BOLD LINKIN 135 User manual

LINKIN 135/150 MANUAL

BOLD Manual / English 2
Technical Data:
Seatpost: 34.9mm
Seatpost Clamp: 38.2mm
Travel: 135mm / 150mm
Linkage Specific
Shock Length: 185mm
Shock Stroke: 55mm
Hardware M/Frame: IGUS
Hardware Linkage: 17 x 8mm
BB Housing: 92x41mm
Chainring Max: 36 Tooth
Chain Line: 55mm
Tyre Width Max: 2.6 Inches
Tyre sizes often vary from brand to
brand.
Always ensure that the frame, linkage
and swingarm tyre clearance are
correct when replacing the rear tyre.
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For a complete installation, only take
your bike to an authorized Bold dealer
for assistance.
Geometry:

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Linkin 135 Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Sm Med Lg X/Lg
A HEAD TUBE ANGLE 64.4 / 65.8 64.4 / 65.8 64.4 / 65.8 64.4 / 65.8
B HEAD TUBE LENGTH 90.0 105.0 120.0 135.0
C HORIZONTAL TOP TUBE 546.2 597.0 628.4 661.5
D SUPPORT HEIGHT 675.0 707.0 733.0 760.0
E BOTTOM BRACKET OFFSET 41 / 33 41 / 33 41 / 33 41 / 33
F BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 334 / 342 334 / 342 334 / 342 334 / 342
G WHEELBASE 1171.0 1213.0 1249.0 1286.0
I BOTTOM BRACKET CENTRE TOP TUBE 365.0 395.0 425.0 455.0
J SEAT TUBE ANGLE 78.7 77.7 77.7 77.7
K CHAINSTAY LENGTH 434.1 434.1 434.1 434.1
L REACH 425.0 460.0 490.0 520.0
M STACK 602.0 616.0 629.0 642.0
N STEM LENGTH 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0
O TRAIL 130.6/120 130.7/120.2 130.8/120.4 130.9/120.5
P FORK LENGTH 551.0 551.0 551.0 551.0
CRANK LENGTH 170.0 170.0 170.0 170.0
FORK OFFSET 44.0 44.0 44.0 44.0
Linkin 150 Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Low-Slack
High-Steep
Sm Med Lg X/Lg
A HEAD TUBE ANGLE 64.2/65.6 64.2/65.6 64.2/65.6 64.2/65.6
B HEAD TUBE LENGTH 90.0 105.0 120.0 135.0
C HORIZONTAL TOP TUBE 546.8 595.9 629.0 662.1
D SUPPORT HEIGHT 683.0 715.0 740.0 766.0
E BOTTOM BRACKET OFFSET 35 / 27 35 / 27 35 / 27 35 / 27
F BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 683 715 740 766
G WHEELBASE 1175.0 1216.0 1253.0 1289.0
I BOTTOM BRACKET CENTRE TOP TUBE 305.0 395.0 425.0 455.0
J SEAT TUBE ANGLE 78.4 77.4 77.4 77.4
K CHAINSTAY LENGTH 434.0 434.0 434.0 434.0
L REACH 425.0 460.0 490.0 520.0
M STACK 604.0 617.0 631.0 644.0
N STEM LENGTH 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0
O TRAIL 132.5/121.9 132.6/122.1 132.6/122.2 132.7/122.3
P FORK LENGTH 561.0 561.0 561.0 561.0
CRANK LENGTH 170.0 170.0 170.0 170.0
FORK OFFSET 44.0 44.0 44.0 44.0

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ANTI SEIZE REQUIRED TASK DIFFICULTY TORQUE AMOUNT Nm
TORX TOOL SIZE
ALLEN KEY SIZE mmTHREADLOC
GREASE NO GREASE CARBON GREASE
LOCTITE
TORQUE CHECK
PLEASE NOTE THE ICONS BELOW THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL FOR SAFE PRACTICE.
T 25
10 Nm

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The Linkin has only one option
of the rear hanger, this is the
Sram UDH available from
Sram and Scott. UDH has
a torque of 25 NM reverse
thread.
No grease on the hanger
assembly.
286000 - SCO DROPOUT
SRAM UDH 21
The new rear axle for the Linkin
contains a “plug in “ tool
containing T30/T25 and M6 Hex
key.
Torque for this is 10 Nm
290016 - SCO AXLE RWS REAR
148X12 SPARK PLUG 22
Hangers & Axles:
25 Nm Reverse Thread
10 Nm

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Chainguide & Protection:
The brake caliper mount is a
standard post mount 180mm
only.
The Linkin Chainguide has a maximum
chainring size of 36T
291214 - BLD CHAINGUIDE LINKIN 22
Rear Brake:

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There are two protection kits
available.
291221 - BLD PROTECTION
FILM LINKIN 22
Chainstay / seatstay kit.
291215 - BLD C-STAY S-STAY
PROTECTOR LINKIN 22
Chainguide & Protection continued:

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Dropper Seatpost:
Maximum Seatpost Insertion:
Please observe the maximum
seatpost insertion as not
to damage the frame, this
number is size specific.
This number should not be
exceeded.
Small - 272mm
Medium - 302mm
Large - 332mm
X-Large - 362mm
The Linkin has a dropper in 34.9mm, there will be 2 service kits available.
292669- BLD SEATPOST-SERV AIR CART SYNC 34.9
Air cartridge only in either 150mm/170//200mm
292670 - BLD SEATPOST-SERV.SEAL KIT SYNC 34.9
Including upper and lower bushings, seal, spring, mid-cap, brass pins and 50ML lube.

