The 2020 sid service kit can be used to service sid 2017, 2018, and 2019 forks when the compatible grease and oil are used. Record your service date to track service intervals. This manual does not contain stepbystep detailed service instructions for a reason. The bikes that have the brain adjuster on the top of the rock shox sid fork are the epic sworks and epic marathon 20 and 2014. We completely disassemble and clean your shock in an ultrasonic parts. In 2002 we introduced a shock with a mind of its own, and revolutionized bicycle suspension. If you want to keep your suspension in good working order its important that you keep it clean. Is the amount that the bikes suspension settles under a rider while in the riding position. Recommended service intervals increased to 125 hours for the air spring a 2. If your shock ever makes any unusual noises or loses airoil, stop riding immediately and have the shock inspected by your local authorized specialized dealer or by an authorized specialized service center.
Position the clips on the brain hose u at the top, v in the middle, w at the bottom. Specialized bicycle rear shocks for sale in stock ebay. Consult your bicycle owners manual for any issues associated with your bicycle. The suspension system on your bicycle plays an important role in absorbing the shock from rough terrain. See spring rate chart for additional information or refer to the shock manual. Brains always go back, i love how my epic feels but i hate, hate that i have to send my rear shock back every year for service. To those of you with older specialized fsr w brain. Recommended service intervals increased to 125 hours for the air spring. Install the bolts into clips x at the top, y at the middle and bottom. Epic mxl, epic small, epic 29, era setting iv sag to set sag. Rockshox was created to help every rider find their line.
I am thinking about getting an epic but i am a little put off on the rear shock service interval. Shock 20142015 specialized iv rebuild bike help center fox. My lbs has sold quite a few epics, and they have yet to send a shock to specialized for service. Im not talking about air chamber service, but dampening and brain overhaul. Need advice on 2006 specialized epic m5 with fox brain. It occurs as the spring forces the shock, or fork, to extend. Here are some questions that may come up in your selection of specialized bicycle rear shocks. Use the charts below to record your shock settings to return your shock to its pre service settings. We completely disassemble and clean your shock in an ultrasonic parts washer to make it spotlessly clean, and then reassemble with new orings and seals, fill with clean oil, and then vacuum bleed the shock for flawless performance. Both fox and specialized told me that they didnt have parts and couldnt service the unit. I found the schematics on line, cross referenced all the seals and proprietary parts and have stripped the shock and brain down for rebuild. Specialized epic replacement for brain rear shock d i r t. Reassemble, test all damping adjustments and brain.
Got a bit annoyed with lockout levers, so i went for a brain fork on my sworks epic follow me on strava and instagram for more content. Specialized afr rear shock epa owners manual pdf download. Specialized shocks are pressurized with nitrogen brain tanks on epic and. Integral to the winningest full suspension xc bikes ever, brain technology has come a long way over the past two decades, but the allnew brain is still in a class by itself when it comes to instantly and automatically adjusting suspension from firm to active to maximize efficiency. Let traxxion dynamics fix your brain traxxion dynamics can expertly repair your specialized fox brain shock. Please follow the service schedule recommended in this manual. Dual bushings, a hardened steel shaft and boosted seal ratings all add up to extremely reliable longhaul performance.
Your bike is equipped with an specialized afr fork. Dec 16, 2016 the brain shock system is forefront in this battle. Brainfade allows you to dial in your shock to match riding conditions, from a fully locked out suspension to soft trailtune, which provides a stable yet supple platform that soaks up bumps but keeps suspension bob to a minimum during hard pedaling. Use the autosag feature on the shock to get you close and fine tune from there. Based on the recommendations i would be sending in my shock 34 times a year. Service hours interval date of service air pressure rebound setting count the number of clicks while turning the rebound adjuster fully counterclockwise. Specialized afr e100 owners manual pdf download manualslib. More then two turns of preload will require a higher spring rate or not enough sag will require a softer spring rate. To make matters worse, the shock dimensions for these frames are proprietary, which makes replacing the shock very difficult. Is it possible to service specialized brain suspension systems at. Is it possible to service specialized brain suspension.
Specialized epic user manual pdf download manualslib. Damping created on the rebound stroke while the suspension extends. Shockspital local and mailin mtb suspension service. Should the rubber boot become fatigued from use, replacements are available, s209900002. Specialized 100mmtravel e100 future shock fork with brain fade adjustment to match bump performance to rear mini brain. If your fork shock isnt in the list below, we probably cant fix it.
