INTENSE CYCLES // 9
CONNECTING TOP LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Hold top link (#130220) with shock
mount oriented forward; hold spacer
(#130789) against inside of upper
bearing race.
B Match upper linkage to pivot point on
top tube, making sure spacers do not fall
out (IMAGE #1).
C Using upper pivot axle (#130780)
insert through non-drive side of top link
bearing and push through to drive side
bearing making sure spacers do not fall
out. Insert shoulder bolt through drive
side, engage threads.
D Holding a 5mm HEX wrench on non-
drive side upper pivot axle (IMAGE #2),
insert torque wrench into bolt on drive
side and tighten to 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs
(IMAGE #3).
CONNECTING BOX LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Hold bearing cap (#130778) with rounded
edges facing outward against bearings on
box link (#130770) (IMAGE #4).
B Match link to front triangle pivot
point and insert pivot bolt with greased
threads (#130791) through non-drive
side of frame and box link with spacers
(IMAGE #5). Use 8mm HEX wrench and
tighten to 7 Nm / 60 In-lbs (IMAGE #6).
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