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Suspension Forks
Lots of STEVENS bicycles, in particular mountain bikes and city/trekking bicy-
cles, are equipped with suspension forks. This feature gives you better control of
your STEVENS bicycle when riding cross-country or on rough road surfaces and
ensures more ground contact for the tyre. It noticeably reduces the strain on you
and your bicycle caused by the mechanical shocks from the terrain. Suspension
forks differ in their types of spring elements and damping. The suspension is
usually provided by coil springs or sealed air compartments. Damping is normally
controlled by the use of oil.
To work perfectly, the fork has to be adjusted to the weight of the rider, the sit-
ting posture and the intended use. Be sure to have this adjustment carried out by
your STEVENS dealer at the moment of delivery. For more information see chapter
“Suspension Forks” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in
the instructions of the fork manufacturer on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Danger:
The suspension fork
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 spring rate
which is too soft (or too
low an air pressure) can
usually be heard or felt
as a “clunk” type noise.
This noise is caused by
the sudden complete
compression of the
suspension fork as it
reaches bottom out.
If the suspension fork
frequently reaches bot-
tom out, it will sustain
damage over time, and
so will the frame.
Note:
More information on
adjusting and mainte-
nance is available on
the internet at
srsuntour-cycling.com
ridefox.com
foxracingshox.de
rockshox.com
sportimport.de
manitoumtb.com
Full Suspension of the Mountain Bike Models
Full suspension bikes are not only equipped with a suspension fork but also
with movable rear stays which are sprung and damped by a rear shock. This fea-
ture gives you better control of your STEVENS bicycle when riding cross-country
or on rough road surfaces. It noticeably reduces the strain on you and your bicycle
caused by the mechanical shocks from the terrain. With rear shock normally works
with an air spring element or – less frequently – with coil springs. Damping is
usually controlled by the use of oil.
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 STEVENS dealer at the moment of delivery.
For more information see chapter “Full Suspension of the Mountain Bike
Models” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in the instruc-
tions of the rear shock manufacturer on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Danger:
A too strong damping
of the rear frame can
result in a sluggish re-
bound movement with a
rear shock that will not
recover when exposed
to a quick series of
impacts. Risk of falling!
Note:
Rear shock manufac-
turers normally include
instructions with their
deliveries. You find these
instructions on the
enclosed CD-ROM. Read
them carefully before
changing any settings
or doing any mainte-
nance work on your rear
shock.
Note:
More information on
adjusting and mainte-
nance is available on
the internet at
ridefox.com
rockshox.com
sportimport.de
Danger:
Full suspension frames are designed in a way 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).
Danger:
Do not turn any screws in the vague hope of adjusting them somehow.
You could release the fastening mechanism, thus causing an accident. All
manufacturers normally mark adjustment devices with a scale or with “+”
signs (for stronger damping/harder suspension) and with “-“ signs.
Danger:
Do not ride your bicycle, if the rear shock often bottoms out. This could
damage the rear shock itself as well as the frame. Always adjust the spring
rate to the rider’s weight and riding conditions.
Danger:
Do not turn any screws in the vague hope of adjusting them somehow.
You could release the fastening mechanism, thus causing an accident. All
manufacturers normally mark adjustment devices with a scale or with “+”
signs (for stronger damping/harder suspension) and with “-“ signs.
Danger:
Suspension forks are designed in a way to absorb shocks. If the fork is too
rigid and jammed, the terrain induced shocks pass directly into the frame
without any damping. This could damage the lockout itself as well as the
frame. If your fork 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).
Note:
Suspension fork manufacturers normally include instructions with their
deliveries. You find these instructions on the enclosed CD-ROM. Read them
carefully before changing any settings or doing any maintenance work on
your suspension fork.
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