Epic / era rear shock setup – Specialized Epic Era User Manual

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EPIC / ERA REAR SHOCK SETUP

1. Set sag (fig.1):

• See the attached air chart for starting pressure. Use a
high-pressure shock pump to add air (A).
• Turn the Brain Fade knob (fig.2) counter-clockwise to allow
the shock to sag more easily.
• Push the rubber o-ring (B) up to the seal, sit on then
dismount the bike gently, measure the distance between the
shock seal and the o-ring (sag).
• Adjust the air pressure until the desired sag is reached.

2. Adjust rebound (fig.1):

The red knob (C) controls the rebound damping, the rate
which the shock returns after it’s been compressed.

• Turn the knob clockwise for slower rebound (slower speed,
bigger hits).
• Turn the knob counter-clockwise for faster rebound (higher
speeds, small bumps, more traction.

3. Tune Brain Fade inertia valve (fig.2):

Brain Fade is an inertia valve system offering a range of pedal
platform efficiency. The blue knob controls the Race Tune
inertia valve damping.

• Turn the knob clockwise for a firmer, more efficient ride.
• Turn the knob counter-clockwise for a softer, more supple
Trail Tune setting.

Shock stroke (SM Epic. all Era): 43mm
Shock stroke (Epic MD/LG/XL): 47mm
Recommended sag (SM Epic, all Era): 20-25% (8.5-11mm)
Recommended sag (Epic MD/LG/XL): 20-25% (9.5-12mm)

NOTE! Air Pressures
may vary depending on
rider style and/or ter-
rain. Adjust air pressure
to rider preferences.

EPIC SHOCK SETUP TIP:

• To achieve optimal shock and fork
balance, adjust the shock first and
fork second for air settings, followed
by rebound, then compression.

Rider

Brain

lbs

90-100

100-110

110-120

120-130

130-140

140-150

150-160

160-170

170-180

180-190

190-200

200-210

210-220

220-230

230-240

240-250

250-265

265-280

280-295

41-45

45-50

50-54

54-59

59-64

64-68

68-73

73-77

77-82

82-86

86-91

91-95

95-100

100-104

104-109

109-113

113-120

120-127

127-134

air (psi)