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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Notes on Tuning and Maintenance of Ibis Bicycles : Rev. K Reprinting Permitted if Source Quoted
INTRODUCTION SALUTATIONS This Set-Up Guide will help you with assembly tips, get you started on adjusting the suspension, maintaining your frame and explain how to perform basic mechanical jobs. This guide does not attempt to address full bike assembly, fitting, brake and shifting set-up, riding techniques etc. Please utilize a professional level service for these items to get the best performance and enjoyment from your Ibis. This Set-Up Guide is also available online with enhanced functions and additional information: https://www.ibiscycles.com/support/set-up_guide Information on legacy Ibis models available at: http://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/past_models 2
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION BUILD 4-7 Geometry / Quick Specs 8-9 Frame Sizing Guide 10-24 Bike Set-Up Tips and Tricks RIDE 27-39 Fork Set-Up 31-38 Fork Air Pressure Charts 40-47 Rear Shock Set-Up 42-47 Rear Shock Air Pressure Charts MAINTAIN 49 Bushing Maintenance and Replacement 50-54 Frame Hardware (Part Numbers and Exploded Views) 56 Torque Specs 58-59 Swingarm Removal WARRANTY/REGISTRATION 60-61 Warranty 61 Serial Number 61 Documentation EXTRAS 62 Chuck’s Recipe 63 Contact Info 3
GEOMETRY / QUICK SPECS BUILD RIPMO RIPMO AF SIZE A SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE SIZE A SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE SEATTUBE B 14.5” 14.5” 16.5 18.5” SEATTUBE B 14” 15” 16.5” 18.5” TOPTUBE C 573mm 603mm 632mm 655mm TOPTUBE C 573mm 603mm 632mm 655mm HEADTUBE D 90mm 100mm 110mm 120mm HEADTUBE D 90mm 100mm 110mm 120mm CHAINSTAY E 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm CHAINSTAY E 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm SEAT ANGLE F 77° 76° 76° 76° SEAT ANGLE F 77° 76° 76° 76° HEAD ANGLE G 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° HEAD ANGLE G 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° WHEELBASE 1177mm 1195mm 1220mm 1249mm WHEELBASE 1185mm 1216mm 1237mm 1262mm STACK 613mm 620mm 629mm 642mm STACK 613mm 620mm 629mm 642mm REACH 431mm 446mm 471mm 493mm REACH 431mm 458mm 475mm 495mm STANDOVER 705mm 750mm 750mm 760mm STANDOVER 705mm 750mm 750mm 760mm BB DROP 29mm 29mm 29mm 29mm BB DROP 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm SADDLE HEIGHT FOR 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm SADDLE HEIGHT FOR 650mm 700mm 750mm 810mm SEATTUBE ANGLE SEATTUBE ANGLE B C B C REACH REACH STACK STACK A F A F E E DG DG • 29” wheels • 29” wheels • 147mm rear wheel dw-link travel • 147mm rear wheel dw-link travel • A pproved for 160mm forks • Approved for 160mm forks • 64.9º head angle with a 160mm fork • 64.9º head angle with a 160mm fork • Cable routing through continuous internal tubes • Super versatile internal cable routing • Chainstay length: 17.1” • Chainstay length: 17.1” • Threaded bottom bracket (73mm English thread) • Threaded bottom bracket (73mm English thread) • ISCG 05 compatible with optional removable adapter • ––– 05 compatible with optional removable adapter • Tapered headtube and steerer: ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower • Tapered headtube and steerer: ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower • 12 x 148mm BOOST rear axle • 12 x 148mm BOOST rear axle • 160mm post mount rear brake • 160mm post mount rear brake 4
RIPLEY GEOMETRY / QUICK SPECS BUILD SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE 5 14.5” 15” 16.5” 19” SEATTUBE A 574mm 603mm 630mm 658mm 90mm 105mm 115mm 125mm TOPTUBE B 432mm 432mm 432mm 432mm 76° 76° 76° 76° HEADTUBE C 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 1147mm 1178mm 1207mm 1236mm CHAINSTAY D 599mm 613mm 622mm 631mm 425mm 450mm 475mm 500mm SEAT ANGLE E 708mm 712mm 742mm 755mm 38mm 38mm 38mm 38mm HEAD ANGLE F 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm WHEELBASE G B C STACK REACH REACH STANDOVER BB DROP SADDLE HEIGHT FOR SEATTUBE ANGLE STACK A F E DG • 29” wheels • 120mm rear wheel dw-link travel • A pproved for 120-140mm forks • 66.5º head angle with a 130mm fork • Cable routing through continuous internal tubes • Chainstay length: 17” • Threaded bottom bracket (73mm English thread) • ISCG 05 compatible with optional removable adapter • Tapered headtube and steerer: ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower • 12 x 148mm BOOST rear axle • 160mm post mount rear brake
GEOMETRY / QUICK SPECS BUILD MOJO MOJO HD5 SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE SIZE A SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE SEATTUBE A 14.2” 14.5” 16.5” 18.5” SEATTUBE B 14” 14.5” 16.5” 18.5” TOPTUBE B 580mm 603mm 632mm 666mm TOPTUBE C 582mm 606mm 635mm 669mm HEADTUBE C 109mm 126mm 142mm 158mm HEADTUBE D 109mm 126mm 142mm 158mm CHAINSTAY D 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm CHAINSTAY E 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm SEAT ANGLE E 76.6° 76.6° 76.6° 76.6° SEAT ANGLE F 76° 76° 76° 76° HEAD ANGLE F 65.4° 65.4° 65.4° 65.4° HEAD ANGLE G 64.2° 64.2° 64.2° 64.2° WHEELBASE G 1166mm 1193mm 1225mm 1262mm WHEELBASE 1184mm 1211mm 1243mm 1280mm STACK 601mm 616mm 630mm STACK 595mm 611mm 626mm 640mm REACH 586mm 460mm 485mm 515mm REACH 427mm 447mm 472mm 503mm STANDOVER 440mm 690mm 720mm 742mm STANDOVER 696mm 710mm 731mm 