Superior BF-FB03 User manual
SERVICE
MANUAL
SUPERIOR
BF-FB03
• Avoid contact with hard or sharp items. Do not rest your bike with the top tube of the frame against a column
or corner of a building.
• When xing the wheel, place the entire bike in a stand and clamp the seatpost and avoid high side loads; this
especially applies when replacing the bottom bracket and cranks/crankset. High loads can lead to damage
of the seatpost or frame.
• When transporting the bike on a car, use a bike carrier that xes the bike using the seatpost or front wheel
axle. Do not x the bike to the frame.
• Frames are not suitable for use on stationary bicycles xed to the
rear stay. The bike then cannot move, which leads to excessive load
on the end of the frame. This can cause damage to the frame.
• The frame is not suitable for the xture of any children's seats or
carriers.
• If you are transporting the bike in a box, make sure that the bike is
kept safe, for instance by using a soft foam cover. Make sure that
there are no foreign items or that excessive pressure or force from
these items cannot damage the frame. Please keep in mind that the warranty does not apply to damage
caused during transit.
• Neither the frame nor the carbon components can ever come in contact with high temperatures such as those
used in the case of powder spraying or cauterizing varnish. Such temperatures can damage the frame and
components. Also avoid leaving the bike in a car in case of strong solar radiation. Similarly, do not keep your
bike in the vicinity of sources of high temperatures.
SUPERIOR SERVICE
MANUAL
Superior would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new bicycle. We place great emphasis on the choice
of materials and their processing so as to ensure the highest quality of our products, a long service life and great
functionality.
The Operating Manual contains and species certain rules that should be followed if you want to enjoy your high-
quality Superior product for many years to come. You have received the Operating Manual with your bike.
Superior supplies high-quality bicycles exclusively for specialized shops. These products are already partially pre-
assembled.
The nal assembly of a bike for riding can only be carried out by an authorized Superior dealer. This particularly
applies to the basic conguration of suspension components, the front and back derailleurs and braking systems.
This will ensure maximum safety when using the product.
WARNING
WARNINGS RELATED TO
MECHANICAL WORK
Specialized skills and tools are required to
congure and tune the bike. These tasks should
only be carried out by employees at an authorized
service station. Riding a bike which has not been
correctly congured and assembled can be
dangerous. Even a seemingly trivial deciency,
such as a loose screw, can cause a crucial part to
break over time and the loss of control of the bike,
leading to an accident. Therefore, we recommend
that you leave any repairs and maintenance for
your bicycle to an authorized service centre. Your
safety depends on the correct maintenance of the
bike. Employees of authorized service stations
have special qualications and know-how.
WARNING
Any adjustments and modications can lead to
the frame, fork or other parts becoming unsafe.
The use of an unapproved component or the
incorrect assembly of parts can lead to excessive
wear and tear of the bike or its parts. Adjustments
to the frame, fork or other components can have
a negative impact on the handling of the bike and
may lead to a fall. Do not grind off, drill or le any
parts, do not remove backup safety elements, do
not install incompatible forks and do not make
any other similar unauthorized changes. Before
you install any accessories on your bicycle, or
replace any part, always consult the authorized
service center to make sure the particular
accessory or part is compatible and safe to use.
Type-3 operating conditions
Riding on trails, crossing small obstacles and riding on technical paths of medium
diculty as well as sections where the tyres do not touch the ground for a short period
of time; jumps and drops of at most 61 cm (24'')
BIKE CATEGORY
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE
Mountain bikes are equipped with a rear suspension with short travel and are constructed for “standard,” “racing”,
“cross-country” or “singletrack-trail” rides, assuming adherence to type-3 operating conditions:
SERVICE INTERVALS
WARNING
The warranty may be voided if the service intervals and prescribed torques are not adhered to.
• Large-scale service – At an authorized service centre, at least 1× per year or after 200 hours of riding.
• Check the tightening of mobile parts before and after each ride. The prescribed torques of individual joints
(see the diagram below) must be strictly observed.
• Bearings and pivots should be lubricated at least 1× per half a year.
