User manual GIANT BICYCLES AC BIKES-2001

[. . . ] Top Tube [mm. ] (measured horizontally) Seat Tube [mm. ] Seat Tube Angle Head Tube Angle B. B. Drop [mm. ] Chain stays [mm. ] Fork Rake [mm. ] Trail [mm. ] Wheel Base [mm. ] Rear Travel S - 17" 565 430 M - 18" 585 455 72 degrees 68½ degrees -6 430 43 84 1115 6~5¼~4½ " L - 19" 605 480 1100 1135 TOP INDEX - Pag. Rear suspension. The rear suspension for your Giant AC bicycle is provided by a RockShox Pro Deluxe coil spring shock. For a description of the RockShox Pro Deluxe coil spring shock, refer to section 3-2. : Coil over shock. [. . . ] Adjustment of your suspension is subjective and cannot be fully prescribed by Giant. - The rear shocks are serviceable and must be returned for maintenance, repair or service, only to an authorised RockShox dealer (or call the RockShox distributor in your country) once a year or more often if the bike is used in extreme conditions. WARNING: All service and maintenance of the rear shocks should only be performed with proper tools by an authorised RockShox dealer or by the RockShox distributor in your country. TOP INDEX 3-3. For a firmer ride while descending or hill climbing on smooth surfaces, turn the spring pre-load collar against to compress or load the spring. For a softer ride while riding cross country, turn the spring pre-load collar away from the spring to relax or unload the spring. WARNING: Turn the spring pre-load collar away from the spring and stop turning just as the spring feels loose on the shock. Do not exceed 2. 5 full turns of the threaded spring collar from zero pre-load. If the pre-load required exceeds 2. 5 full turns of the spring pre-load collar from zero preload, you may require a higher rated spring. Contact your authorised Giant dealer or the manufacturer of the shock for an optional replacement spring. WARNING: Never set the spring pre-load collar so there is no pre-load on the spring. If the required pre-load adjustment ring setting results in no pre-load on the spring or proper adjustment can not be achieved, you may require a lower rated spring. Contact your authorised Giant dealer or the manufacturer of the shock for an optional replacement spring. TOP INDEX 3-4. SAG is the amount of coil spring pre-compression that is required to compensate for the riders weight and allow the bicycle to perform as it was designed to. To properly set the SAG, you will need a screw driver, measuring-tape and/or calliper. Dress as you would for a normal ride, including helmet, cycling bag, etc. Push the bumper against the pre-load spring washer with a flat screw driver. Measure the distance (L) between the main cylinder and the bumper of the rear shock. Turn the spring pre-load collar away from the spring and stop turning just as the spring feels loose on the shock. - Step 4. Use a screw driver to slide the bumper of the shock against the main cylinder of the rear suspension. Sit on the bicycle with your feet on the pedals in your normal riding position. Come off from your bike without causing too much movement in the bike. Check the rear shock and you will see that the bumper has been moved along the piston. Adjust the spring pre-load collar and repeat steps 4 - 6 until you have reached this. Step 5. Step 6. L Figure 4. TOP INDEX 3-5. [. . . ] Improper (dis-)assembly may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death. Only an authorised Giant dealer should disassemble the rear shock or pivots. TOP INDEX - Pag. The AC chain tension device is designed to be easily installed and removed to/from the frame. It can be installed with all 3 chain rings (chain on the largest ring) or a single chain ring on the crank arm. [. . . ]