Intense PRIMER 275 EXPERT 2022 User manual

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CONTENTS
4Components
6 Setup guide
8 Remove wheels and
prepare bike
10 Install handlebars
12 Install rear derailleur
16 Install rear wheel
20 Install front wheel
22 Install pedals
22 Run through gears
24 Adjust headset and
handlebars
26 Adjust saddle height, install
bottle cage and check tire
pressure
30 Front suspension
setup
36 Rear suspension
setup
40 Final check
42 The Flip Chip
48 Geometry charts
52 Maintenance schedule
53 Carbon care
54 Parts listings
56 Parts kits
60  Torquespecications
Register your bike at:
www.intensecycles.com/pages/registerbike
For Technical assistance:
Email [email protected] // Phone [phone]
THE INTENSE PRIMER
The Primer trail bike is the most versatile model in our
INTENSE range. With 140mm of rear wheel travel and
150mm/160mm up front we have designed a bike that
is condence inspiring, balanced, nimble and fun. The
Primer is a bike that is equally at home on long all-day
rides, laps in your local woods or multi-day adventures.
#TRUETOTHETRAIL

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Our team of designers, engineers and product
experts are focused on one thing every day: your
experience on the bike. We build bikes that are as
thrilling to look at as they are to ride, and we build
them for the select few of you who understand the
difference and refuse to settle for anything else.
From the early days of INTENSE, when founder Jeff
Steber worked alone in his garage, to today with our
crew of talented people working in our Temecula, CA
headquarters, INTENSE has been a brand built on
passion by forward thinkers who love nothing more
than to throw a leg over a sweet bike and head out
for a rip. We’re so glad you’ve joined us. Welcome to
INTENSE, enjoy your experience.
AT INTENSE WE HAVE ONE
GOAL - TO PROVIDE THE
RIDE OF YOUR LIFE

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KNOW YOUR PRIMER
COMPONENT
BREAKDOWN
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Model: INTENSE PRIMER
Model Year: 2022
Frame Travel: 140mm
Compatible Forks: 150mm and 160mm Travel (S model)
Headtube/Headset: zs44/28.6 - ec49/40
Frame Seattube Dimensions: ID 31.6mm (ID = Inside Diameter)
Seattube Diameter: 31.6mm
BB Shell Width: 73mm, BSA Threaded
Recommended Max Tire Size: 2.4"
Brakes: Disc Brake Hydraulic
Max Brake Rotor Size: 203mm (with adapter)
Rear Hub: 148x12mm Through Axle BOOST
Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye: 210mm
Stroke: 50mm
Mounting Bushing Width Front: 20x6 (6mm reducer)
Mounting Bushing Width Rear: 20x8 (8mm reducer)
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1Grips
2Shifter
3Handlebars
4Stem
5Dropper post lever
6 Brake lever
7Frame
01 Toptube
02 Downtube
03 Seattube
04 Chainstay
05 Seatstay
06 Rear shock
8Saddle (seat)
9Dropper seatpost
10 Seatpost clamp
11 Rear brake
12 Cassette
13 Rear derailleur
14 Chain
15 Chainring
16 Crankset
17 Headset
18 Suspension Fork
A Fork crown
B Stanchion
C Lower leg
19 Front brake
20 Rotor
21 Spoke
22 Tire
23 Thru axle
24 Rim

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Your new INTENSE Primer 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 setup
by a dealer then you can jump to page 30.
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 setup, tuning your gears, and
much more.
GO TO INTENSE.COM/PAGES/TECHVIDEOS
If at any time you feel unsure about what you are doing
then please contact us at INTENSE or seek the help of
a professional mechanic at your local bike shop.
INTENSE +1 951.307.9211
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
INTENSE PRIMER
SETUP GUIDE