750mm BB DROP 680mm 18mm 18mm 18mm BB DROP 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 18mm SADDLE HEIGHT FOR 640mm 690mm 760mm 810mm C SEATTUBE ANGLE B C B REACH REACH STACK STACK A F A F E E DG DG • 650b (27.5”) wheels • 650b (27.5”) wheels • 130mm rear wheel dw-link travel • 153mm rear wheel dw-link travel • Best with 140mm forks • Approved for 160-170mm forks • 65.4º head angle with a 140mm fork • 6 4.2º head angle with a 170mm fork • Cable routing through continuous internal tubes • Cable routing through continuous internal tubes • Chainstay length: 16.7” • Chainstay length: 16.9” • Threaded bottom bracket (73mm English thread) • Threaded bottom bracket (73mm English thread) • ISCG 05 compatible with optional removable adapter • ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter • Tapered headtube and steerer, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower • Tapered headtube and steerer, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower • 12 x 148mm BOOST rear axle • 12 x 148mm BOOST rear axle • 160mm post mount rear brake • 180mm post mount rear brake 6
HAKKA MX GEOMETRY / QUICK SPECS BUILD SIZE 49 53 55 58 61 7 SEATTUBE A 455mm 525mm 550mm 575mm 605mm TOPTUBE B 520mm 540mm 550mm 570mm 590mm HEADTUBE C 110mm 135mm 155mm 175mm 195mm CHAINSTAY D 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm SEAT ANGLE E 74.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° HEAD ANGLE F 70.5° 71.5° 72° 72° 72° WHEELBASE G 1007mm 1011mm 1021mm 1037mm 1057mm STACK 560mm 580mm 599mm 616mm REACH 532mm 373mm 382mm 391mm 406mm STANDOVER 370mm 785mm 802mm 827mm 853mm BB DROP 729mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm C B REACH STACK A EF DG • 700c or 650b (27.5”) wheels • Trail: 67mm @ 71.5º head angle, 70mm @ 71º and 73mm @ 70.5º • Super versatile internal cable routing, Di2 compatible • T47 bottom bracket (68mm shell width) • 700x40c BB Height: 283mm • 700x33c or 27.5x2.1” BB Height: 277mm • 34.9mm bottom pull front derailleur • Tapered headtube: IS41 upper, IS52 lower • 142x12mm rear dropout spacing • 140mm flat mount rear (160mm max rotor)
FRAME SIZING GUIDE BUILD MOUNTAIN BIKE SIZING GUIDE FRAME SIZE HEIGHT / IN HEIGHT / CM SMALL 5’0” – 5’5” 152 – 165 MEDIUM 5’4” – 5’9” 163 – 175 LARGE 5’8” – 6’1” 173 – 186 X-LARGE 6’0” – 6’6” 183 – 198 8
HAKKA MX SIZING GUIDE FRAME SIZING GUIDE BUILD FRAME SIZE HEIGHT / IN HEIGHT / CM 9 49 5’0” – 5’4” 152 – 163 53 5’3” – 5’8” 160 – 173 55 5’7” – 5’11” 170 – 180 58 5’10” – 6’2” 178 – 188 61 6’1” – 6’6” 185 – 198
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD FULL SUSPENSION BIKES Driveside Cable Routing For cable routing, the Ripmo / Ripley / HD5 / Mojo features carbon fiber tubes molded inside the frame. Just push the housing through and it pops out the other end. Simple! And quiet too. The Ripmo AF cables are routed similarly but there are no tunnels and use our versatile cable ports. 10
BIKE SET-UP TIPS & TRICKS FULL SUSPENSION BIKES BUILD Non-Driveside Cable Routing IMPORTANT: Before riding the Ripmo / Ripmo AF, check the saddle to tire clearance with the dropper post fully dropped and the air out of the shock with frame compressed to bottom out. 11
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD FULL SUSPENSION BIKES 1x Cable Routing NOTE: On bikes with the cable routed through the carbon tunnels, we recommend using grease on the cable housing prior to installation in the tunnels. 12
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS FULL SUSPENSION BIKES BUILD Front Cable Routing NOTE: The Ripmo AF uses our cable ports in this location. In order to keep the internal cables from rattling inside the down tube of the Ripmo AF, we recommend the following: As you are inserting the cables into the down tube, attach several zip ties leaving the tails long and orienting each tail in a different direction. This will keep the cable housing from making noise inside the down tube under rough riding conditions. 13
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD FULL SUSPENSION BIKES Driveside Cable Routing NOTE: The Ripmo AF uses a cable port to exit the down tube, then you run uninterrupted cable to the rear derailleur, from the front of the chainstay and exiting via the port at the end of the chainstay. 14
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS FULL SUSPENSION BIKES BUILD Non-Driveside Cable Routing NOTE: The Ripmo AF uses a hydro cable port to exit the down tube, then you run the brake line on top of the chainstay back to the caliper. 15
BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD FULL SUSPENSION BIKES Brake Cable Routing 16
FULL SUSPENSION BIKES BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD CHAIN GUIDE For the Ripmo, Ripmo AF, Ripley, Mojo HD5, and Mojo 17 we manufacture an optional, removable ISCG 05 mount which mounts on the splines on the drive side of the bottom bracket. Standard procedures apply to mounting an ISCG 05 compatible chain guide or bash guard. If you need an ISCG 05 adapter, it’s available in our online store: http://store.ibiscycles.com and search ISCG. CHAIN LENGTH To determine the correct chain length: shift into the large chainring and largest cog and let all the air out of your shock (on suspension bikes only, duh). Thread the chain through the gears and derailleurs, compress the suspension all the way to bottom out, and cut the chain at the minimum length needed with the rear derailleur stretched out.
