Kettler KB142-ZXRW, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Operation
6.5.7 Adjusting the rebound damping
Rebound damping in the suspension fork and the
rear frame damper determines the speed at which
the rear frame damper rebounds after being
subjected to load. Rebound damping controls the
suspension fork extension and rebound speed,
which, in turn, has an impact on traction and
control.
Rebound damping can be adjusted to the rider's
weight, spring stiffness, deflection, the terrain and
the rider's preferences.
If the air pressure or spring stiffness increases,
the extension and rebound speeds also increase.
Rebound damping may need to be increased to
achieve an optimal setting if the air pressure or
spring stiffness are increased.
The damper rebounds at a controlled speed if the
fork is optimally adjusted. The wheel stays in
contact with the ground when passing over bumps
(blue line).
The fork head, handlebars and rider broadly follow
the terrain when riding over bumps. The
suspension motion is predictable and controlled.
Figure 84: Optimum fork riding performance
The rear frame damper rebounds at a controlled
speed if it is optimally adjusted. The rear wheel
does not bounce off rough surfaces or the ground;
it stays in contact with the ground instead (blue
line). The saddle is raised slightly if the bump is
compensated and gently sinks downwards when
the suspension deflects as soon as the wheel
touches the ground after the bump. The rear
frame damper rebounds in a controlled way, so
that the rider remains sitting in a horizontal
position when the next bump is absorbed. The
suspension motion is predictable and controlled
and the rider is not thrown upwards or forwards
(green line).
Figure 85: Optimum rear frame damper riding performance