X-Vert
X-Vert DC
X-Vert Super
X-Vert Carbon
X-Vert Supernova
X-Vert Air
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1 .
Race Installation
Einbau des Steuersatzringes
Instalación del anillo de rodadura
Installation du jeu de direction
Montaggio dell’anello della testa
Installatie van loopring
Instalação do canalete
CROWN RACE
GABELBRÜCKEN-
STEUERSATZRING
ANILLO DE RODADURA
CONE DE JEU DE DIREC-
TION
ANELLO DELLA TESTA
KROONLOOPRING
CANALETE DA COROA
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2 .
Axle and hub installation
Einbau der Achse und Nabe
Instalación del eje y cubo
Installation de l’axe et du moyeu
Montaggio dell’assale e del mozzo
Installatie van as en naaf
Instalação do eixo e do cubo
RIGHT PINCH BOLTS
RECHTE KLEMM-
SCHRAUBEN
PERNOS DE
PRESIÓN DERECHOS
BOULONS À SERRAGE
DU CÔTÉ DROIT
BULLONI DI SERRAGGIO
DI DESTRA
RECHTER KLEMBOUTEN
PARAFUSOS DIREITOS
DE APERTO
AXLE
ACHSE
EJE
AXE
ASSALE
AS
EIXO
LEFT PINCH BOLTS
LINKE KLEMMSCHRAUBEN
PERNOS DE PRESIÓN
IZQUIERDOS
BOULONS À SERRAGE DU
CÔTÉ GAUCHE
BULLONI DI SERRAGGIO
DI SINISTRA
LINKER KLEMBOUTEN
PARAFUSOS ESQUERDOS
DE APERTO
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3 .
Tire clearance
Reifenabstand
Espacio libre de la cubierta
Distance arceau/pneu
Spazio libero del pneumatico
Bandspeling
Folga do pneu
FORK MODEL
GABELMODELL
MODELO DE HORQUILLA
MODÈLE DE FOURCHE
MODELLO DI FORCELLA
VORKMODEL
MODELO DO GARFO
105 mm travel forks
120 mm travel forks
180 mm travel forks
Gabel mit 105 mm Auslenkung
Gabel mit 120 mm Auslenkung
Gabel mit 180 mm Auslenkung
Horquillas con recorrido de 105 mm
Horquillas con recorrido de 120 mm
Horquillas con recorrido de 180 mm
Fourches ayant une course de 105 mm
Fourches ayant une course de 120 mm
Fourches ayant une course de 180 mm
Forcelle con corsa da 105 mm
Forcelle con corsa da 120 mm
Forcelle con corsa da 180 mm
Loop van 105 mm
Loop van 120 mm
Loop van 180 mm
Curso de 105 mm
Curso de 120 mm
Curso de 180 mm
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
MINDESTABSTAND
ESPACIO LIBRE MÍNIMO
JEU MINIMUM
SPAZIO LIBERO MINIMO
MINIMUMSPELING
FOLGA MÍNIMA
4.14” (105 mm)
4.73” (120 mm)
7.10” (180 mm)
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
105 mm
120 mm
180 mm
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4 .
Microlube grease ports
Microlube Schmieröffnung
Orificio de engrasado Microlube
Graisseur Microlube
Apertura per l’ingrassaggio Microlube
Microlube smeergat
Orifício de lubrificação Microlube
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7 .
Fine tuning air/coil spring rate
Feinabstimmung der Luft-/
Schraubenfederrate
Ajuste de precisión de la capacidad de resortes neumáticos y helicoidales
Réglage du taux de raideur des ressorts pneumatique/ à bobine
Messa a punto pneumatica/ della molla di compressione
Fijnafstelling van lucht-/springveer
Ajuste de precisão da taxa de compressão da mola pneumática/helicoidal
AIR CAP
LUFTKAPPE
TAPA DEL AIRE
CAPUCHON D’AIR
CAPPELLOTTO DELL’ARIA
LUCHTDOP
TAMPA DO AR
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5 .
Oil level
Ölstand
Nivel del aceite
Niveau d’huile
Livello dell’olio
Oliepeil
Nível do óleo
MAX.
MIN.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL
EMPFOHLENER ÖLSTAND
NIVEL RECOMENDADO
NIVEAU RECOMMANDÉ
LIVELLO RACCOMANDATO
AANBEVOLEN PEIL
NÍVEL RECOMENDADO
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8 .
Fine tuning compression damping
Feinabstimmung der
Druckstufendämpfung
Ajuste de precisión para el sistema de amortiguación de compresión
Réglages fins de l’amortissement de la compression
Messa a punto del gruppo compressione di smorzamento
Fijnafstelling van drukdemping
Ajuste de precisão do amortecimento de compressão
ROTATE
DREHEN
GIRAR
TOURNER
RUOTARE
DRAAIEN
GIRAR
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9 .
Fine tuning rebound damping
Feinabstimmung der Zugstufendämpfung
Ajuste de precisión para la amortiguación de rebote
Réglages fins de l’amortissement de la détente
Messa a punto dello smorzamento all’estensione
Fijnafstelling van terugveringdemping
Ajuste de precisão do ressalto de amortecimento
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6 .
Fine tuning compression spring
Feinabstimmung der Druckfeder
Ajustes de precisión al resorte de compresión
Réglages fins des ressorts de compression
Messa a punto della molla di compressione
Fijnafstelling van drukveer
Mola de compressão de ajuste preciso
ROTATE
DREHEN
GIRAR
TOURNER
RUOTARE
DRAAIEN
GIRAR
ROTATE
DREHEN
GIRAR
TOURNER
RUOTARE
DRAAIEN
GIRAR
• ENGLISH
AMERICAN MADE MANITOU SUSPENSION
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING THE LATEST IN SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY
AVAILABLE, A 2001 MANITOU X-VERT BUILT IN THE USA. WITH THIS FORK
INSTALLED ON YOUR BIKE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO RIDE FASTER AND HAVE MORE FUN.
SOME WORDS ON YOUR NEW X-VERT BEFORE WE BEGIN. 2001 X-VERT FORKS USE
MANITOU’S PATENTED TPC PLUS (TWIN PISTON CHAMBER) SYSTEM THAT SUR-
PASSES ALL OTHER TYPES OF OIL-DAMPED SYSTEMS IN PERFORMANCE AND
DURABILITY. X-VERT FORKS ALSO USE MANITOU’S QUICK AND EASY MICROLUBE
SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO LUBRICATE THE FORK VIA AN EXTERNAL FITTING
ON THE BACK OF THE FORK. ALL MANITOU FORKS COME EQUIPPED WITH 74MM
POST-STYLE DISC BRAKE MOUNTS. THE X-VERT CARBON AND SUPERNOVA USE A
20MM OVERSIZE THROUGH-AXLE, WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD DH
HUBS.
This X-VERT fork is fully assembled and ready to be installed onto your bicycle.
It comes equipped with a 1 1/8-inch threadless steerer tube, is available with a V-brakestyle hangerless arch, or there’s an optional attachable cable hanger which is available through your dealer. Manitou does not recommend retrofitting dual crown forks to older bicycle frames or frames not specially built for dual crown forks. Dual crown forks may put greater stress on older frames, so you should contact the frame manufacturer before installing this style of fork on your bike.
2001 X-VERT FORK LINE
X-VERT ........................105 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / TPC PLUS DAMPING / SIN-
GLE CROWN
X-VERT SUPER ...........105 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / TPC PLUS DAMPING / SIN-
GLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN
X-VERT AIR .................105 MM TRAVEL / AIR-COIL SPRING / TPC PLUS DAMPLING /
SINGLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN
X-VERT SUPERNOVA...120 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / TPC PLUS DAMPING / SIN-
GLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN / 20 MM THROUGH-AXLE
X-VERT CARBON ........180 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / TPC PLUS DAMPING /
DUAL CROWN / 20 MM THROUGH-AXLE
One last note. If you lose this manual, or want to take a look at the X-VERT
Service Manual or MRD Tuning Manual, head straight for the web at www.answerproducts.com or call (661) 257-4411 and ask for customer service.
