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A D J U S T I N G T H E S U S P E N S I O N E L E M E N T S
( R E A R S H O C K A N D S U S P E N S I O N F O R K )

The suspension elements we use allow for a variety

of adjustments. When making adjustments, please

note the detailed instructions of the suspension

element manufacturer. You can find up-to-date

information on their websites:

FOX:

http://www.ridefox.com

RockShox:

https://www.sram.com/de/rockshox

C A U T I O N !

N E V E R O P E R A T E YO U R B I CYC L E

W I T H   I N S U F F I C I E N T   O R   E XC E S S   A I R
P R E S S U R E !   T H I S   C O U L D   R E S U LT   I N   D A M A G E
T O   T H E   F O R K   O R   S H O C KS.

B A S I C S E T T I N G S

The weight of the rider and his position on the bi-

cycle determine the adjustment criteria for the rear

shock and suspension fork. When sitting on the bike,

the suspension will compress to a certain degree –

the so-called ″sag″. Sag should be between 25 – 30 %

for Enduro bikes, between 30 – 40 % for Downhill

bikes, and between 10 – 20 % for Dirt bikes. The ″sag

value″ that corresponds to your riding style is best

determined with a few test rides. Test rides and per-

sonal preferences will also determine the settings

of the compression and rebound speeds of the sus-

pension elements.

C A U T I O N !

P L E A S E N O T E

Your bike’s handling is influenced by each and every
adjustment to the suspension elements – therefore,

please be careful on your first test rides to avoid

crashes. Avoid any adjustments that could lead to
the suspension elements frequently bottoming out.
They will thank you with a long service life. If you are
uncertain of anything or have any questions, do not
hesitate to contact us at:

[email protected].

G E T T O K N O W YO U R B I K E

Familiarize yourself with your new bike. Verify once

again that all screws are tightened to the correct

torque. The table on page 37 gives you an overview

of all torque specifications. Our bikes are equipped

with modern disc brake systems with exceptional

braking performance. In addition, the braking perfor-

mance increases after a short break-in period. Try

to get used to the braking response and how it dif-

fers when riding over various surfaces. Position the

brake levers at your fingertips so that they can be

pulled without excessive effort. The same applies to

the shifters. Shift smoothly and without applying too

much pressure on the pedals. This will help protect

your drive train components.

Please choose a safe and familiar terrain for your in-

itial test and training rides. You can find all you need

to know about your bike in our ″SAFETY FIRST.″-

manual as well.

Familiarize yourself with the bike manual before

getting on your bike the first time.

B E F O R E E A C H R I D E

By nature, mountain bikes are placed under a lot of

strain. The components of the bike react differently

to stresses, from wear and tear to material fatigue.

Individual components may fail without warning.

Please check your bike regularly for signs of damage

and/or have your bike periodically inspected.

C H E C K B E F O R E E V E RY R I D E

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the seatpost and wheels are firmly secured in

the frame and fork.

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the wheels spin freely.

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the air pressure in the tires, the tension of the

spokes and the hub bearing play.

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the brake function.

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for signs of material fatigue (deformations,

fractures, cracks, signs of impact, etc.).

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all additional components for stability and

operational safety.

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the required torques for all screws.

Do not ride even if only one of the possible defects
is present.

C A U T I O N !

V I B R A T I O N S T H A T O C C U R W H E N

R I D I N G   YO U R   M O U N TA I N   B I K E   C A N   L E A D   T O
S C R E W S   L O O S E N I N G   ( E V E N   F O R   S C R E W S
W I T H   T H R E A D L O C K E R   A D H E S I V E ) !

I N T H E E V E N T O F A C R A S H

Crashes place a lot of strain on your bike’s materi-

al and components. Therefore, before you continue

your ride, check your bike for damage and impaired

functions (see ″Check Before Every Ride″).

Do not continue your ride even if only one of the

possible defects is present. If you are uncertain of

anything or have any questions, do not hesitate to

[email protected].

R I D I N G O N P U B L I C R O A D S I N G E R M A N Y

The German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations

(Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung, StVZO) dic-