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Suspension forks

Lots of MERIDA bikes, in particular MERIDA mountain

bikes, MERIDA cross and MERIDA trekking bikes, are

equipped with suspension forks

(a)

. This feature gives

you better control of your MERIDA bike when riding

cross-country or on rough road surfaces and ensures more

ground contact for the tire. The (shock) loads on you and

your MERIDA bike are noticeably reduced. Suspension

forks differ in their types of spring elements and damping.

Suspension forks normally work with air spring elements

or with coil springs. Damping is usually done by oil. To work

perfectly, the fork has to be adjusted to the weight of the

rider, the sitting posture and the intended use

(b)

. Be sure to

have this adjustment carried out by your MERIDA dealer at

the time of delivery. For more information see the chapter

“Suspension forks” in your comprehensive MERIDA user

manual as well as the instructions of the suspension fork

manufacturer on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.

The suspension fork should be set up and ad-

justed in a way that it does not reach the end

of its travel, i.e. bottom out, unless in extreme

cases

(c)

. A spring rate which is too soft (air pressure is too

low) can usually be heard or felt as a “clunk” type noise.

This noise is caused by the sudden complete compression

of the suspension fork as it reaches bottom out. If the sus-

pension fork frequently reaches bottom out, it will sustain

damage over time, and so will the frame.

A too strong damping of the suspension fork

can result in a sluggish rebound movement with

a rear shock that will not recover when exposed

to a quick series of impacts. Risk of an accident!

Do not turn any bolt on your suspension

fork, particularly not with tools, in the vague

hope of adjusting it somehow. You could be

loosening the fastening mechanism, thus provoking an

accident. All manufacturers normally mark adjustment

devices with a scale or with “+” (for stronger damping/

harder suspension) and “-“ signs.

Suspension forks are designed to absorb

shocks. If the fork is too rigid and jammed,

the terrain-induced shocks pass directly into

the frame without any damping. This could damage the

suspension fork itself as well as the frame. If your fork

has a lockout mechanism

(d)

, do not activate the lock-

out function when riding in rough terrain, but only when

riding over smooth terrain (roads, ﬁeld tracks).

Suspension fork manufacturers normally

include instructions with their deliveries.

You ﬁnd these instructions on the enclosed

MERIDA CD-ROM. Read these carefully before chang-

ing any settings or doing any maintenance work on

your suspension fork.

More information on adjusting and mainte-

nance is available on the internet at

www.srsuntour-cycling.com www.magura.com

www.ridefox.com www.rockshox.com

www.manitoumtb.com www.rst.com.tw

www.xfusionshox.com www.dtswiss.com

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