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GENERAL MANUAL | OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
WARNING
Full suspension frames (d) 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 lock-
out function when riding in rough terrain, but only when riding over smooth
terrain (roads, field tracks).
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 (e). 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 compres-
sion 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.
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!
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 fasten-
ing mechanism, thus provoking an accident. All manufacturers normally mark
adjustment devices with a scale or with “+” (for stronger damping/harder
suspension) and “-” signs (f).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Rear shock manufacturers normally include manuals with their deliveries.
Read these carefully before changing any settings or doing any maintenance
work on your rear shock. For additional information on your bicycle and the
web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of
the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.
More information on adjusting and maintenance is available on the internet at
www.foxracingshox.de
www.xfusionshox.com
www.marzocchi.com
www.rockshox.com
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