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MANITOU REAR SHOCKS
This manual is designed as a comprehensive guide for all Manitou rear shock models,
including REVOX, METEL, SWINGER and RADIUM. This manual can also be downloaded
from www.manitoumtb.com.
Aftermarket Manitou air rear shocks come fully assembled and ready to be mated with
appropriate hardware and installed onto your bicycle. Aftermarket coil rear shocks come
as a shock body; a coil spring, and appropriate mounting hardware will be required for
installation.
SPECIAL MOUNTING HARDWARE AND A SPECIFIC REAR
SHOCK LENGTH IS NEEDED FOR EACH BICYCLE. CONSULT
MANITOU'S WEBSITE AT WWW.MANITOUMTB.COM OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BIKE
SHOP TO ENSURE YOUR REAR SHOCK IS COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR FRAME. ALSO,
ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR BICYCLE FRAME MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR APPROPRIATE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS OF YOUR MOUNTING HARDWARE.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN A FRAME OR REAR SHOCK FAILURE DURING
RIDING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND SERIOUS INJURY.
GENERAL CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
BICYCLING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES THAT THE RIDER STAY IN
CONTROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES. ANY FALL FROM YOUR BICYCLE
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY
AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND REAR SHOCK WILL REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH. PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE, YOU SHOULD CLOSELY
EXAMINE YOUR REAR SHOCK (AFTER CLEANING) IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT TO ENSURE
THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED DURING THE COURSE OF RIDING, TRANSPORTING
OR AFTER A FALL. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SCHRADER VALVES,
ADJUSTMENT KNOBS, AND "STRESS POINTS" (SUCH AS WELDS, SEAMS, HOLES
AND POINTS OF CONTACT WITH OTHER PARTS ETC.) DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF
THE REAR SHOCK SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF BENDING, LEAKING, CRACKING, CREAKING,
SQUEAKING, CLUNKING OR ANY OTHER UNFAMILIAR NOISES, OR IF IT IS MISSING ANY
OF THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED COMPONENTS. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE FUNCTION, INTEGRITY OR CONDITION OF YOUR
REAR SHOCK. ANY MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED UNSAFE. HAYES BICYCLE GROUP RECOMMENDS SERVICING YOUR REAR
SHOCK AFTER EVERY 150 HOURS OF RIDE. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP OR
SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICING.
ALL SHOCK CONTENTS ARE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. NEVER
DISASSEMBLE YOUR REAR SHOCK. DOING SO WILL RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
IF YOUR REAR SHOCK EVER LOSES OIL, AIR PRESSURE, OR
BEGINS TO MAKE NOISE, STOP RIDING THE REAR SHOCK
AND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MANITOU DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER.
RIDING YOUR BICYCLE WITH IMPROPER REAR SHOCK
PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND
POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CHECK FRAME AND SEAT POST FOR REAR SHOCK
CLEARANCE.
When the rear shock compresses, its position within the frame will change.
Always check for adequate clearance between the rear shock and frame/seat
post through the entire stroke/motion of the rear shock. BEFORE RIDING, fi t check
the rear shock's compatibility with your frame by depressurizing the main air
spring [of air sprung rear shocks] or by removing the spring [of coil sprung rear
shocks] and then slowly stroking through the travel of the bike with the rear shock
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mounted to check for adequate clearance. If any part of the rear shock contacts
the frame at any point in the travel DO NOT RIDE. The rear shock will not fi t your
frame. Be careful not to lower the seat post below the bottom of the seat tube. It
is the responsibility of the user to check for adequate clearance between the rear
shock and frame/seat post for the entire stroke/motion of the rear shock. If your
bicycle offers multiple rear shock mounting options, it is the user's responsibility
to make sure that any mounting options also offer adequate clearance between
the rear shock and frame/rocker/seat post.
