Kalkhoff instructions

[Osho]

I took delivery today of my Tasman and noticed a sticker on one of the forks which said
Before using the fork please read thoroughly the instruction sheet. I have been through all the papers that came with the bike and read the online materials but can find nothing that relates to the forks or what I have to do or not do. Can anyone offer enlighten me please?

 

[RobF]

According to 50 Cycles, some Tasman bikes have rigid forks, some have spring forks.

More details of your bike needed.

http://www.50cycles.com/electric-bikes/comfort.html

 

[Osho]

Sprung forks but not adjustable.

 

[RobF]

Sprung forks but not adjustable.

Most forks have some pre-load which is set by twisting a knob on top of one of the stanchions.

It's often not obvious which one, as the dummy cap is styled to match.

If yours have no adjustment, then there's nothing you can do other than ride the bike.

On a £2K bike I would expect some adjustment, my Rose has air adjust forks which are deemed to be one step up from simple springs.

Even so, the forks are only about £90 to buy retail.

 

[Osho]

Thanks. It's just a bit strange to have the notice but with nothing to adjust.

 

[flecc]

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On the Suntour website for your model forks I've found this PDF of the exploded view.

Part number 12 is listed as the Adjust cap, so it appears some adjustment is possible on that leg.

And here is the 2014 general manual for their forks on this link. They haven't yet produced a 2015 manual for forks.
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[Osho]

Thank you, it was kind of you to find that information for me which I found very informative. More than a bit beyond me but interesting reading all the same.

 

[RobF]

It would appear you can pre-load the spring.

Worth doing to get the best out of the fork.

If you don't fancy tinkering yourself, any bike shop ought to point you in the right direction - it's a less than two minute job.