BRAIN REMOTE

Installing Your Shock  |  General Maintenance  |  Before You Ride  |  Measuring Sag  |  Setting Sag  |  Adjusting Rebound  |  Adjusting BrainFade  |  Service Intervals  |  Important Safety Information  |  Stuck Down Shock  |  Air Sleeve Maintenance

Installing Your Shock

If you are installing your shock on a bike in which the shock is not original equipment:

1. Install the shock.

2. Remove the main air chamber air cap and let all the air out of the main air chamber.

3. Carefully cycle the suspension through its entire travel.

4. Check that all parts of the shock are clear of the frame and swingarm as it cycles through the travel.

5. Pressurize your main air chamber to a minimum of 50 psi and no more than 300 psi. You will tune to a more specific air pressure in the Setting Sag section below.

6. Set sag.

General Maintenance

There may be a small amount of air sleeve lubricant residue on the body. This is normal. If this residual air sleeve lubricant is not present, this is an indication that the air sleeve should be re-lubricated. Some other things to consider for all shock models:

• If you ride in extreme conditions, service your shock and air sleeve more frequently. Check the maintenance schedule for your shock.  

• Wash your shock with soap and water only.

• Do not use a high pressure washer to clean your shock.

• Internal service should be performed by FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center.

Before You Ride

1. Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. Do not use a high pressure washer on your shock.

2. Inspect entire exterior of shock for damage. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. Please contact your local dealer or FOX Racing Shox for further inspection and repair.

3. Check that quick-release levers (or thru-axle pinch bolts) are properly adjusted and tightened.

4. Check headset adjustment. Adjust headset if loose, according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

5. Check that brake cables or hoses are properly fastened.

6. Check that the front and rear brakes operate properly on flat land.

Setting Sag

BRAIN Technology senses bumps in the trail and activates the suspension giving the rider the efficiency of a hardtail with all the benefits of a full suspension bicycle.

To optimize the performance of a BRAIN REMOTE shock, it is important to set it up correctly. Tuning the spring rate Force required to compress a spring one inch. (air pressure) and rebound damping Oil or air damping resistance that controls the rate at which the shock or fork extends after being compressed. (rate at which the shock returns) will greatly enhance the riding experience.

The method for setting sag Amount a shock or fork compresses with the rider sitting on the bike in a normal riding position. Best measured with an assistant holding your bike up and with the rider in full riding gear. On a fork, it is helpful to place a ZIP tie around one of the upper tubes. on a BRAIN REMOTE-equipped bicycle is slightly different than that used for traditional shocks:

1. Slide the travel indicator o-ring to the scraper lip.

2. Sit on the bicycle in a normal riding position. It is best to wear normal riding gear, and remain steady and still in this position for ten (10) seconds. This will allow the shock to “sit” into its travel.

3. Dismount the bicycle and measure the distance between the scraper lip and travel indicator o-ring.

4. Adjust air pressure in 5-psi increments until the recommended sag of 10mm is achieved.

An alternative to setting sag is to set the air pressure according to the BRAIN REMOTE AIR SPRING SETTINGS table below:

1. Find the rider’s weight in the RIDER WEIGHT column.

2. Set the air pressure as indicated in the MAIN AIR CHAMBER PRESSURE column.

Adjusting Rebound

Rebound controls the rate at which your shock returns after it has been compressed. The proper rebound setting is a personal preference, and changes with rider weight, riding style and conditions. A rule of thumb is that rebound should be as fast as possible without kicking back and pushing the rider off the saddle.

The rebound knob has 8-10 clicks of adjustment.

For slower rebound, turn the red adjuster knob clockwise.

For faster rebound, turn the red adjuster knob counterclockwise.

Adjusting BrainFade

The BRAIN REMOTE shock is equipped with FOX Racing Shox BrainFade suspension technology. BrainFade allows you to dial in your shock to match riding conditions, from firm TrailTune to soft TrailTune, which provides a stable yet supple platform that soaks up bumps but keeps suspension bob to a minimum during hard pedaling.

For a firmer ride, turn the blue dial clockwise.

For a softer ride, turn the blue dial counterclockwise.

To determine which BrainFade position works best, pedal the bicycle at about 15 MPH and monitor the shock movement. Turn the dial and choose the setting that reduces suspension movement most effectively while providing the desired amount of bump absorption. The setting may change depending on conditions and riding styles.

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