ibis EXIE - User Manual

EXIE | 2021 Quick Setup Guide
FORK TUNING
First, set your fork sag with your riding gear on, using the tradtional seated method.
You will likely need to raise or lower pressures to get the recommended setting.
NOTE: All Fox 2022 Model Year forks
(MY22) have a sticker calling out the
QR code registration, the QR code
replaces the old 4-digit identification
codes. It contains a product serial
number and also directs you to a URL
with product information.
https://tinyurl.com/yf4vxnvb
EXIE
STARTING SAG
20
%
/24mm
SAG METHOD
SEATED
AIR PRESSURES
Using the traditional
seated method and
pressures on the charts
below as a starting
point, adjust air
pressures up
or down until you get
to the recommended
starting sag.
FOX FACTORY FLOAT 34 STEP-CAST: 29
AIR PRESSURES
RIDER WEIGHT 120MM
LB KG PSI
120-130 54-59 58
130-140 59-64 63
140-150 64-68 68
150-160 68-73 72
160-170 73-77 77
170-180 77-82 82
180-190 82-86 86
190-200 86-91 91
200-210 91-95 96
210-220 95-100 100
220-230 100-104 105
230-240 104-109 110
240-250 109-113 114
MAX 120
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURES
Air pressures above are for both Factory and Performance forks from Fox.
34 FLOAT and FLOAT STEP-CAST, maximum air pressure is 120 psi.
SAG 20% (24m m)
COMPRESSION ADJUST
FOX FACTORY - FIT4:
There’s a 3-POSITION ON-THE-FLY
(REMOTE LEVER) adjustment on the Exie.
It is useful to make on-the-fly adjustments
to control fork performance under significant
changes in terrain, and is intended to be
adjusted throughout the ride.
OPEN mode for use during rough descending.
MEDIUM mode for undulating terrain.
FIRM mode for smooth climbing.
OPEN MODE ADJUST is useful to control fork performance under rider weight shifts,
G-outs, and slow inputs.
OPEN mode adjust provides 18 additional fine tuning adjustments for the OPEN mode.
Setting 18 will have a more plush feel and setting 1 will have a firmer feel.
OPEN
FIRM
MEDIUM
REBOUND ADJUST
FOX FACTORY - FIT4:
Adjust the rebound settings according
to the chart below.
FOX FACTORY FLOAT 34 STEP-CAST: 29
FIT4: REBOUND ADJUSTER
RIDER WEIGHT
FIT4 RECOMMENDED
LB KG
REBOUND SETTINGS
120-130 54-59 12
130-140 59-64 11
140-150 64-68 10
150-160 68-73 9
160-170 73-77 8
170-180 77-82 7
180-190 82-86 6
190-200 86-91 6
200-210 91-95 5
210-220 95-100 4
220-230 100-104 3
230-240 104-109 2
240-250 109-113 1
MAX RANGE 0-12
FIT4 REBOUND ADJUSTER
REBOUND controls the rate of speed at
which the fork extends after compressing.
Turn your rebound knob to the closed
position (full clockwise) until it stops.
Then back it out (counter-clockwise)
to the number of clicks shown in the
table below.

Summary

Fork Tuning Guide

Fork Air Pressures Setup

Using the traditional seated method, adjust air pressures on the charts below to get the recommended starting sag.

Fork Compression Adjustments

3-POSITION ON-THE-FLY adjustment to control fork performance under terrain changes (Open, Medium, Firm).

Fork Rebound Adjustments

Adjust rebound settings to control fork extension speed after compression, using the FIT4 adjuster.

Shock Tuning Guide

Shock Air Pressures Setup

Use the traditional seated method and charts to set shock air pressures for recommended starting sag.

Shock Compression Adjustments

3-position lever adjustment (Open-Medium-Firm) on the Exie for fine-tuning low-speed compression.

