwise) and
does NOT completely lock out the shock.
Backing off from full firm can help with tracking in loose terrain conditions while riding
off camber sections or climbing. The soft setting can also help during lengthy downhill or
rugged conditions where the rider may want the suspension active at all times.
SETTING REBOUND
Set the rebound damping adjuster to rider preference. Refer to the air charts for
suggest click ranges according to rider weight. Typically a slower rebound for slow speed,
bigger hits to eliminate kickback, or faster rebound for higher speeds and smaller hits, so
the suspension does not pack up and has time to rebound between bumps.

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 AIR CHART
LEGEND
Rebound: Counter-clockwise
XC Race Sag
clicks from full firm

Compression: Counter-clockwise
Smooth hardpack Stroke
clicks from full slow

Trail riding Travel

Downhill/Technical

EPIC (26”, 29)

17-25%
47mm
8-12mm

100mm

RIDER WEIGHT BRAIN

LBS (KG) PSI

90 (41) 100
100 (45) 110
110 (50) 120 5-9
120 (54) 130
0-2
130 (60) 140
140 (64) 150
150 (68) 160
160 (73) 170
4-7
170 (77) 180
3 - Open
180 (82) 190
190 (86) 200
200 (91) 210
210 (95) 220
220 (100) 230
0-5 3 - Open
230 (104) 240
240 (109) 250
250 (113) 260
260 (118) 270
270 (123) 280 0-3
280 (127) 290 Open

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 DERAILLEUR GUARD
The Specialized Derailleur guard is available separately through your a Specialized
Authorized Dealer. The guard works with solid or Q/R axle types and is compatible with
all Mountain bike models using the Rev2 Alloy Mtn Derailleur Hanger (26” Epic with alloy
rear triangle).

Guard Part# 9896-4030 Hanger Part# 9895-4021

Guard
Spacer
Q/R Axle
Guard
Q/R Nut

31

25

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GUARD PINS
Long (31mm):
All SRAM derailleurs
All Shimano Shadow derailleurs
Medium (25mm):
Shimano XTR / XT / LX
(All Shimano derailleurs with
countersunk hanger bolt)

Short (10mm):
(All Shimano derailleurs without
countersunk hanger bolt)

Derailleur Guard Installation (Q/R option):

„„ Install rear derailleur on derailleur hanger.
„„ Place rear wheel in frame and install Q/R, with springs and without Q/R end nut.
„„ Insert appropriate derailleur guard pin in derailleur.
„„ Place guard sleeve in derailleur guard.
„„ Slide derailleur guard and sleeve over guard pin and Q/R.
„„ Install supplied Q/R nut and tighten Q/R.
„„ Torque guard pinch bolt to 80 in-lbf (9 N*m).
„„

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 FRONT DERAILLEUR POSITION
10-Speed front derailleurs
SRAM S3 DMD front derailleurs: No adapters necessary. Choose the derailleur
based on the desired chainring size.
Shimano DMD front derailleurs: Choose the derailleur based on the desired chainring
size.
„„ XTR FD-M985-E2: 38/40t chainrings
„„ XTR FD-M985-E: 40/42/44t chainrings (40t position will not work on models with
2nd generation DMD mount. For these bikes, use FD-M985-E2)

9-Speed front derailleurs

Derailleur The front derailleur position is a starting
Derailleur
position: point. Different front derailleurs may
position:
LOW require a different
HIGHmounting position.
Adjust the position according to the front
derailleur model to achieve proper
positioning over the chainring.

142+ REAR AXLE

„„ Certain 29 and 26” Epic bike models are equipped with a 142+ rear axle system.
This system requires the use of a 142+ or 142mm compatible wheel. For additional
information regarding Roval 142+ compatible wheels, please refer to the Roval Hub
Compatibility Guide (CG0327), available at www.specialized.com.

DOWN TUBE CABLE GUIDE INSTALLATION

Specialized Epic frames are equipped with
R bolt-on down tube cable guides. For proper
EU
I LL housing placement and function, the
A hydraulic rear brake housing goes in the
ER
D larger middle slot, the gear cables go on the
T R
N U outside.
O LE
FR IL NOTE: Only use 4mm gear housing.
A
ER Do not overtighten the guide bolts!
D
R
EA
R

ACCESSORIES
„„ Specialized offers a chainguide that attaches to the DMD front derailleur mount on
full suspension models and certain hardtail models. The chainguide is designed for
single chainring setups up front and regular gears in back, to keep the chain on the
chainring.
„„ Specialized also offers replacement chainstay protectors, available through a
Specialized Authorized Dealer.
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 CARBON FRAME INSTRUCTIONS
The Specialized Epic Carbon frames utilize advanced composite materials that require
particular care during assembly, storage and riding. This installation and care guide
contains instructions and warnings, plus torque specifications. Assembling a complete
bicycle is a complicated task requiring training and experience, only a trained and
experienced bicycle mechanic should install components to this frame. Reference should
also be made to Barnett’s or some other comprehensive bicycle manual.

WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may result in a catastrophic

failure of the frame and/or its components while riding, which may result in
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING! Bicycle assembly is an art which requires training and experience.

Do not attempt installation of any component if you do not have experience and
training as a bicycle mechanic.
To ensure the best assembly possible and to prevent any damage to the components
or frame, follow all torque specifications. Please refer to the specific owner’s manuals
for each mating component’s correct torque specifications. If the mating component’s
recommended torque exceeds the frame’s recommended torque, use the lower torque
spec. Due to torque considerations, not all components will be compatible.

WARNING! Failure to follow the torque specifications in this installation guide

will void your warranty, but most importantly may result in damage to the frame
which may not be visible. If the frame is damaged, this can result in loss of
structural integrity.
Bicycle components such as a handlebar, handlebar stem, seatpost, saddle, brakes, must
be mutually compatible with each other, as well as the frame and the intended use. Any doubt
regarding compatibility should be discussed with a Specialized Authorized Dealer.

WARNING! When placing the frame and/or bicycle in a repair stand, clamp the
stand to the seatpost and not the frame. Clamping the frame can cause damage
to the frame that may or may not be visible, which may impair the structural
integrity of the frame.

SEATPOST

Refer to your seatpost owner’s

manual prior to installation. Specialized
Mountain frames have a 30.9mm
seatpost diameter and require that the
seatpost have a tolerance of 30.78mm
to 30.95mm. Do not grease the inside
surface of the carbon seat tube!
The Epic Carbon frames use a bolt-
style seatpost clamping mechanism.
Since the components of this
assembly are in direct contact with
carbon fiber, pay special attention
to ensure proper tightness for the
seatpost when correctly tightened to
specifications.

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 TECH TIP: Specialized recommends the application of carbon assembly compound
(or carbon paste) between the seat tube and seatpost to increase friction. See a
Specialized Authorized Dealer if you have any questions.

WARNING! Do not extend the seatpost above the minimum insertion line.
Extension beyond the minimum insertion line can result in failure, causing
serious injury or death.

WARNING! Do not pull down on the down tube derailleur cables to pre-stress
the cables. This can cause damage to the cable guides.
Your Specialized frame does not require any bottom bracket or head tube pre-
installation preparation. All surfaces are already prepared from the factory, with the
exception of greasing the bottom bracket threads and head set cups.

BOTTOM BRACKET
Threaded Bottom Bracket: Ensure that the Bottom Bracket shell threads are clean
and greased prior to installation. It is acceptable to chase the bottom bracket shell threads
if necessary. Recommended torque is 442 in-lbf (50 N*m).
Oversized Bottom Bracket: Do not face the bottom bracket shell. Please refer to the
carbon crank instruction guide (IG0276 - Crankset - Carbon MTB Crankset) for assembly
instructions and compatible tools. For crank compatibility specifications, please refer
to the carbon crank compatibility guide (CG0308 - Bottom Bracket - Oversized MTB
Bottom Bracket). All documents are available at www.specialized.com.

HEADSET INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

Grease bearing surfaces before installation. Specialized mtn carbon frames use a
48mm (41.8mm x 8mm x 45°) Campagnolo Standard compatible top and 1.5” (52mm x
7mm x 45°) bottom bearing. Ensure that replacement bearings are compatible with the
Specialized headset specification. No tools are needed for installation or removal of both
bearings.

RECOMMENDED COMPONENT TORQUE SETTINGS

„„ Front derailleur (cable): 44 in-lbf (5.0 N*m).
„„ DMD bracket (Direct Mount Derailleur): 30 in-lbf (3.4 N*m).
„„ Rear derailleur: 70 in-lbf (7.9 N*m). Ensure that threads are clean prior to
installation.
„„ Seat collar: 45 in-lbf (5.1 N*m).
„„ Water bottle cage: 35 in-lbf (4.0 N*m).

