Flyer Mountain, Original Instruction Manual

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13.3 Setting up the brake levers
The brake levers should be set up so
that your hands can safely and comfort-
ably apply them as a straight extension
of your arms .
Check before your first ride which brake
lever brakes which wheel .
Some brake models allow adjustment of the grip
width so that brake levers can also be safely
gripped by smaller hands .
Always have brake adjustments performed by a
FLYER specialist retailer as they concern safe-
ty-related components .
13.4 Suspension elements
The chassis must be adjusted to the rider's weight
and type of use by a FLYER specialist retailer to
ensure appropriate function of the suspension el-
ements .
The suspension elements must be set up in line
with the manufacturer’s operating instructions . In
principle, this means that when riding over une-
ven ground, the action of the suspension element
must be noticeable but it must not be allowed to
be compressed all the way to the stop . If the rider
stands at the middle of the bicycle, the suspen-
sion element should compress to approximately
25% of the suspension travel .
Please note that the suspension may
need to be re-adjusted if you ride with
heavier loads, for example during a cy -
cle tour .
If you have purchased a FLYER E-MTB with full
suspension, the rear fork of the frame is mobile
and a shock absorber provides suspension and
damping .
An air chamber aids suspension . The damping
that regulates the speed during compression and
extension of the suspension can be adjusted on
the integrated shock absorbers .
Instructions for adjusting the suspension el -
ements
The suspension elements (the suspension forks
and rear fork damner) can be adjusted to your
weight and driving style and the terrain . When ad-
justing the suspension, you should always make
just one change at a time and make a note of it .
This way, you will know exactly how each change
affects the handling of the bicycle.
The description can be applied to both the sus-
pension forks and the rear damper element . If an
instruction only applies to one of the two com-
ments, this is indicated .
This section describes the basic adjustment of air
spring elements .
Here, you can adjust two settings: the flexibility of
the suspension and the rebound of the damping .
Ask a FLYER specialist retailer to show
you how to adjust the suspension ele-
ments correctly .
Flexibility
The suspension elements are fitted with
a lockout that can suppress rebound or
tilting as needed, e .g . on steep asphalt
ascents . The following adjustment steps
can only be performed when the lockout
is open .
The flexibility is the path through which the sus -
pension element is compressed when the rider
stands at the centre of the bicycle . It tensions the
suspension element and holds the rear wheel un-
der slight loads or if the ground is slightly uneven .
This increases grip and traction on rough terrain .
As a rule, the flexibility is 25% of the total sus -
pension travel .
In order to adjust the flexibility of your suspension
element, you must configure the suspension stiff -
ness/air pressure . If you change the air pressure,
the overall stiffness of the suspension element
also changes . The more the suspension element
is pumped up, the harder it becomes . In order to
achieve an optimum balance between the manu-
facturer’s recommended flexibility and the desired
stiffness, follow these instructions when adjusting
the suspension element:
Adjusting the flexibility
Ensure that the pressure stages on the fork and
rear shock are set to the “open” position .
Fill the air chamber, using the table as a guide .
To let air out of the air chamber, remove the air
cap and press the valve pin down or press the air
release button on the suspension pump .