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SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
Many Megamo bikes, especially mountain bikes and trekking bikes, are
equipped with a suspension fork. This fork improves the control of the
Megamo bike when riding over rough terrain or on rough road surfaces, as it
improves the contact between the ground and the tyre. This signicantly limits
the impacts to which the Megamo bike and its user are exposed.
Suspension forks are differentiated according to the structure of the elastic
suspension elements and the type of damping. The elastic suspension is
usually made by pneumatic elements or steel springs.
The damping is usually oil damping. In order for the fork to function optimally,
it must be adjusted according to the rider’s weight, saddle position and use of
the bike.
We strongly recommend that you leave this adjustment work to your ofcial
Megamo dealer at the time of delivery.
The suspension fork should be designed or adjusted in such a way that it only
bottoms out in extreme cases. If a suspension fork frequently bottoms out, the
suspension fork and the frame may be damaged over time.
If the rear suspension is too damped, it may not work properly against obsta-
cles, increasing the risk of a fall.
Do not handle - especially with tools - any bolts without being sure, especially
in the case of adjusting devices. Otherwise, there is a risk of loosening the
fastening mechanism and causing a fall. As a rule, adjustment devices of all
brands are provided with scales or marked with “+” (for increased damping/
elastic suspension) and “-” (for decreased damping/elastic suspension).
Due to the wide variety of fork brands and fork types, always follow the manu-
facturer’s information on the handling of the suspension fork.
ADJUSTMENTS
The following adjustment options are normally available: Rebound and compres-
sion, SAG (body weight sag) and Lock-Out (locking function).
REBOUND AND COMPRESSION
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