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MTB-PEDELEC | ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016

ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016 | MTB-PEDELEC

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ENGLISH

To measure the travel you can use the rubber ring (b) mainly located on the

thinner, plunging tube of the rear shock. If there is no rubber ring, tie up a cable

tie around one of the thin tube. Make sure it is not too tight, you should still be

able to move it, it should however not slip by itself.

Put on your usual riding clothing (including if necessary a packed rucksack),

sit on your BERGAMONT bike and bring yourself into the usual riding position.

Lean against a fixed object (railings, wall etc.) and make sure you do not fall

over. Ask a helper to move the rubber ring or the cable tie downwards against

the dust seal at the lower leg.

Get off your BERGAMONT bike so that the rear frame does not compress any

more. The distance between the rubber ring/cable tie and the wiper is the

negative suspension travel, or sag (c). Compare it with the total spring travel

(manufacturer specifications) of the rear shock, not rear frame, or measure as

a reference point the straight and smooth area which compresses (c) to deter-

mine whether the suspension needs harder or softer setting.

In the case of air spring rear shocks the spring rate is set by means of the air

pressure in the rear shock (d). The pressure must be set before the first ride by

means of a special high-pressure pump with pressure gauge and modified later

as required due to changes in the weight of the rider and/or load.

Note the appropriate setting values and check them subsequently at regular

intervals. Always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer and never

exceed the maximum air pressure for the rear shock. Always make a test ride

after each change to the settings.

In the case of most rear shocks with coil springs a preload can be applied to

the springs within tight limits by turning a knob (e). If that is not possible and

the desired negative suspension travel (“sag”) cannot be set, the coil spring

must be replaced by a harder or softer model. The replacement is a job for your

BERGAMONT dealer.

When replacing any parts, be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate

mark and, to be on the safe side, original spare parts. Your BERGAMONT dealer

will be pleased to help you.

Make sure the valve is always protected with the valve cap (f) during use.

What to bear in mind when adjusting the seating position

According to the rear shock adjustment the saddle can tilt a little backwards.

Keep this in mind when adjusting the saddle tilt. If you have trouble sitting, try

lowering the nose of the saddle a little compared to your usual position.

For dirt, freeride and downhill use the saddle is often set to a very low position

and tilted backwards.

NOTE!

Full suspension BERGAMONT bikes have a greater ground clearance than

bicycles without rear suspension. If the saddle is adjusted to its proper

height you will normally not be able to reach the floor with your feet. Set the

saddle a little lower to begin with and practise getting on and off the saddle.

Adjusting the spring rate

To work perfectly, the rear shock has to be adjusted to the weight of the rider,

the sitting posture and the intended use. Be sure to have this adjustment carried

out by your BERGAMONT dealer at the time of delivery.

Note in general that the rear frame must give in a little even when you are just

sitting on your BERGAMONT bike – this is negative suspension travel, also

referred to as sag (a). If you ride over a pothole the spring is decompressed and

the rear frame compensates for the unevenness. If the air pressure or the spring

preload is too high, this effect is lost because the rear frame is already fully

extended. This means that an important comfort and safety factor is lost if the

tyre briefly loses contact with the ground.

In general, cross-country and marathon racers prefer a shorter negative sus-

pension travel (sag), whereas freeriders or downhillers riding often in rough

terrain prefer a longer one. In the case of BERGAMONT cross-country and

BERGAMONT marathon bikes the rear frame should yield by 10-20 % of

the maximum suspension travel, in the case of BERGAMONT all mountain,

BERGAMONT enduro and BERGAMONT freeride bikes by 25-35 %.

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