BICYCLING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT
REQUIRES THAT THE RIDER STAY IN CON-
TROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES. READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY AND
PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND SUSPENSION FORK WILL REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH. PRIOR TO RIDING YOUR BICYCLE, YOU
SHOULD INSPECT YOUR SUSPENSION FORK TO ENSURE THAT NO DAMAGE HAS
OCCURRED DURING THE COURSE OF RIDING. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF THE FORK
OR SHOCK SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF BENDING, CRACKING, LEAKING, OR IF IT IS MISSING
ANY OF THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED COMPONENTS. ANY FALL FROM YOUR BICYCLE
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN HELP YOU REDUCE THE RISK OF BEING INJURED.
IF YOU ARE A MODERATE OR AGGRESSIVE OFF-ROAD RIDER, OR RIDE AT LEAST THREE
TIMES A WEEK OVER ROUGH TERRAIN, ANSWER RECOMMENDS RETURNING YOUR SUS-
PENSION FORK EVERY 2 YEARS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION AND UPDATE. TAKE
YOUR FORK TO A MANITOU AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CAN ARRANGE FOR SHIPMENT
TO ANSWER PRODUCTS, OR YOU MAY CALL ANSWER TO HAVE YOUR FORK SHIPPED
DIRECTLY AT (661) 257-4411.
IMPORTANT: The X-VERT fork is an off-road fork, and as such, does not come with proper reflectors for on-road use. Have your dealer or mechanic install proper reflectors to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (C.P.S.C.)
Requirements for Bicycles if the fork is going to be used on public roads at any time.
If you have questions regarding C.P.S.C. Standards or would like to purchase a reflector bracket kit (Part Number 85-3674) contact your dealer.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown. The steerer tube and stanchions (inner legs) are press fit at the factory. Press fit inner legs have higher performance versus bolt-in inner legs, but can not be pressed out.
Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond repair and render it unsafe for any continued use.
2. Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube. Cutting threads will weaken the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition. The only safe thing to do is to obtain the proper crown/steerer from your dealer, on contact Answer customer service at (661)
257-4411.
3. Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe.
Contact Answer Technical Support prior to modifying your fork in any way for safety information.
4. Do not use the X-VERT fork if any parts are broken, bent, cracked, or you suspect may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Answer Products Technical Support at
(661) 257-4411 if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition of your fork.
5. Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear and damage. Inspect the crown, inner legs, outer legs dropout and brake arch areas for cracks or damage.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and/or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer, free of charge, when received at the factory, freight prepaid.
This warranty does not cover breakage, bending, or damage that may result from crashes or falls. This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This warranty does not cover paint damage. Any modifications made by the user will render the warranty null and void. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, and any implied are limited in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein. Answer
Products shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
If for any reason warranty work is necessary, return the fork and original purchase receipt to the place of purchase. In the USA, dealers should call Answer Products for a return authorization number (RA#) at (661) 257-4411. At that time, instructions for repair, return, or replacement shall be given. Customers in countries other than USA should contact their dealer or local distributor.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your X-VERT first. The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube. If you are not familiar with this procedure, or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube, it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to perform installation.
THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS (INNER LEGS) ARE A
ONE-TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CAN-
NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CROWN. REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN/STEER-
ER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR DIAMETERS.
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN
UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE.
FORK INSTALLATION
1. Remove the old fork from your bicycle.
2. Measure and cut the steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube. You can use your old fork as a guide to how long you should cut the steerer tube to.
3. Remove the headset crown race from the old fork and press onto X-VERT steerer until the race is seated over the crown (Figure 1).
4. Clean and grease the headset bearings and races.
5. Install the lower bearings (if applicable) on fork crown race.
6. Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame.
7. Install the upper bearings, stem spacers, and stem.
8. Install the stem cap and bolt. Tighten the bolt to headset manufacturer’s specifications.
9. Install the handlebars to desired height and the torque stem pinch screws or stem clamping system to manufacturer’s specifications.
