Gl o s s a ry
Bottoming Out – the condition when all suspension travel has been used up.
ompression Stroke – the "upward"motion of a fork which is moving in response to a bump impact.
Damping Force – the force required to move a shock absorber/damper (general oil) at any given speed.
orged – a metal forming process which optimizes material structure using very large forces acting on a die
mold in which material to formed is placed.
Geometry – Descriptive term for the lengths and angles used in a bicycle design.
Head angle – Angle the steering axis leans back from vertical.
Oil bath – oil reservoir system used for lubricating internal parts in the fork.
One piece – unitized lower leg assembly with both fork legs and fork brace cast as one piece.
Preload – The amount either in pounds or inches, a spring is compressed when fitted to an extended shock
absorber.
Rebound – The extension or return direction of the shocks or suspension.
ag – compression of the suspension caused by the rider's weight.
pring rate – The amount of force required to deflect a spring a given distance.
apered – varying wall thickness of a tub e.A design to optimize placement of material,allowing most
efficient design considering the loads.
opping out – the position of the fork at the "top"of the travel,or when the fork is fully extended.The
action of complete extension of the fork.
Fo l l ow the NORBA Cod e
• I will yield the right of way to other non-motorized recreationalists.
• I will use caution when overtaking another and will make my presence be known will in advance.
• I will maintain control of my speed at all times.
• I will stay on designated trails.
• I will not disturb wildlife or livestock.
• I will not litter
• I will respect public and private property.
• I will always be self sufficient.
• I will not travel solo when bikepacking in remote areas.
• I will observe the practice of minimum impact bicycling
• I will always wear a helmet whenever riding.
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I nte rn ational Di s t ri b u tor List
Africa
Brazil
CoolHeat S.A.
Pacific Bicycle Company
Phone (011) 493 7430
Phone (011) 816 2249
FAX (011) 493 1794
FAX (011) 816 0544
Argentina
Canada
Broni S.A.
Canada Ltd.
Phone (01) 235 3000
Phone (403) 273 1244
FAX (01) 292 4453
FAX (403) 248 1221
Australia
Chile
Sports Plus
Bicicletas Belda
Phone (02) 9360 4644
Phone (305) 261 0361
FAX (02) 9331 6545
FAX (305) 551 9300
Austria
Colombia
Barisitz Austria
Disandina Ltda.
Phone 0512 392287
Phone (5763) 373952
FAX 0512 394519
FAX (5763) 372165
Belgium
Costa Rica
Vertex Cycle Systems BV
Cobicondor S.A.
Phone (31) 23 5718184
Phone (506) 239 1540
FAX (31) 23 5718606
FAX (506) 239 2610
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Costa Rica
SPC Bicicletas
Phone (506) 296 3383
FAX (506) 289 7013
Czech Republic
velo Gepard Ltd.
Phone 3299251
FAX 4316189
Denmark
Ettol
Phone 86 99 2000
FAX 86 99 2038
Ecuador
Bici Sport Sierra
Phone (593) 225 379 5
FAX (593) 225 477 1
Finland
Mr.Cool OY
Phone 30 320817
FAX 30 320609
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