SRAM RockShox Reverb Manual
Summary of RockShox Reverb
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Gen.0000000005105 rev b © 2017 sram, llc reverb™ stealth & reverb hydraulic hose replacement remote system bleed b l e e d m a n u a l.
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Sram® llc warranty extent of limited warranty except as otherwise set forth herein, sram warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under...
Page 3: Safety First!
Safety first! We care about you. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing rockshox® products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!.
Page 4: Table of Contents
Table of contents reverb™ stealth - exploded view ...........................................................................................................................................................5 reverb - exploded view .........................................................................
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5 reverb™ stealth - exploded view r e v e r b ™ s t e a l t h - e x p l o d e d v i e w remote bleed port remote actuator remote bleed screw speed adjuster remote hose barb reverb stealth bleed port bleed screw connectamajig™ coupler connectamajig hose coupler reverb hydraulic hose hose barb poppet ...
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6 reverb™ - exploded view r e v e r b ™ - e x p l o d e d v i e w hose barb hose barb sleeve reverb hydraulic hose remote bleed port remote actuator remote bleed screw speed adjuster remote hose barb reverb hydraulic hose post bleed screw reverb bleed port.
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7 rockshox® service r o c k s h o x ® s e r v i c e we recommend that you have your rockshox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing rockshox suspension requires knowledge of suspension components, as well as the use of specialized tools and lubricants. Visit www.Sram.Com/serv...
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8 p a r t s , t o o l s , a n d s u p p l i e s parts • reverb™ hydraulic hose kit (barb or connectamajig™) • reverb remote hose barb kit (optional) safety and protection supplies • apron • clean, lint-free rags • nitrile gloves • oil pan • safety glasses lubricants and fluids • friction paste • iso...
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9 bicycle preparation b i c y c l e p r e p a r a t i o n secure the bicycle in an upright position. Reverb™ stealth: the seatpost will be removed from the bicycle. Do not clamp the seatpost in a bicycle work stand. Raise the seatpost to the fully extended position. Set the speed adjuster to the ful...
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10 bicycle preparation record your saddle settings. Remove the saddle clamps and saddle. Remove the remote lever assembly from the handlebar. Reverb™ 1x™ remote: the 1x remote may be attached to the handlebar with a discrete clamp. If the 1x remote is attached to matchmaker™ x and a sram® brake leve...
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11 hydraulic hose replacement h y d r a u l i c h o s e r e p l a c e m e n t h y d r a u l i c h o s e a n d h o s e b a r b p r e p a r a t i o n a new reverb™ hose kit with a hose barb must be assembled. A new reverb hose kit with connectamajig™ does not require assembly. Reverb hydraulic hose ki...
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12 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation r e v e r b ™ s t e a l t h h o s e r e m o v a l a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n loosen the seatpost collar. Remove the seatpost and push the hydraulic hose into the frame. Notice do not pull the seatpost out of the frame if there is tension at the hos...
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13 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation hose barb: remove the hose barb. Connectamajig™ hose coupler: remove the hose coupler. Use a rag to wipe away any fluid. Cut the hydraulic hose. Use a rag to collect any fluid that may drip. Thread the reverb™ stealth barb connector tool, reverse thre...
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14 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation thread the end of the new hose onto the other end of the barb connector tool to connect the hoses. Pull the original hose out of the frame and insert the new hose into the frame. The original hose is used to pull the new hose through the bicycle frame...
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15 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation hose barb: install the hose barb into the seatpost and tighten. Connectamajig™ hose coupler: install the hose coupler into the coupler and tighten. Remove the seatpost from the bicycle work stand. Apply friction paste to the outside of the seatpost. I...
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16 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation position the seatpost at the desired ride height and tighten the seatpost collar. The seatpost will be tightened to the correct torque after the bleed procedure is complete. Secure the hose to the frame. Unthread and remove the original hose and rever...
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17 reverb™ stealth hose removal and installation unthread and remove the remote from the original hose. Reverb™ stealth: proceed to hose sizing and remote installation . 14 needle nose pliers standard remote needle nose pliers reverb 1x™ remote.
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18 reverb™ hose removal and installation r e v e r b ™ h o s e r e m o v a l a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n wrap a rag around the upper post. Remove the hose barb. Remove the hose from the frame. 1 2 7 mm 3.
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19 reverb™ hose removal and installation hold the hydraulic hose near the hose barb. Rotate the reverb™ remote lever counterclockwise and unthread the hose from the remote hose barb. Discard the hose. Install the new hose barb and hose, and tighten to. Secure the hose to the frame. 4 needle nose pli...
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20 hose sizing and remote installation h o s e s i z i n g a n d r e m o t e i n s t a l l a t i o n with the seatpost fully extended and at the desired ride height in the frame, route the hose to the handlebar remote location. Hold the hose and turn the handlebar side to side. The proper length of ...
