SPECIALIZED Turbo Active SL Active E-Bike Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- SPECIALIZED
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SPECIALIZED Turbo Active SL Active E-Bike Installation Guide
INTRODUCTION
THIS BRIEF ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.
This Assembly Guide shows you how to build your bicycle from out of the box. The directions covered in this guide are general guidelines and apply to all Specialized Turbo Active SL bicycles. If you’re unsure of the correct setup of your bicycle, contact Specialized Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
This document is not intended as a use, service, repair, or maintenance guide. Please visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer for all service, repairs, or maintenance.
This assembly guide is not a replacement for your bicycle’s User Manual. The User Manual contains important safety, performance, and technical information specific to your bicycle, which you should read and keep for reference.
You should also read the entire Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual (“Owner’s Manual”) as it has additional important, general information and instructions you should follow. If you don’t have a copy of the Owner’s Manual, you can download it at www.specialized.com or obtain it from Specialized Rider Care or your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Additional safety, performance, and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or accessories such as helmets or lights, may also be available. In case of a conflict between the information in this assembly guide and information provided by a component manufacturer’s manuals, please contact Specialized Rider Care or an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Please note all instructions and notices are subject to changes and updates without notice. Please visit www.specialized.com for periodic tech updates.
SYMBOLS
When reading this assembly guide, you will note various important symbols and warnings, which are explained below:
| WARNING! The combination of this symbol and word indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death. Many of the Warnings say “you may lose control and fall.”
Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not always
repeat the warning of possible injury or death.
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| CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices
| The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation
that, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the
voiding of your warranty
| This symbol alerts the reader to information that is particularly important.
| This symbol means that high-quality grease should be applied as illustrated.
| This symbol means that carbon assembly paste should be applied as
illustrated to increase friction.
| Tech tips are helpful tips and tricks regarding installation and use.
| Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with your bicycle for more specific
information.
| Refer to the User Manual supplied with your bicycle for more specific
information.
This manual was drafted in the English language (Original instructions) and may have been translated into other languages as applicable (translation of Original instructions).
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT www.specialized.com
ASSEMBLY
WARNING! Proper assembly requires basic mechanical skills and a set of high-quality tools such as a torque wrench. If you are unsure about the proper setup of your bicycle, it should be assembled by an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
BIKE INSPECTION
- When removing all the parts from the packaging, ensure nothing was damaged during shipping. Call Specialized Rider Care if you notice any damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
- Torque specifications can be found in the user manual supplied with the bicycle or printed on the part near the bolt you are torquing.
- General torque specifications may also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is applied, the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. An incorrect tightening force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall. Where indicated, ensure each bolt is torqued to specification. After your first ride, and consistently thereafter, recheck the tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the components.
WIRELESS COMPONENTS
- Bicycles equipped with wireless components must be charged before use. Please see the component manufacturer’s user manual for more information.
PACKAGING
- Please keep all your packaging as you can reuse it to transport your bicycle.
RECYCLE: Please follow your local recycling guidelines to dispose of the packaging responsibly.
MOTOR SUPPORT AND ACTIVATION
- With the system powered on, the motor support will activate as soon as the cranks are rotated and torque is detected. This can also happen when not actively riding the bicycle, e.g., when the bicycle is in a work stand or flipped upside down and the cranks are turned or the chain is moved (which then turns the cranks), when walking alongside and pushing the bicycle and the cranks are turned, or any other scenario where the cranks are turned, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and the wheels are moving. What this means is that the system should be powered off if motor assist is not desired to avoid any unintentional engagement of the motor.
WARNING! Always turn the battery off when not in use and/or when working on the bicycle.
WHAT’S IN THE SMALL PARTS BOX
- User manual
- Assembly guide
- Owner’s manual
- Component manuals
- Pedals (optional)
- High-quality grease
- High-quality carbon assembly paste (if your bicyclehas carbon components)
- Specialized Turbo SL battery charger
REQUIRED TOOLS
- Torque wrench (0 – 10 Nm)
- 4 mm hex key/bit (stem)
- 5 mm hex key/bit (seatpost / stem)
- 6 mm hex key/bit (wheels/pedals)
- Flat wrench
- Side cutters
- Bicycle floor pump (with gauge)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION VIDEO
Use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code for a comprehensive assembly instruction video of your bicycle in your language.
- Open the camera app on your phone.
- Focus the camera on the QR code by gently tapping the code.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the action.
LET’S GET STARTED
**** Your e-bike may be heavier than a bicycle without motor support. Use caution when handling, carrying, or lifting. The unpacking and assembly of this bicycle is best completed with the help of another person.
Visually inspect the box for any evidence of damage before opening the box
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Remove any tape and open the top of the box.
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Using the two handles in the middle of the inner packaging, lift the bicycle and packaging out of the outer box. Place the inner packaging upright on the floor in a clear, open space.
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Locate and remove the small parts box and the Specialized charger box. Remove all the parts supplied to assemble the bicycle.
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Push the cardboard handle cutouts back through the inner frame wall, and remove the top tray off the wheels.
