Rock Shox Seatpost 2002 User manual

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Mountain and Road Post Bumper Specification (mm)

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Congratulations! You have the best in suspension components on your
bicycle! This manual contains important information about the safe operation
and maintenance of your shock. To ensure that your RockShox shock performs
properly, we recommend that you have your fork installed by a qualified bicycle
mechanic. e also urge you to follow our recommendations to help make your
bicycling experience more enjoyable and trouble-free.
NOTE: YOUR PRODUCTS APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS/PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL.
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT VISIT OUR EBSITE AT .ROCKSHOX.COM.
Seat Clamp / Sattelklemme /
Abrazzdera / Fixation de la Selle /
Morsetto sella / /
Zadelstrop / Aperto do selim
Boot / Boot / Fuelle /
Gaines / Soffietto / /
Huls / Fole
Outer Post Tube / Äußeres Rohr /
Tubo exterior de la tija /
Tube Extérieur de la tige / Fodero /
/ Buitenbuis pen /
Tubo exterior do espigão
Inner Post Tube / Inneres Rohr /
Tubo Interior de la tija /
Tube Intérieur de la tige / Stelo /
/ Binnenbuis pen /
Tubo interior de espigã
Retaining Ring / Konterring /
Anillo de sujeción / Anneau de retenue /
Anello di ritenzione / /
Borgring / Anilha de retenção

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RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS. NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR
INSPECTINGYOUR BIKE IS EVEN MORE DANGEROUS. IT IS ALSO
DANGEROUS NOT TO READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Do not ride with the seat post above the maximum height/minimum
insertion mark indicated on the post. Do not scratch the post to mark your
preferred seat height, instead, use a piece of tape.
2. Before each ride be sure the seat post binder bolt is securely tightened to
the proper torque.Not securing the bolt can cause serious and/or fatal
injuries. Follow the bicycle manufacturer’s specification for binder bolt
torque.
3. Always use genuine RockShox parts. Use of other aftermarket replacement
parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the seat post.
IMPORTANT
Consumer Safety Information
INSTALLATION
It is extremely important that your RockShox Seat Post is installed correctly by a qualified
mechanic with proper tools.
 Use a file to deburr the inside of the bicycle frame's seat tube. Scorin or scratches to the inner
seat tube may cause premature failure.
 Clean and rease the bicycle frames seat tube. If usin a seat post shim, rease the inside and
outside of it as well.
 Install the seat post. Ti hten the binder bolt on your bicycle to the manufacturers specifications.
Saddle Installation
1. Remove front and rear clamp screws from post clamp
assembly.
2. Remove the upper clamp assembly and rease the lower
clamp surface, clamp, washers, clamp screws and seat clamp
pins (fi . 1).
3. Install saddle and insert upper assembly throu h the rear of
the saddle rails.
4. Hand ti hten clamp screws and set saddle to center.
5. Ti hten front and rear clamp screws with the saddle in its
preferred position. Torque the clamp screws to 72 to 120 in-
lb. (8.1 to 13.4 Nm)
6. Take a ride and check if the saddle feels comfortable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed to the next section,
Tunin .
NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN CLAMP SCREWS! WHEN ADJUSTED
CORRECTLY, MAKE SURE CLAMP SCREWS PROTRUDE FROM THE SEAT
CLAMP PINS. IF THE SCREWS DO NOT PROTRUDE FROM THE SEAT CLAMP
PINS, YOU SHOULD USE LONGER SCREWS.
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PERFORMANCE TUNING
RockShox Seat Posts can be tuned to your particular wei ht, ridin style, and the terrain you ride
on. Usin a medium bumper, our Seat Posts are set up for the 150 to 180 lb. (68 to 81 k ), all-
around rider. You may benefit from makin tunin adjustments for your specific needs. Install the
post and take your bicycle for a ride before makin any tunin adjustments. When tunin
suspension, always make one chan e at a time and write it down. Keepin a record lets you know
what chan es you have tried and su ests what chan es you mi ht try.
Setting Sag
The RockShox Seat Post is desi ned to compress (sa ) when you are sittin on the bike. The
optimum settin s for the best all around performance are 0 to 20mm sa for the MTB Post and 0
to 8mm sa for the Road Post. To measure sa , pull the dust boot up from the bottom and install
a zip tie on the inner tube so that it is flush a ainst the retainin rin ; sit on the bike in a normal
ridin position; then step off your bike and measure the bottom of the zip tie to the top of the
retainin rin . This measurement is the amount of sa .
NOTE: E SURE TO REMOVE THE ZIP TIE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED MEASURING SAG.
Chan in the preload alters the sa and firmness of the initial post movement. The preload
adjuster plu in the bottom of the seat post tube adjusts the sa of the post (preload on the sprin
stack). When the preload adjuster is turned clockwise, the seat post will sa less and be firmer.
Turnin the preload adjuster plu counterclockwise causes the seat post to be softer and sa more.
Do not turn the preload adjuster plu exposin its threads at the bottom of the post tube. Failure
to observe this instruction could result in premature failure of the preload adjuster plu or outer
tube.
Changing the Spring Rate
Sprin rate chan es are made by cuttin the bumper. The followin are recommended elastomer
len ths for rider wei hts.
MTB POST
If the sa settin is correct and you cant et a minimum travel of 20 mm, use a softer (lon er)
bumper. However, if the sa is correct and you have excessive bottom out, use a firmer (shorter)
bumper. Use the chart below to determine what bumper is best suited for you.
Rider Weight Bumper Length Preload Spacers Turns of Preload
100-160 lb 140mm 0 10-15
140-190 lb 127mm 1 10-25
170-220 lb 114mm 1 10-25
200-250 lb 101mm 1-2 10-30
Road Post
If the sa settin is correct and you cant et a minimum travel of 10 mm, use a softer (lon er)
bumper. However, if the sa is correct and you have excessive bottom out, use a firmer (shorter)
bumper. Use the chart below to determine what bumper is best suited for you.
Rider Weight Bumper Length Preload Spacers Turns of Preload
100-160 lb 76mm 2 5-10
140-190 lb 63mm 2-3 5-15
170-220 lb 57mm 3 5-20
200-250 lb 50mm 3 5-25

