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SHORT MANUAL | OWNER’S MANUAL 2017OWNER’S MANUAL 2017 | SHORT MANUAL
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BRAKES
Brakes (c+d) are used for adjusting one’s speed to the surrounding terrain and
traffic. In an emergency situation, the brakes must bring your SCOTT bike to a halt
as quickly as possible.
In the event of such emergency brakings, the riders weight shifts forward abruptly,
thus reducing the load on the rear wheel. The rate of deceleration is primarily lim-
ited by the danger of the rear wheel losing contact with the ground, resulting in an
overturning of the SCOTT bike and, secondly, by the grip of the tyres on the road
(e). Such a problem becomes particularly acute when riding downhill. Therefore, in
case of an emergency braking you should try to shift your weight towards the rear
and the ground as far as possible.
Actuate both brakes simultaneously (f) and bear in mind that, due to the weight
transfer, the front brakes can generate a far better braking effect on a surface with
good grip.
The braking conditions on unpaved surfaces and when it is wet or dirty differ, i.e.
overbraking the front wheel can make the wheel slip away.
Make yourself familiar with the operation before you set off for the first time. Prac-
tice braking on different kinds of surfaces in an area free of traffic.
For more information see the chapter “Brakes” in your detailed SCOTT owner’s
manual as well as in the manuals of the component manufacturers on the enclosed
SCOTT info CD.
WARNING: The assignment of brake lever to brake calliper can vary, e.g.
left lever acts on front brake. Have a look at the SCOTT bike card and check
whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side you are used to (right
or left). If it is not, ask your SCOTT dealer to switch the brake levers before you
set off for the first time.
WARNING: Be careful while getting used to the brakes. Practice
emergency stops in a place clear of traffic until you are comfortable controlling
your SCOTT bike. This can save you from having accidents in road traffic.
WARNING: Wet weather reduces the braking effect and the road grip of
the tyres. Be aware of longer stopping distances when riding in the rain, reduce
your speed and actuate the brakes carefully.
WARNING: Full suspension frames are designed to absorb shocks. If the
rear shock is too rigid and jammed, the terrain-induced shocks pass directly
into the frame without any damping. This could damage the rear shock itself as
well as the frame. If your rear shock has a lockout mechanism, do not activate
the lockout function when riding in rough terrain, but only when riding over
smooth terrain (roads, field tracks).
WARNING: The rear shock should be set up and adjusted in a way that it
does not reach the end of its travel, i.e. bottom out, unless in extreme cases
(a). A spring rate which is too soft (air pressure is too low) can usually be heard
or felt as a “clunk” type noise. This noise is caused by the sudden complete
compression of the suspension strut as it reaches bottom out. If the suspension
strut frequently reaches bottom out, it will sustain damage over time, and so
will the frame.
WARNING: A too strong damping of the rear frame can result in a sluggish
rebound movement with a suspension strut that will not recover when exposed
to a quick series of impacts. Risk of falling!
WARNING: Do not turn any bolt on your suspension fork, particularly not
with tools, in the vague hope of adjusting it somehow. You could be loosening
the fastening mechanism, thus provoking an accident. All manufacturers
normally mark adjustment devices with a scale or with “+” (for stronger
damping/harder suspension) and “-” signs (b).
CAUTION: Rear shock manufacturers normally include manuals with their
deliveries. You find these manuals on the enclosed SCOTT info CD. Read these
carefully before changing any settings or doing any maintenance work on your
rear shock.
CAUTION: More information on adjusting and maintenance is available on the
internet at
www.foxracingshox.de
www.xfusionshox.com
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