Kettler KB142-ZXRW, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Operation
6.5.8 Rear frame damper compression
adjuster
The compression adjuster controls the
compression lifting speed or the rate at which the
rear frame damper deflects in response to slow
impacts. The compression adjuster influences the
absorption of bumps and its efficiency when the
rider's weight shifts or during transitions,
cornering, uniform impacts caused by bumps and
when braking. When optimally adjusted, the rear frame damper
counteracts deflection, stays higher in its
deflection range and helps the rider to maintain
speed when riding on hilly parts of terrain.
Figure 91: Optimum rear frame damper riding performance on hilly terrain
Compression adjuster set to hard
• Allows the rear frame damper to move higher in
the deflection range. This makes it easier for the
rider to improve efficiency and maintain
momentum over uniformly hilly terrain, around
bends and when pedalling.
• Deflection may feel somewhat harder on more
rugged terrain.
Compression adjuster set to soft
• Allows the damper to deflect quickly and easily.
This may make it easier for the rider to maintain
speed and momentum when riding over more
rugged terrain.
• Deflection may feel somewhat less hard on more
rugged terrain.
Figure 92: Optimum rear frame damper riding performance over bumps
When optimally adjusted, the rear frame damper
deflects quickly and unhindered when the bike hits
bumps and absorbs a bump. Traction is retained
(blue line). The saddle rises slightly when absorbing a bump
(green line).