WARNING! Great care should be taken to not damage carbon fiber or

composite materials, including the frame and any carbon fiber or composite
components. Any damage may result in a loss of structural integrity, which may
result in a catastrophic failure. This damage may or may not be visible in
inspection. Before each ride, and after any crash, you should carefully inspect
your bicycle for any dents, fraying, gouging, scratches through the paint,
chipping bending, or any other signs of damage. Do not ride if your bicycle
shows any of these signs. After any crash, and before you ride any further, take
your bicycle to a Specialized Authorized Dealer for a complete inspection.

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SCHEMATIC #29 LOWER UPPER
2-K
2-M
SHOCK

2-Q

2-O 2-N Pivot parts from 2-P

2-M shock manufacturer
2-L
2-K SEAT TUBE SHOCK MOUNTS
SEATSTAYS 2-M 2-J
1-J 1-J 1-G

1-I 1-H

S-LINK S-LINK

Specialized Authorized Dealer.

1-J 1-H
S-LINK @ 1-G
SEATSTAY PIVOTS S-LINK @
1-I
SEAT TUBE PIVOTS 2-I
1-J

1-E
1-D
2-F
2-G
CLEVIS

1-F 2-G
DROPOUT 1-D 2-H
2-D
1-E
1-A
LEFT DROPOUT PIVOT 1-C
2-A 2-E

2-B
1-E 2-C
1-D
1-B
2-H
1-A
FRAME SCHEMATIC (Carbon stays)

2-G
CLEVIS
CHAINSTAY
1-F 2-G BB SHELL
Schematic #29 is specific to Epic models with carbon chainstays and seatstays.

DROPOUT 1-D
2-F
1-E

RIGHT DROPOUT PIVOT BOTTOM BRACKET (MAIN) PIVOT

NOTE - Bearing and Bolt Kits are available only through a Specialized Authorized Dealer.
To retain your warranty and for your safety, all maintenance should be performed by a
 BEARING KIT PART # 9891-5250 SPECIFICATION

ITEM # LOCATION PART QTY MODEL Ø OD Ø ID

1-A Bearing 3 Steel 6801V-2RS 21 12 5

1-B Bottom Bracket Sleeve 1 Aluminum 12.2 15 32.5
1-C O-ring 2 Rubber 19.2 14 2.6
1-D Bearing 4 Steel 6800-2RS 19 10 5
1-E Dropout Spacer (Outer) 4 Aluminum 18 10.1 1.5 Chamfer
threadlocker.
1-F Spacer (Inner) 2 Aluminum 16.5 10.1 4 Chamfer x 2
1-G Bearing 2 Steel 688-2RS 16 8 5
S-Link @ Seat Tube
1-H Spacer 2 Aluminum 14 8 2 Chamfer
NOTE: All pivot bolt

1-I Bearing 2 Steel 688-2RS 16 8 5

threads require blue

S-Link @ Seatstay
1-J Spacer 4 Aluminum 14 8 2 Chamfer

BOLT KIT PART # 9891-5256 (Carbon chainstay and seatstay) SPECIFICATION

ITEM # LOCATION PART QTY Ø OD Ø ID

2-A Axle 1 Aluminum 12 66 Chamfer 5 Allen Hex 160 - 180

2-B Axle washer 1 Steel 15.4 12.5 0.7

2-C Bottom Bracket Axle cone 1 Aluminum 20 12 10.5

2-D Axle o-ring 1 Rubber 14 10 2
2-E Axle cone o-ring 1 Rubber 19.6 13.8 2.4
2-F Bolt (with shoulder) 2 Aluminum 10 25.5 4 Allen Hex 120 - 140
2-G Dropout Nut (with shoulder) 2 Aluminum 17 10 6.7 13 Open Wrench
2-H Washer 4 Steel 17 13.2 0.3
2-I Bolt 1 Aluminum 10 14.5 5 Allen Hex 120 - 140
S-Link @ Seat Tube
2-J Nut 1 Aluminum 15.7 8 4.5 11 6pt Socket
2-K Bolt (with shoulder) 2 Aluminum 8 17 4 Allen Hex 70 - 90
2-L S-Link @ Seatstay Nut (with shoulder) 2 Aluminum 15 8 7 12 Open Wrench
2-M Washer 4 Steel 14 11.2 0.2
2-N Bolt 1 Titanium 6 30 5 Allen Hex 60 - 70
Lower Shock Eye
2-O Washer 1 Steel 12 6.2 0.5
The Epic bolt kit is specific to models with either carbon or alloy rear triangles.

