Adjusting The Suntour Fork; Adjusting The Negative Deflection; Adjusting The Steel Suspension Fork; Negative Deflection - Bosch Kiox Original Operating Instructions

6.5.5

Adjusting the Suntour fork

CAUTION
!
Crash caused by incorrectly set suspension
If the suspension is set incorrectly, the fork may
become damaged, meaning problems may occur
when steering. This will cause a crash with
injuries.
 Never ride the bicycle without air in the air
suspension fork.
 Never use the pedelec without adjusting the
suspension fork to the rider's weight.
Notice
Settings on the chassis change riding
performance significantly. You need to get used
to the bicycle and break it in to prevent accidents.
The adjustment shown here represents a basic
setting. The rider should change the basic setting
to suit the surface and his/her preferences.
 It is advisable to make a note of the basic
setting. This way, it can be used as the starting
point for subsequent, optimised settings and to
safeguard against unintentional changes.

6.5.5.1 Adjusting the negative deflection

Negative deflection depends on the rider's weight
and sitting position. The recommended negative
deflection is between 15% (hard) and 30% (soft)
of the total fork deflection.
MY21P01 - 22_1.0_24.09.2020

6.5.5.2 Adjusting the steel suspension fork

negative deflection

You can adjust the tensioning in the fork spring to
the rider's weight and their preferred riding style.
This reduces the negative deflection in the fork.
Figure 64: Negative deflection setting wheel on the
suspension fork crown
1 You will find the negative deflection setting
wheel beneath the plastic cover on the crown.
Remove the plastic cover.
Turn the negative deflection setting wheel in a
clockwise direction to increase the spring pre-
tensioning.
Turn the negative deflection setting wheel in
an anti-clockwise direction to decrease the
spring pre-tensioning.
 You will have made the ideal setting if the
shock absorber deflects 3 mm when bearing
the rider's weight.
3 Replace the plastic cover on the crown after
making the setting.
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