BUILD BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS MOTO FRONT BRAKE ROUTING: FULL SUSPENSION BIKES CABLE ROUTING PORTS Put the rear brake in the dropper hole On the Hakka MX, and Ripmo AF, we have plastic (right side of down tube) and the dropper ports that play nicer with your cable housing. They in the brake hole (left side).They both include the most popular ones: single stop and single come out on the same side of the BB port, double port and double port/stop. Parts that so you can plug them in to their correct will remain metal are single blank, single Di2, double segments after that. Di2, and single Reverb port. There are dozens of possible port/routing combinations on our bikes. For the latest port availability, go to our online store and search for port: http://store.ibiscycles.com 18
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BUILD BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS The new S35 (and previous generation 742 / 942 / 738 / 938) rims are ideal for the ultra low WIDE RIMS pressures (10-18 psi) that we like to run with In 2014, we introduced our line of wide carbon 2.6 and 2.8 Plus tires (or 18-25psi for 2.25 - 2.5 fiber rims and wheels. tires). Any of our 35mm internal width rims work incredibly well with the new wide rim friendly Wide rims support the tire’s sidewalls better, rubber we’ve been riding from Schwalbe, Maxxis allowing lower pressures without the tires and others. folding over or burping. This dramatically increases stability and traction. This shows up SETTING PRESSURES as faster cornering and braking, better grip in all ON THE IBIS WIDE RIMS conditions. Pressures should range between 15 and 30 Psi depending on rider weight, tire size and terrain. The low system weight of the wheels with these Use more pressure in rockier terrain. rims and tires combined with the monstrous traction advantage have been a revelation for those who have ridden them. Our carbon wheels can now be ordered with the excellent Industry Nine Hydra hubs. The durable hubs are made in the USA in Industry Nine’s Asheville machine shop with an incredible .52º engagement. They are equipped with Enduro bearings and come with either Shimano Microspline or SRAM XD drivers. You can read all about our new rim and wheel technology at: http://www.ibiscycles.com/wheels/ PLUS TIRES If you take a straw poll of the folks at Ibis, we’ve settled on 2.6” as being the sweet spot for overall performance and traction in the 27.5 and 29” wheel platforms. 20
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BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD CARBON i9 CARBON LOGO RIMS & WHEELSETS S35 / 27.5 S28 / 27.5 S35 / 29 S28 / 29 S35 / 27.5 S28 / 27.5 S35 / 29 S28 / 29 D30 WHEEL SIZE 27.5” 700 OUTER WIDTH (MM) 27.5” 27.5” 29” 29” 41 27.5” 29” 29” 26 INNER WIDTH (MM) 35 19 RIM WEIGHT (G) 41 35 41 35 420 35 41 35 400 RIM MATERIAL DRILLING 35 28.6 35 28.6 1640 28.6 35 28.6 Carbon TYPE 18.3 24º WHEELSET WEIGHT (G) 420 380 455 410 380 455 410 SECTION HEIGHT 5 Tubeless SPOKE OFFSET (MM) Toughened Hybrid Carbon Toughened Hybrid Carbon 1504 SPOKES 274 30 CROSS 32º 566 32º 0 SPOKE LENGTH (MM)** 15x110 / 148x12 ERD (MM) Tubeless Tubeless Sapim D-Light 2 THRU AXLE OPTIONS 1600 1530 1650 1580 1570 1710 1630 Front: 280ND / 278D, Rear: 278ND / 280D MAX RIM PRESSURE 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 583 FEATURES 5454 454 12x100 / 142x12 Sapim CX-Ray Sapim D-Light 23mm: 120psi, 32mm: 80psi, 40:mm: 70psi 3 3 Front: 276ND / 275D, Rear: 275ND / 273D Front: 296ND / 294D, Rear: 294ND / 292D 275 293 293 566 564 604 602 564 604 602 15x110 / 148x12 15x110 / 148x12 15x110 / 148x12 12x100 / 142x12 40 40 5mm Asymmetric 4mm Asymmetric 5mm Asymmetric 4mm Asymmetric 5mm Asymmetric 4mm Asymmetric 5mm Asymmetric 4mm Asymmetric Readily Accepts Tires High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon High Impact Carbon from 23c to 42c Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting Stan’s BST Mounting HUBS S35 / 27.5 S28 / 27.5 S35 / 29 S28 / 29 S35 / 27.5 S28 / 27.5 S35 / 29 S28 / 29 D30 BRAND Industry Nine Hydra Ibis Ibis FREEHUB MECHANISM FREEHUB ENGAGEMENT 6-Pawl, 6-Phase / 115-Tooth Drive Ring 4-Pawl / 36-Tooth Drive Ring 4-Pawl / 36-Tooth Drive Ring DRIVER .52º / 690 Points of Engagement (POE) 10º 10º BEARINGS / QTY. Sram XD Sram XD - Sram XD - DISC ROTOR MOUNT TYPE Shimano Microspline Shimano Microspline - Shimano Microspline - Shimano 11 Spd. Shimano 11 Spd. Shimano 11 Spd. Shimano 11 Spd. Shimano 11 Spd. Enduro / x4 Enduro / x4 Enduro / x4 6 Bolt Center Lock 6 Bolt *ERD measured with Park sticks and using .25 mm thick nipple washers. **D = Drive Side, ND = Non-Drive side 22
ALUMINUM LOGO BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS BUILD RIMS & WHEELSETS S35 / 27.5 S35 / 29 733 933 23 WHEEL SIZE OUTER WIDTH (MM) 27.5” 29” 27.5” 29” INNER WIDTH (MM) RIM WEIGHT (G) 39 39 33 33 RIM MATERIAL DRILLING 35 35 29 29 TYPE WHEELSET WEIGHT (G) 505 540 455 490 SECTION HEIGHT SPOKE OFFSET (MM) 6061 Aluminum 6066 Aluminum SPOKES CROSS 32º SPOKE LENGTH (MM)** ERD (MM) Tubeless THRU AXLE OPTIONS 1810 1880 1720 1820 MAX RIM PRESSURE 18.3 18.35 19.5 19.5 FEATURES 5 5 2.5 2.5 HUBS Sapim D-Light BRAND FREEHUB MECHANISM 3333 FREEHUB ENGAGEMENT 274 293 273 292 DRIVER 565 602 563 599 BEARINGS / QTY. DISC ROTOR MOUNT TYPE 15x110 / 148x12 12x100 / 142x12 15x110 / 148x12 40 5mm Asymmetric Welded 2.5mm Asymmetric Welded Black Ano / Laser Engraved Black Ano / Laser Engraved Stan’s BST Mounting Tool Free Tire Mounting S35 / 27.5 S35 / 29 733 933 Ibis 4-Pawl / 36-Tooth Drive Ring 10º XD - Shimano 11 Spd. Enduro / x4 6 Bolt
