User manual GIANT BICYCLES XTC BIKES-2001

[. . . ] XtC Model Year 2001 Owners Manual October 2000. · · · · · · · · · PROFESSIONAL CROSS COUNTRY BIKE Unique 4 bar linkage design. TM NRS (No Resonance System) suspension with "no-SAG" set-up. Sealed bearings on main pivots: BB shell - chain stays / Linkage plates - seat tube / Seat stays - linkage plates. Rising suspension + "no-SAG" result in "no bobbing" and "no power loss". [. . . ] TM The threads of fixing bolt should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite Primer (#7649) and TM Loctite blue Removable Threadlock (#242) or similar material. Recommended tightening torque of the fixing bolt: 12~15 Nm. WARNING: IMPROPER (DIS)ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BICYCLE OR IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TOP INDEX 2-3. Selecting air pressure, "zero-SAG" adjustment. WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS CAN RESULT IN UNSTABLE CONDITIONS OR LOSS OF CONTROL. How to set up the rear shock correctly with "zero-SAG", in order to maximise the efficiency, comfort & TM control of an NRS bike. Try the air pump on the valves and make sure the air pressure opens the valves, air goes into the air chamber and does not stay in the pump hose. Try to find out your exact body weight including cycling gear (clothing, helmet, shoes, cycling bag. . . . . . . ). Check the following table to find the correct "positive" and "negative" air pressures, depending on your weight: "MARATHON" setting "PRO RACING" setting single position XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow, XtC Big Bear 3¾" travel position "2" position "1" XtC Mammoth, XtC Napa 3¾" travel 3" travel Body Weight 50 kg. Negative air pressure 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi 50 psi Positive air pressure 120 psi 135 psi 145 psi 155 psi 165 psi 175 psi 195 psi 205 psi 220 psi 230 psi 250 psi Positive air pressure 120 psi 135 psi 145 psi 155 psi 165 psi 175 psi 195 psi 205 psi 220 psi 230 psi 250 psi Positive air pressure 95 psi 105 psi 115 psi 125 psi 135 psi 145 psi 155 psi 165 psi 175 psi 190 psi 205 psi - Pag. 17. Inflate the air chambers until the correct pressures have been reached. Start with the negative spring (LOWER VALVE, on the small diameter of the shock) and next the positive spring (TOP VALVE on the large diameter of the shock). These shock pressures enable you to set up the shock 95% correctly. It is impossible to take into consideration deviations in the air pump gauge and the rear shock. Therefore we suggest making the following simple steps, which offer two more ways to achieve the 100% correct setting. The finishing touch to get to the "zero-SAG" setting will give the optimal efficiency and the best performance. It is important to understand that the shock should be delicately set on the edge of "zero-SAG" and not with too high positive pressure. Therefore this procedure goes from a little bit too low positive air pressure to just enough positive air pressure to achieve "zero-SAG". Put the bike against a wall and make sure there is a zip tie or O-ring around the rear shock piston. Pull the zip tie against the stop of the rear shock piston. Sit still on the saddle, without bobbing. Make sure you sit on the bike like you normally would. [. . . ] Heavier or more aggressive rider needs a stiffer compression damping (spring), a higher air pressure. Lighter rider needs softer compression damping (spring), a lower air pressure. All Giant XtC dual suspension bicycles are equipped with front and rear shock absorbers that offer some sort of adjustment and tuneability. Adjustment of suspension is subjective and cannot be 100% prescribed by Giant. [. . . ]