Operation
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7.9
Suspension and damping
7.9.1
Locking the front wheel suspension
When the
fork lock
is in the open position, the
suspension system
has activated suspension and thus
provides the rider and the bicycle with relief. Riding
with the
fork lock
open should therefore be preferred
for everyday riding.
When riding downhill or at high speed, for instance,
the force which is exerted on the drive is absorbed by
the
suspension system
and reduced by up to 50%. In
these cases it is recommendable to close the
suspension fork.
The
fork lock
may be situated directly on the fork or on
the handlebars, depending on the version.
7.9.1.1
Fork lock on the suspension head
Illustration 23:
Fork lock on the suspension head with locking lever (1), example
In order to lock the
front wheel
suspension
, shift the
LOCKING LEVER to the
LOCK
position.
In order to release the
front
wheel suspension
, shift the
locking lever
to the OPEN
position.
1