XC AND SL
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I M P O R T A N T
C o n s u m e r S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n
1. The fork on your bicycle is designed for use by a single rider, on mountain
trails, and similar off-road conditions.
2. Before riding the bicycle, be sure the brakes are properly installed and
adjusted. If the brakes do not work properly, the rider could suffer serious
and/or fatal injuries.
3. Your fork may fail in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, any
condition that causes a loss of oil; collision or other activity bending or
breaking the fork's components or parts; and extended periods of non-use.
Fork failure may not be visible. Do not ride the bicycle if you notice bent or
broken fork parts, loss of oil, sounds of excessive topping out, or other
indications of a possible fork failure, such as loss of shock absorbing
properties. Instead, take your bike to a qualified dealer for inspection and
repair. In the event of a fork failure, damage to the bicycle or personal
injury may result.
3. Always use genuine RockShox parts. Use of aftermarket replacement parts
voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the shock.
Structural failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible
serious and/or fatal injuries.
4. Use extreme caution not to tilt the bicycle to either side when mounting the
bicycle to a carrier by the fork drop-outs (front wheel removed). The fork
legs may suffer structural damage if the bicycle is tilted while the drop-outs
are in the carrier. Make sure the fork is securely fastened down with a
quick release. Make sure the rear wheel is fastened down when using
ANY bike carrier that secures the fork’s drop-outs. Not securing the rear
can allow the bike’s mass to side-load the drop-outs, causing them to
break or crack. If the bicycle tilts or falls out of its carrier, do not ride the
bicycle until the fork is properly examined for possible damage. Return the
fork to your dealer for inspection or call RockShox if there is any question
of possible damage (See the International Distributor List). A fork leg or
drop-out failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible
serious and/or fatal injuries.
5. Only mount cantilever-type brakes to the existing brake posts. Forks with
hangerless style braces are only designed for ‘V’- style or hydraulic
cantilever brakes. Do not use any cantilever brake other than those
intended by the brake manufacturer to work with a hangerless brace. Do
not route the front brake cable and/or cable housing through the stem or
any other mounts or cable stops. Do not use a front brake cable leverage
device mounted to the brace.
6. Observe all owner's manual instructions for care and service of this product.
ROCKSHOX FORKS ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPETITIVE OFF-ROAD
RIDING AND DO NOT COME WITH THE PROPER REFLECTORS FOR ON-
ROAD USE.YOUR DEALER SHOULD INSTALL PROPER REFLECTORS TO
MEET THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S (CPSC)
REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE STANDARDS IF THE FORK IS GOING TO
BE USED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT ANY TIME.
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IN S TA L L AT I O N
It is extremely important that your RockShox fork is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle
mechanicꢀ Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in severe and/or
fatal injuriesꢀ
1. Remove the existing fork from the bicycle and the crown race from the fork. Measure the length of the fork steerer
tube against the length of the RockShox steerer tube. The RockShox steerer tube may need cutting to the proper
length. Make sure there is sufficient length to clamp the stem (refer to the stem manufacturer's instructions).
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W A R N I N G
DO NOT ADD THREADS TO ROCKSHOX THREADLESS STEERERS. THE STEERER
TUBE CROWN ASSEMBLY IS A ONE-TIME PRESS FIT. REPLACEMENT OF THE
ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE THE LENGTH, DIAMETER OR HEADSET
TYPE (THREADED OR THREADLESS).
DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE THE STEERER TUBE. THIS COULD RESULT IN
THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BICYCLE WITH POSSIBLE SERIOUS AND/OR
FATAL INJURIES.
2. Install the headset crown race (29.9mm for 1 1/8" steerers) firmly against the top of the fork crown. Install the fork
assembly on the bike. Adjust the headset until you feel no play or drag.
3. Install the brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions and adjust brake pads properly. Use the fork only with
V-type or hydraulic cantilever brakes mounted to the existing brake posts or disc style brakes mounted through the
provided mounting holes. Do not use any cantilever brake other than those intended by the brake manufacturer to
work with a hangerless brace.
4. Adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the dropout's counter bore. The quick release nut must be tightened
after the wheel is properly seated into the dropout's counter bore. Make sure four or more threads are engaged in
the quick release nut when it is closed. Orient the quick release lever in front of and parallel to the lower tube in the
locked position.
5. Keep in mind tire clearance as you choose tires. Maximum size is 2.4" wide or 348 mm radius installed. Be sure to
check this radius whenever you change tires. To do this, remove the top caps and spring stack assemblies and compress
the fork completely to make sure at least 5 mm of clearance exists between the top of the tire and the bottom of the
crown. Exceeding maximum tire size will cause the tire to jam against the crown when the fork is fully compressed.
