Flyer Mountain, Original Instruction Manual

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The air pressure in the rear suspension
element must not exceed the maximum
value specified in the relevant operating
instructions .
There are guidelines on air pressure for certain
forks .
1 . Different air pressures or settings
may be necessary. Example: Dif -
ferent driving styles and uses require
a different air pressure and flexibility.
Therefore, this adjustment procedure
is just a starting point .
2 . The valve cap must always be on the
suspension element while you are
riding so that dirt cannot get into the
valve .
Push the O-ring for the suspension path indicator
against the air chamber/the lower fork dip pipe .
Carefully position yourself centrally on the bike,
then get off again.
Important: if you exert too much force on the bike
while getting on and off, you will obtain imprecise
measurements .
Check the position of the O-ring on the housing
of the suspension element . Check whether the
flexibility is around 25%.
If the flexibility is lower than the value recom -
mended by the bicycle manufacturer, i .e . the
suspension element is compressed by less than
25%, reduce the air pressure .
If the flexibility is higher than the value recom -
mended by the bicycle manufacturer, increase the
air pressure . The air pressure in the rear damper
must not exceed the maximum value specified in
the relevant operating instructions .
Replace the air cap .
Adjustable rebound
The rebound determines the speed at which the
suspension element returns to its fully extended
position after compressing . The suspension ele-
ments have a red rebound dial that you can use
to adjust the rebound . The suspension element
extends fastest when the adjusting knob is turned
anti-clockwise up to the stop. It extends slowest
when the knob is turned to the stop in the clock-
wise direction .
Setting the rebound
You can determine the starting point for setting
the rebound at the curb .
The flexibility of the suspension must be
adjusted before you can adjust the re-
bound of the damping .
Perform the test in a safe area with no
traffic.
Turn the rebound dial anti-clockwise until it reach-
es the stop .
Ride the bike off the pavement while you are sit -
ting on the seat .
Count the number of times the suspension ele-
ment rebounds .
It should be adjusted so that it rebounds just once .
If it rebounds several times, turn the rebound dial
clockwise one click. Ride off the pavement again
and count how many times the suspension ele-
ment rebounds . Repeat this step until the suspen-
sion element rebounds only once .
Note the number of clicks (or turns) through which
you moved the dial from the anti-clockwise stop .
This is your rebound setting .
If the rebound is set correctly for a suspension
fork, the front wheel should not lift off when the
fork is compressed when stationary and abruptly
released. If the front wheel lifts off the ground dur -
ing this test, turn the rebound through one further
click and repeat the test .
The suspension changes the distance
between the pedal and the ground while
riding . When riding over bumps, always
keep the crank arms in the horizontal po-
sition . When riding around bends, keep
the crank arms in the vertical position
with your foot down on the outside of the
bend in order to prevent the pedals from
touching the ground .
Suspension and chassis components
are vital parts of your FLYER . Service
and check your FLYER suspension at
regular intervals . Have your FLYER in-
spected by your FLYER specialist retail-
er at regular intervals . The chassis will
be more effective and last longer if it is
cleaned on a regular basis . Warm water
with a light cleaning agent is suitable for
cleaning this part of the bicycle .
Bikes with full suspension are not suita-
ble for use with trailers or child trailers .
The bearings and fastenings are not de-
signed for the forces that occur in these
cases . This could cause heavy wear and
breakages with serious consequences .