Intended Uses; Installation Instructions - Hayes manitou MATCH El Manual Del Propietario

Downhill (DH): This discipline is only for professional or highly-skilled riders. It
includes use on relatively high jumps (or "drops") and negotiating larger obstacles
such as boulders, fallen trees or holes. These forks should be used only with disc
brakes, as well as frames, wheels and other components specifically designed for
this riding style.

INTENDED USES

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guidance on fork selection for your riding style.
Trekking Forks for smooth pavement riding.
Cross Country Intermediate terrain, expeditions and
competition use.
All Mountain Riding based with more emphasis on
aggressive XC riding with larger obstacles.
Freeride Forks for the roughest descents, jumps and
drops.
Dirt Jumping Suspension for big air, manmade stunts and
dual slalom courses.
Downhill Forks for aggressive riding and pro downhill
racing.
FORK
MODEL
MATCH,
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MATCH 29
DRAKE,
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DRAKE 29
MINUTE MRD,
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MINUTE 29,
MINUTE
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R7 MRD, R7
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"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 FORK 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
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INTENDED USE
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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 FORK LIFE
THE LIFE OF THIS FORK 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 ENVIRON-
MENTAL CONDITIONS THAN THE AVERAGE FORK (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.
PRESS FIT CROWNS
THE STEERER TUBE (ON BOTH SINGLE AND DOUBLE CROWN FORKS) AND
STANCHIONS (INNER LEGS ON SINGLE CROWN FORKS) ARE PRESS FIT AT THE
FACTORY AND SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED FROM THE CROWN. PRESSING
THEM OUT WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CROWN BEYOND REPAIR AND
RENDER IT UNSAFE FOR ANY CONTINUED USE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO THREAD A
THREADLESS STEERER TUBE. CUTTING THREADS WILL WEAKEN THE STEERER
TUBE AND CAUSE AN UNSAFE CONDITION. OBTAIN THE CORRECT
CROWN/STEERER FROM YOUR DEALER, OR CONTACT HB SUSPENSION
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 888/686-3472.
REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN/STEERER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE
TO INCREASE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR CHANGE DIAMETERS. REMOVING
AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION
AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your fork first. The
steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube. If you
are not familiar with this procedure, or do not have the proper tools to cut the
steerer tube, it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle
mechanic to perform the installation. When cutting a steering column of a fork
make sure to measure twice before cutting; forks cut too short during
installation are NOT covered by the warranty.
BREAK-IN
Your new fork is designed to break in during your first few rides (about 20 hours
total riding time). Prior to break-in, you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly
notchy. Following the break-in period, your fork will feel much smoother and will
react to bumps much better than when you first put it on your bike. After 20 hours,
you may want to recheck adjustments (where applicable) to fine-tune the fork
completely.
WHENEVER YOU INSTALL ANY NEW COMPONENT ON
YOUR BIKE MAKE SURE YOU THOROUGHLY TRY IT OUT
CLOSE TO HOME (WITH YOUR HELMET) WHERE THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES,
TRAFFIC OR OVERLY CHALLENGING TERRAIN. MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS
WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE GOING OFF ON A RIDE OR TO A RACE.
FORK INSTALLATION – SINGLE CROWN FORKS
1. Remove the old fork from your bicycle.
2. Measure and cut the steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube (see CAUTION
above). You can use your old fork as a guide for cutting the steerer tube length.
3. Remove the headset crown race from the old fork and press onto the fork
steerer until the race is seated snugly against the top of the crown per the
headset manufacturer's instructions.
4. Clean and grease the headset bearings and races per the headset
manufacturer's instructions.
5. Install the lower bearings (if applicable) on fork crown race per the headset
manufacturer's instructions.
6. Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame.