User manual DAHON PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB

[. . . ] Tighten adjusting nut as much as possible by hand. Turn release lever to the closed position, after closure, the release lever should be parallel to the drop out. If the release lever can be closed relatively easily, the tension force is inadequate. Open release lever, tighten adjusting nut slightly and close release lever. The brake shoes should be set so that without the rider on bike the brake pad are set slightly above the outer edge of the rim. [. . . ] Remove elastomer and rebound (negative) spring (round or square) from center tube. If you are replacing the elastomer or rebound springs do not disassemble the hub any further. Delite and Prolite hub - use A) socket, tube or round object less than 30 mm diameter, Rocklite 35 mm diameter. Delite and Prolite hub - use B) a hollow round object with an inside diameter between 45 - 55 mm, Rocklite 50 - 65 mm. Place the hub between these two tools and press center tube (with bearing) out of hub shell as shown in the picture. The jaws of the vise s hould not be clamped tight, but just slightly touching the centertube. Use round object 32 mm diameter to remove the second bearing from hub shel. Loosen end cap (with slit) screw using 2. 5 mm Allen wrench (Rocklite thicker end cap). Place new bushing between the hub shell and vise and press the bushing into the hole until flush. ASSEMBLY Using a vise press the first bearing into hub shell until flush. §* Slide a rebound (negative) spring into left pocket of center tube and center it. Slide a rebound spring i nto right pocket of center tube, push it almost to the end of center tube. Using vise, clamp the hub. Tighten end cap screw. A B Pivot rod. Axle rod. Quick release. 3 Prolite and Delite suspension hub. 1 Rocklite suspension hub. 13 2 5 3 2 3 12 4 5 4 12 6 6 7 10 10 8 7 12 8 12 9 9 11 11 4 4 3 5 2 3 2 5 13 1 4 1. QR nut. Bike fork positioning and Pantour end cap alignment. FRONT PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB YEAR 2001 - 2003 FORK SLITS QUICK RELEASE AXLE FRONT PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB YEAR 2004 - PRESENT FORK QUICK RELEASE AXLE HUB SHELL SCREW HUB SHELL END CAP END CAP SCREW FRONT FRONT OF BIKE FRONT SLIT TRAJECTORY SCREW FRONT OF BIKE TRAJECTORY SCREW Maintenance of Pantour suspension hubs: The front hubs are essentially maintenance free. To remove dirt from inside of the hub shell you may need to disassemble the hub, please follow our assembly and disassembly instructions. We have engineered the shape and material of the elastomer to bring the best performance. If you notice a change in performance it may be caused by elastomer wear and should be replaced. Life expectancy of the elastomer is 1 year. The sealed cartridge bearings life will wary depending on conditions. In normal dry conditions the bearings should last for at least 5 years. [. . . ] Check the elastomer and replace it as described in the instructions on page 3 of our Manual. For your best riding performance use the elastomer Pantour selected for your weight category. Replace the bearings as described in the instructions on page 3 of our Manual. Spread a lactate around the bearing and bearing pocket and press fit the bearing in as described in the instructions on page 3 of our Manual (bearing installation). [. . . ]