Specialized Epic Brain Shock Pressure

It s seamless on big and small hits.

Specialized epic brain shock pressure. Heavier riders have the option to fill the shock to 350 psi. This is an updated video to clarify the amount of starting pressure you should start. Attach your fox high pressure hand pump and fill the shock to 300 psi. I m 190 pounds on a large frame love the xc geometry.

Stumpjumper iv shock 26 29 wheel. We improved the brain s sensitivity making it respond more quickly and smoothly to that first impact. 2018 specialized epic brain 2 0 issue shock woes hi all just wanted to share my experience so far with the new 2018 specialized epic. The new 2021 specialized brain.

Cycle the suspension until you get a stable pressure reading with the suspension at maximum extension. The new 2021 specialized epic epic evo are. Auto sag shock brain specialized. The 25mm stanchion compact shock is centered around a firmer race tuned pedaling platform the brain s new rx xc tune.

Autosag air shock setup epic models are equipped with autosag a unique feature designed to simplify and speed up the adjustment of air pressure. And since keeping weight low is always key in cross country racing this latest brain shock is just half the weight of the original. Similar to surge74 s comment i needed to set up my shock pressure and sag correctly. To attain this pressure however using the specialized high pressure hand pump is required as going over 300 psi with the fox high pressure hand pump may cause damage to the gauge.

Epic m xl epic small epic 29 era setting iv sag to set sag. To make the all new 2018 specialized epic fsr as efficient and capable as possible they had to rethink their brain suspension platform. Turn the brain fade and rebound adjustment knobs all the way counterclockwise to their minimum position. Remember to cycle the suspension during the inflation process to allow the pressures on both sides of the spring to equalize.

Re engineered for the new epic the new brain ensures every watt is translated into forward motion while soaking up momentum killing chatter and the big hits. Slide the travel indicator o ring on the shock body to the dust wiper lip. Leaving it attached will affect the sag measurements. Over the past 15 years it s seen a little innovation but it still relied on a brass mass to hold the ports mostly closed until the rear wheel hit something hard enough to move the axle faster enough such that a spring couldn t hold the mass against the.