Elka Suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES - Manual (Page 11)

1) MEASURE YOUR SAG and use the preload adjustment to acheive the desired sag.
APPLICATION RECOMMENDED SAG
Downhill 30%
Extreme Freeride 27%
All-Mountain Riding 25%
2) ADJUST THE REBOUND so that when you push down on the seat then quickly pull it
up, the rear wheel stays on the ground without pushing back too fast.
3) ADJUST THE LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION to achieve the desired level of plushness or
firmness. Remember you can run a stiff setting without affecting bump compliance.
4) ADJUST THE HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION to its softest setting (fully turned counter-
clockwise).
5) Take a test ride to asses the settings, then fine-tune the adjustments using the
Troubleshooting Guide
Adjustment Procedures
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
When turning the HIGH-SPEED compression adjustment knob, the LOW-SPEED
compression adjustment knob will follow along without affecting its setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SPEED-SENSITIVE COMPRESSION
To achieve optimal settings, it’s important to understand the difference between high-speed and low-
speed compression so you can use the appropriate adjusment to adapt the suspension to your needs.
LOW-SPEED movement is when the suspended mass (your body’s weight and center of gravity) is moving
relatively to the ground surface. For example:
- When pedaling or preloading the suspension intentionnaly (bunnyhop)
- When cornering (berms and flat turns) or riding over smooth undulation and long g-outs
- When landing jumps or drops on a smooth downward slope (transition landing)
HIGH-SPEED movement is when the unsuspended mass (the wheels) is moving relatively to the
suspended mass faster than the suspended mass is moving relatively to the ground. For example:
- When hitting square-edged obstacles such as rocks, big roots, branches or potholes
- Vibration caused by braking bumps, loose gravel and small roots
- Upon harsh landing of jumps and drops
- Small bumps hit at high riding speed