Operation Manual

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►► Suspension fork

The front fork is one of the most heavily stressed parts of your

bike. All ROTWILD models are prepared for the installation of a

suspension fork. This must be adjusted to allow for rider weight

and intended use in order to function correctly. Also in the case

of the suspension fork, the negative travel should be set to 15-

20% of the maximum travel. Please let your dealer perform all

theses adjustments.

This manual also contains a manufacturer’s instruction sup-

plement. Please read this carefully before your first ride, or

find the information online.

The addresses can be found in the list in chapter 10 of this

manual.

► Steering

The steering gear of a bike consists of handlebars, stem

and bearings (headset). Various forms of handlebar are

provided for ROTWILD MTBs. The aim is to ensure the

best ergonomic configuration, to let you ride safely,

comfortably and without tiring. A handlebar height

adjustment may be necessary on your MTB/Racing bike.

For bikes with Aheadset Bearing systems, the bearings can

also be adjusted with the help of the stem. If the stem is

altered, the bearing has to be adjusted too. A height

adjustment of the stem is only possible by changing the

spacers or turning the stem. If you own a bike fitted with a Syntace VRO-System,

you have the option of adjusting the effective stem length. To do this, the two han-

dlebar fixing screws must be released. It is now possible to adjust the position of the

handlebars as required. After adjustment, please make sure that the screws are

replaced with the correct torque.

Adjusting handlebar height for an Aheadset system:

· Remove the bearing tensioning screw at the top of the steering tube, and

remove the cover.

· Release the lateral stem screws. Pull the stem out of the fork.

· You can now remove the spacers.

· Replace the removed spacers on the steering tube, above the stem.

· If you wish to reverse the stem, the fixing screws for the handlebars must also

be released. The handlebars must be re-installed after reversing the stem.

· Re-adjust the bearing and tighten the stem after adjustment.