How the Brain Thinks. Our Brain technology employs an inertia valve that blocks oil flow in the shock when closed, creating an efficiently firm pedaling platform on smooth terrain. The inertia valve opens instantaneously when a bump force is encountered, allowing suspension to compress and absorb the impact.
Is the specialized brain good?
It’s fast, precise, smooth, and extremely efficient. The Takeaway: The updated Brain suspension platform makes the new Epic incredibly efficient on smooth terrain and extremely capable on the rough stuff.
What PSI should my mountain bike shocks be?
Often yes, usually rear shocks run 100-200psi, but fork psi varies a lot, depending on the design. Get the sag around 25% (maybe slightly less sag in the front than the rear) and see how it rides (that’s what really matters), adjust on the trail as needed.
What is a Brain rear shock?
Brain Technology found in the latest SID SL BRAIN fork and BRAIN rear shock knows the difference between pedaling force and bump force. It keeps suspension firm on smooth terrain and switches suspension to fully active the instant things get rough.
What is Autosag?
Many of Specialized mountain bikes feature the Autosag feature to help riders dial in their sag to standard point with a minimum of fuss. You can spot the system, it’s the little red valve on the body of the shock.
Are specialized brain shocks S-O-L?
Specialized has a deep rooted history in proprietary products for their bikes. The brain shock system is forefront in this battle; as of 2016, Specialized and Fox no longer service most brain components pre 2014. This means that if your brain shock for your Epic needs servicing, you are S-O-L.
What is brainbrain Technology in epic forks and shocks?
Brain Technology in Epic forks and shocks knows the difference between pedaling force and bump force. It keeps suspension firm on smooth terrain and switches suspension to fully active the instant things get rough.
How do the new brain shocks transition from firm to active?
The new Brain’s transition from firm to active is more seamless throughout the adjustment range than previous Brain shocks. In the firmest race-ready setting, which is firmer than ever before, some riders feel a slight threshold at the transition from firm to active.
How does brain suspension work?
It keeps suspension firm on smooth terrain and switches suspension to fully active the instant things get rough. Brain suspension adjusts between firm and plush faster than human reaction, without the need to flip any levers, assuring the suspension is always in the appropriate setting for any given terrain.