• Consult your dealer about the exact service plan and maintenance schedule of your bicycle. The dealer shall
propose the schedule depending on the model of your bicycle and the way you use it. The service intervals
stated above are the recommended maximum intervals for regular bicycle maintenance, i.e. they cannot be
extended under any circumstance. If you ride your bicycle more intensively, or if your dealer advises you to, we
recommend that you shorten the intervals and extend the scope of tasks carried out. For example, if you ride
your bicycle in adverse climatic conditions, over hard terrain or if you have equipped your bicycle with specic
components with a different service interval and scope of regular maintenance stated by their manufacturer
(exact instructions regarding the service of particular components will be provided by your dealer).
SETTING THE FORK
AND SHOCK ABSORBER
SETTING THE REBOUND FOR THE FORK AND SHOCK ABSORBER
• Rebound is a term used to describe the speed of the fork returning to its original position after absorbing a
shock. The control for adjusting the rebound is usually located on the bottom side of the fork leg.
• When sitting on the saddle, ride off of an edge of approx. 10 -15 cm in height.
• If the fork rocks 1 or 2 times, the rebound is set correctly.
• If the fork rocks more than 3 times, the rebound is too fast.
• If the fork does not rock at all, the rebound is too slow.
Depending on your riding style and the way you use your bike,
the sag should range between 15-25% of the travel.
SAG % mm
Travel 100 15 - 20 % 15 - 20 mm
CONFIGURING THE FORK STIFFNESS (SAG)
• The fork must always be unlocked while being congured.
• Move the rubber indication ring located on the inner fork leg to the dust cap.
• Sit on the bicycle with your full weight and then get off it carefully, without rocking the bike.
• Check the position of the ring and make sure that the fork is set in accordance with the values stated in the
chart (see below), or adjust the pressure in the fork as needed.
max. 1Nm (no laser marking)
Blue nylock
No nylock
THREAD LOCKING AGAINST
SPONTANEOUS RELEASE
4 Nm
SERVICE
1. REPLACEMENT OF REAR DERAILLEUR CABLE
1.1 Slide the old cable out from the guide in the frame.
1.2 Slide a new cable in the frame through hole A.
REPLACING THE SHIFTING CABLES AND HOSES
Ducts are made using guiding tunnels inside of the bicycle frame structure components. The ducts allow easy and
quick replacement of cables and hoses within their full length without need to break them.
A
B
2 REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE REAR BRAKE
2.1 Slide the old hose out from the guide in the frame.
2.2 Slide a new hose in the rear structure through hole B.
COMPATIBILITY
Disc Front Ø 160 -180 mm
Rear Ø 140 -180 mm
Tyre max. 29 × 2.35”
Chainring 1× max. number of teeth 38
Crankset Q factor min. 158 mm
Headset ACROS AZX-220 R4, Zero Stack, 1-1/8“x1.5“, BlockLock
Bottom Bracket Presst SHIMANO standard 41×92 mm
Seatpost Clamp 31.8 mm min. clamp height 10 mm
Seatpost Ø 27.2 mm min. insertion 100 mm
Fork Travel 100 mm
3. REPLACEMENT OF THE TELESCOPIC SEATPOST CONTROL
3.1 Slide the old cable/hose out from the guide in the frame.
3.2 Slide a new cable/hose in the frame through hole C.
SERVICE
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SMART TIPS
To improve handling and comfort and to prevent defects, we recommend installing a tubeless
system.
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ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES
ART. NO. ITEM BFI PRODUCT CODE
1E-THRU AXLE 598.1303.00019
2DERAILLEUR HANGER 013.0002.00146-398
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BRAKE ADAPTER 160 MM 073.0013.00033-372
BRAKE ADAPTER 180 MM 073.0013.00034-372
4FRAME PROTECTOR DT - TRAIL 087.4000.00003-196
5CHAIN GUIDE 067.0012.00001-196
6CHAIN GUIDE BRACKET 067.0012.00008-398
7FRAME PROTECTOR CH/S 087.8000.00025-196
8HEADSET 009.1205.00002-389
9SEATPOST CLAMP 011.0302.00096-196
10 FRAME PROTECTOR 087.7000.00009-196
11 PLUGIN (1 PC) 013.0004.00033-321
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