"DOWNHILL", "FREESTYLE"
OR COMPETITIVE RIDING
TO RIDE DOWNHILL AT HIGH SPEED OR IN COMPETITION IS TO VOLUNTARILY
ASSUME A VERY HIGH RISK, AND DOWNHILL OR FREESTYLE RIDING CAN LEAD
TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. SPEEDS "DOWNHILLING" CAN REACH SPEEDS SEEN
ON MOTORCYCLES WITH SIMILAR HAZARDS AND RISKS. WEAR APPROPRIATE
SAFETY GEAR, INCLUDING A FULL FACE HELMET, FULL FINGER GLOVES AND BODY
ARMOR. HAVE YOUR BICYCLE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC BEFORE
EVERY EVENT AND BE SURE IT IS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION. ROUTINE AND
THOROUGH MAINTENANCE IS EVEN MORE CRITICAL THAN WITH A BIKE NOT USED
FOR DOWNHILLING OR FREESTYLE RIDING. CONSULT WITH EXPERT RIDERS AND
RACE OFFICIALS ON CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT ADVISABLE AT THE SITE WHERE
YOU PLAN TO RIDE DOWNHILL OR FREESTYLE. SUSPENSION AND DISK BRAKES MAY
INCREASE THE HANDLING CAPABILITIES AND COMFORT OF YOUR BICYCLE AND MAY
ALLOW YOU TO RIDE FASTER, BUT DO NOT CONFUSE THE ENHANCED CAPABILITIES
OF A SUSPENSION BIKE WITH DISK BRAKES WITH YOUR OWN CAPABILITIES.
INCREASING YOUR SKILL WILL TAKE TIME AND PRACTICE. PROCEED CAREFULLY
UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU ARE COMPETENT TO HANDLE THE FULL CAPABILITIES
OF YOUR BIKE. WHILE THE RUGGED APPEARANCE OF MOUNTAIN BIKES AND THESE
SHOCKS MIGHT SUGGEST THEY ARE INDESTRUCTIBLE, THEY ARE NOT. CERTAINLY
THEY ARE TOUGH AND STURDY. DOWNHILL OR FREESTYLE RIDING OR RACING
PLACES EXTREME STRESS ON BICYCLES AND THEIR COMPONENTS (LIKE IT DOES
RIDERS). REPEATED USE OF A REAR SHOCK IN DOWNHILL RIDING MAY RESULT IN
SUDDEN OR PREMATURE FAILURE OF A BICYCLE OR COMPONENT RESULTING IN
SEVERE INJURIES. IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN THESE TYPES OF EVENTS, THE LIFETIME
OF THE PRODUCT MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY SHORTENED DEPENDING UPON THE LEVEL
AND AMOUNT OF RACING. THE "NORMAL WEAR" OF A COMPONENT MAY DIFFER
GREATLY BETWEEN COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE USES, WHICH IS WHY
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL RIDERS OFTEN USE NEW BIKES AND COMPONENTS EACH
SEASON AS WELL AS HAVE THEIR BIKES SERVICED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS.
REDUCED REAR SHOCK LIFE
THE LIFE OF THIS REAR SHOCK WILL BE REDUCED IF (1) YOU USE IT MORE THAN
THE AVERAGE USER, (2) YOU ARE HEAVIER THAN THE AVERAGE RIDER, (3) THE
TERRAIN YOU RIDE ON IS ROUGHER THAN AVERAGE, (4) YOU TEND TO BE HARDER
ON COMPONENTS THAN THE AVERAGE RIDER, (5) IT IS INSTALLED OR MAINTAINED
IMPROPERLY, (6) IT MUST ENDURE MORE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
THAN THE AVERAGE REAR SHOCK (I.E. SWEAT, CORROSIVE MUD, SALTY BEACH AIR
ETC.), AND/OR (7) YOU DAMAGE IT IN A CRASH, JUMP OR THROUGH OTHER ABUSE.
THE MORE FACTORS YOU MEET, THE MORE ITS LIFE WILL BE REDUCED, HOWEVER IT
IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY HOW MUCH.
MANITOU DAMPING SYSTEMS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Low-Speed Compression Damping Adjustment –
controls low-velocity rear shock compressions and general ride fi rmness, and adds
additional chassis-stability platform to the bike. Lighter (counterclockwise) adjustment
provides a more supple/active ride but less chassis stability. Firmer (clockwise)
adjustments provide a less supple/active ride but greater chassis stability platform.
High-Speed Compression Damping Adjustment –
controls high velocity rear shock compressions and the response to sharp edge bumps
and big hit conditions. The faster the rear shock is compressing, the more impact this
adjuster has.
NOTE: Over-turning the high- and low-speed pressure adjustment screws IN EITHER
DIRECTION will damage the adjusters and valves. ONLY turn these adjuster screws until
you feel resistance and then STOP.
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