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EXPEDITION - SIERRA NEVADA
Full Suspension travel bikes with 26" wheels.
Suspended luggage carrier system.
Unique 4 bar linkage design.
TM
NRS
Sealed bearings on main pivots:
BB shell - chain stays
Linkage plates - seat tube
Seat stays - linkage plates.
Sensitive rear shock works even on the smallest bumps.
1. Sizing.....................................................................
2. Rear suspension......................................................
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
2-4.
2-5.
3. Front suspension......................................................
4. Riding with luggage...................................................
5. Cleaning and maintenance.........................................
Model Year 2001
Owners Manual
December 2000.
FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL BIKES
(No Resonance System) suspension with "no-SAG" set-up.
CONTENTS:
rear suspension system...........................
Rear suspension tuning....................................
Air pump........................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
EXPEDITION – SIERRA NEVADA Model Year 2001 Owners Manual December 2000. FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL BIKES Full Suspension travel bikes with 26” wheels. Suspended luggage carrier system. Unique 4 bar linkage design. (No Resonance System) suspension with “no-SAG” set-up. Sealed bearings on main pivots: BB shell - chain stays Linkage plates - seat tube Seat stays - linkage plates. -
Page 2: Sizing
1. Sizing. The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below. Figure 1. Size M - 49 cm. L - 54 cm. XL - 60 cm. Top Tube [mm.] (measured horizontally) Seat Tube [mm.] Seat Tube Angle 72 degrees Head Tube Angle 70 degrees B.B. -
Page 3: Rear Suspension
2. Rear suspension. 2-1. NRS rear suspension system. (No Resonance System) bikes are equipped with dedicated RockShox SID rear shocks. These SID shocks have separated “positive” air chambers (spring) and “negative” air chambers (spring). The positive springs’ main function is to absorb the shock impact. The negative spring (which is much smaller) makes the positive spring function smoothly and prevents a harsh top out feeling when the shock returns to its original position. -
Page 4: Selecting Air Pressure, "Zero-Sag" Adjustment
2-2. Selecting air pressure, “zero-SAG” adjustment. WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS CAN RESULT IN UNSTABLE CONDITIONS OR LOSS OF CONTROL. How to set up the rear shock correctly with “zero-SAG”, in order to maximise the efficiency, comfort & control of an NRS bike. -
Page 5: Rear Suspension Tuning
11. It is essential to set up the NRS system with zero “SAG”. Here’s the final check: ride the bike with system with a relatively high RPM on a nicely paved road. In case the bike tends to “bob” with small motions, then increase the positive spring by another 10 psi. Now try again and the result should be, that the bike does not “bob”... -
Page 6: Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots
2-4. 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 RockShox dealer or to the RockShox distributor in your country to inspect and repair. -
Page 7: Front Suspension
3. Front suspension The front fork that has been assembled has an air suspension mechanism. The rider has to set the pressure of the air chamber in the right hand side fork leg with a special pump. To do this, it’s possible to use the same pump that is necessary to control the air pressure of the rear shock. -
Page 8: Cleaning And Maintenance
5. Cleaning and maintenance. Proper maintenance of a Giant NRS 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.