6. The star fangled nut must now be installed into the steer tube. If you
don’t have the set tool, we recommend dealer installation of this part.
(See Figure #3)
7. Clean and grease all headset bearings and races to prepare them
for assembly. Note: Replace the bearings if there is any sign of wear or
corrosion.
8. Now loosely assemble the headset, stem and handle bars as done in
step four.
9. Install the headset according to the manufacturer’s instructions until
there is no play and the fork turns smoothly.
10. Install your front brake and adjust according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
11. Install the wheel on the fork. Proper installation of the QtapeR axle is
communicated in the next section of this manual.
12. Check to see that the brakes are adjusted and properly working.
Make sure that the brake cable does not interfere with any part of the
bike and is secured under the brake hose clamp on the fork brace.
Make sure your brakes are adjusted and functioning properly, and the
brake hose does not interfere with any part of the bike when the fork is
compressed and released.
IMPORTANT BRAKE INFORMATION:
THE LOOP FORK FEATURES A POST MOUNT FOR 160mm ROTORS.
SHOULD YOU WANT TO USE A LARGER ROTOR, MAKE SURE TO USE
THE APPROPRIATE DISC BRAKE ADAPTOR AS RECOMMENDED BY
YOUR BRAKE MANUFACTURER. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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RAMP CONTROL (LOOP TR ONLY)
The Ramp Control unit is located within the air spring assembly, and
adjusted via a 16-position knob on the top of the spring-side fork leg. Your
fork comes from the factory tuned 5 clicks from the open, most linear
position. Clockwise adjustment of the knob will reduce the fork’s tendency
to bottom-out on hard hits and increase the ending-stroke spring curve.
Ramp Control gives you the ability to
adjust, on-the-fly, the air spring’s ending-stroke
curve. Ramp Control is completely independent
of your damper or air spring pressure settings.
All MRP forks feature super-supple small-bump
compliance, but with Ramp Control you can set
your fork up to be super plush but still resist
bottoming. Cadillac-plushness not your thing? Dial back the Ramp
Control and up your pressure to enjoy a more linear fork that rides high
but uses every inch of travel effectively.
Adjusting your Loop TR to 8 or more clicks of Ramp Control will
help you stay in control on particularly steep or fast trails by preserving
the last portion of the stroke for big hits and keeping your bike’s
geometry relaxed.
COMPRESSION
The compression adjustment knob is located on the top of the damper-side
fork leg. There are 8 positions of adjustment on the Loop TR and 3 postions
on the Loop SL.
that is subtle, and often overlooked, but
can make a big difference in how your
fork performs. Aggressive riders tend to
like more compression damping because
it provides a firmer, more positive feel.
Comfort oriented, less aggressive riders
tend to like less because it allows more
small bump sensitivity. Do not confuse
compression damping with spring rate
(air pressure). They are very different adjustments, and while adding
compression damping may make the fork feel “stiffer”, it is not changing
the spring rate.
In the eighth, final position of the compression adjustment range
our hydraulic valving provides a highly-damped, supported feel perfect
for smooth trails, road stretches and transfer stages.
As you turn the dial clockwise, you are adding compression
damping or slowing the forks compression stroke. It is an adjustment
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