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21 hose sizing and remote installation mark the cut location. Cut the hydraulic hose. Notice to ensure a square cut and to prevent damage to the hose, use only a hydraulic hose cutter. Thread the remote lever hose barb into the hydraulic hose. Hold the end of the hose and rotate the remote lever clo...
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22 remote system bleed r e m o t e s y s t e m b l e e d if the seatpost will not compress or extend when the remote actuator is depressed, check the hydraulic hose connections for leaking hydraulic fluid. Tighten the hose connections as needed before performing the remote and seatpost bleed procedu...
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23 reverb stealth removal remove the seatpost and push the hydraulic hose into the frame. Notice do not pull the seatpost out of the frame if there is tension at the hose. This can cause damage to the hydraulic hose and hose barb. Secure the seatpost to the rear wheel with the bleed port oriented up...
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24 remote preparation 5 0 / 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e m o t e p r e p a r a t i o n install and orient the remote on the handlebar with the bleed port level, or at the highest point. Set the speed adjuster to the full slow position. Rotating the speed adjuster to the slowest setting is critica...
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25 remote syringe preparation 5 0 / 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e m o t e s y r i n g e p r e p a r a t i o n install the bleeding edge™ syringe bleed tool onto one rockshox® syringe. Draw 20 ml of reverb™ hydraulic fluid into the syringe. Hold the syringe upright, cover the tip with a rag, and ge...
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26 seatpost syringe preparation 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e s e a t p o s t s y r i n g e p r e p a r a t i o n draw 5 ml of fluid into the second rockshox® bleed syringe. Hold the syringe upright, cover the tip with a rag, and gently depress the plunger to purge any air bubbles from the syringe. No...
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27 remote and seatpost bleed 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e m o t e a n d s e a t p o s t b l e e d depress the remote syringe plunger while pulling the seatpost syringe plunger out. Notice do not empty the syringe. Leave at least 5 ml of fluid in each syringe during the procedure to avoid air ente...
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28 remote and seatpost bleed remove the syringe. Install the bleed screw and tighten. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the seatpost and hydraulic hose and clean them with a rag. Reverb 1x™ remote bleed: proceed to remote bleed - reverb 1x remote . 3 reverb™ stealth t10 torx® 1.1-2.2 n•m (10-20 in-lb) reve...
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29 remote bleed - standard remote 5 0 / 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e m o t e b l e e d - s t a n d a r d r e m o t e pull up on the syringe plunger and push the remote actuator. Depress the syringe plunger until the actuator fully extends. Repeat this process until bubbles are no longer pulled fr...
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30 remote bleed - reverb™ 1x™ remote 5 0 / 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e m o t e b l e e d - r e v e r b ™ 1 x ™ r e m o t e while applying light opposing pressure to the syringe body, slowly pull up on the syringe plunger to draw a vacuum. Hold the plunger in the extended drawn position. Air bubb...
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31 remote bleed - reverb™ 1x™ remote slowly push the syringe plunger down while simultaneously slowly releasing the remote lever, applying light opposing pressure on the lever, then release pressure from the syringe. Do not release pressure from the remote lever until it is fully extended. When the ...
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32 remote bleed - reverb™ 1x™ remote with the syringe plunger extended, hold the bleeding edge™ tool and gently but firmly, remove it from the bleed port. Notice do not pull the syringe or hose. This could cause separation and loss of fluid. Do not rock the bleeding edge tool side to side. This coul...
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33 remote bleed - reverb™ 1x™ remote rotate the remote boot, insert each plug into each hole, and press it back into place. Clean the remote with isopropyl alcohol and a rag as needed. Reverb™ stealth: proceed to the next page. Reverb: proceed to saddle, remote, and brake installation . 11.
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34 reverb stealth installation 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e r e v e r b s t e a l t h i n s t a l l a t i o n cut the cable tie and remove the seatpost from the rear wheel. Apply friction paste to the seatpost. Install the seatpost and pull the hydraulic hose through the frame. ⚠warning failure to us...
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35 saddle, remote, and brake installation 5 0 / 2 0 0 h o u r s e r v i c e s a d d l e , r e m o t e , a n d b r a k e i n s t a l l a t i o n install the saddle clamps and saddle, and tighten the bolts. Install each brake lever and caliper according to the brake manufacturer's recommended procedur...
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36 test function t e s t f u n c t i o n press the remote actuator and push the seatpost down by hand. The seatpost should compress when the remote actuator is depressed and weight is applied to the saddle. Press the remote actuator again. The seatpost should return to full extension when the remote...
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37 test function adjust the speed adjuster to the desired setting and repeat step 1. Adjust as desired. Reverb™ 1x™ remote: reinstall the boot onto the lever. This concludes the bleed procedure for the rockshox® reverb stealth and reverb adjustable height seatposts. 2 standard remote t25 torx® rever...
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