User manual GIANT BICYCLES REVIVE

[. . . ] Welcome to Team Giant Giant is a global bicycle company, dedicated to bringing you the finest bicycles for over thirty years. The Giant brand is sold throughout Europe, the Pacific Rim and North America by Giant Professional Cycling Retailers. Just about anywhere you go, you'll find Giant Bicycles. We may be big, but it's the local touch from our dealers that provides the assistance that will make your ride safe and fun. [. . . ] Brake Reach The angle of the controls and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you. Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach levers. WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach is the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death. 20 4. Tech It is important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual, talk to your dealer. A. Wheels WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted wheels can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, causing serious injury or death to the rider therefore it is essential you consult your dealer to insure you understand how to install and remove your wheels correctly. The Revive is fitted with Bolt on wheels, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel if you have a hub gear fitted otherwise consult your dealer when it is appropriate to remove the wheels. Removing and Installing Bolt on Wheels: a. Removing a Bolt-on Front Wheel. 1) Disengage your rim brakes quick release mechanism to open clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4. C, figs. (2) Using a correct size wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. (FIG. D) (3) If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to he next step. If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device, loosen the axle nuts enough to allow wheel removal; then go to the next step. (4) Raise the front wheel a few inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the fork ends. Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel (1) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of the fork blades. The axle nut washers should be on the outside, between the fork blade and the axle nut. If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it. (2) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts as tight as you can. 21 (3) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly. c. Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The removal and reinstallation of internal gear hubs require special knowledge. Incorrect removal or assembly can result in hub failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall. (1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake's quick-release mechanism to open the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4. C, figs. 2) Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest rear sprocket) and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. [. . . ] 3587 Old Conejo Road Newbury Park, CA 91320 www. giant-bicycle. com Warranty Information: IMPORTANT: Write down your Giant bicycle model and serial number for your records. Check with your Authorized Giant Dealer to determine the serial number location. Put your bill-of-sale in this manual for reference. This record will also help you with any police investigation or insurance claim. [. . . ]