Santa Cruz Bicycles Superlight User Manual

INTRODUCTION.........................................................................PAGE 1
GEOMETRY / FRAME SPECIFICATIONS......................................PAGE 2-3
FRAME FEATURES.....................................................................PAGE 4-5
SEAT POST SET-UP....................................................................PAGE 4-5
FRAME HARDWARE KITS...........................................................PAGE 6-9
REPLACEABLE DERAILLEUR HANGER.......................................PAGE 10-11
MAX FORK LENGTH...................................................................PAGE 12
REAR SHOCK SETUP..................................................................PAGE 12
WARRANTY................................................................................PAGE 13
GERMAN...................................................................................PAGE 14
SPANISH....................................................................................PAGE 28
FRENCH....................................................................................PAGE 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Santa Cruz, one of the finest suspension bikes available!
This manual is intended to provide model specific technical, safety and setup information. It
should be used in conjunction with the owners manuals provided with the front and rear
suspension components on your bike. If you did not receive these manuals you can contact your
dealer, check the web sites of the manufacturers of those components for the latest downloads,
or directly contact Santa Cruz Bikes customer service department at the number listed on the
back cover of this manual.
Contained in this manual is information which could affect your safety if you fail to maintain or
inspect your bicycle. The safety alert symbol and the word “Warning” indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death. The safety alert
symbol and the word “Caution” identifies a potentially hazardous situation which may cause
minor or moderate injury or damage to your bicycle if not avoided.
WARNING: Please be sure to review and understand the instructions, warnings and contents of
the manuals for your bicycle.
The Superlight / Juliana Superlight frame is intended to be used for cross country riding and is
not intended for downhill racing, big jumps or riding large stunts. Santa Cruz recommends a
periodic inspection of your bike to insure that no damage has occurred that may jeopardize the
frame or bike’s integrity. When inspecting your bike you should look for bent, cracked or broken
components including: handlebars, stems, seat posts and pedals. Inspect areas of the frame
near tube junctures, welds, or in areas of abrasions or dents. If any damage is present, stop
riding your bicycle until it has been thoroughly inspected by a Santa Cruz dealer.
WARNING: Riding a bike with damage to the frame or components could lead to a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
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Santa Cruz Bicycles Superlight Specifications

General

Brand	Santa Cruz Bicycles
Model	Superlight
Category	Bicycle
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Safety Information

Safety Alert Symbol and 'Warning'

Highlights warnings indicating potentially hazardous situations leading to serious injury or death.

Intended Use and Frame Inspection

Specifies frame use for cross country riding and the need for periodic inspection for damage.

Bicycle Geometry Specifications

Superlight Geo-Chart

Detailed geometry measurements for the Superlight frame model.

Juliana Geo-Chart

Detailed geometry measurements for the Juliana frame model.

Key Geometry Measurements

Summary of critical dimensions including headset, seatpost, and hub spacing.

Frame Features and Seat Post Setup

Frame Component Identification

Diagram identifying key frame parts such as the headtube, toptube, and chainstays.

Seat Post Installation Guidelines

Instructions for seat post installation, emphasizing minimum insertion depth for frame integrity.

Frame Hardware Kits

Superlight Pro Pack (Part # 04-05069)

Details parts, quantities, and torque specifications for the Superlight Pro Pack.

Bearing Kit (Part # 04-05071)

Lists components and quantities for the Bearing Kit, including bearing types.

Additional Frame Hardware Kits

Superlight Pro Pack Continued

Further details on parts and torque specifications for the Superlight Pro Pack.

Fox Bushing Kit (Part # 04-05068)

Lists the parts and quantities included in the Fox Bushing Kit.

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

Derailleur Hanger Kit (Part # 04-05070)

Information on the derailleur hanger kit, including part number and replacement.

Maximum Fork Travel

Fork Travel Limitation Warning

Advises against exceeding 120mm fork travel to prevent frame damage and injury.

Rear Shock Setup

Suspension Sag Measurement

Provides two methods for accurately measuring suspension sag.

Suspension Setting Recommendations

Suggests consulting manufacturer manuals for specific suspension adjustments.

Santa Cruz Bicycles Limited Warranty

Limited Frame Warranty Details

Covers frame and suspension component defects for two years for the original owner.

Limited No-Fault Replacement Policy

Offers parts replacement at minimal charge for crash damage for three years.