PE R F O R M A N C E TU N I N G
RockShox Judy forks can be tuned for your particular weight, riding style, and terrainꢀ
Setting Sag
Judy forks are designed to sag when you are sitting on your bikeꢀ Sag is the compression of the fork
caused by the rider's weightꢀ Proper sag allows the front wheel to follow the contour of the terrain
as you rideꢀ Sag is adjusted by the amount of air you add to the fork (less air equals more sag)ꢀ
AIR PRESSURE GUIDELINES
%of Travel:
80 mm 100mm
Rider Weight (lb) Air Pressure
Sag
<140 (63 kg)
—
18-25 mm
18-25 mm
18-25 mm
18-25 mm
18-25 mm
22-31%
22-31%
22-31%
22-31%
22-31%
18-25%
18-25%
18-25%
18-25%
18-25%
140-160 (63-72 kg)
160-180 (72-81 kg)
180-200 (81-90 kg)
>220 (99 kg)
0-5 psi
5-10 psi
10-15 psi
15-20 psi
To measure sag, install a zip tie on the upper tube of the fork flush against the wiper sealꢀ Sit on
the bike with normal riding apparelꢀ Step off the bike, and measure the distance between the
wiper seal and the zip tieꢀ This is your sagꢀ
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ADDING AIR PRESSURE
Remove the air cap to expose the air valveꢀ Using a football needle (provided with your fork) and
a bike pump, add the recommend air pressure (see Air Pressure Guidelines")ꢀ Remove the football
needle and re-install the air capꢀ
NOTE: MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE IS 50 PSIꢀ
External Rebound Adjustment (SL only)
Damping controls the speed the fork moves after hitting a bump (or how quickly the fork returns
to full travel)ꢀ You want the fork to absorb the bump impact and then return to full travel before
you encounter the next bumpꢀ Test the damping by standing next to the bike and putting both
hands on the handlebarꢀ Pull the front brake and quickly push on the fork, and then lift the front
wheel before the fork fully extendsꢀ You should feel how hard the fork extends as you lift the
front wheelꢀ If the fork extends too fast, the wheel and handlebar will shake in your hands (you
need more damping)ꢀ If the fork extends like an elevator (slow), there is too much dampingꢀ
To change the rebound damping on your fork, locate the adjuster knob on the lower right legꢀ A
clockwise adjustment will increase the rebound damping; a counterclockwise adjustment will
decrease the rebound dampingꢀ More damping means slower fork speedꢀ The knob offers 90 degrees
of adjustmentꢀ Do not turn the rebound adjuster past its stop limitsꢀ Small changes in knob position
will make large changes on the trailꢀ Start in the middle, and increase or decrease as necessaryꢀ
Oil Tuning
Changing the HydraCoil oil in your Judy fork will alter its rebound characteristicsꢀ Rebound is
the extension or return of your forkꢀ To slow the rebound of your fork, replace the stock 5 wtꢀ oil
in your fork with a heavier weight oil (10 or 15 wtꢀ)ꢀ For further information on oil volumes and
adding oil to your fork, visit our website at wwwꢀrockshoxꢀcom or contact your RockShox local
dealer or distributorꢀ
Changing Travel
To change the travel of your fork from 80 to 100 mm or from 100 to 80 mm you must perform a
full service on your forkꢀ To obtain service information or instructions, visit our website at
wwwꢀrockshoxꢀcom or contact your local RockShox dealer or distributorꢀ
MA I N T E N A N C E
To maintain the high performance, safety, and long life of your fork, periodic maintenance is
requiredꢀ If you ride in extreme conditions, maintenance should be performed more frequentlyꢀ
Recommended intervals for maintenance are listed belowꢀ
Before Every Ride
Check the other components on your bicycle in accordance with the manuals supplied by the
manufacturer to make sure they are in working orderꢀ
After Every Ride
Clean and dry the exterior of your forkꢀ Avoid directing water pressure at the upper tube/wiper
seal junctionꢀ
Every 25 Hours of Riding
•
Lift boots from lower legs. Wipe exterior surfaces, including upper tubes. Apply 2-3 drops of Teflon-based oil to the
upper tube/lower tube junction. Refit boots.
•
Check top cap assemblies, brake post bolts, and shaft bolts for proper torque.
