HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 76)

Rear suspension element
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element will neither compress nor decom-
press. If you are in doubt please consult your
local dealer.
The rebound damping prevents an eventual
"jumping" of the rear wheel and provides a
good traction. By improving the road surface
contact the suspension of the Scorpion fs 26
also increases your riding safety.
A higher damping value prolongs the time un-
til the decompression movement is finished.
Only then can the suspension compensate the
next shock with the full suspension travel.
Therefore, when you ride on very bumpy
streets with shocks that occur fast in a row
you might want to use a lower damping value.
Air Shock R OCK S HOX Monarch damping is adjusted with
the red knob at the rear end. Watch correct mounting
direction depending on your model! (Lever facing up-
wards on Scorpions 26" models and downwards on
Scorpion 20" models)
Caution! When mounting the Air
shock to the frame, take care to place it in
correct position: The lever must not get in
contact with the frame or swing arm when
the shock is being compressed.
On Scorpion fs 26 tricycles, the blue lever
must be on the rear facing upwards.
On Scorpion, Scorpion fx und Scorpion fs
the blue lever must be on the rear facing
downwards.
A good setting for maximum comfort is
achieved when the rear wheel decompresses
completely after a shock and then oscillates
only once. In order to check the adjustment
you will need a second person that com-
presses the suspension by pushing the tricycle
down while you are sitting on the tricycle in
the riding position. The other person can then
observe the suspension movements.
In order to adjust the damping during decom-
pression, turn the adjustment knob on top of
the rear end of the suspension element.
If you turn the knob in direction of the „-“
you will get less damping and thus faster de-
compression. Turning the knob in direction of
the „+“ will give you more damping and thus
slower decompression.