We develop and manufacture state of the art bicycle suspension forks, shocks, and dropper posts. The future shock is designed to offer consistent performance for the life of the product. We are now offering complete rebuilds and repairs of the specialized fox future shock brain rear shocks. Fox specialized brain shock rebuild service risse racing. If the shock ever loses oil or makes unusual noise, stop riding and have the shock inspected by qualified personnel. Separate the resi housing and mount from the resi body over your waste oil basin. Please read this manual in its entirety for proper setup and service before riding. Please contact specialized at 877 8088154 for further information or questions, and visit the specialized bicycle components website at. Adjusting sag proper sag should be achieved with one turn of preload on the spring. Specialized e100 future shock fork with 100mm of brain regulated travel and rebound adjust is supported by a stiff carbon 118 to 1. Specialized future shock e100, 100mm travel, brain fade, external rebound adj.
Specialized epic replacement for brain rear shock d i. A mechanical device that stores and returns energy as its displaced. Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed. Fox recommends that detailed service be performed by an authorized service center or fox racing shox. To add or release air pressure from your specialized rear shock. Local customers can just walk inyou dont need to fill this out. I had a 29 rs sid brain shock on the bench last week. If your shock ever loses oil, or if it makes unusual noise, stop riding immediately and have the shock inspected by a dealer, service center or contact fox racing shox. Specialized fsr owners manual pdf download manualslib. Having the right shock system can affect where your bike can go. Brain and brain adjust specialized triad specialized pull shock k2 vanilla shocks.
Clamp the reservoir in the brain specific shaft clamps pn. To send in your fork shock for service, first complete the form below. Shock settings shock settings compression brain shock compression epic sj 26 29 sj 26 29 camber camber myka fsr counter safire camber sj 26 29 clockwise clicks from full firm safire enduro terrain brain race tune brain trail tune. Turn the brain fade and rebound adjustment knobs all the way counterclockwise, to their minimum. Created in 2006, the specialized service center was established to address the service needs of specialized suspension and roval wheels. This has been a long time coming, ive spent a fair amount of time on the couch reading the patent documents while feeding my son over the last few weeks. We completely disassemble and clean your shock in an ultrasonic parts washer to make it spotlessly clean, and then reassemble with new orings and seals, fill with clean oil, and then vacuum bleed the shock.
Specialized brain rear shock rsbrnb1 rockshox sram. Increased service intervals this is the toughest shock weve ever made. There is no mystery on the 2003 to 2006 epics when it comes to filling the shock with oil and nitrogen. Custom tuning and oil viscosity available on request. I have 125 hours on my sw epic, and the brain is performing as it did on day one, i. Hello there, welcome to my epic brain rear shock rebuild thread. The brain shocks is equipped with fox brainfade suspension technology. Specialized afr remote mini, brain inertia valve w brain fade and rebound adj. I am considering purchasing a used 2006 epic m5 xl frame with the fox brain fade rear shock and fox front shock fork. As the title says, im embarking on rebuilding specialized rear brain shocks and now forks too, see post 243 of this thread. Not having any specialized experience, is this the norm for brain shocks. Specialized 2014 fsr owners manual pdf download manualslib.
Reassemble, test all damping adjustments and brain inertial valve function. Over the past 15 years, its seen a little innovation, but it still relied on a brass mass to hold the ports mostly closed until the rear wheel hit something hard enough to. With fast turn around we can get your bike back on the trail as quickly as possible. Honda gl service manual motor manual 4jj1 2018 kappa alpha psi membership orientation manual. These forks utilise a single leg brain cartridge for damper and air spring. Shock 20142015 specialized iv rebuild bike help center.
I like to do all my own work on my bike, and with other forks and shocks ive had, i ve been able to find the necessary service manuals and specialty tools to. Customer was in a hurry and it was still working fine. Specialized afr rear shock epa owners manual 72 pages. Need advice on 2006 specialized epic m5 with fox brain fade. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit, as listed above, for optimal suspension performance.
Risse racing fox specialized brain shock rebuild service. Jul 01, 2017 to make the allnew 2018 specialized epic fsr as efficient and capable as possible, they had to rethink their brain suspension platform. If you have questions, contact your authorized fox racing shox service center or call fox racing shox directly at 831. If you ride in muddy conditions, clean and service your shock more frequently. This means that if your brain shock for your epic needs servicing, you are sol. Specialized shocks are pressurized with nitrogen brain reservoirs on.
With a fully sealed design, the future shock assembly does not need service beyond wiping dirt and dust from the exterior. Please refer to the ohlins shock manual supplied with the shock, or go to. Fresh oil and high pressure nitrogen charge in the damper unit. Conheca um pouco sobre o brain specialized e suas caracteristicas. This manual only covers the rear shock that came on your specialized bicycle. Fork service kit for specialized e90 through s120 forks. Notice 2020 sid service kits require rockshox dynamic seal grease and 0w30 oil. But i have been into the specialized s120 brain cartridge. Contact fox racing shox or an authorized service center with questions. In our brain surgery department, we perform a complete disassembly, cleaning, replace orings and seals, clean and inspect the inertial valve assembly to ensure the shock will function as new.
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