Intense 2022 TAZER MX User manual

2022 // TAZER MX
MANUAL

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Welcome to INTENSE
Know your Tazer MX
Set-up guide
11 Remove wheels and
prepare bike
13 Charge the battery
15 Install the rear derailleur
and handlebar
19 Connecting the motor
mode selector and
display wires
21 Install rear wheel
23 Install front wheel
25 Install pedals
25 Check gears
27 Adjust headset
and handlebars
29 Adjust saddle height,
check tire pressure and
install bottle cage
31 Install battery
33 Front suspension set-up
38 Rear suspension set-up
INTENSE bicycle
identication
How to use your
Tazer MX
44 Charging the battery
49 Turning on your
Tazer MX
50 Using the power modes
54 The display
56 SHIMANO E-Tube app
58 Troubleshooting
Maintenance and
carbon care
Frame features and
component spec
Component listings
Geometry charts
Exploded views and
parts listings
Parts kits
Torque settings
Declaration of
conformity
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THE INTENSE TAZER MX
Inspired by motocross, and exclusive for powersports
dealers, the Tazer MX is unlike any other eBike
you’ve ridden. Built with aggressive trail geometry,
Jeff Steber tuned kinematics and 29”/27.5” front/rear
wheel combo, this bike delivers a unique ride with a
seamless pedal-to-power transition.
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KNOW YOUR TAZER MX
COMPONENT
BREAKDOWN
1Grips
2Shifter
3Handlebars
4Digital display panel
5Stem
6Dropper post lever
7 Brake lever
8Frame
1 Toptube
2 Downtube
3 Seattube
4 Chainstay
5 Seatstay
6 Rear shock
9Saddle (seat)
10 Dropper seat post
11 Seat post clamp
12 Rear brake
13 Cassette
14 Rear derailleur
15 Chain
16 Chainring
17 Crankset
18 Headset
19 Suspension Fork
A Fork crown
B Stanchion
C Lower leg
20 Front brake
21 Rotor
22 Spoke
23 Tire
24 Thru axle
25 Rim
26 Battery door
27 Motor
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Your new INTENSE Tazer MX eBike is almost ready
to go, you just need to do a few things to get your
bike ready for its rst ride. If you are setting up your
bike from the box, the next few pages will show you
how to assemble it. If you picked up your bike already
set-up by a dealer then you can jump to page 42.
We have a series of in-depth and detailed videos
on our website that go through the whole process of
building and preparing your bike – including technical
videos on suspension set-up, tuning your gears, and
much more.
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then please contact us at INTENSE or seek the help of
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INTENSE TAZER MX
SET-UP GUIDE
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STEP 1
REMOVE BIKE
FROM BOX
When you rst open your bike box you will nd a
Quick Start Guide, accessory box (including a tool
box, torque wrench and tubeless conversion kit)
battery, battery charger and the bike itself. First,
remove the wheels and put to one side (A). Take off
the packaging around the handlebars and expose
the dropper post lever on the left-hand side of the
handlebar. Push dropper post lever. This will raise
dropper post to its highest position, which will allow
you to put the bike safely in a bike stand.
With the dropper post raised, clamp the bike in a
bike stand by the seatpost. Remove all remaining
packaging and zip-ties from the bike (B).
A
B
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STEP 2
CHARGE
BATTERY
The battery is supplied in sleep mode. To wake it
up you need to connect it to your battery charger.
You can do this with the battery in your bike, but
for simplicity we suggest removing the battery and
placing directly on charge. It will take between 3-5
hours to fully charge the battery. See page 44 for
further battery charging information.
The battery will be locked in position. To remove
it you will need to use the key provided in the
accessory box following the steps below.
Remove the battery door by depressing the latch
rearward (A), hinging the door and then pulling it out
and forward to remove from the tab insert.
Insert the battery key into the lock, and with your
other hand grab hold of the battery pull strap (B).
Turn the key a quarter turn clockwise to release the
lock and then pull the battery strap until the battery
has moved past the lock mechanism.
Release the key while continuing to pull the battery
strap. As the battery pivots on the lower mount, lift the
battery out and away from the downtube of
the frame.
Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. You can
now charge the battery (C), see page 44 for further
information. You can also replace the battery door.
Locate the tab on the door into the tab slot on the
bike frame and rmly press the top of the door until
the latch clicks shut.