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Headset:
Slacker Steeper
It is important to install the headset correctly
depending on the set up required. There are two
types of headset cups.
0° & 0.6° ( 64° & 65°) These can be indentified from
the stamp on the inner surface of the headset cup
The headset is available in two options:
288251 SYN HEADSET ZS56/28.6-ZS56/40 MTB
290060 SCO HEADSET CUP KIT SPARK 22
Do not use a standard headset tool to
remove these plastic headset cups.

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For the stem cover and spacers
there will be one kit to cover all
options.
The headset spacer kit for all
Linkin bikes contains 2 x 5mm
/ 2 x 10mm / compression ring
and the stem cap assembly.
292667 BLD - STEM SPACER
KIT LINKIN 22
297522 SCO STEM SPACER/
TOP CAP GENIUS 23
Headset continued:

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Rear derailleur
Dropper seatpost
Cable Routing:

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Rear brake hose
Tracloc cable
Cable Routing continued:

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Dropper Seatpost
Rear Shifting
Remote Tracloc
Rear Brake
Cable Routing continued:

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The Linkin has internal cable
routing, so just one small kit
for the front of the swingarm is
needed.
291222 - BLD CABLEGUIDE
LINKIN 22
The handlebar cable guide.
290054 - SCO HANDLEBAR
CABLEGUIDE KIT MTB IC 22
Cable Guides:

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There will be a larger cover for
the base of the downtube, this
will cover the access to the
shock and cable routing.
291223 BLD - CABLE/SHOCK
DT COVER LINKIN 22
The Linkin will only
accommodate one bottle on
the downtube.
Cable Guides continued:
Bottle Mounting:

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The Linkin will have a storage box in the downtube. This will include a tube, pump and a
multi tool (complete bike only)
297747 BLD SAVE THE DAY KIT 2.0
Storage:

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STROKE 55mm
EYE 2 EYE 185mm
The rear shock has a tracloc
system, this will incorporate the
dropper seatpost as well.
291219 - BLD TRACLOC LINKIN 22
The rear shock is a Standard Fox
part with a medium tune.
The lower shock bush is unique to
the Linkin , 17 X 8MM
292666 - BLD REAR SHOCK LINKIN
FOX KSH 22
294418 - BLD SHOCK BUSH SET
FOX LINKIN 22
REMOVE THE SAG RUBBER, NOT TO BE USED
Shock/Suspension/Pivots/Linkages:

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There are three linkage sets for
the Linkin.
The upper linkage set.
291213 - BLD LINKAGE UPPER
LINKIN 22
The lower link set (outer).
Each outer link comes with a
pre-load ring, ensure that the
thread on the pre-load ring is
greased.
291286 - BLD LINKAGE LOWER
OUTER LINKIN 22
Shock/Suspension/Pivots/Linkages continued:

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The inner lower linkage,
can be changed to alter the travel,
between 135mm and 150mm.
291287 - BLD LINKAGE INNER
TRAVEL ADJ LINKIN 22
The bearings will be three different
types.
SEATSTAY/ UPPER LINKAGE X2-
22X10X6MM (9600)
CHAINSTAY / LOWER LINK - X2-
19X10X8MM (3800)
BB MAIN LINK X2 – 72X55X9MM
(6811)
150mm
135mm
To help the fitting of the main
lower bearing 72x55x9mm
(6811) there is a press
available that is compatible
with the Park HHP-2 headset
press.
292672 - BLD TOOL MAIN
PIVOT PRESS LINKIN
291288 - BLD SWINGARM REP
KIT LINKIN 22
291285 - BLD SHOCK MOUNT
BOLT KIT LINKIN 22
Shock/Suspension/Pivots/Linkages continued:

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Please ensure standard SAG setting
protocol is used when setting the SAG,
the below only covers the unique setup of
the Linkin.
For setting the SAG on the Linkin without
assistance you will need the magnet that
is suppled with the bike.
If this needs to be replaced it can be
found with the following..
291218 BLD MAGNET SAG KIT LINKIN 22.
This kit also includes new SAG guides if
the travel is to be adjusted. With the bike unloaded slide the
magnet under the linkage plate on
the left-hand side.
Then sit on the bike, this will
allow the linkage to push the
magnet into place.
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Sag: