Edict Suspension Manual
Edict Nine Manual
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Felt recommends that you start with between 20 and 30 percent sag to get optimal
performance from your Felt Edict Nine.
To determine your actual sag you must first slide the travel indicator on the shock
absorber (the small “o”-ring on the effective shaft of the shock) upwards until it
rests against the larger part of the shock. Then, with both hands on the respective
handlebar grips throw a leg over the bike and gently allow your full body weight to
compress the suspension. Then, slowly roll off lifting your weight off the bike. When
you now look at the shock you will see that the o-ring has moved. The distance
between the o-ring and the top body of the shock is the actual shock sag dimension.
For the Edict Nine this measurement should fall between 9mm and 12mm.
Important: Try not to “bounce” or sit up while applying weight to the bike. Doing so
can drastically throw off the resulting measurement. If you feel you have made an
error, you can easily slide the travel indicator up and start over.
Suggested sag settings should only be used as an initial starting point. In many
cases the actual settings that work best for you may be different than what works for
others due to riding style, terrain or simply personal preference. We suggest that you
experiment with air pressure and damping settings to arrive at “your” desired feel.
More sag (less air pressure) for a softer, suppler ride or less sag (more air pressure) for
a firmer ride.
WARNING: The bicycle should be considered as a system when setting air pressures.
Changing rear shock air pressure will effectively change the bikes geometry, so the
fork air pressure/preload should be checked at the same time for correct sag to
ensure proper geometry and handling. Failure to do so could adversely affect steering
and handling characteristics, resulting in possible loss of control, injury, or even death.
Refer to the fork owner’s manual for instructions on setting correct sag, air pressure
and damping settings. If you did not receive or misplaced your fork owner’s manual,
refer to the manufacturer’s website for details on proper care and maintenance
procedures.
Congratulations on purchasing this high quality Felt bicycle. As with all of our bikes
and components, our aim is to provide you, the rider, with the best possible product
and therefore the best possible riding experience.
Please read this owner’s manual Supplement thoroughly, as its purpose is to help you
better understand your bike, set it up correctly, and care for it.
If there are any questions that you still have after reading this guide, please contact
your Felt authorized dealer, or visit our comprehensive website at feltbicycles.com
Happy Trails! - Felt Bicycles.
FAST™
(Felt Active Stay Technology) takes cues from the single-pivot suspension design
that performance-minded XC riders favor because of its light weight and reliability,
and optimizes this tried-and-true system with a few new twists. It utilizes a set of carbon
fiber stays that flex evenly throughout the suspension travel, providing performance
characteristics that mimic the much more complicated four-bar suspension systems—
but without the extra weight and complexity.
The stays are designed to be neutral (in their natural shape) at the “sag point”
because that’s where the bike typically rests under rider weight. The shock spring is
supplemented by the design and material of the rear stay, which acts as a leaf spring,
stiffening the latter part of the suspension travel. The slight additional spring provided
by the carbon stays helps keep the suspension sitting at the proper sag point, which
reduces small inputs from the rider that would cause unwanted bobbing from the
suspension.
Introduction
FAST™ Function Simply Explained
Setup
Rebuild/Maintenance
Carbon Care Guide
Warranty
Frame Diagram/Parts Lists
Contents:
3. Suspension Setup Guide:
1. Introduction:
2. The FAST System Function Simply Explained:
Summary of Contents for Edict Nine
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