A B
C
USE YOUR KEY
TO UNLOCK
THE BATTERY
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STEP 3
INSTALL REAR DERAILLEUR
STEP 4
INSTALL HANDLEBAR:
PRO BUILD
Remove the zip-tie from the main pivot bolt hole (A).
Using a 5mm Allen key slowly begin to screw the
rear derailleur into the derailleur hanger/frame until
you have engaged the threads.
It is important that you locate the ‘B Screw’ on the
derailleur and position it correctly so that it sits
on the derailleur hanger notch (B). Once aligned,
tighten the derailleur and torque to 8-10Nm.
Using the 4mm Allen key remove the four bolts from
the two handlebar clamps of the stem (C) and put
the handlebars in place. Use the guidelines printed
on the handlebars to help position them centrally and
evenly. Check that the brake, shifter and dropper
post cables have a nice ow and are not kinked or
twisted in any way.
Replace the stem handlebar clamps and reinsert the
bolts (D), rst by hand and then with the 4mm Allen
key. Gradually tighten the bolts, making sure that the
bars are still positioned correctly and that the space
between the faceplate and the main body of the
stem is even.
When tightening the bolts follow this pattern (E) to
ensure even clamping: top left, bottom right, bottom
left, top right. Finish off using the torque wrench
to 5Nm.
A
C
B
D
E
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STEP 4
INSTALL HANDLEBAR:
EXPERT BUILD
Spin the handlebar stem 180° so that the stem and
forks are facing forward (A). Make sure the forks
are the correct way around – the front brake caliper
should be on the left (non-drive) side of the bike, with
the fork arch facing forward.
Using the 4mm Allen key remove the faceplate of
the stem and put the handlebars in place. Use the
guidelines printed on the handlebars to help position
them centrally and evenly. Check that the brake,
shifter and dropper post cables have a nice ow and
are not kinked or twisted in any way.
Replace the faceplate of the stem and reinsert the
bolts, rst by hand and then with the 4mm Allen key.
Gradually tighten the bolts, making sure that the
bars are still positioned correctly and that the space
between the faceplate and the main body of the stem
is even.
When tightening the bolts follow this pattern (B) to
ensure even clamping: top left, bottom right, bottom
left, top right. Finish off using the torque wrench
to 5Nm.
A
B
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B C
D
STEP 5
CONNECTING THE
MOTOR MODE SELECTOR
AND DISPLAY WIRES
Included in your accessory box is a special
SHIMANO connector tool (TL-EW300 for the PRO
model and TL-EW02 for the EXPERT). Use this tool
(A) to connect the wires to your handlebar display.
The tool helps to protect the plug and wire from
damage. Slide the plug and wire into the tool as
shown, ready for connection.
Sitting on your bike, the cable that comes from the
controller (mode selector) on the left-hand side of
your handlebars goes into the rst hole nearest to
the stem (left-hand side), port number 1. (B) Align
the plug into the port, then apply a small amount of
pressure. There will be an audible click when the
cable is tted correctly. You may need to loosen and
rotate the Display Selector slightly to help you gain
access to the holes.
The other cable that goes into your frame (C) (down
to the drive unit/motor) attaches to the second hole
from the left, port number 2.
NOTE FOR PRO BUILD: Once the mode selector is
connected correctly you can install the front number
plate (D). The number plate covers over all the cables
except the front brake cable. Secure with supplied zip-
ties. You may want to leave this until after STEP 10A.
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STEP 6
INSTALL
REAR WHEEL
Remove the rear brake pad spacer (A) (usually
yellow, red or orange plastic). At this stage be careful
not to pull the rear brake lever until the wheel has
been installed.
Remove any packaging left on the rear wheel,
including the large black plastic rotor guards (B).
Be careful that the wheel spacers don’t get pulled
off by accident. If they do, just press them back into
position. Do not touch the brake rotors with your
hands or gloves, as any small amount of grease may
contaminate them and the brake pads.
Remove the rear axle with a 5mm Allen key by turning
it counterclockwise from the non-drive side. (C)
Insert the rear wheel into the frame by rst positioning
the chain on the smallest cog on the cassette (D).
For your SHIMANO equipped Tazer MX you will
need to rotate the derailleur down a little to allow you
to position the chain on the cassette more easily.