10. Install the brakes and adjust per the manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Position the X-VERT CARBON (dual crown fork) steering stop bumpers to prevent frame damage.
12. For all X-VERTS except X-VERT CARBON and X-VERT SUPERNOVA, adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the 0.275" (7 mm) thick secondary catch dropout. The quick release must be tightened after it is properly seated into the dropout counter bores to manufacturer’s specifications. Ensure that there is adequate thread engagement (4 or more threads with the release adjusted to lock).
13. For the X-VERT CARBON and X-VERT SUPERNOVA, lightly pinch the thread axle sleeve in the left dropout. Install the through-axle and hub. Tighten the axle until it bottoms 60 to 90 in-lbs. (6.8-10.2 Nm). Push the fork up and down to find the center position and torque the right dropout pinch bolts to 30 to 50 in-lbs. (3.4-5.6
Nm). See Figure 2.
14. Install the brake cable per manufacturer’s instructions:
NOTE: 2001 X-VERT, X-VERT AIR, and X-VERT SUPER forks are equipped with a secondary catch dropout. The X-VERT CARBON and X-VERT SUPERNOVA forks are equipped with oversize 20mm through-axles that are compatible with standard DH hubs.
WHEN INSTALLING THE WHEEL OR A NEW TIRE, CHECK TO
MAKE SURE THE FORK ACHIEVES MINIMUM TIRE CLEAR-
ANCE. MEASURE FROM THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
CROWN. THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE ALLOWED IS:
7.20" (183 MM) FOR 180 MM TRAVEL FORKS
ANY CLEARANCE LESS THAN THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. FIGURE
3
4.25" (108 MM) FOR 105 MM TRAVEL FORKS
4.84" (123 MM) FOR 120 MM TRAVEL FORKS
IMPORTANT:
The X-VERT should not be used if any parts appear to be or are damaged. Contact your local dealer or Answer Products for replacement parts.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:
Use of fork boots is required to keep your X-VERT fork performing well and the warranty in effect. Use of this fork without boots will shorten the life of the fork, decrease the time between maintenance intervals, reduce the performance and void the warranty. The only exception is a fork that is sold by Answer from the factory without boots.
Your X-VERT fork requires periodic maintenance, cleaning and inspection. This is because moisture and contamination may build up inside the fork depending on the severity of riding conditions. To maintain top performance, it is recommended that the fork be periodically disassembled, cleaned, dried and re-greased using the Microlube grease ports located on the back of each outer leg. For information on how to properly service your fork, you will need the 2001 X-VERT Service Manual P/N: 85-3693, which can be found on the web at www.answerproducts.com.
IMPORTANT:
When lubricating the fork with grease through the grease ports, it is important to note the grease is being forced between the upper and lower bushings. If the area is overfilled the force of the grease may force the upper bushing and dust seal out. You should only insert grease to the level at which stiction is no longer felt. (Figure 4)
IMPORTANT: Before every ride you should:
1. Ensure that quick release skewers are properly adjusted and tight. If it is a through-axle style fork, ensure that the pinch bolts are tight on the axle.
2. Wipe the inner legs and clean and check entire fork for any obvious damage.
3. Check the headset for proper adjustment.
4. Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake adjustment.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
IMPORTANT: Maintaining the proper oil level in your TPC Plus equipped fork is critical. TPC Plus is located in the right leg of your X-VERT fork. Not enough oil will allow foaming and reduce the performance. Too much oil will restrict travel and may cause damage to the system and create an unsafe riding condition. Finish reading this entire section prior to altering the oil level.
To check the oil level, remove the compression assembly located in the top of the right leg. Leave the left side spring stack in place to keep the fork fully extended. Use a tape measure or "dip stick" to determine the oil level. The oil level should be per the following table. (See Figure 5.)
