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If you are not able to fasten the screw (i.e. it
can be turned on and on), you have to disas-
semble the springs (see "Customizing the front
suspension",
page 48
, the axial bearing
7
may
remain inside) and fix the piston with a long
hex key size
5
.
When mounting the rod end at the suspension
strut, take care to assemble the parts in the
correct order, from upside: screw head, steer-
ing lever, washer 6, spacer 6 mm length, rod
end, self-locking nut M6. In case you have re-
moved the rubber cap, circlip pliers will help
you to reassemble.
Adjusting the front axle geometry
(information for bicycle mechanics)
The Scorpion fs 26 is equipped with adjustable
wishbones. By adjusting the rod ends on the
wishbones, the required axle specifications can
be met. During assembly in our factory, the
front axle was adjusted correctly. In case of re-
placement of worn-out or damaged parts the
front axle needs to be readjusted. In unloaded
condition, the following adjustment values
must be met:
- toe: 2–4 mm toe-in
- camber angle: +0,5° (+0,5°/-1,5°)
- max. difference in camber angle left/right: 0,5°
- caster angle: 76,7° (+/-1°)
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Exploded view of the suspension strut interior
Caution!
Use threadlocker (e.g. L
OCTITE
243) with all bolted connections that are
not equipped with self-locking nuts, else the
connections may become loose.
Caution!
Always check the front axle speci-
fications after accidents or unintended
events such as riding through a deep road
hole or contact with the curb at higher
speed as well as after replacing axle compo-
nents.An incorrect adjustment can lead to
increased tire wear and uncontrollable han-
dling.
For measuring, the Scorpion fs 26 must stand
on a plane, non-inclined floor.
To measure the caster angle, the frontwheels
must point straightforward.Attach a protrac-
tor to the front side of the fender bracket.
Align the protractor perpendicular to the
ground. Make sure the protractor only touches
the fender bracket and not the frame’s head-
tube.