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STEP 1
REMOVE WHEELS
& PUT BIKE IN STAND
The packaging sections are individually numbered
to make it easy for you to remove everything in the
right order. When you rst open your bike box you will
nd a Quick Start Guide, accessory box and the bike
itself. Carefully remove the wheels from the bike box
(A) and put to one side.
While the bike is still in the box, 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 (B). This will raise the dropper post
to its highgest position, which will allow you to put the
bike safely in a bike stand. Pull the bike out and place in
bike stand. Only use the seatpost to clamp the bike to
the stand (C).
A
CB

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STEP 2
INSTALL
HANDLEBARS
Remove any packaging on the front of the bike, then
spin the handlebar stem 180º so that the stem and
forks are facing forward (A). Make sure that 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 a 4mm Allen key remove the faceplate (B) 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, gear
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, rstly by hand and then with the 4mm Allen key
(C). 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 all the way around.
When tightening the bolts (D) follow this pattern to
ensure even clamping: top left, bottom right,
bottom left, top right. Finish off using the torque
wrench to 5Nm-7Nm.
A B
C D

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STEP 3
INSTALL SHIMANO REAR
DERAILLEUR 29 PRO & S
Move to the rear of the bike and cut off any zip-ties
or packaging from the rear derailleur and chain.
Using a 5mm Allen key, screw the derailleur into the
derailleur hanger/frame (A).
At this point be careful that the ‘B screw’ is
positioned correctly so that it sits on the at notch on
the hanger (B). With the torque wrench tighten the
main derailleur bolt to 8-9Nm (C).
A
B C

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STEP 3
INSTALL SRAM REAR
DERAILLEUR 275 & 29 EXPERT
Move to the rear of the bike and cut off any zip-ties
or packaging from the rear derailleur and chain.
Using a 5mm Allen key, screw the derailleur into the
derailleur hanger/frame (A).
At this point be careful that the ‘B screw’ is
positioned correctly so that it sits on the at notch on
the hanger (B). With the torque wrench tighten the
main derailleur bolt to 8-9Nm (C).
Holding the bottom of the derailleur cage pivot the
whole derailleur toward the front of the bike (D).
There will be some resistance from the spring, so be
careful that it doesn’t spring back into position.
When it won’t go any further forward, and in a near
vertical position, press the small button (E) with a
padlock logo printed on it. This is the ‘Cage Lock’.
Gently release the derailleur cage. The derailleur
should now be locked in position, which will make it
easier for you to t the rear wheel.
A
B
C
D E

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STEP 4
INSTALL
REAR WHEEL
Take out the rear brake pad spacer (A) – this is
usually orange, red or yellow plastic. Once removed
be careful not to squeeze the brake lever until the
rear wheel is in position. The rear axle features an
integrated pull-out lever that sits inside the axle body.
Simply pull this out, unscrew and remove the rear
axle (B).
Remove any packaging left on the rear wheel,
including the large black plastic rotor guards (C). Be
careful that the metal 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.
Position the chain on the smallest cog of the cassette
(D). If you have a SRAM equipped bike (275 & 29
Expert) the derailleur will already be in its ‘locked’
position making it easier for you to install the wheel.
For the SHIMANO equipped Pro and S model you will
will need to rotate the derailleur down a little to allow
you to position the chain on the cassette more easily
(E). Carefully line up the rotor with the rear brake
making sure that it slides inside the caliper body
between the brake pads (F), and the hub spacers
slide into the slots on the frame dropouts.
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B
C
D E
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STEP 4 CONTINUED...
Once everything is lined up and in position, reinsert
the axle and tighten using the integrated lever on the
non-drive side (left), turning clockwise until tight (G).
Reinstall the lever within the axle by pushing it rmly
back in place. Then with a 5mm Allen key on the drive
side of the bike tighten (H) the axle to 11Nm.
If you have the Primer 275 & 29 Expert models
(SRAM) you can now take the lock off the rear
derailleur (I). To do this, gently push the derailleur
cage forward a little and the cage lock will automaticly
release. Slowly let the derailleur arm move
backwards into position.
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H I