Fork Model
X-VERT
X-VERT AIR
X-VERT SUPER
Recommended
3.75" (95 MM)
3.75" (95 MM)
3.75" (95 MM)
OIL LEVEL
Maximum
3.50" (89 MM)
3.50" (89 MM)
3.50" (89 MM)
X-VERT SUPERNOVA 4.50" (114 MM) 4.25" (108 MM)
X-VERT CARBON 8.00" (203 MM) 7.00" (178 MM)
Minimum
4.00" (102 MM)
4.00" (102 MM)
4.00" (102 MM)
4.75" (120 MM)
9.00" (228 MM)
NOTE: Use Maxima SAE 5WT suspension fork oil only.
ADJUSTING SPRING RATE
COMPRESSION SPRING FINE TUNING: Figure 6
X-VERT forks offer a wide adjustment range to suit individual riding preference and rider weight by simply changing the MCU and coil springs in the fork. Fine tuning of the spring rate can be made by rotating the preload adjuster knobs located on top of the left fork leg. Rotating the knob clockwise will firm the ride and add preload to the spring stack. Rotating the knob counter clockwise will soften the ride and decrease preload on the spring stack. Four full revolutions will take the adjuster from full soft to the firmest setting.
AIR/COIL SPRING RATE FINE TUNING: Figure 7
The 2001 X-VERT AIR forks use a combination of air and a coil spring. The air spring is adjustable via a Schraeder valve located on top of the left leg. The coil spring can also be switched with stiffer or softer versions to accommodate for different rider styles and terrain. There’s also a coil negative spring, (but it is available in one rate only) and is designed to be preloaded automatically as the positive air spring pressure is increased
(in other words, you don’t need to do anything to tune it).
The air/coil system is both lightweight and produces a supple but progressive spring curve because of the use of two spring materials. The spring system in action functions like this: When the fork compresses, the coil compresses first. This is because the coil has a very low breakaway threshold (it moves with just one pound of pressure applied) and thus provides initial suppleness with the fork. The negative spring also helps provide initial suppleness because it helps actuate the air spring (a negative spring works to pull the fork together, where a positive spring is keeping the fork extended). In the middle portion of the travel, the fork transitions from the coil to the air spring. Near the end of the fork’s travel, the air spring’s progressive nature provides resistance to bottoming.
Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X-VERT AIR Forks
Rider Weight Air Spring under 115 lbs.
80 psi +/- 5 psi
115-145 lbs.
100 psi +/- 5 psi
120 psi +/- 5 psi
Coil Spring
(1) 3" blue 60 pound coil
145-175 lbs.
175-205 lbs.
205-230 lbs.
230+ lbs.
140 psi +/- 5 psi
160 psi +/- 5 psi
180 psi +/- 5 psi
(1) 3" blue 60 pound coil
(1) 3" red 90 pound coil
(1) 3" red 90 pound coil
(1) 3" yellow 120 pound coil
(1) 3" yellow 120 pound coil
Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X-VERT and X-VERT SUPER
Rider Weight
100-125 lbs.
125-150 lbs.
150-170 lbs.
170-190 lbs.
190+ lbs.
Coil Spring
(1) 5.8" 80 pound coil
MCU Spring
(2) 2" blue MCU
(1) 5.8" 80 pound coil (1) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" blue MCU
(1) 5.8" 110 pound coil (2) 2" red MCU
(1) 5.8" 110 pound coil (1) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" yellow MCU
(1) 5.8" 140 pound coil (1) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" yellow MCU
Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X-VERT CARBON
Rider Weight
100-125 lbs.
125-150 lbs.
150-170 lbs.
170-190 lbs.
190+ lbs.
Coil Spring
(2) 8" 60 pound coil
(1) 8" 80 pound coil, (1) 8" 60 pound coil (1) 2" blue MCU
(2) 8" 80 pound coil
(2) 8" 110 pound coil
MCU Spring
(1) 2" blue MCU
(1) 2" red MCU
(1) 8" 80 pound coil, (1) 8" 110 pound coil (1) 2" red MCU
(1) 2" yellow MCU
Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X-VERT SUPERNOVA
Rider Weight
100-125 lbs.
125-150 lbs.
