SRSUNTOUR SP25 NCX Suspension Seatpost Owner’s Manual
- June 24, 2024
- SRSUNTOUR
Table of Contents
- SRSUNTOUR SP25 NCX Suspension Seatpost
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- BEFORE EVERY RIDE
- SUSPENSION SEATPOST INSTALLATION
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
- PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
- SPRING OPTIONS
- MAINTENANCE
- CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICES
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
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SRSUNTOUR SP25 NCX Suspension Seatpost
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WARNING
This instruction sheet contains important information about the correct
installation, service and maintenance of your suspension seatpost.
Nevertheless please be informed that special knowledge is essential to
install, service and maintain the SR SUNTOUR suspension seatpost. Common
mechanical knowledge may not be sufficient to repair, service or maintain it.
Therefore we strongly recommend getting your suspension seatpost installed,
serviced and/or maintained by a trained and qualified bike mechanic. Improper
installation, service or maintenance can result in failure of the product,
accident, injury or even death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to follow all warnings and safety instructions can cause your product
to malfunction, resulting in an accident, severe personal injuries or even
death to the rider.
- Read this manual thoroughly before using your suspension seatpost.
- Use only genuine SR SUNTOUR parts. The use of aftermarket replacement and spare parts voids the warranty of your seatpost and might cause failure. This could result in an accident, injury or even death.
- These instructions contain important information about the correct installation, service and maintenance of your suspension seatpost. Common mechanical knowledge may not be sufficient. Your suspension seatpost should only be installed, serviced and/or maintained by a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic with specialized tools.
- If your are going to use your seatpost in combination with a child seat, we strongly recommend using the SR SUNTOUR neoprene protection cover to prevent your child’s finger from being accidentally pinched.
- Study all other owner’s manuals provided with your bike and make yourself familiar with the components mounted to your bike.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
WARNING
Avoid serious personal injury or even death. Do not ride the bicycle if any of
the following criteria is not met ! Correct any condition before you ride.
- Inspect your bicycle and suspension system including the handlebars, pedals, crank arms, seat post, saddle, etc. for any cracks, dents, bent or tarnished parts. Also search for any oil leaking out of your shocks. Be sure to check hidden areas on the underside of your bike. If any condition exists, consult a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic to determine the cause and make any necessary correction.
- Make sure your seatpost is fastened with the proper torque value according to the frame’s seat-clamp’s specifications. If you are using a quick release seat-clamp, make sure it is closed properly. An improperly tightened seat-clamp increases the risk that your seatpost might twist while riding. This implies the risk of an accident and fatal injuries. Please inspect by view and twisting of the saddle the seatpost for any unusual movement!
- Make sure the bolts which are securing the saddle are fastened with the proper torque value of 15-18Nm. A loose saddle could provoke an accident and/or fatal injuries.
SUSPENSION SEATPOST INSTALLATION
WARNING
We strongly recommend that your suspension seatpost is installed and set up by
a qualified and trained bicycle mechanic. Improper installation can result in
failure of the product, accident, injuries or even death. If you are going to
install the suspension seatpost by your own, the installation should be
inspected by a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic. The inspection needs to
be confirmed by the dealer by signing this owner’s manual on the last page
along with the dealer’s official stamp.
- Remove your old seatpost.
- Clean the inside of the seat tube to make sure no old grease or dirt remains inside. You also should make sure that the seat-tube itself has no burrs which could scratch the seatpost. If found, you must remove these burrs so that the seatpost can slide in smoothly.
- Install your seatpost and insert it past the “MIN INSERT” mark so that the marking is at least completely below the top of the seat-tube. When correctly installed, no part of the “MIN INSERT” mark should be visible.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
- Unscrew the two fixing bolts on both sides using a 5mm Allen wrench. Unscrew them until the rail of the saddle can fit between the 2 halves of the clamp.
- Install the saddle by inserting the rail into the clamp from one side.
- Press the saddle down until you hear the “click” noise.
- Adjust the saddle so that it is centered and the top surface to be horizontal (recommended) as shown in the picture on the right.
- Tighten the fixing bolt by a 5mm Allen wrench. Suggested tightening torque is 15-18Nm.
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Proper preload adjustment is critical for the safe function of the suspension
seatpost. Repeated bottoming or topping-out under use can lead to a structural
failure of the suspension seatpost, resulting in accidents and/or injuries.