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STEP 5
INSTALL
FRONT WHEEL
Remove all packaging from the front wheel (A)
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) (B). 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.
EXPERT BUILD (FOX)
Flip the quick release lever on the fork axle and
unscrew it (C). 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 (D). When everything is in
the correct place reinsert the front wheel axle, tighten,
then clamp it tight using the quick release lever.
There should be some resistance when the lever is
ipped into the vertical position (E). Note: loosening/
tightening the pinch bolt is not necessary for axle
removal or installation.
S BUILD (ÖHLINS)
With a 5mm Allen key loosen the pinch bolt on the
right hand fork leg. Then with the same 5mm Allen key
in a counterclockwise direction remove the front axle
from the drive-side of the bike. 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. When
everything is in the correct place reinsert the front
wheel axle applying some inward pressure, tighten
the axle in a clockwise direction. Torque to 6Nm, then
tighten and torque the lower leg pinch bolt to 6Nm.
A
B
C
D E

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STEP 6
INSTALL
PEDALS
(A) Pedals are somewhat of a personal choice – some
people prefer at pedals, others clipless, and then of
course there are all the different brands and designs.
So please take note, your bike does not come supplied
with pedals, so that you can choose your own.
Bicycles have specic left and right pedal and the
left-hand side pedal has an opposite thread on it,
meaning that it tightens up in a counterclockwise
direction.
STEP 7
RUN THROUGH
THE GEARS
Now is a good time to run through the gears to
check that they are working correctly. To do this
turn the cranks so that the wheel begins to spin,
then shift through the gears (being careful not to
trap anything in the chain) (B). The bikes are setup
and tuned before packaging, however during the
shipping process it is possible for the drivetrain to
become slightly out of tune. Minor adjustments may
be required. Please check out our Tech Video on
drivetrain adjustments.
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B

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STEP 8
ADJUST HEADSET
& HANDLEBARS
Your bike’s headset comes ‘pre-loaded’ from our
factory but it is good practice to check it. If it feels a
little loose then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly
using a 4mm Allen key (A) and then gently tighten the
top cap bolt to 2-4Nm (B). Retighten the stem clamp
bolts and check the headset again. If the bars won’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 adjustment
you need to make sure that your stem and
handlebars are straight. A good tip is to take your bike
out of the stand and straddle it, then look down and
line the back of your handlebars up with the front of
the fork legs (C). Take your time to get it right, and
when you are happy tighten the two stem bolts to
5-7Nm using a 4mm Allen key (D).
A B
C D

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STEP 9
ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT
STEP 10
INSTALL BOTTLE CAGE
STEP 11
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your seatpost
in its fully extended position. 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 (A). The
palm of your hand should be level with the top of the
saddle. Adjust as appropriate, then tighten the seat
clamp to 4Nm. Do not over tighten 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.
Your bike comes supplied with a water bottle cage.
Undo the two 3mm bolts on the downtube of your bike
and t the cage (B). Tighten to 3Nm.
The ideal tire pressure setting is determined by four
main factors: rider weight, type of terrain, design/
construction of tire and the desired balance of comfort
and traction. The pressures here are a suggested
starting point and can typically range +/- 5psi. Front:
26psi, rear: 29psi. It is always a good idea to inspect
your tires for tears and punctures before and after
every ride.
A
B

