GENIUS MC REFLEX FX / CONTESSA FX GENIUS RC / GENIUS CONTESSA OWNERS MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’UTILISATION «SAG-BOY» The length of the grey beam shows the optimum eye-to-eye distance of the rear shocks. Der graue Balken zeigt den optimalen Bolzenabstand des Dämpfers. La longueur de la barre grise représente l’écart optimal entre les points de fixation de l’amortisseur. www.scott-sports.
All adjustments should be done at the local dealer or following this manual. p. 2 > Picture of the Genius TC Shock and Remote Control Lever p. 3 > Basic Set-Up of the Remote Control Genius TC Shock p. 4 > Recommended Tools for the Shock Set-Up p. 5 > Set-Up of Positive Air Chamber Genius TC Shock p. 6 > Set-Up of Negative Air Chamber Genius TC Shock p. 6 > Set-Up of Rebound Genius TC Shock p. 8 > More Details about Shock Set-Up Genius TC Shock p. 8 > Picture of the Genius LC-R Shock p.
GENIUS TC SHOCK AND REMOTE CONTROL LEVER The heart of the TC-System is the newly developed and innovative Scott Genius TC Shock, offering three functions which make this system possible. By using the remote lever you can choose between following functions: 1. ALL TRAVEL MODE: full travel of 125mm (Genius MC) resp. 90mm (Genius RC / Genius Contessa). 2.
BASIC SET-UP OF THE REMOTE CONTROL OF GENIUS TC SHOCK PLEASE NOTE 1.Put the remote lever (L1) to position “lock-out”. [1] 5.When putting now the remote lever to position “All Travel” the cable will pull the traction mode lever downward and the shock will offer now the full travel. Check now the set-up for perfect function of remote lever and shock 2. Fix the remote control cable (L2) with the cable fixation screw (S8) using a 3mm allen key (tightening torque: 3 Nm) on the lock out lever (S9). [3] 6.
IMPORTANT: For all adjustments of the air spring the lockout lever has to be in position “all travel”. SET-UP OF NEGATIVE AIR CHAMBER GENIUS TC SHOCK The negative air chamber contains the air-spring influencing the brake-away and characteristic while absorbing shocks. A too high brake-away can cause an non-secure and uncomfortable ride. [8] The positive air chamber contains the air-spring you “sit-on” while riding.
SET-UP OF REBOUND GENIUS TC SHOCK MORE DETAILS ABOUT SHOCK SET-UP “Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after absorbing an obstacle. In case you want more exact numbers of the shock air pressure than shown on the decal on the piggy-back or you’re looking for tuning hints including different shock characteristics of the Genius Shock, please have a look at By using the red rebound screw (S5) you can adjust the rebound step by step. www.scott-sports.
BASIC SET-UP OF THE REMOTE CONTROL OF GENIUS LC-R SHOCK GENIUS LC-R SHOCK S1 Upper Shock Bolt S2 Lower Shock Bolt S3 Shock Housing S4 Rebound-Screw 1. ALL TRAVEL MODE: full travel of 100mm on Reflex FX models. S5 Negative Chamber Valve S6 Positive Chamber Valve 2. LOCK OUT MODE: the shock is locked; climbing on asphalt roads is now possible without any power loss.
SET-UP OF NEGATIVE AIR CHAMBER GENIUS LC-R SHOCK IMPORTANT: For all adjustments of the air spring the lock out lever has to be in position “all travel”/open The positive air chamber contains the air-spring you “sit-on” while riding. [7] To adjust the air pressure of the positive chamber of the Scott Genius Shock please refer to the following instruction: 1. Remove the valve cap of the black valve (S5) located on the lower end of shock housing (S3) 2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve 3.
SET-UP OF REBOUND GENIUS LC-R SHOCK MAINTENANCE / SERVICE GUIDE “Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after absorbing an obstacle. By using the red rebound screw (S4) you can adjust the rebound step by step. Please clean regularly after riding off-road the shock piston and all other parts in motion of the shock with a soft and wet cloth or if needed with mild soap to prevent from excessive wear and tear.
IMPORTANT The Scott Genius Shock is pressurised. Never open, disassemble or rework the shock. Only a qualified and authorized Scott service staff/ shock service center should do this. Riding a defective or not properly working shock can result in the loss of control over the bike and may cause severe or dangerous injuries! In case you want to disassemble the shock from the bike for service or other reasons please note the recommended tightening torque of 10Nm for the shock bolts.
WARRANTY ________________________ Year ________________________ Size ________________________ Frame ________________________ SCOTT warrants its Genius Shock for two years for defects in material and/or workmanship. The warranty period starts at the day of purchase of the completely assembled bike or of the Genius Shock. This warranty is limited to the first buyer, what means the first person who uses the bike and only with the use it was made for.
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