Specialized Future Shock 2.0 // Don’t Make This MISTAKE!!

How to repair a Specialized Future Shock 2.0 unit if the supporting internals break off with the adjustment knob.
Thanks to Jeff Ulrich for the donor Future Shock 2.0 unit:
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[@TBiggieboo]

Thank you for making this video. You helped me fix my bike. I was traveling with it and upon opening my bike bag after getting to the hotel I saw this piece fall off. I had no idea what to do. Everything you described helped a lot.

[@matthewdrake79]

These videos are superb.. straight to the point, and gives all the infomation. Should have 10x the amount of subscribers!

[@rgefryer]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this video up! I just got a call from my wife who'd made exactly this mistake when building up her bike after traveling, and was able to work out what had gone wrong, and what to do about it!

[@wombatsauce]

Really cool! I had wondered if they were interchangeable. The only barrier then being that it is probably nearly impossible to find one. From what I have read or heard, the adjustment knob on 2.0 is really just a fancy long-throw on/off switch versus being an actual adjustment. I think that is weird, but I don't hate it. I am using 1.5 now on my Diverge, with the medium spring in place. Thanks again for the vid!!

[@user-px1tc8gb1l]

Yes, the little holes in the silver knob have very small springs and equally small steel balls in them. I got a messed up 2.0 and luckily had some of the little parts with it. Tricky to get the springs in holes and balls sitting on top, then assemble so the balls click as you rotate the adjustment knob. I had enough parts to do two opposing holes and it clicks along pretty well now.

[@amfromch]

very helpfull Video! THANKS A LOT, appreciate it 🙂 had to remove the knob with brute force because the 1.5mm Hex Screw (M3) was damaged.... no chance to loosen on the bike. Than i removed the screw on the workbench from the knob and milled in a M4 thread with a new 2mm Hex Screw. Reassambeling was easy because of your Video. I also put in again the 2 tiny Steel Springs and Steelballs (1mm).

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great vid!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thanks, Russ! Means a lot!

[@prof_writer]

Professor Sauce a very interesting video, which demonstrates your engineering prowess. You made a huge reveal because it was initially announced the future shock 1.5 and 2.0 were not interchangeable.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha interesting. I’ve been running both with no issue. Probably spesh didn’t want ppl to tinker with it

[@walteboy]

Thank you soooo much!!!!! You save my future shock)))) I successfully fixed it ))))))

[@genelegend]

i just picked up a diverge over the weekend. thanks to your videos for giving me that push haha

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha happy NBD!

[@markschwettmann5399]

awesome video. subbed! my future shock 2 started rattling today. the plastic cap was still tightly affixed to the hub, but the hub's screw had backed out almost fully, and the cap/hub were bouncing around. upon retightening, i discovered that i now had a futureshockinfinity. unfortunately in this state it also doesn't stay where you put it during a bumpy ride... any idea if whatever mechanism engages the divots is replaceable?!?

[@neilmartinez143]

Thanks for the great video. So what exactly does the adjustment knob do? When riding my Creo, I notice that the FS is already somewhat compressed just by the weight of my upper body leaning forward. I tried mitigating this by adjusting the knob but it seems to not make any difference unless I put it on full lock.

[@michaelinnes4261]

Thank you and great video. I have Sirrus 1.0 Hybrid bike and was wondering can an aftermarket Future Shock be installed?

[@Bob-rm5et]

Man you are amazing

[@henrynysschens3981]

Great can’t wait for the 1.5 to 2.0 upgrade video as all the Spes stores have told me you cannot and to take it one step further once you have fitted a 1.5 to can never fit a 2.0🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@TheBikeSauce]

I’d be interested to hear why?

[@johnnybobblalock6729]

I have the future shock 1.5 on a Roubaix sl4. I need to change out the spring. The stem shim is stuck to the collar. Got any ideas on how to get it off?

[@jeh1950]

I have a 2022 CERO and the Future fork stem makes a noise on small bumps or any bump. No matter which way I turn the adjustment knob + or - Does the future shock need some kind of adjustments to stop the noise ? Oh yea there are 2 really small balls which fit in the hub. 2 of the 4 holes have a spring which keep the balls to make the clicking noise during adjustment. Cheers

[@kendallspower]

Sick channel! Thank you. Can I fit one of these on the my Sirrus 4.0 which is not an X model?

[@TheBikeSauce]

If it didn’t come stock w FS, unfortunately you can’t add one. You’re probably better off with a Redshift shock stem anyways. Simpler

[@bruce6er]

Any chance you could make a video taking it fully apart?? I had mine replaced as they do degrade within a few months, I can imagine a lot of others have theirs at home wondering that too; and I can imagine there are a lot of 1.5 owners with the same ideas. BTW I love and like all the videos you have posted on this stuff.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Well, I use them at the moment, and they aren't serviceable in that way. If I take one apart, it'd be simply for entertainment purposes as the needle bearings would likely be impossible to reassemble.

