Pinion Gearbox
Complete service and setup videos for the Pinion gearbox are provided at
http://pinion.eu/en/service-videos/
We strongly recommend that you consult these videos when setting up and maintaining your Pinion Gearbox.
Gearboxes offer many advantages over traditional drive trains - less wear and tear, less maintenance and better
suspension performance – however, you will need to make some small adjustments to get the best of what the
Pinion gearbox has to offer. The most important difference is that you cannot shift under load. For first-time
users this may feel a little unusual however the shift is almost instantaneous and pedalling is not required to
change gear. With a little practice eliminating load from the pedals will become second nature allowing
seamless shifting through the gear range in situations not possible with a derailleur.
There is no going back once you are familiar with the Pinion.
Shock setup
Your ZERODE Taniwha suspension should be set up to maximise small bump sensitivity while providing
adequate bottom out resistance for big hits. A starting point to acheive this should be 30 - 35% sag.
Rebound and compression settings should be adjusted to suit your personal riding style, terrain and
preferences. Consult your shock manual about how to make these adjustments.
Maintenance and inspection
It is important to properly maintain and inspect your ZERODE Taniwha.
Before any ride you should inspect the entire frame for cracks, loose pivots or bolts, and properly functioning
bearings. In addition to your pre ride frame check your entire bike should be checked prior to each ride.
Always inspect your frame in full after a crash. If you discover damage to any degree have your frame inspected
by a qualified ZERODE dealer.
Collet style hardware
The main pivot and lower link pivot use a collet style fastening system. This system requires a two step process
to tighten correctly.
Step 1. Remove the wedge bolt with a 5mm hex key, then slide out the wedge.
Step 2. Tighten the shaft ( Main pivot or Link pivot) to the specified torque with an 8mm hex key. Then replace
greased wedge and wedge bolt and tighten to the specified torque with a 5mm hex key.
Chain length
Your ZERODE Taniwha uses a 30T front chainring and 30T rear sprocket. 104 chain links are
required for correct chain length and tension.
