Elka Suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES - Manual (Page 8)

REBOUND
The rebound adjustment controls the speed the shock will return
to its initial extended state after being compressed upon an
impact. If the rebound adjustment is set properly, the rear wheel
should keep maximum traction by tracking the ground without
catapulting the rider off the bike.
You should start in the middle of the adjustment range. To adjust
properly, turn the adjuster one click at a time and take a test ride.
The adjustment is more sensitive towards the fully in position
(slowest). When the rebound setting gets too slow, the shock
absorber will not have time to resume to its initial position when
a series of close bumps is encountered. In this case, the bike will
run out of travel (packing), possibly bottoming out, and may give
the impression of a too soft compression adjustment. When the
rebound adjustment is too fast, the rear end of the bike will kick
and move from side to side after hitting a series of close bumps
and the rider will feel catapulted by the bike.
INCREASING THE REBOUND DAMPING
(SLOWER RETURN)
To increase the rebound damping, thus making the shock
return slower upon an impact, turn the rebound adjuster knob
clockwise (screw in). There is about 16 clicks of rebound
adjustment.
REDUCING THE REBOUND DAMPING (FASTER RETURN)
To reduce the rebound damping, thus making the shock return
faster upon an impact, turn the rebound adjuster knob
counterclockwise (unscrew).
Rebound Adjustment
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Elka Suspension’s rebound valving is tuned in such a way that it provides more
damping (slower return) when deep within the stroke to prevent the rider from being
catapulted off the bike upon major impacts.