Suspension Forks - Centurion Backfire E 640.27 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

Suspension forks

Many CENTURION pedelecs have suspension forks
(e+f). This feature gives you better control of your
CENTURION pedelec when riding cross-country or
on rough road surfaces and ensures more ground
contact for the tire. The (shock) loads on you and
your CENTURION pedelec are noticeably reduced.
Suspension forks differ in their types of spring ele-
ments and damping. Suspension forks normally work
with air spring elements or with coil springs. Damping
is usually done by oil. To work perfectly, the fork 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 CENTURION dealer
at the time of delivery.
For more information see the chapter "Suspension
forks" in your comprehensive original CENTURION user
manual as well as the instructions of the suspension fork
manufacturer on the enclosed CENTURION CD-ROM.
The suspension fork should be set up and
G
adjusted in a way that it does not reach
the end of its travel, i.e. bottom out, un-
less in extreme cases (g). A spring rate which is
too soft (too low air pressure) can usually be heard
or felt as a "clunk" type noise. This noise is caused
by the sudden complete compression of the sus-
pension fork as it reaches bottom out. If the sus-
pension fork frequently reaches bottom out, it will
sustain damage over time, and so will the frame.
A too strong damping of the suspension
G
fork can result in a sluggish rebound
movement with a fork that will not re-
cover when exposed to a quick series of impacts.
Risk of an accident!
Do not turn any bolt on your suspension
G
fork, particularly not with tools, in the
vague hope of adjusting it somehow. You
could be loosening the fastening mechanism, thus
provoking an accident. All manufacturers normally
mark adjustment devices with a scale or with "+" (for
stronger damping/harder suspension) and "-" signs.
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Suspension forks are designed to ab-
G
sorb 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 suspension fork itself as well as
the frame. If your suspension fork has a lockout
mechanism (h), do not activate the lockout func-
tion when riding in rough terrain, but only when rid-
ing over smooth terrain (roads, field tracks).
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Suspension fork manufacturers normally
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include instructions with their deliveries.
You find these instructions on the en-
closed CENTURION CD-ROM. Read these care-
fully before changing any settings or doing any
maintenance work on your suspension fork.
More information on adjustment and
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g maintenance is available on the internet at
www.srsuntour-cycling.com
www.manitoumtb.com
www.ridefox.com www.rockshox.com
www.rst.com.tw
www.dtswiss.com www.magura.com
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www.xfusionshox.com
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