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FORK: FOX PERFORMANCE 36 FLOAT
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR FORK
RIDER WEIGHT AIR PRESSURE REBOUND DIAL
(LBS/KGS) (PSI) NO. OF CLICKS
120-130 / 54-59 66 13
130-140 / 59-64 70 12
140-150 / 64-68 74 11
150-160 / 68-73 78 10
160-170 / 73-77 82 9
170-180 / 77-82 86 8
180-190 / 82-86 89 7
190-200 / 86-91 94 6
200-210 / 91-95 99 5
210-220 / 95-100 105 4
220-230 / 100-104 109 3
230-240 / 104-109 113 2
240-250 / 109-113 117 1
The Primer Expert (29” and 275”) use FOX air sprung suspension front and rear,
so rst you need to set the air pressure. Look at the air pressure on the chart
below to calculate the pressure you require. Remember to calculate your weight
when you are in full riding gear. You are looking for approximately 20% sag, so for
the 150mm (5.9”) fork that comes on the Primer 275 and Primer 29 Expert models
that measurement should be around 30mm (1.1”). Adjust the pressure in your
forks until you reach the correct sag.
STEP 12
FRONT SUSPENSION SETUP 275 & 29 EXPERT
The rebound adjuster for the fork is a red dial
located on the bottom of the right fork leg.
Rebound controls how fast the fork extends after
compressing. The rebound adjustment is dependent
on the air pressure setting. For example, higher air
pressures require more rebound damping. Use your
air pressure to nd your rebound setting. Turn your
rebound knob to the closed position (full clockwise)
until it stops. Then back it out (counterclockwise) to
the number of clicks shown in the table opposite.
Adjust rebound until (when tested) the fork returns
quickly but does not top out. Top out is felt when
a fork fully extends too quickly and comes to an
abrupt stop when it reaches full extension (you will
hear a small noise). Top out should be avoided
through proper rebound setting.
ADJUSTING GRIP
COMPRESSION
DAMPING
3-Position Micro Adjust:
The 3-position lever is
useful to make on-the-y
adjustments to control
fork performance under
signicant changes in
terrain, and is intended to be
adjusted throughout the ride.
FOX recommends that the
ultimate performance will
be found with this lever in
the full counterclockwise
‘Open’ setting. Turning the
lever to the middle position
sets the fork in the Medium
mode. Turning the lever to
the full clockwise position
sets the fork in Firm mode.
The positions between the
three modes can be utilized
to change the damping
performance of the fork.
REBOUND DIAL
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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FORK: FOX PERFORMANCE 36 FLOAT
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR FORK
RIDER WEIGHT AIR PRESSURE REBOUND DIAL
(LBS/KGS) (PSI) NO. OF CLICKS
120-130 / 54-59 66 14
130-140 / 59-64 70 13
140-150 / 64-68 74 12
150-160 / 68-73 78 11
160-170 / 73-77 82 9
170-180 / 77-82 86 8
180-190 / 82-86 89 7
190-200 / 86-91 94 6
200-210 / 91-95 99 5
210-220 / 95-100 105 4
220-230 / 100-104 109 3
230-240 / 104-109 113 2
240-250 / 109-113 117 1
The Primer Pro (29” ) uses FOX air sprung suspension front and rear, so rst
you need to set the air pressure. Look at the air pressure on the chart below to
calculate the pressure you require. Remember to calculate your weight when
you are in full riding gear. You are looking for approximately 20% sag, so for the
150mm (5.9”) fork that comes on the Primer Pro model that measurement should
be around 30mm (1.1”). Adjust the pressure in your forks until you reach the
correct sag.
STEP 12
FRONT SUSPENSION SETUP PRIMER 29 PRO
The rebound adjuster for the fork is a red dial
located on the bottom of the right fork leg.
Rebound controls how fast the fork extends after
compressing. The rebound adjustment is dependent
on the air pressure setting. For example, higher air
pressures require more rebound damping. Use your
air pressure to nd your rebound setting. Turn your
rebound knob to the closed position (full clockwise)
until it stops. Then back it out (counterclockwise) to
the number of clicks shown in the table opposite.
Adjust rebound until (when tested) the fork returns
quickly but does not top out. Top out is felt when
a fork fully extends too quickly and comes to an
abrupt stop when it reaches full extension (you will
hear a small noise). Top out should be avoided
through proper rebound setting.
ADJUSTING FIT4
COMPRESSION
DAMPING
The 3-position lever is
useful to make on-the-y
adjustments to control
fork performance under
signicant changes in
terrain, and is intended to
be adjusted throughout the
ride. Use the OPEN mode
during rough descending,
the MEDIUM mode for
undulating terrain, and the
FIRM mode for smooth
climbing.
OPEN mode adjust is useful
to control fork performance
under rider weight shifts,
G-outs, and slow inputs.
OPEN mode adjust provides
22 additional ne tuning
adjustments for the OPEN
mode. Setting 18 will have a
more plush feel and setting
1 will have a rmer feel.
REBOUND DIAL
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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FORK: ÖHLINS RXF 36 M.2 160MM
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR FORK
RIDER WEIGHT AIR PRESSURE AIR PRESSURE
(LBS/KGS) MAIN RAMP-UP
CHAMBER (PSI) CHAMBER (PSI)
110-132 / 50-60 80-90 160-170
132-154 / 60-70 90-100 170-180
154-176 / 70-80 100-110 180-190
176-198 / 80-90 110-120 190-200
198-220 / 90-100 120-130 200-210
220-243 / 100-110 130-140 210-220
243-265 / 110-120 140-150 220-230
The rebound adjuster for the fork is a gold
dial located on the bottom of the left fork leg.
Rebound controls how fast the fork extends after
compressing. The rebound adjustment is dependent
on the air pressure setting. For example, higher air
pressures require more rebound damping. Turn your
rebound dial to the closed position (full clockwise)
until it stops. Then back it out (counterclockwise) to
your preferred setting.
Adjust rebound until (when tested) the fork returns
quickly but does not top out. Top out is felt when
a fork fully extends too quickly and comes to an
abrupt stop when it reaches full extension (you will
hear a small noise). Top out should be avoided
through proper rebound setting.
The Primer S uses Öhlins air sprung suspension in the front fork and a coil
spring on the rear. First you need to set the air pressure of the fork. Look at the
air pressure chart below (also to be found on the bottom of the right-hand fork
leg) to calculate the air pressure you require. Remember to calculate your weight
when you are in full riding gear. You are looking for approximately 20% sag, so for
the 160mm (6.3”) fork that comes on the Primer S that measurement should be
around 32mm (1.3”). Adjust the pressure in your forks until you reach the correct
sag. Please note that the Öhlins RXF fork has a main air chamber and a ramp-up
chamber that both require air. The ramp-up chamber is located on the underside
of the right fork leg and the main air chamber is located on the top of the right fork
leg. Please refer to the Öhlins RXF manual for more info.
REBOUND
Open
(counterclockwise)
Least amount of rebound
damping. The fork rebounds
fastest.
Closed
(clockwise)
Most amount of rebound
damping. The fork rebounds
slowest.
ADJUSTING COMPRESSION DAMPING
Adjust low speed: To adjust, turn the blue colored adjuster
on the top of the TTX cartridge. Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counterclockwise to decrease.
Adjust high speed: To adjust, turn the black colored adjuster
on the top of the TTX cartridge. Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counterclockwise to decrease. For additional
platform control, turn to fully closed (position 0 [zero])*.
STEP 12
FRONT SUSPENSION SETUP 29 S
REBOUND DIAL
*Position 0 [zero]: Additional platform control is designed to be used for long climbs and not for
normal riding. If used for normal riding you may experience loss of traction and bump absorption.

