Kettler SHIMANO KS127 Series Translation Of Original Operating Instructions page 35

Rebound damping for rear frame damper
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
The rear frame damper rebounds at a controlled
speed if it is optimally adjusted. The rear wheel
does not bounce off rough surfaces or the ground;
it stays in contact with the ground instead (blue
line). The saddle is raised slightly if the bump is
compensated and gently sinks downwards when
the suspension deflects as soon as the wheel
touches the ground after the bump. The rear
frame damper rebounds in a controlled way, so
that the rider remains sitting in a horizontal
Figure 19: Optimum rear frame damper riding performance
Rear frame damper compression adjuster
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
The compression adjuster controls the
compression lifting speed or the rate at which the
rear frame damper deflects in response to slow
impacts. The compression adjuster affects the
absorption of bumps and its efficiency when
weight shifts or during transitions, cornering and
uniform impacts caused by bumps, and when
braking.
Figure 20: Optimum rear frame damper ride performance on hilly terrain
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position when the next bump is absorbed. The
suspension motion is predictable and controlled.
The rider is not thrown upwards or forwards
(green line). The rebound adjuster setting
depends on the air pressure setting. A higher sag
requires lower rebound damping.
When optimally adjusted, the rear frame damper
counteracts deflection, stays higher in its
deflection range and helps to maintain speed
when riding on hilly parts of terrain.
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