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Specialized AFR Rear Shock EPA - User Manual

Specialized AFR Rear Shock EPA
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SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS
15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229
AFR REAR SHOCK OWNER’S MANUAL
ENDURO SL - EPIC - ERA - SAFIRE - STUMPJUMPER

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Summary

Introduction and Service Information

Service and Modifications

Information on warranty, service issues, modifications, and authorized service centers.

Terminology

Shock Sag

Defines shock sag as compression under rider weight for setup.

Compression Damping

Controls the shock's compression rate for absorbing impacts.

Spike Valve

Component that dumps oil on large impacts to improve absorption.

Rebound Damping

Controls the shock's return rate after compression.

Brain Fade

Adjusts shock platform firmness via a separate bleed circuit.

Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning the Shock Body

Instructions for cleaning the external body of the shock.

Air Sleeve Maintenance

Specific maintenance procedures for the shock's air sleeve.

Pivot Maintenance and Lubrication

Pivot maintenance including cleaning and greasing.

Professional Service and Oil Changes

Recommends professional service for inspection and oil changes.

Shock Pump Usage

Setting Sag

Option 1: Sag Meter

Using the included sag meter for initial sag setting.

Option 2: Millimeter Measurement

Measuring sag in millimeters based on shock stroke.

Epic;Era Shock Setup

1. Set sag

Setting sag for Epic/Era shocks using air charts and measurements.

2. Adjust rebound

Adjusting the rebound damping with the red knob.

3. Tune Brain Fade inertia valve

Adjusting Brain Fade for ride platform efficiency.

Enduro SL Shock Setup

1. Set sag (A)

Setting sag for Enduro SL shocks using air charts.

2. Adjust rebound (B)

Adjusting rebound damping on Enduro SL shocks.

3. Adjust compression (C)

Adjusting low-speed compression with the lever.

Stumpjumper;Safire Shock Setup

1. Set sag

Setting sag for Stumpjumper/Safire shocks using air charts.

2. Adjust rebound

Adjusting rebound damping on Stumpjumper/Safire shocks.

3. Tune Brain Fade inertia valve

Adjusting Trail Tune inertia valve damping.

Specialized AFR Rear Shock EPA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSpecialized
ModelAFR Rear Shock EPA
CategoryBicycle Accessories
LanguageEnglish

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