Specialized EPIC - Bike Setup and Specification Details; Bolt Sizes, Tools, and Torque Specifications; Required Tools for Bike Setup

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5. BIKE SETUP SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. BOLT SIZE / TOOLS / TORQUE SPECS
WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your bicycle is important
for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is
applied, the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening
force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.
Where indicated, ensure that each bolt is torqued to specification. After your first ride, and
consistently thereafter, recheck the tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the
components. The following is a summary of torque specifications in this manual:
PIVOT TORQUE SPECS:
LOCATION ALLEN KEY TORQUE (in-lbf) TORQUE (Nm)
MAIN (BOTTOM BRACKET) 6MM 160 18
S-LINK @ SEAT TUBE 4MM 80 9.0
EXTENSION @ SEATSTAY (OUTER BOLT) 6MM 160 18
*EXTENSION @ SEATSTAY (INNER BOLT) 4MM 80 9.0
UPPER SHOCK EYE 4MM 60 6.8
*CAUTION: Reverse thread. Always remove the inner bolt first! Failure to remove the inner bolt first can
result in damage to the S-Link.
GENERAL TORQUE SPECS:
LOCATION ALLEN KEY TORQUE (in-lbf) TORQUE (Nm)
SEAT COLLAR 4MM 55 6.2
WATER BOTTLE BOSS 3MM 25 2.8
12MM REAR AXLE 6MM 133 15.0
DERAILLEUR HANGER 2.5MM 7 0.8
REAR BRAKE CHAINSTAY WEDGE 2.5MM 7 0.8
DOWN TUBE ICR PORT @ BB 3MM 25 2.8
REAR DERAILLEUR HOUSING PROTECTOR
(ABOVE BB)
2MM 7 0.8
BRAIN RESERVOIR UPPER BOLT 3MM 43 4.9
BRAIN RESERVOIR LOWER BOLT
(SKID PLATE)
4MM 43 4.9
BRAIN HOSE SEATSTAY CLIPS 2.5MM 7 0.8
CAUTION: Ensure that all contact surfaces are clean and bolt threads are greased or have a
threadlocking compound (refer to the instructions for each bolt) prior to installation.
5.2. TOOLS REQUIRED
 2.5, 3, 4, 6mm Allen keys  High-quality grease  Cable and housing cutters
 Torque wrench  Blue threadlocker (Loctite 242)  High pressure shock pump