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fitted or screwed to the fork crown of a
telescopic fork. What is designated as lower leg
are the lower tubes in which the stanchion
tubes slide in.
REAR SHOCK
The rear shock is the element combining the
spring as well as the damping in the rear frame
of a full suspension bike. Often the rear shock
is also designated as a shock absorber.
SPRING RATE OR HARDNESS
The force that is required to compress the
spring by a certain suspension travel -
measured in Newton per millimetre (N/mm) or
pound per inch (lbs/in). A higher spring rate
means a higher force requirement per unit of
travel. In air spring elements this corresponds
to a higher pressure.
SPRING PRELOAD
In the case of the widespread air spring
systems, the air pressure in the fork is crucial
for the spring rate and the spring preload.
Observe the recommendations of the
manufacturers. Within a certain range a
preload can be applied to the coil springs. Then
the suspension only reacts when a greater load
is applied. However, the spring rates are not
changed as a result. Heavy riders cannot
compensate a too low spring rate with a higher
preload.
NEGATIVE SUSPENSION TRAVEL (“SAG”)
The suspension travel that is taken up by the
rear structure or the fork when the rider takes
up his or her usual riding position at a
standstill. This is usually specified as a
percentage of the overall suspension travel.
LOCKOUT
In most cases a lever on the suspension
element or the handlebars. A device to block
the fork or the rear shock so that the
suspension element does not cause bob when
riding on tarred roads or smooth surfaces. Not
to be used off road.
SUSPENSION FORKS
FiSHAW city/trekking electric bikes are
equipped with suspension forks. This feature
gives you better control of your bike when
riding cross-country or on rough road surfaces
and ensures more ground contact for the tyre.
It noticeably reduces the strain on you and
your bike caused by the mechanical shocks
from the terrain.
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.
Suspension fork manufacturers normally
include instructions for their products on their
respective websites. Read them carefully
before changing any settings or doing any
maintenance work on your suspension fork.
You can find the instruction of the suspension
fork manufacturers on their respective
websites.
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