[@Filmx5]

I had the same issue, but I had to brake the nut because the screw was locked...now, this nut with a washer I think it's made only for specialized, or do you if someone sale it?

[@memilome3431]

Any information on the future shock 2 disassembly.My unit is seized.

[@thomasstegmaier3000]

Buenas tardes, se puede sustituir el future shock 1,0 por 1,5 ?

[@wutongchx]

Great video! I have one question, given the reliability concern of FS, would it be possible to replace the entire fork with some aftermarket ones? It would be great if you can have a video about that. Thanks!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha funny you mention it. There’s nothing on the market to replace the future shock and I haven’t seen anyone run a standard for fork setup since the frame has a weird cutout that contours to the plastic FS duckbill thing. I am, however, working on something to replace the FS carriage itself though. Will probably announce in a few more months.

[@wutongchx]

@@TheBikeSauce Awesome! Actually I just ordered my 2021 comp e5 with FS 1.5, so have been thinking about replacing the fork if one day FS is problematic and too expensive/troublesome to service. Can't wait for your new video!

[@MrGlerbrot]

Interesting video. Found this while looking for any way to disassemble the FS 2.0. Mine is blocked - it doesn't damp or move anymore. So I was wondering if there s any way to repeir this thing. Due to the problem I got a little tired of the FS in general. Do you know if there is any way to disassemble the FS 2.0? I am not aware about any maintenance to do personally. I also lost the two small ball bearings for the clicks :-(

[@TheBikeSauce]

Bummer. As far as the manufacturer is concerned, they’re not supposed to be serviceable and you’re supposed to buy a new one every 500 miles (kind of crazy)

[@alexcastro1160]

Hi, tks for the videos, I wonder if you can advise me about where I can order a Future shock 2.0 cartridge in US, I want to change my current 1.5 version. Again thanks

[@TheBikeSauce]

Any specialized dealer (bike shop who sells specialized) can order you one. They are fairly expensive from what I understand

[@rjrichar100]

Glad I didn’t do that to mine, I would have cried a little. Mine has worked great with your spacers added. I have since removed after a bike fitting.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Nice! I guess most ppl wouldn’t pry it off, but just in case

[@rjrichar100]

@@TheBikeSauce I was hoping to see your bike with a 2.0 shock on it!!!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha it’ll be on the next comparison video. I may leave the 2.0 on indefinitely, but not sure if I need the adjustment

[@rjrichar100]

@@TheBikeSauce adjustment is goooood!

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

Thank You 😊, I won’t touch my stem or shock as long as I can nor let anyone touch it other than the LBS that I bought it from …..if needed

[@TheBikeSauce]

Hahaha! It’s not too bad once you get in there and start messing around

[@mushypeacycling]

Hi there thank you for another great video. I notice the sag on my future shock is about 20% when seated. Have you found a way to adjust sag? I searched the manual but nothing so am assuming not but thought I’d anyone knows, you do.

[@TheBikeSauce]

If you have the 1.5, the only option is a heavier spring. If it’s the 2.0, I don’t believe there’s any option to adjust the effective sag. Probably just add stem spacers to compensate

[@mushypeacycling]

@@TheBikeSauce thank you. Yeah it think it’s something to think about when loading up the front handlebar bags and electronics. The front sinks as soon as you’re in the bike even in firm setting which kinda negates the point of the shock. I guess it’s only really for day trips

[@richardoldfield4067]

There is a small washer on the hex coupler. Should it be under the hex coupler or above the hex coupler before fitting the retaining clip?

[@TheBikeSauce]

This was a viewers broken unit, so it didn’t have the washer you’re referring to

[@PatrickFortunatoJr]

I have wondered if the Future Shock 2.0 will fit in the Fox 32 TC or similar gravel fork. It is hard to find any real information to answer that question.

[@TheBikeSauce]

It will not. The cartridge is a different diameter and won’t fit a standard fork steerer

[@TheRecycle3]

i'M HAVING A PROBLEM PUTTING IN THE RETAINING CLIP INSIDE THE DAMPING ADJUSTMENT SCREW AREA. NOTICED THAT IF THE 2 SPACERS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HEX COUPLER ARE REMOVED, THERE IS SPACE FOR THE RETAINER; BUT THE SPACERS NEED TO BE THERE. ANY HINTS ON INSTALLING THE CLIP?

