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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................2 Shock Basics & Terminology ..........3 General Maintenance ............5 XTC NRS ................6 AC/All Conditions ..............8 Warp DS ................12 Protege/Cypress DS/MTX 250 DS ........15 Prodigy/Prodigy DX ............. 17 DH Team/DH Comp ............. 20 Giant Bicycle Limited Warranty ...........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant full suspension bicycle. We at Giant Bicycle, Inc. are very proud of the bicycles we sell and are sure you will be happy with the performance of your new full suspension bicycle. Full suspension bicycles represent the latest in design and engineering and require special care.

  • Page 4: Shock Basics & Terminology

    Shock Basics & Terminology Compression Damping: Compression damping aids in preventing the shock from bottoming out over big hits by absorbing some of the energy of the bump. While all shocks have compression damping, the ability to adjust it is only available on higher end coil shocks.
  • Page 5 Compression Stroke: The motion of the shock or fork in response to an impact. Bottoming Out: When all the suspension travel has been used. Topping Out: When all the suspension travel is available.

  • Page 6: General Maintenance

    Inc. is not responsible for damage to the frame due to incorrect assembly. WARNING: With exception of the Giant DH model bicycles, all Giant bicycles are engineered for single crown forks only. Use of dual crown forks on any Giant bicycle besides the DH models will void the warranty and may result in frame failure, which can cause injury or death.

  • Page 7: Xtc Nrs

    XTC NRS Your new XTC NRS bicycle is the result of collaboration between Giant Bicycle Manufacturing and Renault Sport Formula One suspension engineers. This frameset is built for cross country riding. It is a full suspension mountain bike that sprints and climbs like a hardtail with the control and comfort of a dual suspension.
  • Page 8 Maintenance (See Drawing #2): Before every ride, it is important that you inspect the frame pivots and links for any looseness or play. 1) If there is play, make sure that the pivot bolts are tightened to the appropriate torque value (see below). 2) If the pivot bolt is not tightened to the apporpriate torque value, unthread the bolt enough to expose the receiving threads on frameset or linkage.

  • Page 9: Ac/All Conditions

    AC/All Conditions The Giant AC bike is positioned between the NRS superlight cross country bike and our heavy duty World Champion DH Team bike in performance characteristics. The AC bike is capable of climbing and decending the most technical of trails. With three travel settings for the rear suspension, you are sure to find a setting that suits your riding style.
  • Page 10 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.).
  • Page 11 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): Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, remove the upper shock mounting bolt.
  • Page 12 Maintenance (See Drawing #6): Before every ride, it is important that you inspect the frame pivots and links for any looseness or play. 1) If there is play, make sure that the pivot bolts are tightened to the appropriate torque value (see below). 2) If the pivot bolt is not tightened to the apporpriate torque value, unthread the bolt enough to expose the receiving threads on frameset or linkage.

  • Page 13: Warp Ds

    WARP DS The Warp DS Series is a great all purpose dual suspension cross country bike. The Warp DS offers 4” and 5” of rear wheel travel that works equally well on climbs as it does on descents. Please follow the guidelines below in setting up your Warp DS.
  • Page 14 Spring Rate: n i / ) b l n i / ) b l n i / ) b l Travel Settings: Your Warp DS Series frame gives you the ability to change the travel from 4” to 5” with minimal effort. This is accomplished by two positions for the rear shock pivot bolt.
  • Page 15 Torque settings: 1. Main pivot bolt = 180-210 Kgf/cm. or 155-183 in-lbs. 2. Rear shock mount = 90-110 Kgf/cm. or 78- 95 in-lbs. 3. Front shock mount = 90-110 Kgf/cm. or 78- 95 in-lbs. Drawing #8...

  • Page 16: Protege/Cypress Ds/Mtx 250 Ds

    Protege/Cypress DS/MTX 250 DS The Protege/Cypress DS/MTX 250 DS incorporates a simple yet effective suspension system that will smooth out your daily rides. Please follow the guidelines below to setup your Protege/Cypress DS/MTX 250 DS. Setup (See Drawing #9): 1) The shock should be set to sag 10mm or 1/4 of its stroke while the rider is seated on the bike in riding gear.
  • Page 17 Maintenance (See Drawing #10): The Protege/Cypress DS/MTX 250 DS frame is designed to be as maintenance free as possible. However, before every ride, it is important that you inspect the frame pivot for any play. 1) If there is play, remove the main swingarm pivot bolt, clean, and apply blue Loctite 2) Reinstall pivot bolt to appropriate torque value.

  • Page 18: Prodigy/Prodigy Dx

    Prodigy/Prodigy DX The Giant Prodigy series is a simple yet effictive suspension system that is equally at home on the road as well as on the bike trails. Please follow the guidelines below to setup your Prodigy series bicycle. Setup for Spring Shock (See Drawing #11): 1) The shock should be set to sag 10mm or 1/4 of its stroke while the rider is seated on the bike in riding gear.
  • Page 19 Setup for Air Shock (See Drawing #12): 1) For initial setup, set the positive air chamber (A) to the rider’s weight. 2) To measure the travel, you can position the rubber “O” ring on the shaft to the top of the shock to measure the amount of compression/movement. 3) If the shock moves less than 10mm, reduce the air pressure in the positive air chamber (A).
  • Page 20 Maintenance (See Drawing #13): The Prodigy Series frame is designed to be as maintenance free as possible. However, before every ride, it is important that you inspect the frame pivot for any looseness or play. If there is play, remove the main pivot bolt, clean, and apply blue Loctite Reinstall pivot bolt to appropriate torque value (see below).

  • Page 21: Dh Team/Dh Comp

    DH Team/DH Comp The Giant DH series are downhill specific bicycles made for both the recreational and competitive downhill riders. They are race proven machines used on the World Championship MTB circuit. Please follow the guidelines below to set up your Giant DH series bicycle. Setup (See Drawing #14): 1) Set the pre-load on the rear shock so it compresses 18mm while the rider is sitting on the bike (in riding gear).
  • Page 22 Maintenance (See Drawing #15): Before every ride, it is important that you inspect the frame pivots and links for any looseness or play. 1) If there is play, make sure that the pivot bolts are tightened to the appropriate torque value (see below). 2) If the pivot bolt is not tightened to the apporpriate torque value, unthread the bolt enough to expose the receiving threads on frameset or linkage.

  • Page 23: Giant Bicycle Limited Warranty

    Giant. Unless covered by the free 60-day repair labor period, you will be responsible for labor costs associated with warranty replacements. IN NO EVENT SHALL GIANT BICYCLES, INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,...
  • Page 24 EXCLUSIONS THE ABOVE WARRANTY, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE BICYCLE IS USED FOR OTHER THAN NORMAL ACTIVI- TIES. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR USING THE BICYCLE FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OR IN COMPETITIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BICYCLE RACING, BICYCLE MOTORCROSS RACING,...

  • Page 25: Contact Numbers

    Contact Numbers Giant Bicycle, Inc. 1-800-US-GIANT www.giant-bicycle.com Rock Shox 1-800-677-7177 www.rockshox.com Marzocchi 1-800-227-5579 www.marzocchi.com Manitou 1-800-423-0273 www.answerproducts.com...
  • Page 26 © 2002 Giant Bicycle, Inc. Giant and it’s symbol are trademarks of Giant Bicycle, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan.

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