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Summary of Contents for Giant WARP 2004
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Page 1: Owners Manual
WARP Model Year 2004 Owners Manual August 2003 Dual Suspension bike FluidForm™ AluxX 6061 aluminium frame material • Cantilever rear suspension system • Sealed bearings in main pivots • 2 rear shock positions for 4.6" and 5.3" rear wheel travel •... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3. Exploded view................. 5 4. Rear suspension..............7 4-1 Selecting rear travel: 2 rear shock positions....7 4-2 Giant GTM-7 coil spring shock........8 4-3 Setting pre-load and “SAG” adjustment......8 4-4 Changing the coil spring..........10 4-5 Damping adjustment. -
Page 3: Introduction
However, in order to fully understand all the bicycle features, you must read this bicycle manual, the suspension fork manual and other manuals provided by Giant and parts suppliers. If you do not understand any information in the manuals or if you misplace any of them, please contact your authorised Giant dealer immediately. -
Page 4: Sizing
2. Sizing. The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below (see figure 1). Figure 1. Size S - 16.5” M - 18.5” L - 20.5” Top Tube [mm.] (measured horizontally) Seat Tube [mm.] Seat Angle 72 degrees Head Angle 70 degrees B.B. -
Page 5: Exploded View
3. Exploded view. Figure 2. Pag. -5-... - Page 6 DESCRIPTION REMARKS Q’TY PER BIKE Front triangle Rear triangle Chain stays - bottom Pivot parts set bracket 3-1 Fixing bolt 1 pc. per set 3-2 Spacer 2 pcs per set 3-3 Bearing 2 pcs per set 3-4 Nut 1 pc. per set Incl.
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Page 7: Rear Suspension
4. Rear suspension. The rear suspension for a Giant Warp bicycle is provided by a Giant HV coil spring shock. For a description of the HV coil spring shock, refer to section 4-2: “Giant HV coil spring shock”. WARNING: Improper adjustment of rear suspension shock can result in unstable conditions or loss of control. -
Page 8: Giant Gtm-7 Coil Spring Shock
4-2 Giant HV coil spring shock. Giant Warp bikes are equipped with Giant HV coil spring type rear shocks. The drawing below shows such a rear shock. Figure 4. A = Rebound damping adjust knob B = Pre-load spring washer... - Page 9 Never compress the spring so far as to leave less than ½” of threads showing (between the knurled compression ring E and the pre-load spring washer B). If the pre-load you require allows less than ½” of threads showing you may require a higher rated spring. Contact your authorised Giant dealer for optional replacement springs.
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Page 10: Changing The Coil Spring
4-6 Rear suspension tuning. Giant Warp dual suspension bicycles are equipped with front and rear suspension that offer multiple adjustment and tuneability. Adjustment of your suspension is subjective and cannot be fully prescribed by Giant. -
Page 11: Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots
It is necessary to periodically check the rear shock unit and the suspensions’ pivot points for damage or wear. The rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised Giant dealer or to the Giant distributor in your country to inspect and repair. -
Page 12: Tightening Torque
5. Tightening torque. The bolts used for the rear suspension (rear shock and pivots) are high-grade products and have been tightened in the factory with specific torque. If it is necessary to remove or tighten the bolts, extreme care should be taken when re-tightening them. All bolts should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite primer (#7649) and Loctite blue Removable... -
Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance
See also the manuals of the suppliers of the suspension fork and other parts that come with this Giant bike. Bicycles and bicycle components are more complex than ever before. It is very important that your dealer carries out any repair or maintenance, which is not described in this manual.