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| ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016 |
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In case of inquiries, contact your SCOTT dealer or follow the respective in-
structions in the manual of the suspension fork manufacturer on this SCOTT
info CD.
Lockout
When taking long uphill rides involving hard pedalling out of the saddle, a sus-
pension fork is typically bobbing. It is advisable to lock the damping, if the sus-
pension fork has a lockout mechanism
(b)
. For downhill rides on uneven ground
the lockout mechanism must be open stringently
(c)
.
CAUTION!
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Do not actuate the lockout function when riding over field tracks, but only
when riding over smooth terrain (such as roads or field tracks)
(d)
.
Maintenance
Suspension forks are components of sophisticated design that require regular
maintenance and care. This has led almost all suspension fork manufacturers
to establish service centres where you can have your forks thoroughly checked
and overhauled at regular intervals according to use, e.g. once a year.
The following routines are essential for maintenance:
1. Make sure the sliding surfaces of the stanchion tubes and the wiper rings are
absolutely clean.
2. Clean the suspension fork, if it is soiled, directly after the ride with plenty of
water and a soft sponge
(e)
.
3. After washing your bike, spray the stanchion tubes of the suspension fork
with a little grease spray
(f)
approved by the manufacturer or apply a very
thin film of hydraulic oil. Compress the fork several times and wipe off excess
lubricant with a clean rag before you set off for your next ride.
The typical setting of the rebound damping is an extension of the suspension
components at reduced speed, however not at a sluggish pace. A rebound
movement at reduced speed ending up in a sluggish movement is definitely a
too high damping.
Ride over an obstacle (e.g. down a kerb) subsequently and turn the rebound
damping in small steps towards the “+”-setting. You have found the proper re-
bound setting when the suspension fork does not cycle more than once. Always
check a modified adjustment during a test ride on the surface of a road typically
used by you.
If you do not trust the setting of the damping or if problems occur with it, con-
tact your SCOTT dealer or follow the corresponding instructions in the manual
of the suspension fork manufacturer, which you can find on this SCOTT info CD.
DANGER!
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A too strong damping (rebound damping) of the fork can result in the fact
that the fork no longer extends when riding over a quick series of obstacles.
Risk of falling!
DANGER!
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Do not turn any screws by using tools in the vague hope of adjusting them
somehow. You could be loosening the fastening mechanism, thus provoking
an accident. Normally, the adjustment devices are operated with the fingers and
are marked by all manufacturers with a scale or with “+” (for stronger damping/
harder suspension) and “-“ signs.
DANGER!
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When mounting a new front tyre, make sure there is enough clearance
between tyre and fork crown as the fork compresses entirely. If necessary,
deflate the suspension fork completely and press the handlebars forcefully
downward to check this. The front wheel can get jammed. Risk of falling!
CAUTION!
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Do not ride your bicycle, if the suspension fork bottoms out. This could
damage the suspension fork itself as well as the frame. The spring rate
should always be adjusted to the weight of the rider and the luggage
(a)
as well
as to the riding conditions.
b
c
a
e
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