INSTRUCTION GUIDE

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

P.FIX FIXED/FREEWHEEL REAR COG CONVERSION THIS BRIEF INSTRUCTION GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE. Congratulations! The Specialized bicycle in your possession is among the finest products available. This product requires particular care for proper operation. This instruction guide contains instructions and warnings to be used in conjunction with the owner’s manual supplied with your bike. INTRODUCTION

WARNING! The P.FIX ships in the fixed position. Read these instructions to convert the hub to freewheel mode, or vice-versa. The P.FIX can be converted into a fixed gear or freewheel bike. When in fixed gear mode, if the rear wheel is spinning then the cranks and your legs must also be spinning—you cannot coast. In the fixed gear mode, motion is controlled by pedalling forward with the legs or resisting crankset motion by attempting to pedal backwards. This is different than a standard bike, which coasts without any movement from the crankset. Riding a fixed gear bike requires additional skill, strength and reflexes compared to a standard bike. If the rider does not account for these differences, loss of control can occur, which may lead to an accident. For example, if a rider suddenly stiffens their legs, momentum will carry the rider off the bicycle and onto the ground or other obstacle. In freewheel mode, the rider may relax and coast without pedaling even if the rear wheel is spinning—like any other bicycle. Although the P.FIX ships with brakes installed, keep in mind that even when braking resistance will still be felt in the crankset. It is important for the rider to master riding the bike in fixed gear mode on flat surfaces, without obstacles nearby, such as a large empty parking lot, before other maneuvers are attempted. Go slow at first and learn to start, stop, speed up and slow down. You should feel comfortable at each level before attempting to ride in more challenging environments. WARNING! Failure to master the technique of riding a fixed gear bicycle may result in loss of control, resulting in a fall or collision, which can cause injury or death. A sudden stop in pedaling motion on a fixed gear bicycle can cause the rear wheel to skid and lose traction, or the cranks to lift the rider up and forward over the handlebar, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall, which can lead to injury or death. Do not ride a fixed gear bicycle at speed or in traffic until you have mastered the fixed gear riding technique and have learned the reflexes necessary to control the bicycle. CONVERTING THE REAR COG

WARNING! The chain must be fully removed from the cog, and the rear wheel must be completely removed from the bike before conversion. The bolts make contact with the inside of the chain before they can be fully unscrewed and removed. Do not attempt to shimmy the bolts free with a screwdriver or other object. Attempting to force the bolts past the chain can result in damage to the chain, which could result in serious injury if the chain breaks while riding.

CONVERTING FROM FIXED TO FREEWHEEL: You will need a T25 Torx wrench to remove the six bolts from the external cog driver, which is affixed to the rear hub.

3

1. Remove the rear wheel, making sure the chain is completely off the freewheel. 2. Loosen each of the six bolts on the drive-side of the hub using a T25 Torx wrench (Fig.1). As the bolts are pulled1 out, make sure the plastic 5 spacers between the cog driver and hub are also removed (Fig.2). Store the bolts and spacers in a safe place in case conversion back to fixed is desired. 3. Make sure the cog driver turns freely (Fig.3). Re-install the rear wheel.

CONVERTING FROM FREEWHEEL TO FIXED:

2

4

1. Remove the rear wheel, making sure the chain is completely off the freewheel. 2. Turn the cog driver until the holes line up with the holes in the hub.

6

3. Place the plastic spacer between each cog driver hole and hub, then slide the bolt through the cog driver hole and plastic spacer (reverse the step in Fig.2). Screw the bolt in lightly, but do not tighten all the way. 4. Repeat step #3 until all the bolts have been screwed in. 5. Tighten each bolt a few turns at a time, alternating in the order shown in Fig.1. Keep alternating until the bolts are torqued to 30 in-lbf (3.4 N*m). 6. Re-install the rear wheel. Adjust the sliding dropout stoppers if necessary to achieve proper chain tension.

1

2

3

3 1

5

x6

2

4 6

SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS

15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229 IG0342 Rev.A, May 2011

Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without notice. Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates. Feedback: [email protected]