Shock Rebound Adjustments

Adjust rebound damping on the Float DPS by turning the red dial to control extension speed.

Torque Specifications and Maintenance

Full Suspension Bike Torque Specs

Hardware torque specifications and thread treatment for full suspension bikes, including linkages and mounts.

Bushing Lubrication

Apply Slick Honey (grease) to all bushings during reassembly for optimal performance.

Hexle Rear Axle Tightening

Recommendation to tighten the Hexle rear axle's 5mm bolt with a multi-tool for on-ride adjustability.

Overview

1. Fox Factory Float 34 Step-Cast Fork
2. Fox Float DPS Shock
3. Full Suspension Bike Torque Specifications

This document is a quick setup guide for the Ibis Exie mountain bike, focusing on the tuning of its Fox suspension components: the Fox Factory Float 34 Step-Cast fork and the Fox Float DPS shock. It provides detailed instructions and charts for setting air pressures, compression, and rebound, along with torque specifications for various bike components.

Fox Factory Float 34 Step-Cast Fork

Function Description: The Fox Factory Float 34 Step-Cast fork is a high-performance suspension fork designed for mountain biking, specifically for the Ibis Exie. It features air spring adjustment for rider weight, multi-position compression damping, and adjustable rebound damping to control how the fork responds to terrain.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Starting Sag: 20-24mm (recommended).
• Maximum Air Pressure: 120 psi.
• Air Pressure Chart (120mm travel):
  • 120-130 lbs (54-59 kg): 58 psi
  • 130-140 lbs (59-64 kg): 63 psi
  • 140-150 lbs (64-68 kg): 68 psi
  • 150-160 lbs (68-73 kg): 72 psi
  • 160-170 lbs (73-77 kg): 77 psi
  • 170-180 lbs (77-82 kg): 82 psi
  • 180-190 lbs (82-86 kg): 86 psi
  • 190-200 lbs (86-91 kg): 91 psi
  • 200-210 lbs (91-95 kg): 96 psi
  • 210-220 lbs (95-100 kg): 100 psi
  • 220-230 lbs (100-104 kg): 105 psi
  • 230-240 lbs (104-109 kg): 110 psi
  • 240-250 lbs (109-113 kg): 114 psi
• Rebound Settings (Range 0-12 clicks):
  • 120-130 lbs (54-59 kg): 12 clicks
  • 130-140 lbs (59-64 kg): 11 clicks
  • 140-150 lbs (64-68 kg): 10 clicks
  • 150-160 lbs (68-73 kg): 9 clicks
  • 160-170 lbs (73-77 kg): 8 clicks
  • 170-180 lbs (77-82 kg): 7 clicks
  • 180-190 lbs (82-86 kg): 6 clicks
  • 190-200 lbs (86-91 kg): 6 clicks
  • 200-210 lbs (91-95 kg): 5 clicks
  • 210-220 lbs (95-100 kg): 4 clicks
  • 220-230 lbs (100-104 kg): 3 clicks
  • 230-240 lbs (104-109 kg): 2 clicks
  • 240-250 lbs (109-113 kg): 1 click

Usage Features:

• Air Pressure Adjustment: Set using the traditional seated method to achieve the recommended 20-24mm sag. Air pressures are adjusted up or down from the starting points provided in the chart.
• Compression Adjust (FIT4): Features a 3-position on-the-fly adjustment (remote lever) to control fork performance based on terrain changes.
  • OPEN mode: For rough descending. This mode also offers 18 additional fine-tuning adjustments, with setting 18 being the most plush and setting 1 the firmest.
  • MEDIUM mode: For undulating terrain.
  • FIRM mode: For smooth climbing.
• Rebound Adjust (FIT4): Controls the rate at which the fork extends after compressing. The rebound knob is turned clockwise to the closed position, then backed out counter-clockwise to the number of clicks specified in the chart.

