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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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