150-170 lbs.
170-190 lbs.
190+ lbs.
Coil Spring
(1) 8" 80 pound coil
(1) 8" 80 pound coil
(1) 8" 100 pound coil
(1) 8" 120 pound coil
(1) 8" 140 pound coil
MCU Spring
(1) 2" red MCU, (2) 2" blue MCU
(2) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" blue MCU
(2) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" blue MCU
(3) 2" red MCU
(2) 2" red MCU, (1) 2" yellow MCU
NOTE: MCU’s and springs used in pre-2000 model Manitou forks are NOT interchangeable with later versions of Manitou forks. Recommended spring kits are available through your dealer.
TPC PLUS
TPC Plus is based on the standard TPC damper, except taken to the next level. As a result, to understand how TPC Plus works, we’ll explain how standard TPC works. TPC consists of two pistons: one for compression (top) and one for rebound (bottom). As the bottom (or rebound) shaft enters the inner leg (as the fork is compressed), it displaces fork fluid up and forces it through the compression valves. The compression valves control or damps this oil flow, allowing controlling the fork’s reaction to bumps.
As the shaft returns to its original position, the fluid moves likewise through the rebound piston to provide damping. Each circuit, compression and rebound, has a blow by valve to allow the oil to bypass the valving when the fork is travelling the opposite direction.
Like TPC, TPC Plus is based off of the same principle, but with one thing added. TPC
Plus uses a position-activated damping compression piston in addition to the static compression piston. The upper piston on the compression side is the static piston and the lower piston (not to be confused with the rebound damping piston) is the positionactivated piston. As the fork compresses initially, the position-activated piston (or lower piston) moves, compressing the spring located between it and the upper piston. During the phase when the lower piston is moving, it does not provide compression damping.
Rather the static piston above it provides compression damping to the fork. The static piston provides 100 percent of the fork’s initial damping. But as the fork compresses further, the lower piston reaches a stop and begins to assist the upper piston by adding a 50 percent increase in compression damping.
The result of all this is a super-active ride initially (because you only have a small amount of compression damping provided by the static piston), but with controlled brake dive and bottoming (because once the fork compresses further and the positionactivated piston stops, it provides additional compression damping). It’s also one of the most sophisticated damping systems for suspension available today.
ADJUSTING DAMPING
COMPRESSION DAMPING FINE TUNING: Figure 8
To adjust the compression damping on your X-VERT fork, simply rotate the compression damping knob located on top of the right leg. Rotating the knob clockwise will increase damping, while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce damping.
Excessive damping (or an overly stiff spring rate) will give you a harsh ride over sharp bumps like rocky sections, but will handle large hits like
G-outs well. Insufficient compression damping (or an overly soft spring rate) will cause the fork to bottom out on large hit G-outs and bob a little while climbing, but feel plush on the sharp hits. A correctly adjusted fork will perform well in all conditions.
REBOUND DAMPING FINE TUNING: Figure 9
To adjust the rebound damping on your X-VERT fork, simply rotate the rebound damping knob located on the bottom of the right leg. Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the damping, while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce the damping. Excessive damping (or an overly soft spring rate) will give you a harsh ride over repetitive bumps (like braking bumps) because the fork will pack up and sit too deep in the travel under normal riding conditions. Insufficient rebound damping will make the fork overly active and may even cause the fork to top out (a slight thumping noise when the fork extends completely). We suggest that you try adjusting your fork on the very active side, with minimum rebound damping. Then try it over a variety of terrain and tune in more rebound from there.