Carefully line up the rotor with the rear brake making
sure that it slides inside the caliper body between the
brake pads, and the hub spacers slide into the slots
on the frame dropouts.
Once everything is lined up and in position, reinsert
the axle. Turn with the 5mm Allen key clockwise, you
may need to apply a little inward pressure to start it
off. Torque to 11Nm (E).
C
A
D
E
B
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STEP 7
INSTALL
FRONT WHEEL
Just like the rear wheel, remove all packaging from
the front wheel making sure the hub end caps are still
in the correct place and that they haven’t been pulled
off by accident. If they do come off, just press them
back into position. Then remove the brake pad spacer
(usually orange, yellow or red). At this stage be
careful not to pull the front brake lever until the wheel
has been installed. Do not touch the brake rotors with
your hands or gloves as this may contaminate them.
PRO BUILD (ÖHLINS): With a 5mm Allen key loosen
the pinch bolts on the front lower legs. Then with the
same 5mm Allen key in a counterclockwise direction
remove the front axle (A) from the drive-side of the bike
EXPERT BUILD (DVO): With a 6mm Allen key loosen
in a counterclockwise direction and remove the front
axle from the drive-side of the bike. Note: there are no
pinch bolts on the EXPERT build/DVO fork.
(B) Position the wheel so that the rotor ts into the
brake caliper body and that the hub body slots into
the grooves on the fork. Once everything is aligned
reinstall front axle.
PRO BUILD: With a 5mm Allen key, and applying
some inward pressure, tighten the axle (C) in a
clockwise direction. Torque to 7Nm, then tighten and
torque the two lower leg pinch bolts (D) to 7Nm.
EXPERT BUILD: With a 6mm Allen key, and applying
some inward pressure, tighten the axle in a clockwise
direction (E). Torque to 7Nm.
C
A B
D
E
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STEP 8
INSTALL PEDALS
STEP 9
CHECK GEARS
(A) Bicycles have specic left and right pedals, and
the left-hand side pedal has an opposite thread on
it, meaning that it tightens up in a counterclockwise
direction. You need to make sure that you have the
correct pedal for each side of your bike. You will see
on the pedal axle CR-R (or R) for the right and CR-L
(or L) for the left. The right-hand (drive-side) pedal
tightens up normally in a clockwise direction.
As mentioned the left-hand (non-drive side) pedal
tightens up in a counterclockwise direction (B).
Be cautious that the pedals are installed nice
and straight, being careful not to cross thread the
crankarms. A spot of grease on the thread is good to
use here. You can use either a 6mm Allen key or a
15mm spanner/wrench and tighten to 47-54Nm.
Now is a good time to run through the gears to check
that they are working correctly. To do this turn the
cranks/pedals so that the rear wheel begins to spin.
Whilst still pedaling the bike with your hand shift
through the gears using the gear shifter on the right-
hand side of your handlebars (C) (being careful not to
trap anything in the chain or wheel). If you are having
any issues with the gears, please check out our Tech
Video series on the INTENSE website.
C
A B
PEDAL LABEL
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STEP 10
ADJUST HEADSET
& HANDLEBARS
Your headset comes pre-loaded (at 2-4Nm) from the
factory, but it is always a good idea to check it. You
want to ensure that your headset moves easily with a
very slight amount of resistance, but with no play.
EXPERT BUILD: (A) If your headset feels a little loose
then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a 5mm
Allen key and then gently tighten the top cap bolt by a
quarter clockwise turn (B). Retighten the stem clamp
bolts and check the headset again. If the bars don’t
turn smoothly it is too tight, so repeat the process, but
this time slacken the top cap bolt off a little, or if it is too
loose, continue to tighten.
Once you are happy with your headset you need to
make sure that your stem and handlebars are straight.
A good tip is to straddle your bike and look down and
line the back of your handlebars up with the front of
the fork legs. Take your time, and when you are happy
tighten the two stem bolts to 8-9Nm.
PRO BUILD: (C) If your headset feels a little loose
undo the three pinch bolts on the top crown of your
forks with a 4mm Allen key. Two of the pinch bolts are
located on the forward-facing surface (you may need to
move the number plate to access) and the third bolt is
located on the back side near the steerer tube (D).
