Specialized TARMAC - PRO, S-WORKS SL2 User Manual

BICYCLE/FRAME INSTRUCTION GUIDE

TARMAC - PRO/S-WORKS SL2

THIS BRIEF INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.

Congratulations! The Specialized bicycle you have chosen is among the finest of advanced composite products available in cycling. Carbon fiber is a very special material that requires particular care during assembly, storage and riding. This short form installation guide contains instructions and warnings, plus torque specifications.

Please read the following instructions. If you have any doubt regarding your mechanical ability and/or installation of this product, visit your local authorized dealer. Specialized recommends that components be installed on the frame using a torque wrench, by a qualified mechanic.

Please read the following Warnings. Because the failure to follow any Warning may result in a catastrophic failure of the frame, resulting in serious personal injury or death, this phrase may not be repeated in connection with each Warning.

To ensure the best assembly possible and to prevent any damage to the components or frame, follow all torque specifications. Please refer to the specific owner’s manual for mating component’s correct

torque specifications. If the mating component’s recommended torque exceeds the frame’s recommended torque, use the lower torque spec. Due to torque considerations, not all components will be compatible.

WARNING! Failure to follow the torque specifications in this installation guide will void the warranty, but most importantly may result in damage to the frame which may not be visible.

If the frame is damaged, this can result in loss of structural integrity, which may result in serious personal injury or death.

Bicycle components such as a handlebar, handlebar stem, seat post, saddle, brakes, all must be compatible with each other, the frame and the intended use. Any doubt regarding compatibility should be discussed with your local authorized Specialized retailer.

WARNING! When placing the frame and/or bicycle in a repair stand, clamp the stand to the seat post and not the frame. Clamping the frame can cause damage to the frame that may or may not be visible.

The seat post is marked with a minimum insertion line, which is the minimum insertion required for the seat post to remain structurally safe.

WARNING! Do not extend seat post above the minimum insertion line. Extension beyond the minimum insertion line can result in failure.

HEADSET

Your Specialized frame does not require any head

1tube pre-installation preparation. All surfaces are already prepared from the factory, with the exception of greasing the cups. The lower bearing race (6) is

	2	permanently integrated into the fork steerer tube.
	3	Upper Bearing: Use 42mm Campagnolo Standard com-
		patible bearings.
	4	Lower Bearing: Use 1.5” (52mm) bearings.

1.Headset cone spacer

2.Top cap

3.Compression ring

4.1 1/8” Bearing

5.1 1/2” Bearing

6.Integrated Crown race

No tools required for installation or removal of bearings.

BOTTOM BRACKET

Your Specialized frame does not require any bottom bracket pre-installation preparation. All surfaces are already prepared from the factory, with the exception of greasing the threads. It is acceptable to chase

the threads if applicable and necessary. Do not face bottom bracket cups.

								THREADED: Ensure that the bottom bracket shell
								threads are clean and greased prior to installation.
								Recommended torque is 442 in-lbf (50 N-m).
	5
								OVERSIZED BB: Please refer to the carbon crank
			6
								installation guide for assembly instructions and
								compatible tools.

INSTALLING THE SEAT POST & SADDLE

Refer to your seat post installation guide prior to installation. Specialized road frames have a 27.2mm seat post diameter and require that the seat post have a tolerance of 27.08mm to 27.25mm.

The Tarmac SL2 frames use a seat post collar specifically designed for these frames. Use of a different collar can cause damage to the frame or seatpost, resulting in failure (see fig.1 for proper setup).

Tighten seat collar bolt to recommended torque of 55 in-lbf (6.2 N-m).

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					t
	from frame slot						FRAME SLOT
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	ol			GREASE
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Grease bolt threads

Recommended Torque:

55 in-lbf (6.2 N-m)

Alloy shim

CHAMFER SEAT TUBE EDGES

•Full radius of top edge

•Along full length of frame slot

•SEAT TUBE I.D.

•SEAT POST O.D.

WARNING! Do not grease the seat tube surface that contacts the seat post. Grease reduces the friction that is critical to proper seat post grip. Remove any grease from the surfaces

of the seat tube and seat post.

TECH TIP: Specialized recommends the application of carbon assembly compound between the seat tube and post to increase friction. Recommended compounds can be found at www.tacx.com. See your authorized Specialized retailer if you have any questions.

COMPONENT TORQUE SETTINGS

•Braze-on Front derailleur: Recommended torque is 44 in-lbf (5.0 N-m).

•Rear derailleur: Recommended torque for the rear derailleur is 70

in-lbf (7.9 N-m). Ensure that threads are clean prior to installation.

•Seat collar: Recommended torque is 55 in-lbf (6.2 N-m).

•Water Bottle Cage: Recommended torque is 35 in-lbf (4.0 N-m). To avoid damage to the bottle cage frame rivets, ensure that

the cage doesn’t flex around the front derailleur clamp. If the cage doesn’t clear the clamp, use longer bolts and spacers to help the cage clear the derailleur clamp.

WARNING! Great care should be taken not to damage composite materials, including the frame and any composite components. Any damage may result in a loss of structural integrity, which may result in a catastrophic failure. This damage may not be visible in inspection. Before each ride, and after any crash, carefully inspect the bicycle for and dents, fraying, gouging, scratches through the paint, chipping, bending or any other signs of damage. Do not ride if the bicycle shows any signs of these signs. After any crash, and before riding any further, take the bicycle to an authorized Specialized retailer for a complete inspection.

WARRANTY

For the complete warranty provisions and any additional information, please refer to the Specialized Owner’s Manual or www.specialized.com.

SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS

15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 [phone]

Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice. Rev.1, September 2007