2018-2020 Epic Service & Maintenance
Manuals
Suspension
The Epic features sealed bearings in all pivots, ensuring a long, smooth service life.
The fork and shock will require maintenance to perform at their best. After every ride, the loose dirt should be wiped from the fork and shock shafts and seals with a clean rag. Fork service intervals should be done at the manufacturers recommended intervals. Brain shocks should be receive service for the air canister every 50 hours and have the Brain damper serviced every 200 hours. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer can help coordinate fork and Brain shock services for you.
Torque Specs
Location | Tool | Torque (in-lbf) | Torque ( Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Collar | 4 mm HEX | 55 | 6.2 |
| 12 mm Rear Axle | 6 mm HEX | 133 | 15 |
| Derailleur Hanger | 2.5 mm HEX | 7 | 0.8 |
| Rear Brake Chainstay Wedge | 2.5 mm HEX | 7 | 0.8 |
| Down Tube ICR Port | 3 mm HEX | 25 | 2.8 |
| Rear Derailleur Housing Protector | 2 mm HEX | 7 | 0.8 |
| Brain Hose Seatstay Clips | 2.5 mm HEX | 7 | 0.8 |
| Brain Reservoir bolts | 3, 4 mm HEX | 43 | 4.9 |
Pivot Bolt Location | Torque (in-lbf) | Torque ( Nm) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 160 | 18 |
| Upper Link Seat Tube | 80 | 9 |
| Seat Stay (outer bolt) | 160 | 18 |
| Seat Stay (inner bolt)* | 80 | 9 |
| Forward Shock Eye | 60 | 6.8 |
*reverse thread