BUILD BIKE SET-UP TIPS AND TRICKS There are two heavy duty Riv–Nut inserts on the headset, bottom bracket, shock, water bottle underside of the down tube of the large and extra cage, or anything that has bearings. HEADSETS large Mojo, to allow the mounting of a bottle cage. The headset on the Ripmo, Ripley, Mojo HD5, and We’ve put them there primarily for a spare water PAINT AND DECALS Mojo is a ZS44/ZS56. This standard is compatible bottle, a tool kit or for a battery if you’re night riding. Should you need to touch up areas of the frame with both the Chris King InSet 2 and certain Cane where the paint has been compromised, we have Creek headsets. Please do not attempt to retrieve a water bottle from touch up paint in our online store for several of our this cage location during riding! bikes: http://store.ibiscycles.com and The Hakka MX uses an IS41/IS52. search paint. GENERAL FRAME INFORMATION To learn more about these various headset standards, CARE FOR CARBON For colors not found in our store, we recommend visit: www.bicycleheadsets.com. The carbon fiber monocoque frame is extremely either a hobby shop, myperfectcolor.com or strong, and should provide years of trouble–free use, testors.com as a good source of enamel touch REAR DROPOUTS provided you care for it properly and don’t overly huck up paint. AND DISC BRAKE MOUNTS every 50 foot gap you see. All of our mountain bikes use the boost standard and our We try to make our frame finishes as durable own Hexle axles, removable with a 5mm allen wrench. Keep your bike clean and inspect it often. Although as possible, but it is impossible to test in all each and every bike gets tested at the factory for conditions and against all chemicals. Be aware For Brakes: strength, it never hurts to look at the areas where the that use of certain cleaners, lubricants, or • 160mm post-mount is standard on Ripley, tubes join, where the shocks and dropouts mount and foodstuffs, including Simple Green and Pedro’s any other areas that may receive stress during usage. Bike Lust, may damage the paint. Please note that Ripmo, Ripmo AF, Mojo and DV9 Check for loose bearings, headsets, shocks and forks paint damage is not covered under the warranty. and such. Visually inspect the bike before each ride Clean any of our frames with mild soap and water • 180mm on HD5 and also during each cleaning. only. Use a post mount adapter for larger rotors, Shimano has CARBON ASSEMBLY COMPOUND Note that paint dama ge from removal of a handy guide here: https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/ This stuff is grease, but with a bunch of tiny plastic protective tape is not cove red under our paint com?cid=C-460&acid=C-193 beads added. This increases friction between warranty. Most prot ective tape manufact urers components, great for holding your carbon seat post have recommende d removal instructions to BOTTLE CAGE or handlebars in place without excessive clamping prevent paint damage. These usually involve, Our rear suspension equipped bikes have been force. While grease won’t hurt any of our seattubes, among other things, applying a little heat to designed around the Arundel side loader cage carbon assembly paste works even better. Do not use softe n the adhes ive. Check with the manufacturer (available in our online store). Other cages may the carbon assembly compound when installing the of the tape before attempting removal! not provide adequate bottle clearance for the shock and frame so use of the Arundel cage is highly recommended. There are two sets of holes in the cage, use the ones that position it away from the seattube. 24
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FORK SET-UP INFORMATION LOCKOUT FORK SET-UP RIDE Read this first for a general understanding of fork As the name implies this turns the fork rigid (or set-up or skip straight to the air pressure charts close to it) for out of the saddle efforts or riding 27 (page 31) if you just want to go ride. on the road. Most forks have a “blowoff” so that the fork will move if a large enough impact is felt. POSITIVE PRESSURE The threshold or “blowoff” when the lockout lets This is the main air spring that supports your weight. the fork start to move is often adjustable. It’s Adjust the air pressure so that you come close to called Gate in Rock Shox parlance and Blowoff using all the travel on a typical ride. Usually you can Threshold in Fox’s language. Usually the goal is to mimic your maximum impacts by grabbing the front have the lockout at the minimum setting needed brake and pushing down HARD on the bars. If you are to stop the fork movement while pedaling out getting 80–90% of the fork’s travel doing this, your of the saddle, but allowing it to still move fairly positive air spring is in the right range. Actual riding easily when an impact is felt. will often push the fork a little further than this test. HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING LOW SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING If your fork has a high speed compression Low speed compression damping is used to reduce damping control, this would usually be used unwanted movement and over travel due to low speed to slow things down during big hits to avoid changes like out of the saddle pedaling and subtle bottoming. It would usually be set at the lowest variations in the trail that can cause wallowing etc. level needed to avoid bottoming out. It also helps control frame geometry change during braking and cornering. Adjust to your preference. REBOUND Adjust the rebound so that the front end does not IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FORKS bounce off the ground after a drop off or large ON ALL OUR BIKES bump. If adjusted too slow, the fork may “pack down” and feel sluggish. In order to conserve For the best possible performance, be sure you momentum and remain compliant the suspension are using the proper offset fork. needs to recover fairly quickly and push off the back side of bumps and holes. If the rebound DV9: 51mm is adjusted too slow, rolling energy is lost to damping and vibration. If it is adjusted too fast Mojo HD5, Ripley, Ripmo, Ripmo AF: 44mm the bike will bounce after bumps and drops. Adjust to your preference. Mojo: 37mm
RIDE FORK SET-UP With the advent of our Traction Tune philosophy of suspension setup, we are now recommending two different methods of setting sag. 1. For the shorter travel bikes, we recommend setting sag using the traditional method in the seated position: Sit on your bike in a normal riding position, bouncing up and down a couple times to seat the suspension. Reach down and slide the o–ring up the shock shaft against the wiper seal. Next, gently step off of the bike taking care not to further compress the suspension. 2. For the more gravity oriented bikes, the HD5 and the Ripmo, please see the standing method of setting sag on page 30. STEP 1 Add recommended air for rider weight (see charts on following pages). On any fork with a lever, make sure to set sag with the compression lever in the OPEN mode. With bike on level ground, bounce up and down a bit to overcome shock stiction. Settle into your riding position. 28