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Changing the Bumper or Adding Preload Spacers
1. Unscrew the preload adjuster plu usin a 6mm hex wrench
(fi . 2).
2. Remove the bumper and any spacers from the outer tube.
Note the orientation of all parts (fi . 2).
3. Cut the bumper, if necessary.
a. Using the gauge on the inside front cover, mark the desired length
on the bumper with a felt tip pen.
b. With a razor knife or fine bladed saw, carefully cut the bumper
making sure to cut the edge at a 90 degree angle (square).
4. Clean and rease the bumper and re-install into the outer
tube with spacers (if used).
5. Re-install the cleaned and reased preload adjuster plu ,
startin threads by hand.
6. Ti hten preload adjuster plu until it comes in contact with
the bumper.
7. Add preload as necessary.
MAINTENANCE
To maintain hi h performance, safety, and lon life of your seat post, periodic maintenance is
required. If you compete frequently or ride in wet, muddy or otherwise extreme conditions,
reduce the su ested maintenance intervals listed below by 50 percent.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON ROCKSHOX PRODUCTS.
Before Every Ride
• Check the rail clamp screws for proper torque.
• Check retaining ring to tightness.
• Check seat post binder bolt for proper torque according to the bicycle manufacturer’s specifications.
• Check for play.
Torque Tightening Values
Clamp Screws 72 to 120in-lb (8.1 to 13.5Nm)
After 25 Hours Of Riding
• Disassemble the seat post. This procedure should be completed by a qualified mechanic with proper tools. The
mechanic should clean the internal parts using a suitable solvent, inspect all parts for damage and replace any parts
that are damaged.
• Lubricate the internal parts.
• Check for increased side to side movement. If after a fresh greasing there is still side-to-side movement, replace the
keys. Contact your local dealer or distributor or visit our web site at www.rockshox.com for further information.
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WARRANTY
RockShox, Inc. warrants its products for a period of one year from ori inal date of purchase to be
free from defects in materials or workmanship. Any RockShox product that is returned to the
factory and is found by RockShox to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired
or replaced at the option of RockShox, Inc. This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy.
RockShox shall not be held liable for any indirect, special, or consequential dama es.
The warranty does not apply to products which have not been properly installed and adjusted
accordin to RockShox installation instructions. The warranty does not cover any product that has
been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This
warranty does not apply to dama e to the product caused by a crash or abuse of the product or
any other circumstances in which the product had be subjected to forces or loads beyond its
desi n. This warranty does not cover paint dama e or modifications to the product. Proof of
purchase is required.
Warranty Repair
If for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done, return the product to a
RockShox dealer. In the USA, dealers are required to call for a Return Authorization number
(RA#) prior to returnin product.
For more technical information, visit our web site at www.rockshox.com. For toll-free technical
support in the USA, call 1.800.677.7177. Customers in countries other than the USA should
contact their local dealer or distributor.

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IMBA Rules of the T
IMBA Rules of the Trail rail
Ride on open trails only
Leave no trace
Control your bicycle
Always yield trail
Never spook animals
Plan ahead
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