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Before using the suspension seatpost the first time, please check the preload adjustment:
With somebody’s support, sit on the bike with your hands and feet positioned normally. Have the supporter looking and confirm that the seatpost is approximately 1/3 compressed. -
To increase the pre load, with a 6 mm Allen key, turn the adjuster clockwise. To decrease the preload, turn the adjuster counter-clockwise, taking care to leave a minimum 10mm of exposed threads visible at the bottom of the seatpost. See below reference:
WARNING
Do not turn the adjuster bolt counter-clockwise beyond the initial position at the delivery. Minimum 10mm of the pre load adjustment thread should be visible. -
If the compression/adjustment is not within the range as explained above, remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame. Contact SR SUNTOUR authorized dealer near you for spring replacement. Softer or harder spring might be necessary.
Note: For more details about spring options for SR SUNTOUR suspension seatpost, please kindly refer to the chart below. If exchanging the spring does not allow a setup within the range, the seatpost might not be compatible with your bike/weight/use/terrain setup.
SPRING OPTIONS
Note:This suspension seatpost has three different versions of default springs
to accomodate rider’s weight range. Softer or harder rate springs are
identified as below with appropriate stickering system marked on the post
while medium rate spring post has none.
For rider’s weight extending beyond the suggested range and having issues
setting up the proper sag from page 5 of the manual, please consult with your
local bike shop or authorized SR SUNTOUR dealer.
Softer rate spring | for rider’s weight up to 75k g |
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Medium rate spring | for rider’s weight between 70-95kg |
Harder rate spring | for rider’s weight between 90-120kg |
MAINTENANCE
As long as moving parts are exposed to moisture and contamination, the performance of your suspension system might be reduced after several rides. To maintain high performance, safety and long life of your suspension system, periodic maintenance is required.
- We recommend that your suspension seatpost is being serviced frequently as indicated below if you ride in extreme weather (winter time) and terrain conditions.
- In case if you may feel that your suspension seatpost performance has changed or handles differently, immediately call on your local dealer to inspect your suspension seatpost.
- Check the tightening torque of the saddle fixing screws to see if it is properly fixed.
- Test the clamping torque of the seat clamp bolt, tightness of the seatpost quick release lever on the bike seat-tube.
- After every ride: Clean the parallelogram part and maintain with an oily cloth. Check the upper body if there are dents, scratches or other discoloration.
- Every 100 hours or once a year: Maintenance 1 (at dealer)
NOTE FOR THE MAINTENANCE 1
- Disassemble the seatpost from your frame.
- Unscrew the adjuster bolt and slide out the coil spring.
- Clean the seatpost from the in- and outside.
- Grease the seatpost inside (use SR SUNTOUR No. 9170-001 grease). Lubricate the pressure roller. Additionally you should lubricate the joints. We recommend bicycle chain lubricant. Use a pressure spray, it allows you to spray away any contamination.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICES
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ASIA, OCEANIA SR SUNTOUR INC.
7 HsingYeh Road
Fu Hsing Industrial Zone
Chang Hua, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(0)4-769-5115
service@srsuntour.com.tw -
SR SUNTOUR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
No. 1500 Honghu Road, Penglang Kunshan, Development Zone
Jiang Su Province, China ZIP 215333 Tel: +86-512-5517-1127
sr-service@srsuntour.com.cn -
SRS INTERNATIONAL TRADING LTD.
Room 501, 5th floor, Building No. 2 Jiaxing Industrial Zone, Shubei Road GongmingTown, Guangming District Shenzhen City, China 518106
Tel: +86-755-271-084 83
service@srsuntour.com.cn -
SR SUNTOUR JAPAN
NR Bldg. 4F, 3-13-13 Kuramae
Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0051
Te I: +81-3-5829-9211 -
EUROPE, SR SUNTOUR EUROPE GMBH Riedstrasse 31
83627 Warngau, Germany
Tel: +49-(0)802-150-793-0
service@srsuntour.com -
SR SUNTOUR TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTER
Max-Planck-Str. 4
97526 Sennfeld, Germany
Tel: +49-(0)9721-473-4896
service@srsuntour.com -
SAV SR SUNTOUR FRANCE
604 voie Galilee
73800 Sainte Helene du Lac, France
Tel: +33-(0)981-241650
sav@srsuntour.com -
USA, SR SUNTOUR NORTH AMERICA INC.
7509 S. 5th Street Suite 124
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
Tel: +1-360-737-6450
Sales: ssna@srsuntourna.com
Service, warranty: service@srsuntourna.com -
SR SUNTOUR MADISON
910 Watson Avenue
Madison, Washington 53713 USA
Tel: +1-608-229-6610
service@usulcorp.com
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