Terminology, Maintenance, Warranty | Specialized ENDURO SL, EPIC

WARNING! Specialized shocks are only for use on designated Specialized bikes. Use of these shocks on any non-recommended bikes can result in poor performance, damage to the shock and/or bike and will void the warranty.

TERMINOLOGY

SHOCK SAG: The amount the shock compresses when the rider’s body weight is applied to the shock while sitting on the bike. Please refer to each bike model’s shock setup chart to determine correct air pressure and corresponding sag percentage.

COMPRESSION DAMPING: Controls the rate of compression of the shock. It works in conjunction with main air spring to help absorb events experienced at the rear wheel.

SPIKE VALVE: Part of the compression damping system that will dump large volumes of oil as the system encounters larger, faster bump impacts allowing for great bump absorption without over producing compression damping, which the rider feels as a form of hydraulic lock.

REBOUND DAMPING: Controls the rate of return of the shock after compression.

BRAIN FADE: Opens and closes a separate bleed circuit that allows a small amount of fluid to pass freely by the inertia valve controlled circuit. For the rider, this adjustment will reduce the firmness of the shock’s platform at ride height.

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule	Every	Every 50	Every 150
	ride	hours	hours or
			yearly

Set sag	
Adjust rebound	
Clean shock body	
Air sleeve maintenance		

Clean aluminum pivot reducers;		
check for wear; grease		

Send to Service Center for inspection and			
oil change			

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CAUTION! Be sure to wipe the shock body clean after every ride to prevent wear and damage to the shock. Failure to follow this caution will void the warranty.

All internal shock maintenance must be performed by an Authorized Service Center. For a list of Service Centers, please visit www.specialized.com or e-mail at customerservice@specialized.com.

Wash your shock with soap and water. If you ride in muddy conditions, clean and service your shock more frequently. Do not use a pressure washer!

When your shock is cycled, grease will purge from the seals. This is normal, it is not the oil leaking from the shock.

WARRANTY

For warranty provisions, please visit www.specialized.com.

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