Cane Creek Double Barrel, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...technology offers the broadest adjustment range available giving you the control to tune your shock your way for your bike This owner s manual is your reference guide to understanding and tuning your...

Page 2: ...air CS XV 10 Product Anatomy Chart Air Shock Installation 13 Check Clearance 14 Sag Adjustment 16 Air Volume Adjustment 21 How CS Works DBcoil 22 Product Anatomy Chart 23 Check Clearance 24 Spring Sel...

Page 3: ...nd have the shock inspected by a Cane Creek Authorized Suspension Service Center or call the Cane Creek Customer Service Team Modification improper service or use of aftermar ket replacement parts voi...

Page 4: ...tching units between different bikes may not only decrease the shocks performance but might also cause damage to the bike and can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always contact Cane Creek or Cane Cr...

Page 5: ...ely b If the shock body retracts into the air sleeve to a nearly bottomed out position after the air is released from the positive air chamber attach an air pump and inflate the shock to 200 psi 13 8...

Page 6: ...cification 1 Press axle into shock eyelet and end eyelet 2 Slide spacers provided by Cane Creek over axle in the order below Outer spacer w O Ring Spacers vary by frame Rubber seal varies Mounting Har...

Page 7: ...n Wrench End Eyelet 15mm Bushing Travel Indicator O Ring DBAIR INLINE HSC Adjuster HSR Adjuster Climb Switch LSR Adjuster LSC Adjuster Low Speed Compression High Speed Compression High Speed Rebound L...

Page 8: ...ir Can Air Valve Cylinder Head Compression Rebound Adjusters Shock Reservoir Shaft Wiper Volume Adjustment Spacer Shock Eyelet 14 7mm Bushing Travel Indicator O Ring Adjustment Tool End Eyelet 14 7mm...

Page 9: ...9 PRODUCT ANATOMY DBAIR Xv Extra Volume Air Can...

Page 10: ...ANATOMY DBAIR CS Volume Adjustment Spacer Air Can Cylinder Head Air Valve Shock Reservoir Shaft Wiper 3mm Allen Wrench Shock Eyelet 14 7mm Bushing End Eyelet 14 7mm Bushing Climb Switch Travel Indica...

Page 11: ...11 PRODUCT ANATOMY LSR Adjuster LSC Adjuster Low Speed Compression High Speed Compression Low Speed Rebound High Speed Rebound HSC Adjuster HSR Adjuster DBAIR CS Climb Switch...

Page 12: ...12 PRODUCT ANATOMY DBAIR CS Xv Extra Volume Air Can...

Page 13: ...ny frame interference If there is any impediment see canecreek com or contact Cus tomer Service 3 Refill shock to desired air pres sure Reinstall air valve cap Check Frame Shock Clearance AIR SHOCK IN...

Page 14: ...the O ring has moved This measurement is your sag You can find recommended sag on the Base Tune card provided with your bike or at canecreek com products suspension 1 Inflate shock to starting pressu...

Page 15: ...15 SAG ADJUSTMENT 3 Cycle the shock to charge the negative air spring Recheck sag adjust air and repeat until you have the desired measurement...

Page 16: ...If the bike bottoms out harshly or too frequently an air volume spacer can control how progressive the shock is More air volume spacers will provide a more pro gressive air spring A more progressive s...

Page 17: ...peed Rebound HSR will keep the bike from bucking A good rule of thumb is 1 4 turn of ad ditional HSR for each large volume spacer added AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Do not over torque the adjuster past its l...

Page 18: ...by loosening and removing mount ing hardware 3 DBAIR Use thumb and finger to unseat o ring clip ring and remove it DBINLINE Hold clip ring in place with your hand and carefully pry out the clip ring...

Page 19: ...ch Twist while pushing down to remove air can 6 Remove shock from vise and slide air can off the end of the shock 7 Remove the inner o ring 8 Slide air volume reduction spacer onto shock and push to t...

Page 20: ...he frame and or shock 10 Clamp shock in padded vise Use rubber strap wrench to install air can There should be no gap between the air can and the locating shoulder 11 Remove shock from vise and replac...

Page 21: ...hout unwanted suspension motion The Climb Switch changes the low speed damping in one simple switch to optimize suspension dynamics during climbing When you are ready to descend flip the CS lever and...

Page 22: ...DBCOIL Shock Reservoir Cylinder Head Shock eyelet 14 7mm Bushing Compression Rebound Adjusters End Eyelet 14 7mm Bushing Bottom Out Bumper Spring Adjustment Nut Spring Shaft Spring Clip Adjustment Too...

Page 23: ...ully cycle shock through full travel checking for free movement without restriction 3 Reinstall the spring and attach shock to frame Frame Shock Clearance DBCOIL COIL SHOCK INSTALLATION Before your fi...

Page 24: ...SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH and damage to the bike and shock Spring Removal and Installation To remove the spring turn the spring adjustment nut until it touches the cylinder head Remove spring clip from...

Page 25: ...d will decrease the ride height and increase sag To reduce the preload on your spring turn the Spring Adjustment Nut counter clockwise no less than one turn Preload affects the energy in the spring IM...

Page 26: ...ground measure the length of your shock from eye to eye 2 Dressed in full riding gear mount your bicycle and assume your normal riding position Measure the shock length again from eye to eye 3 The di...

Page 27: ...clean any Double Barrel shock Do not use any solvents or de greasers as these products can damage the shock s exterior finish or its anodized parts Do not spray water directly at any seal Never use a...

Page 28: ...water spray to rinse and wipe dry with a clean dry cloth Check for any oil leaks If you are unsure if there is a leak or simply a seepage of assembly grease clean the shock with mild soapy water and...

Page 29: ...l air sealing surfaces for scratches dents or other damage X Inspect and clean air valve threads to prevent dirt from en tering air spring during inflation X Inspect mounting hardware and bushings X A...

Page 30: ...l air sealing surfaces for scratches dents or other damage X Inspect and clean air valve threads to prevent dirt from en tering air spring during inflation X Inspect mounting hardware and bushings X A...

Page 31: ...lean and inspect shock exterior Clean with mild soap and water X Clean around spring adjustment nut to prevent damage to the threads on shock body X Inspect mounting hardware and bushings X Service da...

Page 32: ...rces in three critical components that allow you to DEFINE YOUR GREAT BASE TUNES Frame specific recommended settings Search by bike make model at www canecreek com products suspension TUNING FIELD GUI...

Page 33: ...a purchased bike unless otherwise dictated by requirement of law TERMS OF WARRANTY This warranty is conditioned on the Cane Creek suspension product being operated under normal conditions and properly...

Page 34: ...ash misuse or collision Subject to the terms and conditions of this war ranty leaking seals will be replaced within 90 days from the original date of purchase Such replace ment notwithstanding seals a...

Page 35: ...IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY CANE CREEK ON ITS SUSPENSION PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS AND THERE ARE NO WARRAN TIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION HEREIN ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY OTHER WISE BE IMPLIED...

Page 36: ...SPRING RATE AIR PRESSURE HSC HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION LSC LOW SPEED COMPRESSION HSR HIGH SPEED REBOUND LSR LOW SPEED REBOUND SUPPLE PEDAL EFFICIENCY G OUT CONTROL FIRM LIVELY POP PLUSH 0 0 25 0 TURNS T...