DNM Air Shocks
INSTALLATION OF A NEW SHOCK
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Congratulations! You have purchased the best suspension shock absorber in the
Mountain Bike Technology. DNM shocks are made of lightweight, high strength
materials and they are designed to balance high performance, easy to use and easy to
maintain.
This manual contains information about safe installation, operation and maintenance of
your purchased item. We urge you to read it carefully to be more familiarized with its
contents and follow our recommendations and references to help you make your
mountain bike experience enjoyable and trouble-free.
Diagram Consumer Safety / : Warning : Attention
The first and most important factor when upgrading your rear shock is to make sure that
you have the correct unit for the application.
To put it simply you need to determine the main type of riding that you will be doing, for
example, Downhill, Cross Country, Free Riding or Road.
Upgrading your shock can change many aspects of your bikes handling, including the
steering and also the way the bike behaves in tough terrain.
Choosing the right shock is crucial. Be sure to consider the type of riding you will be
doing. It would be pointless to put a light weight air shock on a downhill bike, just as it
would be unsuitable to put a long travel shock on a light weight dual suspension bike.
1. Establish the length of the shock you need by measuring from mounting eyelet to
eyelet, this requires accuracy so use a set of calipers or a metal ruler. The distance from
the center of the bolt at the head of the shock to the center of the other bolt at the base
of the shock is the distance you need to find out.
2. You also need to know the distance for the width of the aluminum sleeves at either
end of the shock which passes through the bushings and connect the shock to the frame
and swing arm. This requires the use of the caliper, you measure from the inside of the
mount on both sides. The gap where the shock mounts should be the same as the
aluminum sleeve. If your bike has a different set up you may need to consult with a
good bike shop.
3. Remember if you are seeking to extend the travel of your bike, make sure that you
have sufficient clearance to accommodate the full travel of the rear swing arm. If you
are going to use a shock which has an external reservoir (Piggy back chamber), Please
make sure that it will be suitable for your frame, move smoothly. It won't cause any
damage or interruption of your frame or seat posts as well.