Fox Float DPS Shock

Function Description: The Fox Float DPS shock is a rear suspension component for the Ibis Exie, designed to provide adjustable damping and air spring performance. It features a 3-position compression lever and adjustable rebound to optimize the bike's rear suspension for various riding conditions.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Starting Sag: 25% (11mm) (recommended).
• Maximum Air Pressure: 350 psi.
• Air Pressure Chart:
  • <100 lbs: 100 psi
  • 100-120 lbs: 120 psi
  • 120-140 lbs: 140 psi
  • 140-160 lbs: 160 psi
  • 160-180 lbs: 180 psi
  • 180-200 lbs: 200 psi
  • 200-220 lbs: 220 psi
  • 220-240 lbs: 250 psi
• Rebound Settings (Open to Closed):
  • <100 psi: Open (counter-clockwise)
  • 100-120 psi: 11 clicks
  • 120-140 psi: 10 clicks
  • 140-160 psi: 9 clicks
  • 160-180 psi: 8 clicks
  • 180-200 psi: 7 clicks
  • 200-220 psi: 6 clicks
  • 220-240 psi: 5 clicks
  • 240-260 psi: 4 clicks
  • 260-280 psi: 3 clicks
  • 280-300 psi: Closed (clockwise)

Usage Features:

• Air Pressure Adjustment: Set using the traditional seated method to achieve the recommended 25% sag (11mm). Air pressures are adjusted up or down from the starting points provided in the chart.
• Compression Adjust (3-Position Lever): Features a 3-position on-the-fly adjustment (remote lever) for Open, Medium, and Firm modes.
  • OPEN mode: Tunable for low-speed compression damping. It offers 3 additional fine-tuning adjustments (1, 2, or 3) by lifting and rotating the adjuster. Setting 1 is plush, setting 3 is firm.
  • MEDIUM mode: Preset for general riding.
  • FIRM mode: Preset for climbing or pavement.
• Rebound Adjust: Controls the rate at which the shock extends after compressing. Adjusted by turning the red dial on the inside of the lever. The ideal setting is as fast as possible without getting bounced off the saddle. Too slow leads to "packing down," while too fast causes bouncing.

Full Suspension Bike Torque Specifications

Maintenance Features: The guide provides a comprehensive list of torque specifications for various hardware components on the full suspension bike, ensuring proper assembly and preventing damage.

• Cable Ports (Ripley AF / Ripmo AF only): 2 Nm (Grease)
• Derailleur Hanger Bolt: 5 Nm (Grease)
• Downtube Rock Guard (Ripley / Ripmo only): 2 Nm (Loctite 243)
• Forward Shock Mount Bolt: 10 Nm (Loctite 243)
• Lower Link 6mm Preload Bolts: 2 Nm (Loctite 243 on threads, grease on flange)
• Lower Link Pinch Bolts: 10 Nm (Loctite 243)
• Lower Shock to Clevis Bolt: 20 Nm (Ti anti-seize)
• Swingarm to Clevis Pivot Bolts: 10 Nm (Loctite 243)
• Rear Brake Caliper: 6 Nm (Loctite 243)
• Seat Binder: 5 Nm (Ti anti-seize)
• Upper Link Bolts: 10 Nm (Loctite 243)

Bushing Maintenance:

• All models: Apply Slick Honey (grease) to all bushings during reassembly.

Hexle Rear Axle:

• There is no numerical torque figure for the Hexle. It is recommended to tighten the 5mm with a multi-tool for easy removal in case of a flat.

General Notes:

• Loctite 243: Shake the bottle well before applying.
• QR Code: Fox 2022 Model Year forks feature a QR code for product registration and information, replacing old 4-digit identification codes. This QR code links to a URL (https://tinyurl.com/yf4vxnvb) with product serial number and information.
• Further Instructions: A full setup guide can be downloaded from ibiscycles.com/support/set-up_guide/.

ibis EXIE Specifications

General

Brand	ibis
Model	EXIE
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English