2-P Bolt 1 Aluminum 8 32.5 4 Allen Hex 70 - 90

Upper Shock Eye
FRAME PIVOT SPECIFICATIONS (Carbon stays)

2-Q Washer 1 Steel 12.5 8.4 0.5

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SCHEMATIC #30 LOWER UPPER

2-J
2-K
SHOCK

2-O

2-M 2-L Pivot parts from 2-N

shock manufacturer
2-K
2-J SEAT TUBE SHOCK MOUNTS
SEATSTAYS 2-I

1-J 1-J 1-G

1-H
1-I
S-LINK
S-LINK
1-H

Specialized Authorized Dealer.

1-J 1-G
S-LINK @ S-LINK @
SEATSTAY PIVOTS SEAT TUBE PIVOTS 2-H
1-I
1-J

1-E
1-D 2-F

2-G

CLEVIS

1-F
DROPOUT 1-D 2-D

1-E 1-A
1-C
LEFT DROPOUT PIVOT 2-A 2-E

2-B
1-E 2-C
1-D 1-B
FRAME SCHEMATIC (Alloy stays)

1-F 2-F
1-A
2-G
CHAINSTAY
Schematic #30 is specific to Epic models with alloy chainstays and seatstays.

CLEVIS
BB SHELL
1-D
DROPOUT
1-E
RIGHT DROPOUT PIVOT BOTTOM BRACKET (MAIN) PIVOT

NOTE - Bearing and Bolt Kits are available only through a Specialized Authorized Dealer.
To retain your warranty and for your safety, all maintenance should be performed by a
 BEARING KIT PART # 9891-5250 SPECIFICATION

ITEM # LOCATION PART QTY MODEL Ø OD Ø ID

1-A Bearing 3 Steel 6801V-2RS 21 12 5

1-B Bottom Bracket Sleeve 1 Aluminum 12.2 15 32.5
1-C O-ring 2 Rubber 19.2 14 2.6
1-D Bearing 4 Steel 6800-2RS 19 10 5
1-E Dropout Spacer (Outer) 4 Aluminum 18 10.1 1.5 Chamfer threadlocker.
1-F Spacer (Inner) 2 Aluminum 16.5 10.1 4 Chamfer x 2
1-G Bearing 2 Steel 688-2RS 16 8 5
S-Link @ Seat Tube
1-H Spacer 2 Aluminum 14 8 2 Chamfer
1-I Bearing 2 Steel 688-2RS 16 8 5
NOTE: All pivot bolt
threads require blue

S-Link @ Seatstay
1-J Spacer 4 Aluminum 14 8 2 Chamfer

BOLT KIT PART # 9891-5255 (Alloy chainstay and seatstay) SPECIFICATION

ITEM # LOCATION PART QTY Ø OD Ø ID

2-A Axle 1 Aluminum 12 66 Chamfer 5 Allen Hex 160 - 180

2-B Axle washer 1 Steel 15.4 12.5 0.7

2-C Bottom Bracket Axle cone 1 Rubber 20 12 10.5

2-D Axle o-ring 1 Aluminum 14 10 2
2-E Axle cone o-ring 1 Rubber 19.6 13.8 2.4
2-F Bolt 2 Aluminum 10 29.5 4 Allen Hex 120 - 140
Dropout
2-G Washer 2 Steel 17 10.2 0.3
2-H Bolt 1 Aluminum 10 14.5 5 Allen Hex 120 - 140
S-Link @ Seat Tube
2-I Nut 1 Aluminum 15.7 8 4.5 11 6pt Socket
2-J Bolt 2 Aluminum 8 18 4 70 - 90
S-Link @ Seatstay
2-K Washer 2 Steel 13.8 8.1 0.3
2-L Bolt 1 Titanium 6 42.5 5 Allen Hex 60 - 70
Lower Shock Eye
2-M Washer 1 Steel 10.5 6.2 0.5
2-N Bolt 1 Aluminum 8 26.5 4 Allen Hex 70 - 90
Upper Shock Eye
2-O Washer 1 Steel 12.5 8.4 0.5
The Epic bolt kit is specific to models with either carbon or alloy rear triangles.
FRAME PIVOT SPECIFICATIONS (Alloy stays)

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 SETUP DATA

DATE

RIDER WEIGHT

FORK PSI

FORK REBOUND DAMPING

(# of clicks from full slow)
FORK COMPRESSION DAMPING
(# of clicks from full firm)

SHOCK PSI

SHOCK REBOUND DAMPING

(# of clicks from full slow)
SHOCK COMPRESSION DAMPING
(# of clicks from full firm)

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