FORK SET-UP RIDE STEP 2 Slide o-ring until it rests on STEP 3 Measure sag–the distance from o-ring IBIS’ HANDY SAG MEASURER IN MILLIMETERS wiper, then dismount without to wiper. Start with the amount of sag disturbing o-ring’s position. recommended for your bike and riding style (listed on the next page) and adjust to your preference. 29
FORK SETUP RIDE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRACTION TUNE: RIPMO & HD5 For maximum traction and performance, your front and rear suspension need to be balanced. To achieve proper balance, you need to setup your suspension so it matches your style and the steepness of your terrain. Here is the recommended procedure to get the most out of your suspension.* STEP 1 STEP 2 Set the front and rear sag with your riding gear on while in a standing Once you’ve set your sag, it’s best to balance your suspension for different position (see illustration), refer to the chart on page 44 for rear sag types of riding. settings in mm. The standing sag method is a little unorthodox, but yields a more balanced suspension setup. • If your normal descent is 10-15% down grade, use recommended pressures. 28% Sag: Best for normal trail riding where efficient pedalling • If your normal descent is 20-25% down grade, reduce rear shock pressure and a stable platform is required. by 4% and increase fork pressure by 4% over recommended pressure. 30% Sag: For aggressive riding in terrain that • If your normal descent is 30+% down grade, reduce rear shock pressure demands your attention. by 8% and increase fork pressure by 4% over recommended pressure. 32% Sag: Use for rough, steep, slippery trails These are just guidelines, we recommend experimentation to get the best results. when maximum control is a must. *F or the Ripley and Mojo, use the TRACTION TUNE TROUBLESHOOTING standard method of setting sag Problem: Fork too stiff. If the fork is too as described on page 40. stiff relative to the rear, the head angle is artificially too slack and the bike becomes a handful to get into or out of a corner. Solution: Drop fork pressure or increase rear pressure. Problem: Fork dives. If the fork is diving too much or you are getting a lot of pressure on your feet, then the rear may be too stiff relative to the front. Solution: While it’s tempting to stiffen the front, sometimes the solution is to soften the rear. 30
FORK SET-UP Using the pressures on the charts below as a starting point, adjust air pressures up or down until you get to these recommended starting sag numbers: RIDE SEATED METHOD Ripley: 26mm Mojo: 28mm STANDING METHOD Ripmo/Ripmo AF: 45mm HD5: 48mm FOX FLOAT 36 : 29* FOX FLOAT 34 : 27.5 / 29* ONYX AIR PRESSURES : 29 RIDER WEIGHT (LB) 28% SAG 30% SAG 32% SAG RIDER WEIGHT 160MM RIDER WEIGHT 130MM OR 140MM PSI PSI LB KG 50 LB KG 58 120-130 54-59 120-130 54-59 120 30 25 20 130 35 30 25 130-140 59-64 54 130-140 59-64 63 140 40 35 30 140-150 64-68 59 140-150 64-68 68 150 45 40 35 150-160 68-73 62 150-160 68-73 72 160 50 45 40 160-170 73-77 66 160-170 73-77 77 170 55 50 45 170-180 77-82 70 170-180 77-82 82 180 60 55 50 190 65 60 55 180-190 82-86 75 180-190 82-86 86 200 70 65 60 190-200 86-91 80 190-200 86-91 91 210 75 70 65 200-210 91-95 84 200-210 91-95 96 220 80 75 70 210-220 95-100 88 210-220 95-100 100 230 85 80 75 220-230 100-104 92 220-230 100-104 105 240 90 85 80 250 95 90 85 230-240 104-109 97 230-240 104-109 110 240-250 109-113 101 240-250 109-113 114 For detailed DVO base tune, see pages 38-39 MAX 120 MAX 120 DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURES *Air pressures above are for both Factory and Performance forks from Fox. COMPRESSION & REBOUND Once you’ve set sag, adjust the compression and rebound settings according to the charts on the following pages. 31
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FORK SET-UP RIDE FOX 36 TRACTION TUNE: RIPMO TRACTION TUNE: FLOAT 36 FACTORY GRIP 2 Use this diagram as a starting point for your compression adjusters. COMPRESSION & REBOUND ADJUSTERS Turn your compression adjusters to the closed position (full clockwise) until they stop. Then back them out CLICKS FROM CLOSED (counter-clockwise) to the number of clicks shown below. PRESSURE (PSI) HSC LSC HSR LSR High-Speed Compression 16-14 8 16-14 adjustment is useful to control fork 40 8 15-13 8 16-14 performance during bigger hits, 14-12 8 16-12 landings, and square-edged bumps. 45 8 13-11 8 16-12 12-10 7-8 15-11 Low-Speed Compression 50 8 11-9 7-8 14-10 adjustment is useful to control fork 10-8 7-8 14-10 performance during rider weight shifts, 55 7 9-7 6-8 14-10 G-outs, and other slow inputs. 8-6 6-8 14-8 60 7 7-5 6-8 14-8 FOX FLOAT 34 GRIP 2 6-4 5-8 14-8 REBOUND ADJUSTERS 65 7 0-16 0-8 0-16 70 6 75 6 80 6 85 5 90 5 RANGE 0-8 NOTE: To determine the model year of Fox suspension you have, enter the 4 digit tune code off your shock or fork into this page: https://www.ridefox.com/fox17/help.php?m=bike 34
FOX 34: MOJO FORK SET-UP RIDE FLOAT 34 FACTORY GRIP 2 Use this diagram as a starting point for your compression adjusters. COMPRESSION & REBOUND ADJUSTERS Turn your compression adjusters to the closed position (full clockwise) until they stop. Then back them out CLICKS FROM CLOSED (counter-clockwise) to the number of clicks shown below. PRESSURE (PSI) HSC LSC HSR LSR High-Speed Compression 16-14 8 12-10 adjustment is useful to control fork 40 8 15-13 8 12-10 performance during bigger hits, 14-12 8 12-8 landings, and square-edged bumps. 45 8 13-11 8 12-8 12-10 7-8 11-7 Low-Speed Compression 50 8 11-9 7-8 10-6 adjustment is useful to control fork 10-8 7-8 10-6 performance during rider weight shifts, 55 7 9-7 6-8 10-6 G-outs, and other slow inputs. 8-6 6-8 10-4 60 7 7-5 6-8 10-4 FOX FLOAT 34 GRIP 2 6-4 5-8 10-4 REBOUND ADJUSTERS 65 7 0-16 0-8 0-16 70 6 75 6 80 6 85 5 90 5 RANGE 0-8 A NOTE ON TUNING GUIDES Tuning Guides for current and legacy Fox forks and shocks can be found at ridefox.com. While our info here is thorough, Fox has even more detail on their support pages. We recommend you check it out. 35