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Remove the wheels from the bottom tray and place them within easy reach
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Aay the inner box on the ground with the frame facing up.
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Remove the zip ties holding the frame to the packaging and remove any protective packaging from the frame.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bicycle when removing zip ties.
CREATE THE BICYCLE ASSEMBLY STAND -
Lift the flap on the end of the outer box, push the inner cutout of the flap toward the inside of the box, then close the flap inward to create a cradle for the fork.
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Remove the bicycle from the packaging, then hang the fork and down tube in the cradle.
To hold the rear of the bicycle off the ground, place some extra packaging under the bottom bracket.
INSTALL THE REAR WHEEL -
Remove the rear brake pad spacer from the calipe
CAUTION: Do not pull the brake lever with the wheel removed and without a brake pad spacer installed
If the brake lever is accidentally pulled and the pads close, refer to the component manufacturer’s manual for more information -
Using the corresponding hex key, remove the thruaxle from the frame and remove the chain protector.
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Rotate the rear derailleur downward to release the tension on the chain. If there is a cage lock button (SRAM) (A) on the rear derailleur, press it to lock the derailleur open.
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Install the rear wheel into the rear frame ensuring the brake disk is between the brake pads. Place the chain on the sprocket, then pull the wheel back until the chain is taut and the wheel is centered.
Ensure the derailleur is in the highest gear (smallest cog) when inserting the rear wheel. -
Lightly grease the shaft of the thru-axle and slide it through the frame from the left (non-drive side) of the bicycle
Do not grease the threads of the thru-axle -
Using a torque wrench and the corresponding hex bit, tighten the thru-axle (clockwise) to the specified torque setting found on the axle and/or in the user manual.
WARNING! A wheel attachment device that is not properly secured can allow the wheel to loosen or come off, suddenly stop the wheel, decrease your control, and cause you to fall, resulting in serious personal injury.
For more information on removing and installing wheels, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
ASSEMBLE THE HANDLEBAR -
Using the corresponding hex key, loosen (counterclockwise) and remove the four bolts on the stem faceplate, then remove the stem faceplate from the stem.
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Place the handlebar against the stem, then place the stem faceplate over the handlebar with the stem faceplate and stem holes aligned.
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Add a washer to each bolt and thread the bolts through each of the stem faceplate holes into the stem body making sure they are equally fingertightened.
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Adjust the handlebar to the desired position and align it with the center of the bicycle.
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Adjust the handlebar to the desired position and align it with the center of the bicycle.
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Using a torque wrench and corresponding hex bit, torque each faceplate bolt approximately half a turn at a time in an alternating (cross) pattern to the specified torque setting found on the stem and/or in the user manual.
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The gap between the stem and faceplate should be even on the top and the bottom.
INSTALL THE PEDALS
Depending on the type, pedals are installed using either a flat wrench or a hex key.
CAUTION: Make sure to install the pedals correctly. The left and right pedals have opposite threads and can damage the cranks if installed on the wrong side.
****When tightening, both pedal threads willrotate forward toward the front of the bicycle -
Remove the pedals from their packaging and locate the “L” and “R” markings. “L” = Left side of bike or non drive side. “R”= Right side of bike or drive side.
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Insert the right “R” pedal on the right crank arm (drive side, clockwise rotation).
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Insert the left “L” pedal into the left crank arm (nondrive side, counter-clockwise rotation)
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HEX KEY PEDALS: Using the corresponding hex key inserted from the inside of the crank arm, tighten the pedal in place. When at the correct tension, the tool leaves a noticeable impression in the palm of your hand.
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FLAT WRENCH PEDALS: Using the flat wrench,tighten the pedal in place. When at the correct tension, the tool leaves a noticeable impression in the palm of your hand.
INSTALL THE FRONT WHEEL
WARNING! A wheel attachment device that is not properly secured can allow the wheel to loosen or come off, suddenly stop the wheel, decrease your control, and cause you to fall, resulting in serious personal injury.
****For more information on removing and installing wheels, please refer to the Owner’s Manual -
Lift the bicycle out of the packaging and place the bicycle into a bicycle stand or lean it against a stable surface to support the bicycle during assembly.
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Remove the front brake pad spacer from the caliper
CAUTION: Do not pull the brake lever with the wheel removed and without a brake pad spacer installed. -
Remove the plastic protector from the front wheel hub.
Make sure the hub spacer is not stuck in the wheel protector. If so replace the spacer in the hub before installing the wheel.
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Using the corresponding hex key, remove the thruaxle from the fork.
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Install the front wheel into the fork ensuring the disc brake is located between the brake pads in the caliper
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Lightly grease the shaft of the thru-axle and slide it through the fork from the left (non-drive) side of the bicycle.
CAUTION: Do not grease the threads onthe thru-axle -
Using a torque wrench and corresponding hex bit, tighten (clockwise) the thru-axle to the specified torque setting found on the axle and/or in the user manual.
SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION
To prevent damage to the frame or seatpost, it’s crucial to have a minimum amount of seatpost inserted in the seat tube. This minimum insertion must meet the following requirements: -
The seatpost must be inserted into the frame deep enough so the minimum insertion/maximum extension (min/max) mark, where applicable, on the seatpost is not visible (A) .
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The seatpost must also be inserted into the seat tube deep enough to meet or exceed (B) the minimum measured insertion depth required by the frame (C)
Refer to the User Manual supplied with your bicycle for more specific information on the seatpost maximum and minimum insertion depths.
WARNING! Failure to follow the outlined seatpost insertion requirements may result in damage to the frame and/or seatpost, which could cause you to lose control and fall. -
Using a wrench and corresponding hex bit, loosen the seatpost clamp bolt and set the saddle height to your desired position, then lightly tighten the seatpost clamp bolt.
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Align the saddle with the centerline of the bicycle
DROPPER SEATPOST: While adjusting the seat height of your seatpost, push or pull the excess dropper cable throught the cable port at the front of the bicycle as required. -
Using the torque wrench and corresponding hex bit, torque the seatpost clamp bolt to the specified torque setting found on the seatpost clamp and/or in the User Manual.
****Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on setting up your saddle height.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information on setting up your saddle
height.
INFLATE THE TIRES
The tires must be inflated and periodically checked and re-inflated using a
pump with an accurate pressure gauge. Because of the extra weight of your
Turbo e-bike, as a rule of thumb, tire pressure should generally be higher
compared to a regular bicycle.
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Pump the tires up to your desired pressure. Refer tothe tires sidewalls for pressure range. Check your wheel manual or decal on the rim itself to see if your wheels have a maximum pressure limit. Do not exceed it.CK
Refer to the Tires and Tubes section of the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual for additional information.
WARNING! Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall or the maximum pressure limit specified by the wheel manufacturer, whichever is lower. Failure to follow this warning may cause the tire to blow off the rim and may result in serious personal injury.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your bicycle will arrive with a battery that is only partially charged. Before your first ride, you should give it a full charge. Please refer to the User Manual supplied with your bicycle for important safety information and instructions on how to properly charge your battery. Make sure you read it in its entirety
WARNING! Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall or the maximum pressure limit specified by the wheel manufacturer, whichever is lower. Failure to follow this warning may cause the tire to blow off the rim and may result in serious personal injury.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your bicycle will arrive with a battery that is only partially charged. Before yourfirst ride, you should give it a full charge. Please refer to the User Manual supplied with your bicycle for important safety information and instructions on how to properly charge your battery. Make sure you read it in its entirety.
WARNING! Do not move the bike or rotate the crank arms when the charger is connected. This can cause damage to the charger plug and/or charge port, should the crank arm hit the connector.
While charging , if the rear wheel speed sensor magnet passes the speed sensor, the battery will go into a safe state and stop charging. To avoid interruption of the charging process, do not rotate the rear wheel during charging. To resume charging, make sure the speed sensor magnet is not located near the sensor in the dropout and initiate charging again by disconnecting and re-connecting the charger connector.
CONNECT TO MISSION CONTROL
Depending on the model, the bicycle is equipped with either a TCU (A) or a MasterMind TCU (B) -
Power up the bicycle using the power button on the TCU.
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Follow the steps shown in the bicycle’s User Manual to connect the bicycle to the Mission Control app and complete online rider registration.
WARNING! Before the first ride and routinely thereafter before each ride, perform the below safety check as well as any additional safety checks outlined in the Owner’s Manual to ensure the bicycle is safe to ride. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury.
- Nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners: Ensure the seatpost, stem, and handlebar are properly tightened. You can check the tightness of the handlebar, stem, and seatpost by securing the bicycle between your legs and trying to twist, push, and pull the handlebar and saddle. The handlebar and saddle should not move. If any components move, realign the part, increase the bolt tension, and try again. Repeat as necessary until there is no movement. Periodically check all the bolts on the bicycle to ensure they are torqued to specification using a torque wrench.
- Seatpost: Ensure the saddle height is appropriate. Adjust as necessary.
- Tires and wheels: Ensure the wheels spin freely and do not wobble. The wheels should be centered in the frame and fork. If the wheels wobble and are not centered, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
- Tire pressure: The tires must be inflated and periodically checked and re-inflated using a pump with an accurate gauge. Please refer to the Tires and Tubes section of the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual supplied with your bicycle for additional information.
- Brakes: The brakes are pre-adjusted and aligned out of the box. If the brake pads or arms are misaligned,please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer. Check the brake pads periodically for wear. Brake pads should be replaced once they wear down to the wear line. If the brake pads need to be replaced, but you do not haveexperience replacing brake pads, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer. Test the brakes by lifting one end of the bicycle at a time, spinning each wheel, and squeezing the brake lever. If the brakes are not working correctly, please contact Rider Care or visit an Authorized Specialized Retailer
Regularly inspect the bicycle to ensure there is no damage to any of the components. Replace any worn or damaged components or have them replaced by an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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