Torque Tightening Values
Top Caps
40 in-lb
Brake Posts
Shaft Bolts
80 in-lb
60 in-lb
Check Air Pressure
See Air Pressure Guidelines
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Every 100 Hours of Riding
We recommend this service be performed by a qualified bicycle mechanicꢀ To obtain service
information or instructions, visit our website at wwwꢀrockshoxꢀcom or contact your local
RockShox dealer or distributorꢀ
WA R R A N T Y
RockShox, Incꢀ warrants its products for a period of one year from original date of purchase to be
free from defects in materials or workmanshipꢀ Any RockShox product that is returned to the
factory and is found by RockShox to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired
or replaced at the option of RockShox, Incꢀ This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedyꢀ
RockShox shall not be held liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damagesꢀ
The warranty does not apply to products which have not been properly installed and adjusted
according to RockShox installation instructionsꢀ The warranty does not cover any product that has
been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removedꢀ This
warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash or abuse of the product or
any other circumstances in which the product had be subjected to forces or loads beyond its
designꢀ This warranty does not cover paint damage or modifications to the productꢀ Proof of
purchase is requiredꢀ
Warranty Repair
If for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done, return the product to a
RockShox dealerꢀ In the USA, dealers are required to call for a Return Authorization number
(RA#) prior to returning productꢀ
For more technical information, visit our website at wwwꢀrockshoxꢀcomꢀ For toll-free technical
support in the USA, call 1ꢀ800ꢀ677ꢀ7177ꢀ Customers in countries other than the USA should
contact their local dealer or distributorꢀ
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Broni SꢀAꢀ
Czech Republic
Vanek Praha
Guatemala
BYS Importaciones SꢀAꢀ
Phone: 54 11 4292 3000
Phone: 42 0 312 698 1889
FAX:
54 11 4292 4453
FAX:
42 0 312 698 025
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Denmark
18 CALLE 7-48, ZONA 10,
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Australia
Steve Cramer Products
Duell A/S
Phone: 45 86 36 7800
Holland
Vertex Cycle Systems BV
FAX:
45 86 36 7377
MOLLERUPVEJ 3, TAASTRUP, 8410
RONDE
Ecuador
Bici Sport
HOLLAND
Austria
Barisitz-Austria
Phone: 43 512 39 22 87
Hong Kong
Flying Ball Bicycle Company
FAX:
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Belgium
Vertex Cycle Systems BV
Estonia
Hawaii Express
Hungary
Prokero Ltd Coꢀ
Phone 361 331 3184
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ZANDVOORT
HOLLAND
REGATI 1, 5K-102, TALLINN, 11911,
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Or
FAX:
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KALMAN IMRE UTCA 23, BUDAPEST,
1054
Brazil
Pedal Power
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Paavli 2A, Tallinn
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SAO PAULO SO
04547002
SKEIFAN 11, PꢀOꢀ BOX 8036,
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Ireland
Madison
Canada
Bell Sports Canada
Phone: 800 661 1662 (Calgary)
LINNAVUORENTIE 28, HELSINKI,
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Phone: 44 181 385 3385
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BROADWAY
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UNITED KINGDOM
FAX:
800 465 4018
BAY 147, 2760 45TH AVE SE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
T2B 3M1
France
Royal Velo France
Phone: 33 325 433 730
Fax: 33 325 43 95 95
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CHAMPANGE
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Italy
Motorquality
Bicicletas Belda Limitada
ST THIBAULT, 10800
14 NORTE 1001
VINA DEL MAR
Germany
Sport Import GmbH
Phone: 49 44 05 9280 0
20099 SESTO Sꢀ GIOVANNI, (MI) I VIA
VENEZIA, (ANGꢀ VIA CARDUCCI),
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Costa Rica
Inversiones Y Sistemes Garvi
Phone: 506 296 3383
FAX:
49 44 05 9280 49
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Japan
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FAX:
506 289 7013
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Phone: 30 12512 779
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Phone: 385 1 234 22 24
FAX:
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Sportex
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Biketech Coꢀ Ltdꢀ
Phone: 603 6189 1663
Phone: 7095 288 4524
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603 6189 1662
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Phone: 90 212 514 0525
FAX:
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FAX:
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Phone: 64 9 63 6 06 41
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STANMORE, MIDDLESEX HA7 4EA
UNITED KINGDOM
FAX:
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Phone: 27 11 807 5282
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Phone: 511 447 0838
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IMBA Rules of the Trail
Ride on open trails only
Leave no trace
Control your bicycle
Always yield trail
Never spook animals
Plan ahead
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