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16. Damper preload adjustment
In order to guarantee for a perfect setup of the
RockShox Deluxe RT3, the damper is to be ad-
justed with a 30 % negative travel/ Sag of the
entire damper travel of 55 to 65 mm.
For the perfect function of the damping system of
the rear frame, follow precisely the steps below
• Find an even road
• Sit on your bike fully equipped, including back-
pack, bottle, helmet, etc. and start riding.
• Make sure the compression stage of the
damper is open (the black lever is to point
towards the right).
• Look downwards on the “Sag-Indicator
(dynamic level) and check the two indicator
sticks.
Picture displays dynamic level adjustment
RECOMMENDATION:
the sticks should be on the
same height equaling a 30 % Sag setting.
NOTE:
Even a bigger backpack noticeably
increases the load on the rear wheel. Adjust
the air pressure in the damper respectively.
17. Damper rebound adjustment
Sitting on your bike, ride down a sidewalk. The
rear frame should “bounce” only once. In case
it does so more often, close the rebound of your
damper further. In case the rear frame works too
fast, open the rebound. The rear frame should
not go back into its original position too fast. This
is because it should be “prepared” for further
obstacles to come as soon as possible.
With most dampers, the direction of the adjust-
ment is indicated with a “+” or symbolized with a
“turtle”. The adjustment wheel in the middle, with
most modals, is painted red. Please additionally
refer to the manufacturers’ manuals for further
adjustment advices.
ADVICE
for your damper system setup:
if you want your 140 mm All Mountain 301
to become even more downhill oriented, we
have some advice for you.
For a more stable and smooth performance
riding downhill, we recommend to mount
the VarioSpin. With this option, the stee-
ring angle becomes less steep (by 1.5°)
which leads to more stability. On top of this,
the damper can be equipped with one or
even more volume spacers. The overall air
volume of the damper is reduced thereby
which alters the characteristic curve. At
the same time, the final progression of the
damper is increased. Please find further
information at the website of the individual
damper manufacturer.
E. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1. Frame bearings and headset bearing
With conventional usage, the bearings do not
have to be dismounted, greased or cleaned. In
case a bearing gets damaged anyways, you may
order the respective bearing type at your Liteville
Worksstation and have it exchanged there or order
it at Syntace directly.
Picture shows bearings that can be greased in the top tube.
Picture shows bearings that can be greased at the HorstLink.
ADVICE:
We recommend the Syntace
GreaseGun (Art. #116931) for most effective
results.
Never point at your bearings with a high-pressure
water jet, as this can easily damage them. After
all, too much “maintenance” may even harm your
bearings.
2. Screws
The screws in your frame are all made from
Titanium or Aluminum and are produced
specifically for Liteville frames. They are all
mounted with screwlock. Nonetheless, you are to
check the correct tightening torque frequently.
ADVICE:
in case a screw can actually be
twisted as the tightening torque is che-
cked, the screwlock is broken and as a
consequence needs to be exchanged. The
screw needs to be secured again. Unscrew
it, clean it and reassemble everything with
screwlock.
We have summed up a “Screwlock Basics”
at www.liteville.de > FAQ.
