Rear suspension element

Rear suspension element

Changing the spring

You can buy the spring for the rear suspension element in different spring stiffnesses from your dealer.

We recommend the following spring stiffnes- ses, depending on the overall weight:

up to 80 kg (183 lbs): 350 lbs./inch

up to 100 kg (230 lbs): 450 lbs./inch

up to 120 kg (275 lbs): 550 lbs./inch

In addition to this your dealer can also use springs with other spring stiffnesses or special lightweight springs made of titanium.

In most cases the stiffness is printed onto the spring.Take care to read the imprint carefully, since the term "B650" that sometimes occurs does not mean 650 lbs./inch!

If there is a safety ring at the thread of the suspension element push it to the front so that you can undo the adjustment ring completely and then turn it to the utmost position at the front. Remove the slotted spring retention disc at the rear end.

Danger! If the bicycle does not stand on the ground while undoing the screws of the suspension element the rear swing arm may come down uncontrolled afterwards and hurt you seriously. In addition to this the cables of the gear system and the brakes may overstretch and you would have to replace them. Ensure that the rear swing arm comes down in a controlled and gentle fashion by putting up a solid string or cable tie between the main frame and the rear swing arm.

Maintenance and care

Spring lengths:

DV22: 83 mm (70-90 mm)

ST8ARC: 70 mm (65-76 mm)

In order to change the spring you will have to remove the rear screw and swing away the rear frame.

Hold the main frame of your bicycle in a work stand.

In case you have a suspension element with adjustable damping first remove the rear adjustment knob for the damping control by undoing the small screw at the side with an Allen key and by then pulling of the knob.

Danger! When the bicycle is standing on the ground the frame and the swing arm come up against each other. Please make sure that this happens in a controlled and gentle fashion. Put a cloth between the contact po- ints. Otherwise, if they come up against each other uncontrolled your hands may get caught between main frame, rear arm swing and suspension element and your bicycle may be damaged.

Undo the screws of the rear suspension element with two Allen keys and push the screw out of the suspension element eye.

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