Scott HIGH OCTANE FR User manual

OWNERS MANUAL > Concept High Octane p. 2
> Characteristics p. 2
> Adjustable head angle p. 3-4
> Adjustable seat angle p. 4
> Adjustable saddle height p. 5
> Adjustable BB offset p. 5
> Adjustable FR rear travel p. 6
> Adjustable DH rear travel p. 6
> Special Freeride/ DH pivot p. 7
> Bottle p. 7
> Weight p. 7
> Tires and wheels p. 7
> Set-Up High Octane FR p. 8
> Set-Up High Octane DH p. 9
> Set-Up of other suspension models p. 10
> Front fork set-up p. 11
> MRP Chain device p. 11
> Pivot maintenance p. 11
> Warranty periods p. 12
Content
The Scott High Octane should be adjusted exactly
to the current rider for reaching maximum safety
and fun while riding.
All adjustments should be done at the local dealer
or following to this manual.
HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
HIGH OCTANE
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HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Ultra-light, stiff and multi-adjustable chassis.
Geometry High Octane FR:
Geometry High Octane DH:
Eccentric headset insert, for an individual adjustment of
the headangle, without reducing the BB Offset and seat
angle!
This can be found on all Octane from 2000 to 2002 and on
the Octane DH from 1999 to 2001.
High Octane FR :
Serially mounted silver headset insert which permits an
adjustment of the head angle from 66° to 68°, in
OnePointFive-Standard. Black headset insert for 11/8”
standard and adjustment of the head angle from 66° to
68° in the small spare part box, which comes with the
bike/framesets.
High Octane DH :
Serially mounted black headset insert which permits an
adjustment of the head angle from 64,5° to 67,5°, in a
11/8” standard. Silver headset insert for OnePointFive-
Standard and adjustment of the head angle from 66° to
68° in the small spare part box, which comes with the
bike/framesets.
How to adjust the headangle:
Since the head angle adjustment has proved itself
on team bikes of our DH-World cup team we also
offer it on our OCTANE models.
You only need:
- A 40mm wrench (11/8”)
- The 56mm wrench (OnePointFive) which accom
panies the bike/frameset
- A torque wrench with a 4mm Allen key
1. Loosen the 3 screws on the head tube with a
4mm Allen key but do not remove them comple
tely. These screws hold the internal head tube in
place. (It is not necessary to disassemble the
fork or any other components.)
2.. Turn the silver/black headset insert with a
40mm wrench (11/8”) or with the 56mm wrench
(OnePointFive) which accompanies the bike/fra
meset. Check the slot on the bottom side and in
front of the internal head tube. The slot should
always be in line with the slot of the head tube
clamp.
High end World Cup Down Hill full suspension bike with
outstanding techniques, an individually adjustable geo-
metry, and the weight of a freeride bike. The triple chain
wheel and the position of the pivot also make this bike
perfect for Hardcore Freeriders.
Depending on the equipment it can either be the ulti-
mate weapon for World Cup Downhill, the ultimate
hardcore Freerider or even the super fast Dualbike
The perfect basis for all leisure time riders: depending
on what the rider wants, the frame/bike can be changed
and equipped differently without having to buy a whole
new frame each time.
Concept Caracteristics Individually adjustable head angle
HIGH OCTANE
2-3
Size Head angle Fork length TT Horizon Seatangle Top ST CST Length BB OS
S 66°/68° 544 555 67°-73° 475 437 + 40
L 65.5°/68.5° 544 590 67°-73° 475 437 + 40
Size Head angle Fork length TT Horizon Seatangle Top ST CST Length BB OS
S 66°/68° 544 555 67°-73° 475 437 + 40
L 66°/68° 544 590 67°-73° 475 437 + 40
headtube High Octane FR headtube High Octane DH torque wrench with a
4mm Allen key
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One of the two slots if for
- 66°, the other one for 68°, at the High Octane FR
and
- 66°, the other one for 68°, at the High Octane
DH
We recommend the flatter angle for downhill and
the steeper angle for freeriding.
3. Important: check the alignment again and make sure
that there is no gap in between the head tube flange
and head tube clamp.
