User manual GIANT BICYCLES 2002 TO PRESENT SUSPENSION SUPPLEMENT MANUAL

[. . . ] Version 1. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shock Basics & Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 XTC NRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To measure the travel, position the rubber top out bumper (C) on the shaft of the shock to measure the amount of compression/movement. 2) If the shock moves less than 12mm, reduce the pre-load on the spring by turning the spring preload collar (E) counter-clockwise. 3) If the shock moves more than 12mm, increase the pre-load on coil spring by turning the spring preload collar (E) clockwise. 4) If you need to turn the shock collar more than six turns from the zero preload setting to achieve the proper amount of pre-load, you need a heavier spring. See your Authorized Giant Dealer for the appropriate spring. 5) Tune rebound (G) and compression damping (H) to personal tastes(see Shock Basics and Terminology). 6) If you have difficulty with set-up, please see your Authorized Giant Dealer. Drawing #3 8 Setup for AC Air (See Drawing #4): 1) For initial setup, set the positive air chamber (B) to the rider's weight set the negative air chamber (A) to the riders weight minus 20 psi. (for example if the rider weight is 150 lbs, set the positive air chamber to 150 psi. and the negative air chamber to 130 psi. ). It is important that the positive air chamber is set first. NOTE: The negative air chamber can never have more air pressure than the positive air chamber. This will result in poor bicycle performance and cause premature wear of the shock. 2) To measure the travel, you can position the rubber "O" ring (D) on the shaft of the shock to measure the amount of compression/movement. 3) If the shock moves less than 12mm, reduce the air pressure by 10 psi. in the negative air chamber (A) followed by the positive air chamber (B). 4) If the shock moves more than 12mm, increase the air pressure by 10 psi. in the positive air chamber (B) followed by the negative air chamber (A). 5) Tune rebound damping (C) to personal tastes(see Shock Basics and Terminology). 6) If you have difficulty with set-up, please see your Authorized Giant Dealer. Drawing #4 9 Travel settings: Your AC bicycle gives you the ability to change the travel from 4. 5" to 5. 15" to 6" with minimal effort. This is accomplished with three positions of the upper shock pivot bolt (see Drawing # 5). To change the travel (See Drawing #5): 1. Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, remove the upper shock mounting bolt. [. . . ] If there is still play in the pivot or linkage, you may need a new pivot kit. Please see your Authorized Giant Dealer to have your bike inspected for any needed repairs. Torque settings: 1. U-link/small links: bolt U-link/small links: cap 5. T-type bolt (rear axle) = 200-230 Kgf-cm or 172-198 in-lbs. [. . . ]