Bosch 23-15-2055 Manual page 35

Rebound dampers
Rebound dampers damp rebound movements, i.e.
rebound stress loads. Rebound damping
determines the speed at which the suspension
rebounds after being exposed to load. Rebound
damping controls the suspension fork extension
and rebound speed, which, in turn, has an impact
on traction and control. Rebound damping can be
adjusted to body weight, spring stiffness,
deflection, the terrain and the pedelec rider's
preferences. If the air pressure or spring stiffness
Figure 16: Optimum fork ride performance
Compression dampers
Compression dampers damp deflection
movements, i.e. compression loads.
The compression damper allows the rider to make
quick adjustments to the suspension behaviour of
the fork to adapt to changes in terrain. It is
intended for adjustments made during the ride.
The compression damper controls the
compression lifting speed or the extent to which
the fork deflects during slow impacts. The
compression damper affects the absorption of
Figure 17: Optimum ride performance on hilly terrain
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increases, the extension and rebound speeds
also increase. Rebound damping needs to be
increased to achieve an optimal setting if the air
pressure or spring stiffness is increased. The
damper rebounds at a controlled speed if the fork
is optimally adjusted. The wheel stays in contact
with the ground when passing over bumps (blue
line). The fork head, handlebars and body follow
terrain (green line) when riding over bumps. The
suspension motion is predictable and controlled.
bumps when weight shifts or when braking and
during transitions, cornering, and uniform impacts
caused by bumps. When optimally adjusted, the
fork counteracts deflection on hilly terrain, stays
higher in its deflection range and helps to maintain
speed when riding on hilly terrain. The fork
deflects quickly and unhindered and absorbs the
bump when the bike hits a bump. Traction is
retained (blue line).
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