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Other components
12.9
Suspension
Suspension systems on bicycles increase comfort and safety
when riding over uneven surfaces. The suspension system must
be adjusted to suit the weight of the rider. This requires specialist
expertise and may also involve replacing the suspension system
completely.
If you do not have the necessary expertise or correct tools to adjust
the suspension, you should ask your specialist dealer to adjust the
suspension system for you.
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Depending on the road conditions, incorrectly adjusted
suspension can lead to a loss of traction with the ground.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Ask your specialist dealer to set up the suspension sys-
tem for you.
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The suspension seat post, suspension fork and the rear
frame suspension are under pressure/tension.
Risk of injury!
• Only your specialist dealer should be permitted to disas-
semble and repair your suspension seat post, suspen-
sion fork and rear frame suspension.
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Impact noises occur if suspension is set up incorrectly.
Risk of damage!
•
If you feel hard shocks or can hear noises when the sus
-
pension compresses, you should get your suspension
checked by your specialist dealer.
12.9.1
Suspension fork
12.9.1.1
Basic information
Depending on the model, your bicycle may include a suspension
fork.
•
Check to see if your bicycle is fitted with a suspension fork (see
Fig.
“Suspension fork”
).
Suspension forks absorb shocks from the front wheel and increase
comfort and safety when riding over uneven surfaces.
Suspension fork stanchion legs feature a gold or black sliding layer.
Over time, usage will wear out this sliding layer – this is therefore
not a valid reason to submit a warranty complaint.
•
Remove dirt from sliding surfaces and adjacent seals immedi-
ately with a clean or lightly oiled cloth, as appropriate.
•
Lubricate the sliding surfaces immediately after cleaning with
some lubricant, e.g. universal oil.