Figures 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are schematics of the X-VERT, X-VERT AIR, X-VERT
SUPER, X-VERT SUPERNOVA, and X-VERT CARBON fork models. n
BUSHING & SEAL DETAIL
FORK BOOT (041544)
2001 X-VERT FORK SCHEMATIC
PAD JELLY BEAN (062586)
SELF TAPPING SCREW (041330)
ADJUSTER KNOB (062503)
TOP CAP (062583)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
O-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)
PAD ASSEMBLY
(063210)
(041475)
SHAFT SEAL (062392)
END CAP (062580)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
O-RING (040673)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
CUP WASHER (040691)
REBOUND ELASTOMER
UPPER SEAL (062531)
UPPER BUSHING (041503)
LOWER BUSHING (041504)
LOWER NEEDLE (062570)
O-RING (040690)
SPIROLOX RETAINER (062393)
O-RING 5/32" x 9/32" (041130)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
11MM CLAMP SHIM (041170)
15MM SPRING SHIM (041144)
21MM SPRING SHIM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
SPRING (041152)
BLOW OFF SHIM (041139)
PISTON SLIDE SHAFT (062262)
O-RING (041130)
SPRING (062419)
UPPER NEEDLE (062475)
O-RING 5/32 X 9/32 (041130)
DETENT SLEEVE (041527)
DETENT BALL (040689)
UPPER SHAFT (062474)
O-RING 21.6MM X 2.4MM (040524)
SLIDING PISTON SEAT (062259)
17MM SHIM (041146)
19MM SHIM (041148)
20MM SHIM (041149)
21MM SHIM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
SHIM (041139)
SPRING (041152)
COMP VALVE NUT (041483)
CAP SCREW (062566)
CROWN/STEER
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY (062540)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
RED MCU
(041425)
RED MCU (041425)
SPRING CONNECTOR (041377)
SHIM 15MM (041144)
SHIM 18MM (041147)
SHIM 21MM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
.826 X .409 X .005 SHIM (041139)
SPRING (041152)
LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(063200)
VALVE NUT (041483)
CLAMP SHIM (01170)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
INNER LEG
(062560)
INNER LEG
(062560)
110 LB SPRING 5.875" LONG (041890)
LOWER SHAFT (062569)
DETENT BALL
(040689)
COMPRESSION ROD (062568)
DROPOUT SLEEVE (041574)
BRAKE POST (040921)
(TORQUE 90-110 IN-LBS)
(TORQUE 10-12 N-m)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
END CAP (062255)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
CUP WASHER (040691)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
DAMPER DROPOUT NUT (041822)
O-RING, DROPOUT NUT (040688)
DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB
(041408)
OUTER LEG/ARCH
ASSEMBLY
GREASE FITTING (062036)
COMPRESSION ROD SCREW (060268)
(TORQUE 10-30 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 1.2-3.5 N-m)
BUSHING & SEAL DETAIL
ELASTOMER
(041475)
EXCLUDOR (063044)
UPPER BUSHING (0641503)
LOWER BUSHING (062145)
LOWER SEAL (062532)
O-RING 5/32" x 9/32" (041130)
LOWER NEEDLE (062570)
O-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)
SPIROLOX RETAINER (062393)
SHAFT SEAL (062392)
END CAP (062580)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
O-RING (040673)
2001 X-VERT SUPERNOVA FORK SCHEMATIC
LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(062613)
VALVE NUT (041483)
CLAMP SHIM (01170)
SPRING SHIM 15MM (041144)
SPRING SHIM 17MM (041146)
SPRING SHIM 18MM (041147)
(2 X) SPRING SHIM 19MM (041148)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
LOWER SHAFT (062569)
SPRING SHIM 21MM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (041407)
DH PISTON RING (041733)
PISTON SPACER (041045)
SPRING (041152)
UPPER NEEDLE (062072)
O-RING 5/32 X 9/32 (041130)
DETENT SLEEVE (041527)
DETENT BALL (040689)
UPPER SHAFT (063092)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
13MM CLAMP SHIM (041157)
