5.5 ADJUSTING THE COMPRESSION
The compression damping regulates the compression speed of the shock and can be adjusted in three
stages via the lever on the shock or using the remote lever on the handlebars:
OPEN:
In "OPEN" mode, the compression of the shock is in the most sensitive, factory-set setting. The shock
responds sensitively to small bumps in the terrain.
DRIVE:
If the lever on the shock or remote lever on the handlebars is moved to the
middle position, the compression damping is partially closed. This makes the
bike much more firm and encourages effective pedalling in situations
where the full performance of the shock is not required (uphill
climbing on roads or easy trails, rides on level ground).
LOCK:
If the lever on the shock or remote lever on the handlebars is moved
to the "LOCK" position, the flow of oil at the shock piston is blocked. A
blow-off valve opens the flow of oil in the event of heavy impacts and
therefore prevents damage to the shock.
5.6 ADJUSTING THE REBOUND
The rebound damping regulates the rebound speed of the shock and can be set by rotating the red
rebound wheel by around 40 clicks (shock with standard mount) or 22 clicks (shock with trunnion
mount).
→ The rebound damping is increased in a clockwise direction.
→ The rebound damping is decreased in an anti-clockwise direction.
If the rebound damping is too low, the rear wheel will rebound too quickly and be felt through the
frame.
If the rebound damping is too high, the rear wheel can no longer follow rapid-succession impacts and
the suspension hardens.
The aim of the rebound setting is to absorb the rebound movement as effectively as possible based on
the demands of the terrain. On fast, rough descents, for example, a lower rebound damping (= faster
rebound speed) should be selected than on smooth descents without any major obstacles.
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OPEN
LOCK
DRIVE