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SHOCK: FOX PERFORMANCE FLOAT X (OPEN, TRAIL, LOCK-OUT)
SUGGESTED REBOUND SETTINGS FOR YOUR SHOCK
AIR PRESSURE REBOUND AIR PRESSURE REBOUND
(PSI) (CLICKS OUT (PSI) (CLICKS OUT
FROM FULLY FROM FULLY
CLOSED) CLOSED)
<100 10 200-220 5
100-120 10 220-240 4
120-140 9 240-260 3
140-160 8 260-180 2
160-180 7 280-300 1
180-200 6
Proper set up and tuning can vary from shock to shock. Please consult the FOX
manual included with your bike for complete information about set up, tuning and
general maintenance or visit ridefox.com
To achieve the best performance from your FOX Performance Float X rear shock
you rst need to adjust the air pressure to get the correct sag setting for you. Sag
is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight (in riding gear).
Sag should be set to 30% of total shock travel, which is 15mm for the Float X on
the Primer Expert. You can nd this by measuring the distance between the sag
indicator O-ring and the rubber air sleeve seal (see opposite). We recommend
watching the sag setup video at ridefox.com for detailed information on how to
set your sag correctly.
Use your own body weight in lbs as a starting point (if you weigh 180lbs, put
180lbs of pressure in the shock). When setting sag always turn the compression
adjuster fully counterclockwise and set the 2-position lever to the Open mode.
With the air pump attached to the shock valve, slowly cycle your shock through
25% of its travel 10 times as you reach your desired pressure. This will equalize
the positive and negative air chambers and will change the pressure on the
pump gauge. Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 350 psi. Add or remove air
pressure until you reach your desired sag measurement.
REBOUND
Open
(counterclockwise)
Least amount of rebound
damping. The shock
rebounds fastest.
Closed
(clockwise)
Most amount of rebound
damping. The shock
rebounds slowest.
STEP 13
REAR SUSPENSION SETUP 275 & 29 EXPERT
REBOUND DIAL
RUBBER AIR
SLEEVE SEAL
TOTAL SHOCK TRAVEL
INDICATOR
O-RING
SAG 30%
AIR VALVE
COMPRESSION
ADJUSTMENTS
The 2-position lever is
useful to make on-the-y
adjustments to control shock
performance under signicant
changes in terrain, and is
intended to be adjusted
throughout the ride. Use the
Open mode during rough
descending, and the Trail
mode for undulating terrain
and climbing.

