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How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever

04.04.2017

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How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever5 810x540

The new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote has landed and we’re smitten. It’s easy to mount in a matter of minutes. Here’s the how to.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever20 810x540 — The new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote rocks! Here’s how to mount it.

Difficulty: Simple

Tools

20 ml syringe with Bleeding Edge adapter (included)
Reverb Oil (included)
Matchmaker clamp (included)
Cable cutter
T25 Torx
Gloves

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever5 810x540 — Not many tools are needed to mount the RockShox Reverb 1X Remote, and most of them fortunately come in the package.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever13 810x540 — The old (left) vs. the new (right). The Bleeding Edge adaptor makes bleeding easy.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever8 810x540 — Don’t mix these up! On the left is the Bleeding Edge adapter for the brakes, and on the right is for the Reverb remote. They’re not compatible with each other, but they’re both included in the kit.

How to fit: RockShox Reverb 1X-Remote

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever10 810x540 — Time to say goodbye! The old Reverb Remote will soon be a thing of the past.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever6 810x540 — Prepare the syringe by filling it to around a ⅓ full with Reverb oil.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever11 810x540 — Unscrew the old lever using the T25 torx tool.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever25 810x540 — Thanks to the clamp’s design you don’t have to remove your grip.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever14 810x540 — Wind the hose out the lever.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever26 810x540 — Shorten the cable by ca. 1 cm.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever22 810x540 — Put the plastic protector about the cable.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever7 810x540 — Thread the lever on the cable. Make sure you stop when you feel a defined resistance.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever19 810x540 — Fit it to your bars along with the brake using the Matchmaker clamp.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever4 810x540 — Fit the Reverb 1X Remote where you want.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever2 810x540 — Before you bleed it, turn the speed to its slowest.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever28 810x540 — Then add the Bleeding Edge adapter and open it with a half turn.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever12 810x540 — Invert the syringe so you don’t add air to the system.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever16 810x540 — Hold tight with your fingers when adding the fluid. Unlike the brakes, this could pop off if there’s too much pressure.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever9 810x540 — When filled, close the Bleeding Edge adapter and draw any overflow fluid back into the syringe.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever24 810x540 — Then re-set your dropper speed.

How to mount the new RockShox Reverb 1X Remote lever3 810x540 — Done! Now just put the cap back on and your lever is ready to go.

If the speed of the post is to slow you have to bleed the Reverb completely. This video will tell you how it works:

First Ride: RockShox Reverb 1X-Remote

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