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GRACE EASY Manual
Stop using the bike if parts of the fork are bent or broken, oil is leaking, if there are
noises which suggest an excessive bottoming or if there are other signs of a possible
failure of the fork, such as e.g. a reduction in shock absorbance. In such cases,
immediately take the bike to a specialist dealer for inspection and repair. If the fork
has a fault, this can lead to damage to the bike or injury to the rider.
If the bike with the dropouts (front wheel removed) is attached to a carrier, e.g. for
transportation purposes, do not tilt it to one side. if the bike is tilted while the
dropouts are clamped to the transport carrier, the forks may rupture. Make sure
that the fork dropouts are correctly secured with a quick release, as shown in the
operating manual for the bike carrier.
When using a bike carrier to which the fork dropouts are secured, you must also
secure the rear wheel. If you do not secure the rear wheel, the weight of the vehicle
can apply to one side of the fork dropouts causing them to rupture or break apart. If
the bike falls over or falls out of the carrier, do not ride it again until the forks have
been inspected for possible damage by a specialist. If you suspect damage, take the
forks to a specialist dealer for inspection or get in touch with the Rock Shok fork
manufacturer directly. You can find a list of international dealers at www.sram.com.
Faults in the fork legs or dropouts can cause the rider to lose control of the bike and
suffer serious and/or life-threatening injuries.