(E) With a 5mm Allen key set the headset preload by
gently tightening the top cap bolt by a quarter clockwise
turn (2-4Nm). Retighten the stem clamp bolts and
check the headset again. If the bars don’t turn smoothly
it is too tight, so repeat the process, but this time
slacken the top cap bolt off a little, or if it is too loose,
continue to tighten. Once tight go back and tighten the
three pinch bolts on the top crown to 5-6Nm.
C
D
A
E
B
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STEP11
ADJUST
SADDLE HEIGHT
STEP 12
CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE
Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your dropper
seatpost in its fully extended position. (A) Using a
5mm Allen key loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust
the seatpost to the correct height. A good base
measurement is to stand next to your bike in your riding
shoes. Putting your hand against the top of your hip
bone (B), the palm of your hand should be level with
the top of the saddle. Adjust as appropriate, then tighten
the seat clamp to 5Nm. Do not overtighten this bolt as it
may affect the performance of the seatpost. Note: You
may have to slightly readjust the saddle height once you
have set up your suspension correctly (STEPS 15-18).
(C) The ideal tire pressure setting is determined
by three factors: rider weight, type of terrain and
the desired balance of comfort and traction. The
pressures here are a suggested starting point and
can typically range +/- 5psi. Front: 24psi, Rear: 26psi.
It is always a good idea to inspect your tires for tears
and punctures before and after every ride.
A B
C D
E
STEP 13
INSTALL BOTTLE CAGE
Your bike comes supplied with a water bottle cage.
Undo the two 3mm bolts (D) on the downtube of your
bike and t the cage (E). Tighten to 3Nm.
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STEP 14
INSTALL
BATTERY
Once your battery is fully charged (see page 47) you
need to reinstall it back into the bike.
Remove the battery door by depressing the latch
rearward, hinging the door and then pulling out and
forward to remove from the tab insert (A).
Install the battery by inserting the rear of it rst at
an angle of approximately 45º. Line up the two tabs
aligning the recessed portion on the bottom of the
battery (B) (circled red) to the tab on the base plate
located on the bike (circled yellow). With the bottom
of the battery hinged on the tab, push the top of the
battery into the battery opening with your thumb. This
should only require a small amount of gentle pressure
to click into place (C). The battery is now locked in
position. If you want to remove the battery you will
need to use the key provided with the battery. See
STEP 1 for more information.
Replace the battery door by locating the tab on the
door into the tab slot on the bike frame and rmly
press the top of the door until the latch clicks shut. Do
not force the battery into the opening, as it can result
in damage to the battery or terminal.
A B
C
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STEP 15
FRONT SUSPENSION
SET UP
Out of the box your fork settings are generally set up
for a rider weighing between 130-140lb (59-63.5kg).
To adjust the suspension to your weight simply add
some air or take some out. Your weight should be
calculated when you are in full riding gear (including
helmet, and if you regularly use one, your backpack).
ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE PRO BUILD
(Öhlins): The Öhlins fork on the PRO build has two
air adjustments on the right leg, one for the ramp-up
chamber and the other for the main air chamber. Using
the chart opposite (also to be found on the bottom of
the right-hand fork leg) nd your weight (in full riding
gear) and reference the recommended air pressure for
both the main and ramp-up air chambers.
The Schrader valve (car tire type) for the ramp-up
chamber can be found on the lower right fork leg
(under a gold protective cap) (A), and the main
air chamber is on the upper right fork leg (under a
gold-colored protective top cap) (B). First set the air
pressure in the ramp-up chamber, and then the main
chamber. Once set, push down on the forks a few
times to equalize the pressure in the system.
ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE EXPERT BUILD
(DVO): The DVO fork on the EXPERT build has just
one main air chamber on the left leg. The Schrader
valve (car tire type) can be found on the upper left
fork leg under a silver protective cap (C).
Please refer to the air pressure chart opposite for
recommended settings.
