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MANITOU REAR SHOCKS
This manual is designed as a comprehensive guide for all 2006 Manitou rear shock
models, including REVOX, SWINGER, METEL, S-TYPE, SPLIT, and RADIUM. All
figures and tables are located at the back of this manual. This manual can also be
downloaded from the www.answerproducts.com website.
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 with the rear shock body, coil spring, and appropriate mounting
hardware.
SPECIAL MOUNTING HARDWARE AND A SPECIFIC REAR
SHOCK LENGTH IS NEEDED FOR EACH BICYCLE.
CONSULT MANITOU'S WEBSITE AT WWW.ANSWERPRODUCTS.COM, CALL
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-423-0273, 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 POSSIBLE 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 OR ANSWER PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-423-0273
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. ANSWER RECOMMENDS
RETURNING YOUR REAR SHOCK TO ANSWER PRODUCTS AFTER EVERY 150
HOURS OF RIDE TIME FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION AND UPDATE. TAKE
YOUR REAR SHOCK TO A MANITOU AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CAN ARRANGE
FOR SHIPMENT TO ANSWER PRODUCTS, OR YOU MAY CALL ANSWER TO HAVE
YOUR REAR SHOCK SHIPPED DIRECTLY AT 800-423-0273.
CONTENTS 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/SERVICE CENTER OR CONTACT ANSWER AT 800-423-0273.
RIDING YOUR BICYCLE WITH IMPROPER REAR SHOCK
PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND
POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SWINGER SPV rear shocks depend on the SPV air pressure (pressure in the red
Schrader valve) to create damping and function properly. The air pressure
range is 50-175 psi (3.5 - 12 bar). A pressu re wi thin this range must be chec ked
and maintained before each ride. Use of the rear shock with improper air
pressure can cause a total loss of damping and malfunction of the rear shock.
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, fit
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 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 fit 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 DISK BRAKES 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.
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