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6.21
Adjusting the suspension fork
Adjusting the suspension and damping on the
suspension fork or on the remote control
(suspension fork) while riding:
Use
Suspension
Downhill rides and uneven terrain
Flat, hilly, even or slightly bumpy terrain or
uneven roads
Uphill or tarmacked roads
Damping
Bumpy terrain
Uniformly hilly terrain and around bends
6.21.1 Adjusting suspension fork
suspension
Lock
Some suspension forks thus feature a lockout on
the fork crown or a remote lockout on the
handlebars.
A suspension system is designed to cushion and
compensate for unevenness on a surface whether
the user is riding on bumpy cycle paths, dirt roads
or off road. A suspension system absorbs great
deal of motor and muscle power during rides uphill
or on optimally tarmacked roads. This increases
energy consumption and reduces propulsion. It
thus makes sense to lock the suspension on
tarmacked roads and when riding uphill.
The lockout setting prevents the suspension fork
from deflecting until there is a strong impact force.
The suspension fork deflects when a very strong
impact or downward movement occurs.
Threshold (optional)
Just like the lockout, the threshold mode prevents
the suspension fork from deflecting. The
suspension fork deflects when a medium or strong
impact or downward force occurs.
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Position
Open or
OPEN
Threshold or
medium
position
Lock out or
LOCK
Soft
Hard
Operation
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