B
A
C
FORK: PRO ÖHLINS DH38 / EXPERT DVO DIAMOND E3
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING FORK SAG
RIDER WEIGHT PRO BUILD ÖHLINS EXPERT BUILD DVO
(lbs) (kgs) PRESSURE (psi) PRESSURE (psi)
MAIN CHAMBER RAMP-UP CHAMBER
120-130 54-59 80-85 190-205 80-85
130-140 59-64 85-90 190-205 80-85
140-150 64-68 90-95 190-205 85-90
150-160 68-73 95-100 205-230 85-90
160-170 73-77 100-105 205-230 90-95
170-180 77-82 105-110 205-230 90-95
180-190 82-86 110-115 205-230 95-100
190-200 86-91 115-120 205-230 95-100
200-210 91-95 120-125 205-230 100-105
210-220 95-100 125-130 205-230 100-105
220-230 100-104 130-135 225-250 105-110
230-240 104-109 135-140 225-250 105-110
240-250 109-113 140-145 225-250 110-120
It is important to get good base
settings for your suspension that
you are happy with. It is easy to
get confused with all the different
variables of settings, so remember
to write everything down as you
go along. You can take note of air
pressure, rebound clicks and any
other suspension details.
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STEP 16
SETTING FORK SAG
STEP 17
SETTING FORK REBOUND
You now need to measure the ‘sag’ of the fork. Sag is
important as it allows the fork to work properly. With
the help of a friend sit on the bike in a normal riding
position in full riding gear, pedals level. Bounce up
and down on the bike a few times and then gently sit
back down. Do not touch the brakes.
For the PRO model (Öhlins) on the right fork leg is a
blue rubber O-ring (A). On the EXPERT model the
rubber O-ring is on the left leg and is green (B). Get
your friend to slide this down until it touches the top
of the fork. Carefully get off the bike without further
compressing the forks (your friend can help here by
holding the handlebars so they don’t drop).
When the bike is unweighted, the fork will be fully
extended and leave a gap between the fork seal and
the O-ring. The distance between these two is your
sag measurement. You are looking for approximately
20% sag – which is 34mm for the PRO model
and 32mm for the EXPERT model. Use a ruler to
measure the gap.
Adjust the air pressure in your forks until you reach
the correct sag measurement (C). If you don’t have
enough air just pump more in using the shock pump
that came with the tool kit. If you have too much air
just briey press the small button on the shock pump,
this will release small amounts of air from the system.
Once nished, replace the protective caps.
The rebound setting on your fork is how quickly
your suspension reacts to impacts and returns to
its normal position after compression. Your rebound
settings can vary depending on the terrain you are
riding on, your riding style, etc. A fast rebound setting
is good when you need the fork to react quickly over
continuous rough ground, but not so good, if for
example, you are going off a lot of big drops where
the faster rebound may pitch you forward too quickly.
As with most things, nding a middle ground is best
– not too fast, and not too slow – and then tweaking
and rening as you begin to understand how your
bike and suspension feels and reacts.
On the PRO (Öhlins) model the rebound adjuster
for the fork is a gold dial located underneath a gold
protective cap on the bottom of the left leg (A).
For the EXPERT (DVO) model the rebound adjuster
for the fork is a silver dial located on the bottom of the
right leg (B).
The rebound adjustment is dependent on your air
pressure setting. For example, higher air pressure
requires more rebound damping. Use your air
pressure to nd your rebound setting. Turn your
rebound knob to the closed position (fully clockwise)
until it stops. Then back it out (counterclockwise) to
the number of clicks shown in the tables overleaf.
A A
C
B B
REBOUND
Open
(counterclockwise)
Least amount of rebound
damping. Fork rebounds
fastest.
Closed
(clockwise)
Most amount of rebound
damping. Fork rebounds
slowest.
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HIGH AND LOW SPEED
COMPRESSION ADJUSTERS
Different models of forks (and rear shocks) have
different levels of adjustment that will enable you
to ne tune your suspension. We recommend
that you refer to each manufacturer’s website or
instruction manual for full technical details and further
information on the specic fork (or rear shock) that
you have on your bike.
www.ohlins.com
www.dvosuspension.com
Two of the most common adjustments are High and
Low Speed Compression. High and Low do not refer
to the speed that you are traveling at, but rather the
speed that the fork or shock moves as it reacts to trail
obstacles and rider inputs.
Pedaling or weighting the bike through turns are two
good examples of where Low Speed Compression
adjustment (LSC) can affect the suspension feel.
Braking bumps or big drops (where the suspension
moves quickly through its travel) are good examples of
where High Speed Compression (HSC) adjustment can
help. The more compression damping you have the
rmer the suspension will feel, offering more support.
