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Figure 17: Optimum suspension fork ride performance over bumps
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.
Figure 18: Optimum suspension fork ride performance
High-speed and low-speed rebound dampers
Rebound dampers may have high-speed or low-
speed adjustment or both settings. Both settings
refer to the deflection used and are unrelated to
the riding speed or the speed of impact.
The more deflection is used, the greater the
counterforce from the spring is and the faster the
rebound movement is.
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The damper rebounds at a controlled speed if the
suspension 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.
The low-speed setting changes the rebound
speed during low to medium deflection.
The high-speed setting, on the other hand,
changes the rebound speed during large to full
deflection.
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