Elka Suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES - Manual (Page 10)

HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION
The Elka Suspension high-speed compression circuit is an adjustable blow-off valve that momentarily relieves
the pressure building up inside the shock upon a harsh impact, instantly providing additional plushness then
increased resistance as needed. The adjustment controls the level of force (threshold) required to open the
blow-off valve upon fast movement of the shock’s shaft (high velocity) which can be caused by square-edged
impacts, roots, rocks, potholes, vibration or brake bumps. When set properly, the high-speed compression
circuit allows the wheel to effectively absorb all impacts without bottoming out or using too much travel.
Start with the adjustment in the fully open position (completely
turned counterclockwise) and take a test ride. If you tend to
bottom out often or use too much travel upon impacts or
repetitive bumps, add more resistance by turning the adjuster
one click at a time until you bottom out only once in a while upon
major impacts.
INCREASING THE HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION
(MORE RESISTANCE BEFORE BLOWING OFF)
To increase the high-speed compression threshold, thus
increasing the level of force required to activate the blow-off
valve, turn the black high-speed compression adjuster knob
clockwise (screw in). There is about 22 clicks of high-speed
compression adjustment. When the high-speed setting gets too
hard, the shock absorber will not be able to effectively absorb
impacts, thus making the ride harsh.
REDUCING THE HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION
(LESS RESISTANCE BEFORE BLOWING OFF)
To reduce the high-speed compression threshold, thus
decreasing the level of force required to activate the blow-off
valve, turn the black high-speed compression adjuster knob
counterclockwise (unscrew). When the high-speed setting gets
too soft, the suspension will use more travel upon impacts and
become more prone to bottoming out.
The goal is to run as little high-speed compression as possible to
have a plush and comfortable ride without bottoming out.
High-Speed Compression Adjustment
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