FORK SET-UP RIDE FOX 34: RIPLEY FLOAT 34 PERFORMANCE GRIP FLOAT 34 FACTORY GRIP 2 Use this diagram as a starting point COMPRESSION & REBOUND ADJUSTERS for your compression adjusters. 25% SAG 130MM GRIP RECOMMEND CLICKS FROM CLOSED Turn your compression adjusters to RIDER WEIGHT REBOUND SETTINGS the closed position (full clockwise) LB PSI PRESSURE (PSI) HSC LSC HSR LSR until they stop. Then back them out 120-130 58 13 16-14 8 16-14 (counter-clockwise) to the number 130-140 63 12 40 8 15-13 8 16-14 of clicks shown below. 140-150 68 11 14-12 8 16-12 150-160 72 10 45 8 13-11 8 16-12 High-Speed Compression 160-170 77 9 12-10 7-8 15-11 adjustment is useful to control fork 170-180 82 8 50 8 11-9 7-8 14-10 performance during bigger hits, 180-190 86 7 10-8 7-8 14-10 landings, and square-edged bumps. 190-200 91 6 55 7 9-7 6-8 14-10 200-210 96 5 8-6 6-8 14-8 Low-Speed Compression 210-220 100 4 60 7 7-5 6-8 14-8 adjustment is useful to control fork 220-230 105 3 6-4 5-8 14-8 performance during rider weight shifts, 230-240 110 2 65 7 0-16 0-8 0-16 G-outs, and other slow inputs. 240-250 114 1 120 RANGE 0-13 70 6 FOX FLOAT 34 GRIP 2 MAX DO NOT EXCEED REBOUND ADJUSTERS 75 6 MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURES 80 6 85 5 90 5 RANGE 0-8 FOX 34 PERFORMANCE GRIP REBOUND ADJUSTER Rebound controls the rate of speed at which the fork extends after compressing. 36
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FORK SET-UP RIDE ONYX: RIPMO & HD5 DVO ONYX FORK SET UP We still recommend you use the pressures and settings from our charts on the following pages (which are different than the DVO numbers). The DVO Diamond features adjustable high and low speed compression damping, adjustable rebound damping, and Off the Top (OTT), which adjusts the initial sensitivity of the travel. For even more detailed tuning instructions, go to http://tech.dvosuspension. com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DVO-Set-Up-Guide-2020-v4.pdf ONYX AIR PRESSURES COMPRESSION & REBOUND SETTINGS HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION High speed compression is adjusted with black (HSC) ADJUSTERS dial located under the green colored low speed RIDER 28% SAG 30% SAG 32% SAG TURNS FROM POSITION CLICKS FROM compression adjuster. HSC controls the damping CLOSED CLOSED FIRMER: Rotate Clockwise force under faster suspension movements. Use this WEIGHT (LB) 20 HSC SOFTER: Rotate Counter-Clockwise to control the amount of support on bigger impacts 25 5 LOW SPEED COMPRESSION such as g-outs, landings, drops, etc 30 5 LSC REBOUND (LSC) ADJUSTERS 35 5 Start with your HSC all the way open (counter- 120 30 25 40 5 1-2 22 REBOUND ADJUSTERS clockwise). Adjust by full rotations, NOT by clicks. 130 35 30 45 5 When you make an adjustment to your HSC, do 1-2 140 40 35 50 4-5 1-2 22 full rotations at a time. 150 45 40 55 4-5 160 50 45 60 4-5 1-2 22 Setting “1” is wide open and recommended when 170 55 50 65 4-5 1-2 21-22 descending or riding on technical terrain. When you 180 60 55 70 4-5 2-4 21-22 are climbing, you can switch the LSC to “6” to give 190 65 60 75 3-5 you the firmest setting and best pedaling platform. 200 70 65 80 3-5 2-4 21-22 210 75 70 85 3-5 220 80 75 3-5 2-4 18-22 230 85 80 5 TOTAL TURNS 240 90 85 2-4 18-22 250 95 90 2-4 18-22 2-4 16-22 2-4 16-22 3-5 16-22 3-5 15-22 3-5 15-22 6-POSITION KNOB 22 CLICKS 38
FORK SET-UP RIDE OTT EXPLAINED OTT Adjust 1 HEAVIER RIDERS NEED MORE OTT Firm (1) Plush (11) Firm LIGHTER RIDERS NEED LESS OTT OTT (Off The Top) is a DVO Exclusive Performance Feature that delivers amazing traction, comfort and control matching a wide range of riders Open LIGHTER RIDERS NEED LESS OTT weights and skill levels. Counter-Clockwise 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OTT allows the rider to independently adjust the initial 30mm’s of the travel Soft by externally adjusting the tension on the negative spring in relation to the amount of air pressure in the main spring. Rider Weight 1 2 34 OTT (Rotations) 8 9 10 11 lbs kgs Firm Soft 567 As a general rule of thumb, the heavier/aggressive rider will use more air 120-139 54-63 Firm Soft Soft pressure and more OTT, and and lighter/less aggressive rider will use lower 140-159 64-72 Firm Firm air pressures and less OTT. 160-179 73-81 Soft 180-199 82-90 Firm Soft 200-219 91-100 220-239 101-108 Firm 240+ 109+ NOTE: Make sure that you always adjust the OTT 1 full rotation at a time, NOT 1 click. 5 39
RIDE REAR SHOCK SET-UP SETTING SAG On the Mojo HD5, sag should be about 15mm Recommended beginning pressures can be found for Trail and 16–17mm for gravity rides. 40 on pages 42-47. Set the pressure and follow the instructions on this page for setting the sag. Less Experiment and see what works best for your trails pressure gives a slacker seat angle and overall and riding style. smoother ride. More pressure gives a firmer suspension feel and steeper seat angle and more FOX FLOAT DPS over the pedals riding position. There’s a 3 position on-the-fly (lever) adjustment like before. They control low speed compression damping. Ripmo / Ripmo AF They’re called Open-Medium-Firm. The Open mode Start with ~14mm of sag is the tunable one. That enables you to adjust the mode that you use most often, then have the preset Mojo HD5 Medium and Firm modes if you want to firm things up Start with ~15mm of sag for fire road climbing or pavement (we rarely use these settings on our bikes). Ripley Start with ~11mm of sag ADJUSTING REBOUND The Float DPS has adjustable rebound damping. It’s Mojo adjusted by turning the red dial on the inside of the Start with ~11mm of sag lever. Generally you want it as fast as you can set it without getting bounced off the saddle after a bump or CHECK THE SAG drop (like riding off a curb in the saddle.) If the rebound With the shock in open mode (or ProPedal turned setting is too slow the shock will be partially compressed off for earlier shocks), use the recommended when you hit the next bump resulting in “packing down”. seated or standing method and recommended Too fast and the bike will bounce you up in the air after starting pressure. Reach down and slide the o–ring bumps and drops. Adjust to your preference. up the shock shaft against the wiper seal. Next, gently step off of the bike taking care not to further compress the suspension. For the Ripley and Mojo, the distance from the o– ring to the wiper seal should be about 11mm. On the Ripmo, sag should be about 14mm for trail and 15–17mm for gravity rides.