[@TheBikeSauce]

It’s tricky for sure. Took me a few tries and ultimately using 2 pairs of needle nose I was able to seat it. Lock ring pliers don’t work bc the clips isn’t drilled with eyelets

[@michaelangell9535]

Awesome! Now that this shock is working its worth a lot. Can you buy them without a bike attached? I want to up grade from 1.5 to 2. I'll start the bid at $200. LOL

[@TheBikeSauce]

I believe you can buy them through any specialized dealer. Don’t know the exact cost though. I’d say your starting bid is probably in the ballpark, if not a bit low

[@BenTsuiYYC]

I recently picked-up a Diverge Comp Carbon with the FS 2.0 that has no clicks in the adjustment knob. Should it? Does anyone know if this is a rolling production change? The bike was manufactured Mar 2021.

[@TheBikeSauce]

I have heard from another that it does click, but can't confirm as this wasn't a brand new unit.

[@tombola4046]

It has a very subtle click

[@BenTsuiYYC]

@@tombola4046 Thanks! Mine has no click whatsoever. My LBS has confirmed a bearing is missing in the build.

[@bruce6er]

The click is explained in the video and it does do it significantly when they are new and old; It must be missing the 4 balls on the metal piece that twists he replaced, so it's nothing internal or functional. As long as it adjusts I would prefer it without the click, as mine seems to have have the end between clicks. What you need to watch out is for the click when the shock is compressing, mine started to click and was replaced after about 10 months or around 4k miles of road use; the new one is much firmer which means they do wear out with use. That said the replacement, at least the first one, was done free of cost on the first ask, and was sent out quickly.

[@BenTsuiYYC]

@@bruce6er Thanks Bruce!

[@bendardania]

Future shock 2.0 is heavier. Available at most specialized authorized dealers but it costs $700 if they are willing to order it.

[@bendardania]

Also if you don’t torque it to 6.2 you will end up with a ring.

[@bendardania]

And set compression as you had explained in your previous videos. Thanks for all the info you provide. By far you are more informed about future shock than 99.9% of all mechanics in Bay Area ( the capital city for specialized Roubaix and Diverge). Cheers buddy.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha thx. Comparison video (including weights) coming soon

[@eduardoortizdeartinano4817]

Buenas tardes,,,,se puede sustituir el future shock 1,5 por el 2.0

[@TheBikeSauce]

Yes you can!

[@randytam6563]

Is there a way to upgrade from Future Shock 1 to 2.0?

[@TheBikeSauce]

I’m uncertain about the jump from 1.0 to 2.0

[@jimlmackjr1]

They 2.0 supposed to have 2 small ball bearing opposite of each other for the clicks

[@TheBikeSauce]

Right, makes sense. These were definitely lost on this unit

[@captaincoyote1792]

No additional Future Shocks were harmed in the production of this video.

[@GhettoSuguru]

Can you buy a future shock 2.0 and put it onto other roadbikes ?

[@TheBikeSauce]

Unfortunately you cannot do that as it requires a proprietary fork and headset hardware

[@bo-jonesmiraflor1418]

You cannot use a regular fork and headset as well in a diverge then right? I had my 1.5 FS serviced but there seem to be some lateral play.

[@TheBikeSauce]

It’s not meant to use a regular fork and headset

[@TBiggieboo]

The clicks are made by two very tiny ball bearings.

[@meredithgabriel2849]

Yes they have to be set directly across from each other if you ever accidentally take that little mechanism apart like I did. The mechanic at the store told me they need to be set directly across before you tighten down the cap

[@SODtv]

I'm going to assume that Jeff or Geoff had a go himself and broke the top off, no bike shop or competent home mechanic would have a go at taking off the adjuster knob without looking for obvious signs of removal, i.e. that bloody obvious 1.5mm allen screw.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Some shop mechanics are heavy handed, though the set screw is pretty obvious if you’re looking for it

[@SODtv]

Hmmm....... Then there's the highly obvious reassembly of it that again, any one with a bit of mechanical knowledge would easily figure out.

[@koshagi]

Thank you for the video, the clicks are not heard because the balls and springs that are between that piece and the black piece are missing.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx. Figured something was missing there

[@Sills71]

bike vid by Frank Grimes

[@GabrielPurziani]

For a 2.0 version the cover (The regulator) has a lousy design that says "this is cheap plastic" unbelievable that Specialized's DI department has come up with such an ugly final product, it's something that is very visible, and it's so ugly that it looks like a prototype. 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂😩😩

[@fennec13]

yeah - no thanks - I decided against this sort of gimmicky thing on my bikes due to this problem - The idea of having an integrated and complicated and proprietary part that will break like this is a no go. if I wanted this sort of "suspension" dampening - then I would get a Redshift or a Tranzx anti-shock stem. Does the same thing, fits on any fork and bar combo.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Right on. Lot of ppl feel that way too I think

[@vadusa]

You have millions video about Future Shock but not have any video about complete disassembly cartridge 😂

[@MalamuteMan1]

You can blane him! He shouldn't have tried to remove anything without learning how first. That's a disgrace.