SETUP & INSTALLATION
Podium Mud Guard Installation
Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves during service to prevent potential injury. Failure to wear protective equipment during service may lead to SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FOX products should be serviced by a trained bicycle service technician, in accordance with FOX specifications. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your FOX product, then DO NOT attempt it. Improperly serviced products can fail, causing the rider to lose control resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FOX suspension products contain pressurized nitrogen, air, oil, or all 3. Suspension misuse can cause property damage, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT puncture, incinerate or crush any portion of a FOX suspension product. DO NOT attempt to disassemble any portion of a FOX suspension product, unless expressly instructed to do so by the applicable FOX technical documentation, and then ONLY while strictly adhering to all FOX instructions and warnings in that instance.
Modification, improper service, or use of aftermarket replacement parts with FOX forks and shocks may cause the product to malfunction, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT modify any part of a fork or shock, including the fork brace (lower leg cross brace), crown, steerer, upper and lower leg tubes, or internal parts, except as instructed herein. Any unauthorized modification may void the warranty, and may cause failure or the fork or shock, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Step 1
Remove stock upper hose guide.
Step 2
Install mudguard into steerer tube with the longer portion facing forward. Ensure the mud guard is fully seated against the CSU.
Step 3
Tighten front clamp screws to 0.5Nm closing the gap at the screw location on both sides. Ensure the brake hose is retained in the guide.
Step 4
Tighten rear clamp screws to 0.5 Nm ( both sides).
Step 5
Verify that the front brake hose provides adequate length and clearance from the upper brake hose guide to the brake lever. Note that the hose was trimmed to achieve proper routing and alignment.
WARNING: Make sure to properly install the brake hose and use either the fork guards or the mast setup. Follow all procedures in this manual to ensure your brakes function properly at full compression of the fork. Failure to do so can lead to reduced braking capability and brake hose damage, which can lead to a crash, resulting in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: You must install either the fork guards or the mast. Failure to properly install these parts can lead to brake line damage and/or failure, which can result in a loss of control of the bicycle and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Fork Guard and Mast Installation
Step 1
Prepare your PODIUM fork by determining whether to run the factory-installed fork guards (recommended) or the mast. The mast will provide a more sleek look but will not protect the finish on the fork tubes from airborne rock or debris during riding.
Fork Guard Installation
- Install each fork guard as shown.
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Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to tighten the three bolts on each fork guard to 3.4 N.m (30 in-lb).
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Follow the instructions for the Fork Installation section below, then go to the Brake Routing with Fork Guard section.
Mast Installation
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Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove the three bolts on each fork guard. Remove the fork guards. Set the bolts aside for the next step.
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Install the cover plate and mast as shown. Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to reinstall two bolts on each side, and tighten to 3.4 N.m (30 in-lb).
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Follow the instructions for the Fork Installation below, then go to the Brake Routing with Mast section.
Brake Hose Routing with Fork Guard
Step 1
Follow this section if you are using the fork guards. If you are using the mast, go to the next section: Brake Hose Routing with Mast.
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Install the brake hose clamp onto the slotted opening of the lower fork guard. Verify that the protrusion on the clamp is fully installed in the slot of the guard.
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Route the front disc brake hose or cable housing along the inside of the left lower tube. Then, carefully open the brake hose clamp enough to slide the brake hose into the clamp. Verify the brake hose has ample length on the inside routing so the upper tube does not contact the brake hose during compression of the fork. Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to loosely install the two brake hose clamp screws, as further adjustments will be needed in a later step.
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Remove the two screws from the middle and upper brake hose guides. The middle brake hose guide is marked with an “M” and has a slightly smaller diameter than the upper brake hose guide (marked with a “U”). Install the brake hose through the opening in each of the guides and install them on the left fork leg. Loosely reinstall the screws.
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Position the middle and upper hose guides so that the bottom slit is aligned with each of the arrow graphics that are laser etched on the fork (represented by the white arrowheads). Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to tighten the screw to 0.9 N.m (8 in-lb).
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Verify the front brake hose length is sufficient above the upper brake hose guide to the brake lever. Verify there is a smooth arc in the brake hose between the brake hose clamp to the brake caliper (A). All sections of brake hose must have an unrestricted path during the compression of the fork. NOTE: Some disc brake calipers allow for adjustment of the hose angle via banjo bolts. Follow the brake manufacturer’s instructions for repositioning the hose angle to allow for a smooth arch of the brake hose to clear the largest diameter portion of the upper tube at the seal area during compression (B).
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Finally, check that the brake hose and clamp are now in a position that allows an even gap all the way around the inside of the fork guard to prevent any rubbing or friction. Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to tighten the two brake hose clamp screws to 0.9 N.m (8 in-lb).
Brake Hose Routing with Mast
Step 1
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Install the brake hose clamp onto the slotted opening of the mast. Verify that the protrusion on the clamp is fully installed in the slot of the guard.
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Route the front disc brake hose or cable housing along the inside of the left lower tube. Then, carefully open the brake hose clamp enough to slide the brake hose into the clamp. Verify the brake hose has ample length on the inside so that the upper tube does not contact the brake hose during compression of the fork. Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to loosely install the two brake hose clamp screws, as further adjustments will be needed in a later step.
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Remove the two screws from the middle and upper brake hose guides. The middle brake hose guide is marked with an “M” and has a slightly smaller diameter than the upper brake hose guide (marked with a “U”). Install the brake hose through the opening in each of the guides. Loosely reinstall the screws.
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Position the middle and upper hose guides so that the bottom slit is aligned to the top peak of each arrow graphics that are laser etched on the fork (represented by the white arrowheads). Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to tighten the screw to 0.9 N.m (8 in-lb).
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Verify the front brake hose length is sufficient above the upper brake hose guide to the brake lever. Verify there is a smooth arc in the brake hose between the brake hose clamp to the brake caliper (A). All sections of brake hose must have an unrestricted path during the compression of the fork. NOTE: Some disc brake calipers allow for adjustment of the hose angle via banjo bolts. Follow the brake manufacturer’s instructions for repositioning the hose angle to allow for a smooth arch of the brake hose to clear the largest diameter portion of the upper tube at the seal area during compression (B).
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Finally, check that the brake hose and clamp are now in a position that allows an even gap all the way around the inside of the mast to prevent any rubbing or friction. Use a 2.5 mm hex bit and a torque wrench to tighten the two brake hose clamp screws to 0.9 N.m (8 in-lb).