SHOCK AND SHOCK IMPORTANT NOTE: When adding air to the air REAR SHOCK SET-UP RIDE HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS chamber, it is crucial to equalize the positive and Our suspension bikes have the following shock negative air chambers by slowly compressing the 41 and shock hardware specifications: shock through 25% of its travel 10-20 times after every 50psi addition. Ripley Shock • Upper: 25mm wide with an 8mm bore Adding air to the shock without periodically • Lower: 15mm wide with an 8mm bore equalizing the air chambers can lead to a • 190mm eye to eye condition in which the shock has more pressure • 45mm shaft travel in the positive chamber than the negative. In this Ripmo/Ripmo AF Shock condition the shock will be very stiff and can top- • Upper: 25mm wide with an 8mm bore out. You can equalize the air chambers by slowly • Lower: 15mm wide with an 8mm bore compressing the shock until you feel and hear a • 210mm eye to eye transfer of air. Hold the shock at this point for a • 55mm shaft travel few seconds to allow the air to transfer from the Mojo HD5 Shock: positive to the negative chamber. • Upper: 21.8mm wide with an 8mm bore • Lower: 15mm wide with an 8mm bore When releasing air from the air chamber, it • 7.875” (200mm) eye to eye is important to do this slowly so the shock • 2.25” (57mm) shaft travel can transfer air from the negative to positive Mojo Shock: chamber and then be released through the • Upper: 25mm wide with an 8mm bore Schrader valve. • Lower: 15mm wide with an 8mm bore • 7.875” (210mm) eye to eye Releasing the air pressure too quickly can • 2” (50mm) shaft travel induce a condition in which the negative chamber has more pressure than the SETTING AIR PRESSURE FOR THE positive chamber. In this condition the shock FIRST TIME WITH THE NEGATIVE AIR will compress into its travel and not fully CHAMBER SLEEVE extend. You can remedy this by adding air On Fox shocks, it is critically important to add pressure until the shock extends, then slowly or remove air from the negative air chamber compressing the shock through 25% of its sleeve as detailed below to experience the best travel 10-20 times. possible performance.
REAR SHOCK AIR PRESSURE CHARTS : STARTING PRESSURES FOR SETTING SAG RIDE DVO JADE X REAR SHOCKS REAR SHOCKS DVO worked with our National Enduro Team and our engineers to come up with a damping profile to DVO JADE X : DVO TOPAZ: FOX DPS : RIPLEY match the new Ripmo and Ripmo AF kinematics. RIPMO / RIPMO AF / HD5 RIPMO / RIPMO AF 25% SAG - Shoot for .45” (~11mm) of sag. RIDER WEIGHT PRESSURE COIL SPRING WEIGHT GUIDE 27.5% SAG / 14MM LB PSI RIDER WEIGHT RIDER WEIGHT SPRING WEIGHT LB PRESSURE 100 130 120-130 PSI LB LB 130-140 112-123 120 150 140-150 123-134 140-155 350 150-160 134-144 140 170 160-170 144-155 155-170 400 170-180 155-166 160 190 180-190 166-177 170-185 450 190-200 177-187 180 210 200-210 187-198 185-200 500 210-220 198-209 200 240 220-230 209-220 The Jade X features a 3 position compression 200-215 550 230-240 220-230 220 270 adjuster that allows the rider to choose from 240-250 230-241 full open (descending) mid position (single 215-230 600 241-252 250 310 track or climbing) to near lock out for the 3rd position. MAX 350 PSI! They also came up with a new rebound NOTE: Ripmo AF ships with the following damping profile that has built in low speed standard coil springs rebound during the initial part of the suspension movement, keeping the bike Small: 350 FOX DPS : MOJO feeling composed and balanced. The middle Medium: 400 part of the rebound stroke (the sweet spot) Large: 450 25% SAG - Shoot for .47” (~12mm) of sag. allows for rapid movement which keeps X-large: 500 the rear wheel tracking the ground without RIDER WEIGHT PRESSURE packing down and the end of stroke slows down again reducing the possibility of getting LB PSI bucked during jumps or larger impacts. 100 120 The Topaz has a three position compression damping switch. 120 140 As with all of our dw-link bikes, we prefer to run them WFO (wide open) and let the dw-link do its magic. 140 160 For rebound, adjust to personal preference, as outlined on 160 200 page 27. 180 200 200 230 220 260 250 300 MAX 350 PSI! 42
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REAR SHOCK AIR PRESSURE CHARTS : STARTING PRESSURES FOR SETTING SAG RIDE FLOAT X2 DAMPER ADJUSTMENTS Turn all four damper adjusters to the closed position (full clockwise) until they stop. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SUSPENSION Then back them out (counter-clockwise) to the number of clicks shown in the table. SETTINGS ON ALL OUR BIKES IMPORTANT NOTE: Be careful not to force the low speed adjusters to the end of These are Ibis recommended settings and differ their range. Rotating Low Speed Compression (LSC) or Low Speed Rebound (LSR) from FOX recommended settings. adjusters to min or max too forcefully can cause them to get stuck. If they do get stuck, use FOX tool 398-00-746 to hold the high speed adjuster in place while loosening the low speed adjuster. FOX X2 : RIPMO / RIPMO AF X2 SHOCK DAMPER BASE SETTINGS : RIPMO / RIPMO AF RIPMO SAG 28% WHEEL SAG = 30% WHEEL SAG = 32% WHEEL SAG = CLICKS FROM CLOSED 15mm SHOCK STROKE 16mm SHOCK STROKE 17mm SHOCK STROKE RIDER WEIGHT PRESSURE (PSI) HSC LSC HSR LSR (LBS.) SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK 18-16 8 18 PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) 100 8 17-15 8 18 120 - 130 16-14 8 17 130 - 140 142 137 133 110 8 15-13 8 17 140 - 150 158 153 148 14-12 8 16 150 - 160 175 168 163 120 7 13-11 8 15 160 - 170 191 184 178 12-10 8 15 170 - 180 207 199 193 130 7 11-9 8 14 180 - 190 223 215 208 10-8 8 14 190 - 200 239 231 223 140 6 9-7 8 13 200 - 210 256 246 239 8-6 8 13 210 - 220 272 262 254 150 6 7-5 7 12 220 - 230 288 277 269 6-4 7 12 230 - 240 N/A 293 284 160 5 5-3 7 11 240 - 250 N/A N/A 299 4-2 6 11 N/A N/A N/A 170 5 3-1 6 10 180 4 0-18 0-8 0-18 190 4 200 3 210 3 220 2 230 2 240 1 250 1 RANGE 0-8 44
AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION We work closely with the engineers at Fox to AFTERMARKET FORKS RIDE custom tune the shocks on each of our bikes. If you are looking to update your Ibis to the latest BIKE MODEL FOX AM P/N DESCRIPTION 2021 Fox suspension, here is all the information Mojo* 910-20-869 you will need, part numbers, descriptions Ripley 4 910-20-999 2021, 34, K, FLOAT, 27.5in, F-S, 140, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, and what you will need to have a Fox trained Ripmo & Ripmo AF 910-20-905 Shiny Blk, Orange/Gloss Blk Logo, 15QRx110, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, AM technician change on your new shock. 2021, 34, K, FLOAT, 29in, F-S, 130, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Fork aftermarket part numbers for 2021 are Shiny Blk, Orange/Gloss Blk Logo, 15QRx110, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, AM included too. 2021, 36, K, FLOAT, 29in, F-S, 160, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Shiny Blk, Orange/Gloss Blk Logo, 15QRx110, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, AM *CSU replacement is required to achieve Ibis-spec 37mm fork rake on a Mojo. Full conversion is probably not worth the cost. May be best to use stock 44mm rake. **To match the OEM tune of any of these forks, Revalve damper to light rebound (RL) AFTERMARKET SHOCKS BIKE MODEL FOX AM P/N DESCRIPTION CONVERSION NOTES Mojo Float DPS 972-01-446 Ripley 4 Float DPS 972-01-447 2021, FLOAT DPS, F-S, K, 3pos-Adj, Evol LV, FOX, AM, 210, 50, Revalve damper to LCXL, LRL. Install 0.9cu in air volume reducer. Ripley 4 Float DPX2 973-01-314 0.8 Spacer, LCM, LRM, CMF, Orange Logo SM - MD: Revalve damper to LCL, LRL. Install 0.6cu in air volume reducer. Ripmo & Ripmo AF Float X2 979-01-028 LG - XL: Revalve damper to LCL, LRM. Install 0.6cu in air volume reducer. Ripmo & Ripmo AF Float DPX2 973-01-316 2021, FLOAT DPS, F-S, K, 3pos-Adj, Evol LV, FOX, AM, 190, 45, Revalve damper to CEC001, RLA019, A2 L- M+. Install 0.6cu in air volume reducer. 0.4 Spacer, LCM, LRM, CMF, Orange Logo Revalve damper to CL001, ECR012, Rezi CM. Remove 2 air volume reducers. 2021, FLOAT DPX2, F-S, K, 3pos-Adj, Evol LV, FOX, AM, 190, 45, 0.9 Spacer, CLA004, LRM0001, Rezi A2 L+ M+, Orange Logo Revalve damper to CL, LRL, Rezi A2 L- M+. Install 0.2cu in air volume reducer. 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, FOX, AM, 210, 55, CL, RM, Rezi BV3, Orange, Neutral Logo 2021, FLOAT DPX2, F-S, K, 3pos-Adj, Evol LV, FOX, AM, 210, 55, 0.4 Spacer, CLA004, LRM0001, Rezi A2 L+ M+, Orange Logo DVO FORKS & SHOCKS DVO forks and shocks are traction tuned in their native configuration so no special tuning is needed for the aftermarket DVO shocks or forks. 45
REAR SHOCK AIR PRESSURE CHARTS : STARTING PRESSURES FOR SETTING SAG RIDE TOPAZ-T3 COMPRESSION ADJUST: TOPAZ : HD5 RIPMO / RIPMO AF / HD5 HD5 SAG 28% WHEEL SAG = 30% WHEEL SAG = 32% WHEEL SAG = POSITION CLICKS FROM CLOSED The DVO Topaz offers 3 compression settings to quickly and 15mm SHOCK STROKE 16mm SHOCK STROKE 17mm SHOCK STROKE easily allow the rider to adjust the compression damping for RIDER WEIGHT any trail condition. (LBS.) SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK COMPRESSION REBOUND PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) 1. Open Compression– reduces compression damping 120 Open 10 allowing the oil to easily flow through the circuit offering 130 102 92 87 Open 10 maximum sensitivity. Open position is also best for lighter 140 113 103 98 Open 9-10 riders or for dry dusty terrain where maximum traction 150 124 114 109 Open 9-10 is required. 160 135 125 120 Open 8-10 170 146 136 131 Open 8-10 2. Medium Compression is for traversing. Sections of the 180 157 147 142 Open 7-10 trail where you need it to be active but still maintain a good 190 168 158 153 Open 7-10 pedaling platform. 200 179 169 164 Open 7-10 210 190 180 175 Open 6-10 3. Closed Compression– great for climbing to reduce 220 201 191 186 Open 6-10 undesirable suspension bob or for heavier/aggressive riders 230 212 202 197 Open 6-10 needing maximum support while descending. The heavy/ 240 223 213 208 Open 5-10 closed setting is NOT a lock-out but does offer significant 250 234 224 219 Open 5-10 resistance to weight & pedal induced suspension movement. 245 235 230 THREE-POSITION KNOB 10-CLICKS FINE TUNE YOUR DVO TOPAZ SHOCK http://tech.dvosuspension.com/ tuning/topaztuning/ 46
REAR SHOCK AIR PRESSURE CHARTS : STARTING PRESSURES FOR SETTING SAG TOPAZ : RIPMO / RIPMO AF RIDE HD5 SAG 28% WHEEL SAG = 30% WHEEL SAG = 32% WHEEL SAG = POSITION CLICKS FROM CLOSED 15mm SHOCK STROKE 16mm SHOCK STROKE 17mm SHOCK STROKE RIDER WEIGHT (LBS.) SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK COMPRESSION REBOUND PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) PRESSURE (PSI) 120 Open 10 130 102 92 87 Open 10 140 113 103 98 Open 9-10 150 124 114 109 Open 9-10 160 135 125 120 Open 8-10 170 146 136 131 Open 8-10 180 157 147 142 Open 7-10 190 168 158 153 Open 7-10 200 179 169 164 Open 7-10 210 190 180 175 Open 6-10 220 201 191 186 Open 6-10 230 212 202 197 Open 6-10 240 223 213 208 Open 5-10 250 234 224 219 Open 5-10 245 235 230 THREE-POSITION KNOB 10-CLICKS 47
MAINTAIN BEARING / BUSHING MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT BUSHING SERVICE INTERVALS The lower link bushings on our suspension bikes should be checked, cleaned, and serviced after every wet season. In predominantly dry conditions, a longer service interval is acceptable. Under most riding conditions, the lower link bushings will last two or more seasons. Clevis bushings should be checked, cleaned, and serviced after every wet season. If the majority of riding is in wet weather, the clevis bushing service interval should be performed more often. In general clevis bushings and o-rings should be replaced once a year. For primarily wet conditions, bushings may need to be replaced more often. In primarily dry conditions, replacement bushings may be needed less often. 48
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