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AC TEAM
Model Year 2001

Owners Manual

ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE
Multi purpose, extreme riding mountain bike
(Semi-) downhill, Dual Slalom
Frame compatible for chain tension device (included), bash ring, 2.2" tires
MPH hydraulic disc brakes
Front fork with lock out
Coil over rear shock unit (included)
Sealed bearings on all pivots
3 rear shock positions
Rear wheel travel: 6~5¼~4½ inches, front wheel travel: 125 mm.
1.
2.
3.
3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
Rear suspension tuning
3-4.
3-5.
Damping adjustment
3-6.
Changing the coil spring
3-7.
Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.
4.
4-1.
5.
October 2000.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AC TEAM Model Year 2001 Owners Manual October 2000. ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE Multi purpose, extreme riding mountain bike (Semi-) downhill, Dual Slalom Frame compatible for chain tension device (included), bash ring, 2.2” tires MPH hydraulic disc brakes Front fork with lock out Coil over rear shock unit (included) Sealed bearings on all pivots 3 rear shock positions...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1. Introduction. Giant’s products are designed to provide years of recreation and enjoyment. The GIANT AC has been designed primarily as “full time” cross-country bike, with all-conditions features. However, in order to fully understand all the bicycle features, you must read this bicycle manual, the suspension fork and rear shock manuals provided by Giant and parts suppliers.

  • Page 3: Sizing

    2. Sizing. The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below. Figure 1. Size S - 17” M - 18” L - 19” Top Tube [mm.] (measured horizontally) Seat Tube [mm.] Seat Tube Angle 72 degrees Head Tube Angle 68½ degrees B.B.

  • Page 4: Rear Suspension

    3. Rear suspension. The rear suspension for your Giant AC bicycle is provided by a RockShox Pro Deluxe coil spring shock. For a description of the RockShox Pro Deluxe coil spring shock, refer to section 3-2.: Coil over shock. When tuning suspension, always make one change at a time and write it down. This takes patience, but allows you to understand how each change affects your ride.

  • Page 5: Coil Over Shock

    3-2. Coil over shock. The drawing below shows a coil over type rear shock (Pro Deluxe made by RockShox). Figure 3. A. Upper eyelet B. Pre-load spring washer C. Bumper D. Pre-load spring E. Spring pre-load collar F. Lower eyelet G.

  • Page 6: Sag" Adjustment

    The rear shocks are serviceable and must be returned for maintenance, repair or service, only to an authorised RockShox dealer (or call the RockShox distributor in your country) once a year or more often if the bike is used in extreme conditions. This service is not necessarily free of charge! WARNING: All service and maintenance of the rear shocks should only be performed with proper tools by an authorised RockShox dealer or by the RockShox distributor in...
  • Page 7 Step 4. Use a screw driver to slide the bumper of the shock against the main cylinder of the rear suspension. Step 5. Sit on the bicycle with your feet on the pedals in your normal riding position. Step 6. Come off from your bike without causing too much movement in the bike.
  • Page 8 3-6. Changing the coil spring. WARNING: Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock coil spring by yourself! Improper (dis)assembly may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death. Only an authorised Giant dealer should replace the coil spring. INDEX 3-7.

  • Page 9: Chain Tension Device

    4. Chain tension device. Figure 5. Description Qty. Nr. Description Qty. Body Bolt M6x20 mm. Roller Nut M6 Shaft Washer M6 Roller bearing 6x19 mm. Taper bolt M6x15 mm. Washer M8 10 Roller bearing 7x22 mm. 4-1. Assembly. The AC chain tension device is designed to be easily installed and removed to/from the frame. It can be installed with all 3 chain rings (chain on the largest ring) or a single chain ring on the crank arm.

  • Page 10: Cleaning And Maintenance

    5. Cleaning and maintenance. Proper maintenance of a Giant AC dual suspension bicycle is important to insure years of trouble free safe riding and enjoyment. We recommend taking this bike to your authorised Giant dealer for periodic service and inspection of suspension systems.

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