Guerrilla Gravity The Smash User manual

Owner’s Manual

Contents
•Assembly
–Frame fittings
–Fastener torque
–Fork compatibility
–Drivetrain compatibility
–ISCG Mount
•Setup
–Fork
–Shock install & orientation, air springs vs coil springs
–Suspension sag, air volume spacers, and damper settings
•Crush Mode/ Plush Mode
•Onboard Frame Storage
•Maintenance and Small Parts
•Safety

Assembly - Frame Fittings
–Headset: EC49/40 lower, ZS49/28 for tapered steer tube
–BB: Standard 73mm BSA threaded
–Seat post: Ø30.9mm, Clamp: Ø34.9mm, stealth routing compatible
–Rear hub: 12x148, offset 3mm to the drive side
–Rear brake mount: International Standard
–Shock: 230x57.5, 8x25 front, 8x40 rear hardware
–Tires: Up to 29x2.5”
–Chainring: Up to 34 teeth, 55mm chainline

Assembly –Fastener Torque
1. Main Pivot Axle
1. Adjust pre-load on angular contact bearings (8mm hex)
2. Then tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb-ft, 90 in-lb) (5mm hex)
2. Rocker Pivot Axle
1. Adjust pre-load on angular contact bearings (5mm hex)
2. Then tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb-ft, 90 in-lb) (5mm hex)
3. Seatstay/Rocker Bolts: 10 Nm (7 ft-lb, 90in-lb) (5mm hex)
4. Chainstay/Axle Block Bolts: 10 Nm (7 ft-lb, 90in-lb) (5mm hex)
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Assembly –Fastener Torque
1. Rear Axle
1. Pinch bolt holds axle nut insert and derailleur hanger, to remove rear wheel, only loosen axle head
2. Derailleur Hanger
1. The pinch bolt clamps the nut insert and attaches the derailleur hanger
2. Tighten pinch bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb-ft, 90 in-lb) (5mm hex)
3. Do not loosen pinch bolt to remove rear wheel
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Assembly - Chainline
Definition: Distance between frame centerline plane and center plane of chainring
Chainline

Assembly - Chainline
RaceFace Cranks –55mm Chainline
134mm Spindle
2.5mm BB spacer
Chainring
dished out
2.5mm BB spacer
Chainring
dished in
143mm “Plus” Spindle
Notes:
•Pedälhead frame shown for clarity, setup is the same for The Smash
•For Sram cranks, use a 0mm offset direct mount chainring and install per normal

Assembly - Chainline
Shimano Boost Cranks –55mm Chainline
2.5mm BB spacer
2mm of spindle spacers

Assembly - Rear Hub Offset
12x148 Rear Hub, Offset 3mm to the Drive Side
6mm Spacer on Non Drive Side True Wheel With 6mm Spacer
Center rim
6mm spacer
Note: You do need to use a 6mm spacer on a traditional truing stand to offset the hub 3mm.

Assembly - ISCG Mount
The Smash has an ISCG05 mount for a chainguide and/or bash guard. The upper bolt and
mount spacer is included with the frame; install as shown.