Kettler KN170 PD Series Translation Of Original Operating Instructions page 261

10.2.9.4 Excessively hard damping on bumps
When the bike hits a bump, the damper deflects
too slowly and the rear wheel lifts up from the
bump. Traction is reduced (blue line).
Figure 211: Excessively hard damping in the rear frame damper on bumps
Solution
 Turn compression lever anti-clockwise.
 The damping and compression stroke
hardness is reduced and the deflection stroke
a
Figure 212: Position of RS Suntour compression lever for rear frame dampers Triair2 (a), Triair (b), EDGE-comp (c) and
EDGE (d)
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Saddle and pedelec rider are deflected upwards
and forwards, the rear wheel loses contact with
the ground and control is reduced (green line).
speed is increased. Sensitivity to small bumps
is increased.
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b
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c d
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