4. Tighten all screws with 6Nm.
Adjustment of the saddle height:
Individually adjustable seat angle
headangle adjustment Individually adjustable Offset
73° for uphill: upper hole on the seat tower
70° for freeride use: middle hole on the seat tower
67° for DH: lower hole on the seat tower
If you are on the way we recommend the clamping ring
which accomplishes the bike/frameset in the attached
spare part box, as an adjustment-aid. The clamping ring
should be mounted onto the saddle post before the first
bike-ride, so that a further sinking (of more than 25mm)
of the saddle post is not possible.
Plus/minus 15 mm
This strongly influences both the head and seat
angles and is the so called adjustable head angle for
other brands.
On the High Octane, the individual adjustment of the
angle allows to settle this negative effect.
Please note the "high” and "low” markings on the
mounted adjustment-plates (also enclosed in the
spare part box) for the different lengths of the
suspension.
HIGH OCTANE
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HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Headtube
gap
check alignment seat angle adjustment
clamping ring
adjustment-plates or di erent
lengths o suspension.
Important !
The seat post has to be brought into the saddle
tube at a minimum of 90 mm and must not stick
out more than 25mm at the bottom end.
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When using the 190mm rearshock (eye to eye 190mm,
travel 51mm), you can only have one of the following
rear travels:
137mm, 150mm, 160mm, 170mm and 180mm.
The rear travel can be adjusted on the main frame
through the drillings at the shock mounts. In the top
drilling the rear travel is the shortest and on the contra-
ry on the lowest hole you have the longest rear travel.
The pivot is situated between the middle and the big
chain wheel. This allows a good traction when doing
some DH and an excellent uphill performance when
using the middle chain wheel only. In contrast to other
DH bikes, the small chain wheel can still be used. The
pivot was slightly moved forward for a neutral pedaling
while standing on the pedals.
With the use of the 222mm rearshock (Eye to eye:
222mm ; Travel : 70mm), you can have any of the follo-
wing rear travels:
180mm, 195mm, 210mm, 225mm or 240mm.
250mm is even possible with a Rock Shox Deluxe Pro
suspension. The rear travel is adjustable thanks to the
different drillings on the shockmounts fixed to the main
frame. If you want the shortest rear travel, you have to
use the top assembling hole. If you want the longest
one, it is the bottom assembling hole that counts.
ottle
Adjustable DH rear travel
Weight
Tires and wheels
Mounting plates for FR suspension: A 0.5 litre bottle fixed on a dirt free and practical spot,
that is to say on top of the lower tube, allows the free-
rider to ride without camelback.
DH riders do not usually ride with camelback, and as
most of DH bikes do not offer any possibility for fixing a
bottle, it is advised that riders get used to dehydration
beforehand, with longer training sessions.
Very light frame: only 3.5kg without suspension. The
whole bike, with all the specs that are specified in the
catalogue, weighs only 15.9kg. This is an incredible per-
formance for a suitable WC-DH bike that can easily be
ridden uphill without needing a lift or a shuttle…
3” tires max can be mounted.
Compatible to 24”
Because of the adjustable geometry, it can be perfectly
adapted to a 24” race bike for more hardcore use.
Mounting plates for DH suspension:
HIGH OCTANE
6-7
HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Adjustable FR rear travel
drillings on the shock mounts Rearshocks in position « ront - top »
IMPORTANT !
Note that you have to mount Rearshocks
always with the container (Piggy Pack), as
shown underneath in the positions "front-top”.
Mounting the suspension in a different position
can lead to severe damages at the frame, the
rear and the suspension!
Special Freeride/DH Pivot
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For the adjustment of the negative travel (SAG) of High
Octane it is really important to check first if the coil fits
to the weight of the rider.
Set-Up High Octane DH
Inline we will have size S/M equipped with coil 500 x
2.0 for recommended weight of rider at 70-80 kg, size
L/XL with coil 550 x 2.0 for recommended weight of
rider at 75-85 kg.
If the recommended coil for the weight of the rider is
mounted on the bike, you can start to adjust the SAG.
With an eye to eye distance of 190mm and a shock tra-
vel of 51mm we recommend a SAG of 17mm.
When sitting on the bike there should be an eye to eye
distance of 173mm.