FORK: PRO ÖHLINS DH38 / EXPERT DVO DIAMOND E3
SUGGESTED REBOUND SETTINGS
RIDER WEIGHT PRO BUILD ÖHLINS EXPERT BUILD DVO
(lbs) (kgs) # of clicks # of clicks
120-130 54-59 12-16 10-14
130-140 59-64 12-16 10-14
140-150 64-68 8-12 8-12
150-160 68-73 8-12 8-12
160-170 73-77 8-12 6-10
170-180 77-82 8-12 6-10
180-190 82-86 8-12 6-10
190-200 86-91 8-12 6-10
200-210 91-95 8-12 6-10
210-220 95-100 8-12 6-10
220-230 100-104 5-8 4-8
230-240 104-109 5-8 4-8
240-250 109-113 5-8 4-8
(Number of clicks from fully closed. Each click above represents a counterclockwise turning motion)
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STEP 18
REAR SUSPENSION SET UP
First check the spring rate-chart on this page to make sure that the spring tted on
your Tazer MX is within range for your rider weight. If the spring is too hard or too
soft you will need to change it. Please see our Tech Videos section on our website
to see how to change the coil on your shock.
SPRING RATES AS STANDARD
PRO MODEL: Öhlins TTX22M COIL
Size S/M: 480 lb
Size L/XL: 548 lb
Shock travel: 155mm (6.1"). Shock stroke: 55mm (2.15"). Shock sag: 30% when
sitting on the bike. Shock preload: Min-1.5 turns / Max-5 turns.
STEP 19
SETTING SHOCK SAG
Just as you did with your forks you now need to
set the sag on your rear shock. The optimal sag on
your rear shock is 30% of the piston’s movement
inside the shock body (stroke) for both the Öhlins
equipped PRO model and the DVO on the EXPERT.
The distance between the two shock mounting bolts
(eye-to-eye) without a rider on the bike is 185mm for
both shocks. Sag at 30% (of the piston) equates to a
16mm reduction in the eye-to-eye measurement. So
the correct eye-to-eye measurement for 30% sag on
both of these shocks is 169mm (185-16 = 169mm).
With the help of a friend, sit in a normal riding position
in full riding gear on the bike, pedals level. Bounce up
and down on the bike a few times and then gently sit
back down. While still sitting on the bike, and with the
shock slightly compressed (sag), measure the length
of the shock (eye-to-eye) and record that number (A).
To check the amount of sag just minus the original
number from the new measurement, that will be your
sag measurement. If the eye-to-eye measurement
is 169mm that will give you a sag measurement of
16mm, which gives you the exact 30% sag rate you
are looking for.
While adjusting your rear shock sag, keep in mind
that you must keep your total turns of spring preload
at a minimum of two turns and a maximum of ve
turns. If your sag number is higher than 30%,
increase the spring preload by turning the preload
collar clockwise (2-5 turns) (B). If your sag number
is lower than 30%, decrease the spring preload by
turning the preload collar counterclockwise (minimum
of two turns from base). Check the sag measurement
again and adjust as necessary. If you cannot get the
correct sag you will probably need a different spring
rate for your bike.
A
B
SHOCK: PRO ÖHLINS TTX22MCOIL, EXPERT DVO JADE COIL
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR SHOCK
RIDER SPRING RATE REBOUND LOW HIGH
WEIGHT CLICKS SPEED SPEED
PRO EXPERT
(lbs) (kgs) Öhlins DVO PRO / EXPERT P EP E
100 45 300 343 6 11 6 14 - 12
110 50 365 350 6 10 6 14 - 12
120 54 388 350 5 9 6 14 - 12
130 59 411 400 5 9 6 14 - 12
140 63.5 434 400 5 8 6 14 - 12
150 68 457 450 4 8 4 12 - 10
160 73 480 450 4 7 4 12 - 10
170 77 525 500 4 7 4 12 - 10
180 82 548 500 3 6 4 12 - 10
190 86 571 550 3 6 4 12 - 10
200 91 605 550 3 5 2 10 - 8
210 95 605 600 2 5 2 10 - 8
220 100 640 600 2 4 2 10 - 8
230 104 640 650 2 3 2 10 - 8
240 109 674 650 1 2 2 10 - 8
250 113 708 700 1 1 2 10 - 8
EXPERT MODEL: DVO JADE COIL
Size S/M: 450 lb
Size L/XL: 550 lb
(Rebound: Clicks out from fully closed. Low speed and high speed refers to compression)
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