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SHOCK: ÖHLINS TTX22M COIL
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR SHOCK
RIDER WEIGHT COIL REBOUND LOW SPEED HIGH SPEED
(LBS/KGS) SPRING (FROM COMPRESSION COMPRESSION
(LBS) FULLY (FROM FULLY
CLOSED) CLOSED)
100 / 45 343 4 10 1
110/ 50 365 4 10 1
120 / 54 365 4 10 1
130 / 59 411 4 10 1
140 / 63.5 434 4 10 1
150 / 68 457 3 5 1
160 / 73 502 3 5 1
170 / 77 548 3 5 1
180 / 82 548 3 5 1
190 / 86 571 3 5 1
200 / 91 605 2 2 2
210 / 95 605 2 2 2
220/ 100 674 2 2 2
230 / 104 674 2 2 2
240 / 109 708 2 2 2
250 / 113 708 2 2 2
Proper set up and tuning can vary from shock to shock. Please consult the Öhlins
manual included with your bike for complete information about set up, tuning and
general maintenance or visit ohlins.com
REBOUND
Open
(counterclockwise)
Least amount of rebound
damping. The shock
rebounds fastest.
Closed
(clockwise)
Most amount of rebound
damping. The shock
rebounds slowest.
COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust low speed: To adjust, turn the blue colored adjuster on the
side of the cylinder head. Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn
counterclockwise to decrease.
Adjust high speed: To adjust, turn the black colored adjuster on the
side of the cylinder head. Position (1) soft, (2) medium, (3) hard
STEP 13
REAR SUSPENSION SETUP 29 S
SETTING REAR SHOCK SAG
REBOUND DIAL
SPRING (COIL)
LOW SPEED COMPRESSION (BLUE)
HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION (BLACK)
First check the spring rate-chart on this page to make sure that the spring tted on
your 140mm (5.5”) Öhlins TTX22M Coil rear shock 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.
The optimal sag on your rear shock is 30% of the piston’s movement inside the
shock body (stroke). The distance between the two shock mounting bolts (eye-
to-eye) without a rider on the bike is 210mm. Sag at 30% (of the piston) equates
to a 15mm reduction in the eye-to-eye measurement. So the correct eye-to-eye
measurement for 30% sag on both of these shocks is 195mm (210-15 = 195mm).
As a further adjustment you can preload the shock a minimum of 1.5 turns, and a
maximum of 5 turns.
SPRING RATES FITTED AS STANDARD FRAME SIZES
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE
365LBS 457LBS 502LBS 548LBS
The rebound adjuster for
the rear shock is a gold
dial located on the bottom
of the shock by the end of
the coil.