An easy way to control the SAG is to use the SAG-Boy
on the back of the full suspension manual.
For the correct adjustment of the different variables of
the 5th element Rear Shock please consider the Manuel
of the rearshock manufacture.
For the adjustment of the negative travel (SAG) of High
Octane it is really important to check first if the coil fits
to the weight of the rider.
Inline we will have size S/M equipped with coil 450
x 2.75 for recommended weight of rider at 70-78
kg, size L/XL with coil 500 x 2.75 for recommended
weight of rider at 75-82 kg.
If the recommended coil for the weight of the rider
is mounted on the bike, you can start to adjust the
SAG.
With an eye to eye distance of 222mm and a shock
travel of 70mm we recommend a SAG of 25mm.
When sitting on the bike there should be an eye to
eye distance of 197mm.
An easy way to control the SAG is to use the SAG-
Boy on the back of the full suspension manual.
For the correct adjustment of the different variables
of the Rear Shock please consider the Manuel of
the rearshock manufacture.
HIGH OCTANE
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Set-Up High Octane FR
HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Springs available:
Print Weight of Rider
on coil
350 x 2.0 55- 65 kg
450 x 2.0 65- 75 kg
550 x 2.0 75- 85 kg
650 x 2.0 85- 95 kg
750 x 2.0 95- xx kg
Springs available:
Print Weight of Rider
on coil
350 x 2.75 60- 70 kg
450 x 2.75 70- 78 kg
550 x 2.75 78- 85 kg
650 x 2.75 85- 95 kg
750 x 2.75 95- xx kg
Important !
After a dismantlement of the rearshock, the
rearshock should be tightened with a torque of
8Nm. If this is not done correctly the suspen-
sion can be damaged.
Important !
After a dismantlement of the rear shock, the
rearshock should be tightened with a torque of
8Nm. If this is not done correctly the suspen-
sion can be damaged.
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If you want to use a different suspension model than one
from Scott or one of the recommended, make sure that
the suspension can’t damage the frame.
Please follow the instruction below:
Please make sure that the rear shock or its accessory
parts do not touch the frame when mounting or suspen-
ding.
For doing so remove the coil, install the shock and com-
press the shock completely.
If the shock touches the frame while doing so do not use
this shock in order to avoid damage to frame, swing arm
or shock.
Please check this issue on all travel adjustment options.
For the set-up of the front fork please use the fork
specific manual attached to the bike.
The pivot and bearings on the Scott High Octane are
extremely easy to look after.
An external treatment with a grease spray after every
bike wash is all you have to do. We do not recommend
heavy grease sprays since these will leave a film on the
parts which is difficult to remove. We also recommend
the same maintenance for the chain.
If you have to change the bearings you can order them
included to a service kit at your local Scott dealer with
parts number 15.1.860.208.0.000. In addition you can
buy them at any hardware store with international parts
number 3803.2 RS.
In case of a change of bearings or the rear swing arm
you should contact your local Scott Dealer because you
will need special tools for disassembly and assembly.
Depending on your wishes, chain guards or triple
chain wheel can be mounted. This chain device is
not included to bike or frame-set, we only want to
show you how to install it in case of need.
Instructions for the MRP chain device can be found
in the appendix of this manual. For advice concer-
ning the serially mounted Truvative chain device
please look in the manual of the company
Truvative.
HIGH OCTANE
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MRP Chain device
HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Front fork Set-UpSet-up of other suspension models: Pivot maintenance
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The Scott Full suspension Bikes were made using the
most innovative production and quality methods, so we
give you two years of warranty on the frame and frame
parts, beginning from the date of purchase and only for
the first owner.
Such an outstanding product therefore needs to be chec-
ked regularly by a Scott expert once a year.
For further details concerning service intervals please
see the General Owners Manual attached to the bike.
Doing so you will always have maximum performance
and security while riding.
Nevertheless, damages caused by falls and accidents
are not taken into account. Wear and tear is not taken
into account by the warranty either.
For all Non-Scott components, the warranty and service
instructions of the producer remains valid.
HIGH OCTANE
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Warranty periods for
High Octane FR & DH
HIGH OCTANE FR & DH
Model ___________________________
Year ___________________________
Size ___________________________
Frame number ____________________
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