2003

SID / SID A D J U S T / SID L O C K O U T

ROCKSHOX, INC. • 2003 SID OWNER’S MANUAL ENGLISH

Congratulations! You have the best in suspension components on your

bicycle! This manual contains important information about the safe operation
and maintenance of your shock. To ensure that your RockShox shock performs
properly, we recommend you have a qualified bicycle mechanic service your
shock. We also urge you to follow our recommendations to help make your
bicycling experience more enjoyable and trouble-free.

Rebound Adjustment Knob

Außenliegender Einsteller für Zugstufe
Adjustador externo de rebote
Bouton de réglage externe du rebond Shaft Eyelet / Öse an der Führungsstange /
Regolatore del ritorno Ojal del eje / Œillet de la tige /Occhiello
Regolatore esterno del ritorno albero / /
Schacht-oogje / Olhal do pistão
Externe terugveringsknop
Regulador externo de recuperação

Positive Schrader Air Valve

Positiv-Luftventil Threaded Collar / Ring mit Gewinde /
Válvula de aure positiva Casquillo roscado / Collier taraudé /
Válva à air positive Collare filettato / /
Valvola aria in pressione Stelring met schroefdraad
Anilha roscada
Klep positieve lucht Air Can
Válvula de ar positivo (sem adaptador) Behälter
Cápsula
Boîtier
Negative Schrader Air Valve Contenitore
Negativ-Luftfeder (ohne Adapter)
Válvula de aire negative (sin adaptor) Reservoir
Valve à air négative (sans adaptateur) Invólucro
Valvola aria in depressione (senza adattatore) Body
Gehäuse
Klep negatieve lucht (zonder adapter) Carcasa
Válvula de ar negativo (sem adaptador) Corps
Corpo
Body Eyelet / Öse am Gehäuse /
Ojal de la carcasa / Œillet du corps /
Romp
Occhiello corpo / /
Corpo
Romp-oogje / Olhal do corpo

SID XC with Lock-out Lever / SID XC mit Blockierhebel / SID XC con lengüeta
de cierre / SID XC avec levier de blocage / SID XC con leva di bloccaggio /
/ SID XC met blokkeringshendel /
SID XC com manípulo de bloqueio

NOTE: YOUR SHOCK’S APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS/PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL.
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FORK VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ROCKSHOX.COM.

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S e l e c t i n g A i r P r e s s u r e ( Sp r i n g R a t e ) :
I M P O R T A N T 1. Depressurize the positive and negative air chamber by removing the air cap and depressing the valve
core stems.
Consumer Safety Information 2. Because every bike is different, a good starting point is to pressurize the positive air chamber to an air
pressure equaling your body weight.
RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS. NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR
INSPECTING YOUR BIKE IS EVEN MORE DANGEROUS. IT’S ALSO NOTE: AS BICYCLE DESIGNS DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY, YOUR BICYCLE MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT PRESSURES
DANGEROUS NOT TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. OR SET UP TECHNIQUES. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE ONLY.

1. Before riding the bicycle, be sure the brakes are properly installed and 3. After adding air to your shock based on your body weight, and without sitting on the bike, measure the
adjusted. If the brakes don’t work properly, the rider could suffer serious distance from the rear axle to the seat (rear height). Write it down.
and/or fatal injuries. 4. While you sit in a normal riding position, have a friend measure the same distance. The difference
2. If the shock ever loses oil or if it makes sounds of excessive topping out, between the two measurements is sag. Determine what percentage of total wheel travel this sag
stop riding the bicycle immediately and have the shock inspected by a represents.
dealer or call RockShox. Continuing to ride with the shock in either of 5. If the sag is less than your bicycle manufacturer’s recommendation, a lower air pressure should be used.
these conditions could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible If the sag is greater than your bike manufacturer’s recommendation, a greater air pressure should be
serious and/or fatal injuries. used.
3. Always use genuine RockShox parts. Use of after-market replacement IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE AIR PRESSURE OUTSIDE THE 100 TO 250 PSI RANGE.
parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the shock.
Structural failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible 6. Once sag has been set, pressurize the negative air chamber to match the positive air chamber pressure.
serious and/or fatal injuries.
TIP: ADJUSTING THE NEGATIVE AIR CHAMBER DETERMINES THE EASE OF INITIAL COMPRESSION. THE
HIGHER THE AIR PRESSURE YOU PUT IN, THE EASIER IT IS TO COMPRESS THE SHOCK.
I N S TA L L AT I O N 7. Measure the sag once again to make sure it is the same. Write down the measurement and air pressure
It is extremely important that your RockShox rear shock is installed correctly by a qualified reading from the shock.
bicycle mechanic with proper tools. Consult your bicycle manufacturer’s instructions for proper
8. Install both air caps.
installation of your rear shock.
Example: If your bike has 4” of rear wheel travel and you want to set it up for cross-country
riding, your sag should be 0.6 - 1.2 in. If you weigh 175 lb., pressurize the positive chamber to
! WARNING 175 psi and measure your sag. Then pressurize the negative air chamber to 175 psi and
remeasure sag.
IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REAR SHOCKS CAN BE EXTREMELY
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SHOCK HAS THE AIR VALVES ON AT ALL TIMES OR THE SHOCK CAN
DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SEVERE AND/OR FATAL INJURIES.
PREMATURELY LOSE AIR.