16MM CLAMP SHIM (041145)
19MM CLAMP SHIM (041149)
21MM CLAMP SHIM (041150)
15MM CLAMP SHIM (041144)
REBOUND PISTON (062566)
SHIM (041139)
PAD ASSEMBLY (062628)
PAD JELLY BEAN (062586)
SELF TAPPING SCREW (041330)
ADJUSTER KNOB (062503)
TOP CAP (062583)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
O-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)
O-RING 21.6MM X 2.4MM (040524)
SPRING (041152)
PISTON SLIDE SHAFT (062612)
O-RING (041130)
SPRING (062600)
SLIDING PISTON SEAT (062259)
19MM SHIM (041148)
21MM SHIM (041150)
16MM SHIM (041145)
13MM SHIM (041157)
CROWN/STEER
LEG ASSEMBLY
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
SHIM (041139)
SPRING (041152)
COMP VALVE NUT (041483)
CAP SCREW (062566)
AXLE INSERT (062741)
AXLE (062738)
DROP COVER (062626)
HAND TIGHTEN
DROPOUT NUT (061822)
O-RING (040673)
ADJUSTER KNOB
(041658)
M5 X 18MM SHCS
(030405) (X4)
CARBON FIBER
LEG ASSEMBLY
END CAP (062255)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041462)
RED MCU (041425)
MCU CONNECTOR (041237)
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY (062540)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
RED MCU (041425)
SPRING CONNECTOR (041377)
110 LB SPRING 5.875"
LONG (041890)
AXLE NUT (062739)
COMPRESSION ROD SCREW (060268)
(TORQUE 10-30 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 1.2-3.5 N-m)
COMPRESSION ROD (062568)
URETHANE REBOUND (041475)
BUSHING & SEAL DETAIL
FORK BOOT (041544)
TITANIUM BRAKE POST (041396)
(TORQUE 90-110 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 10-12 N-m)
2001 X-VERT SUPER FORK SCHEMATIC
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
CUP WASHER (040691)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)
PAD ASSEMBLY
(063210)
LOWER BUSHING (041504)
REBOUND ELASTOMER
(041475)
O-RING (040673)
REBOUND ELASTOMER (041462)
CUP WASHER (040691)
UPPER SEAL (062531)
UPPER BUSHING (041503)
O-RING 5/32" x 9/32" (041130)
LOWER NEEDLE (062570)
O-RING (040690)
SPIROLOX RETAINER (062393)
SHAFT SEAL (062392)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(062561)
SHIM 16MM (041145)
REBOUND PISTON (041407)
.826 X .409 X .005 SHIM (041139)
PISTON SPACER (041045)
SPRING (041152)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
VALVE NUT (041483)
CLAMP SHIM (01170)
LOWER SHAFT (062569)
DETENT BALL
(040689)
UPPER NEEDLE (062475)
O-RING 5/32 X 9/32 (041130)
DETENT SLEEVE (041527)
DETENT BALL (040689)
UPPER SHAFT (062474)
PISTON SEAT (062130)
11MM CLAMP SHIM (041170)
15MM SPRING SHIM (041144)
21MM SPRING SHIM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
SPRING (041152)
BLOW OFF SHIM (041139)
PISTON SLIDE SHAFT (062262)
O-RING (041130)
SPRING (062419)
O-RING 21.6MM X 2.4MM (040524)
SLIDING PISTON SEAT (062259)
17MM SHIM (041146)
19MM SHIM (041148)
20MM SHIM (041149)
21MM SHIM (041150)
REBOUND PISTON (062562)
11MM CLAMP SHIM (041170)
SPRING (041152)
COMP VALVE NUT (041483)
CAP SCREW (062566)
CROWN/STEER
LEFT LEG (062560)
COMPRESSION ROD (062568)
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY (062540)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
RED MCU
(041425)
MCU CONNECTOR
(041237)
RED MCU (041425)
SPRING CONNECTOR (041377)
110 LB SPRING 5.875" LONG (041890)
DROPOUT SLEEVE
(041574)
PAD JELLY BEAN (062586)
SELF TAPPING SCREW (041330)
ADJUSTER KNOB (062503)
TOP CAP (062583)
(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)
O-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)
DAMPER DROPOUT NUT (041822)
O-RING, DROPOUT NUT (040688)
DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB
(041408)
COMPRESSION ROD SCREW
(TORQUE 10-30 INCH-LBS)
(TORQUE 1.2-3.5 N-m)
(060268)
OUTER LEG/ARCH
ASSEMBLY
GREASE FITTING (062036)
