MY21B05 - 12_1.0_21.10.2020
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Operation
6.17
Suspension and damping
6.17.1 Suspension fork compression adjuster
The compression adjuster makes it possible to
make quick adjustments to the fork’s suspension
behaviour to adapt to changes in terrain. It is
intended for adjustments made during the ride.
The compression adjuster controls the
compression lifting speed or the rate at which the
fork deflects slow impacts. The compression
adjuster influences the absorption of bumps and
its efficiency when the rider's weight shifts or
during transitions, cornering, uniform impacts
caused by bumps and when braking.
When optimally adjusted, the fork counteracts
deflection, stays higher in its deflection range and
helps the rider to maintain speed while riding on
hilly parts of terrain. The fork deflects quickly and
unhindered when the bike hits a bump and
absorbs the bump. Traction is retained (blue line).
Figure 86: Optimum performance on hilly terrain
Compression adjuster set to hard
• Causes the suspension fork to move higher within
the deflection range. This makes it easier for the
rider to improve efficiency and maintain
momentum over uniformly hilly terrain and around
bends.
• Deflection may feel somewhat harder on more
rugged terrain.
Compression adjuster set to soft
• Causes the fork to deflect quickly and easily. This
may make it easier for the rider to maintain speed
and momentum when riding over more rugged
terrain.
• Deflection may feel somewhat less hard on more
rugged terrain.
Figure 87: Optimum performance over bumps
When optimally adjusted, the fork deflects quickly
and unhindered when the bike hits bumps and
absorbs a bump. Traction is retained (blue line).
The fork responds quickly to the bump. The
headset and handlebars rise slightly when
absorbing a bump (green line).
