To adjust an oil-air fork, proceed as follows:
➢
Adjust the suspension hardness via the air pressure in the fork.
➢
Check the air pressure regularly with a pump.
To adjust an elastomer fork, proceed as follows:
➢
To increase the spring tension, turn the adjustment knob on the top of the fork
head clockwise by hand.
➢
To decrease the spring tension, turn the adjustment knob on the top of the fork
head anticlockwise by hand.
➢
Clean and grease the plastic springs regularly.
To adjust a steel-spring fork, proceed as follows:
➢
To increase the spring tension, turn the adjustment knob on the top of the fork
head clockwise by hand.
➢
To decrease the spring tension, turn the adjustment knob on the top of the fork
head anticlockwise by hand.
Since various types of damping exist, this operating manual cannot deal with
every system. Read the manufacturer’s operating manual or consult a dealer.
Tune the suspension fork to the weight of the rider and the intended use. In this
way, the optimum functional efficiency is achieved. To this end, read the manufac
turer’s operating manual.
Never ride with a damaged bicycle fork. A defective bicycle fork should not be
repaired as this can lead to serious accidents. Replace bent or otherwise damaged
forks before using the bicycle again.
Avoid jumps and riding over high kerbs. These can lead to damage to the fork and
thus to serious accidents.
Check regularly that all screws on the bicycle fork are tight. Loose screws can cause
serious accidents.
Chainstay dampers
The chainstay dampers provides a more comfortable ride.
1 Spring dampers
2 Air dampers
Spring dampers
may be used for sporty and also for comfortable riding. The compression or
rebound speed is controlled by oil or gas pressure chambers, which are adjustable
on most suspension elements. When adjusting the suspension, only carry out one
adjustment at a time. The spring can be pre-tensioned using the pre-tensioning
nut. In the case of shock absorbers with adjustable damping, the rebound speed
can be set slower by turning the red adjustment knob anticlockwise.
The compression speed can be set faster by turning a compression knob anti-
clockwise. If the shock absorber is particularly dirty
clean it carefully, especially the piston rod and the
wiper. At the same time, check whether the
stop buffer is damaged. If so, have it repai-
red by a specialist workshop.
Air dampers
are generally used where comfort is required.
Apart from pumping up, air suspension needs no
maintenance. How often you need to pump up will
depend on the desired air pressure. For physical reasons, high pressure reduces faster
than low pressure. If the bicycle is used daily, the air pressure will last longer than
when the bicycle is used only rarely. The pre-tensioning of a damper is adjusted via the
air pressure in the main chamber of the damper. In the case of air dampers with adju-
stable damping, the rebound speed can be adjusted via the pressure in the auxiliary
chamber.
Since various types of damping exist, this operating manual cannot deal with
every system. Read the manufacturer’s operating manual or consult a dealer.
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