Rebound Damping Adjustment (Some Models)

PERFORMANCE TUNING The shock includes a red rebound damping adjustment knob. Rebound is the extension or return
RockShox rear shocks can be tuned for your particular weight, riding style, and terrain. stroke of the shock. Rebound damping adjustment allows you to control the rate at which the
shock extends after it is compressed. The shock’s rebound is quickest when the adjustment
IMPORTANT: BE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR BIKE FOR A TEST RIDE TO SEE IF THE REAR SHOCK IS SET UP FOR YOU knob is in the full counterclockwise position. Rebound is slowest when the adjustment knob is
in the full clockwise position.
STRAIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR.
By adjusting the air pressure, the SID rear shock can be tuned for your particular weight, riding S ETTING R E B O U N D
style, and terrain. You may benefit by making tuning adjustments to suit your specific needs. When you are setting rebound, a good starting point is the “curb” test. Be sure this is done after
When tuning suspension, always make one change at a time and write it down. This allows you you set up your sag.
to understand how each change affects your ride.
1. Set your rebound adjuster fully counterclockwise.
2. Ride the bike off the curb sitting in the saddle and count the number of times the shock bounces
Setting Sag before returning to nominal sag. You want to achieve one bounce.
Sag is the amount of shock travel that is used as the rider sits stationary on the bike. Typically,
sag is 15 to 30 percent of all available wheel travel. Check with your bicycle manufacturer to 3. Turn the rebound adjuster a quarter turn clockwise and ride off the curb again. Continue to do
determine the rear wheel travel and recommended sag for your particular bike before setting this until one bounce is achieved.
sag. For the SID rear shock you will be changing the air spring rate to set sag. 4. Record the number of turns from the fully closed (full counterclockwise) position.
Adjusting positive air pressure determines the spring rate, or stiffness, of the shock. The more air SID XC Lock-out
you put in, the firmer your shock will be. SID XC Lock-out shocks come with a blue lockout lever. To lock-out the shock, rotate the
blue lever so that it is in line with the shock (parallel).

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MAINTENANCE W ARRANTY
RockShox, Inc. warrants its products for a period of two years from original date of purchase
A ft e r E v e r y 8 h o u r s o f R i d i n g to be free from defects in materials or workmanship. RockShox USA, or an authorized
• Clean your shock with mild soap and a toothbrush. RockShox Agent must inspect all RockShox products. If a product is found by RockShox or its
• Keep the body threads clean and lubricated. authorized agent to be defective in materials or workmanship, replacement or repair is at the
option of RockShox. This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy. RockShox shall not be
• Keep mounting hardware clean and lubricated. held liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.
• Refer to bicycle’s owner’s manual for correct mounting hardware torque values. Also be sure to verify
that your shock’s mounting hardware is properly torqued (60 in-lb). E x c l u s i o n s o f Wa r r a n t y
This warranty does not apply to products which have not been properly installed and adjusted
IMPORTANT: OVER-TORQUED MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL CAUSE THE SHOCK TO BIND AND MALFUNCTION. according to RockShox installation instructions. The warranty does not cover any product that
UNDER-TORQUED MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL DAMAGE FRAME, HARDWARE, AND SHOCK. has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This
warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the
product, non-compliance with manufacturer's specifications, or any other circumstances in
A ft e r e v e r y 2 0 h o u r s o f r i d i n g which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design. This warranty does
Remove, clean, and grease mounting hardware. not cover paint damage or modifications to the product.
Original proof of purchase is required. Warranty repair/replacement is only valid upon
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE A HIGH-POWERED WASHER TO CLEAN THE SHOCK. presentation of proof of purchase, directly submitted to RockShox at the time of warranty
evaluation. Warranty repair or replacement is at the discretion of RockShox or its authorized
SERVICE agent, upon physical product evaluation and proof of purchase.
This warranty does not include or cover common 'wear and tear' parts which are subject to
Your rear shock should be fully serviced every year by a qualified technician with proper tools. damage as a result of normal use, failure to service product according to RockShox
Contact your local RockShox dealer, RockShox Technical Services, or the nearest distributor recommendations, wet conditions, racing, use of disc brakes, rider weight, riding or installation
(see International Distributors List). in conditions or applications other than recommended.
Read the Warranty section for further warranty repair and contact information. 'Wear and Tear' parts are identified as: External dust seals, bushings, foam rings, rubber
moving parts (such as air sealing o-rings and glide rings), stripped threaded shafts or bolts,
upper tubes (stanchions), rear shock mounting hardware and springs, and fork drop outs.

Pioneer Support Program

In the event parts are unavailable at the time of your repair, at the option of RockShox or its
authorized agent, a replacement fork may be provided at a determined discount price.

Wa r r a n t y E x p e n s e s I n c u r r e d
The RockShox warranty policy excludes expenses incurred as a result of transportation of product
from a RockShox dealer to RockShox USA, or its authorized distributor, labor performed by a
RockShox dealer for removal of RockShox product, or warranty repair work performed by a
RockShox dealer. Warranty work performed by a RockShox dealer is voluntary.

Wa r r a n t y R e pa i r
If for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done, return the product to a RockShox
dealer. In the USA, dealers are required to call for a Return Authorization number (RA#) prior to
returning product. Outside the USA, dealers are required to call an authorized RockShox Distributor.
For more technical information, visit our website at www.rockshox.com. For toll-free technical support
in the USA, call 1.800.677.7177. Dealers outside the USA must contact their local dealer or distributor.
For a complete list of Authorized Distributors outside the USA, visit www.rockshox.com.

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I M B A Rules of the T rail

Ride on open trails only
Leave no trace
Control your bicycle
Always yield trail
Never spook animals
Plan ahead