Basic Terms & Shock Setup Overview - Giant MAESTRO - 2010 SUSPENSION Manual

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Basic Terms & Shock Set-Up Overview
Terms
Bottomed Out: When a rear shock or suspension fork (herein after referred to as "shock")
is compressed completely and all the suspension travel has been used
Compression Stroke: The motion of the shock in response to an impact
Damping: Internal mechanism to control the speed of compression or rebound
PSI: Pounds per square inch
Rebound: The extension or return stroke of the shock
Sag: Compression of the shock caused by the rider's static weight
Spring Rate: The amount of force required to compress the spring
Topped Out: When the shock or fork rebounds quickly enough to cause a "clunk" at the
very top of its upstroke
setup
The shock on a Giant dual suspension bicycle can be adjusted to meet the riding style and
weight of the consumer. This booklet is intended as a quick-start guide to get the
consumer started. Please refer to the specific shock manufacturer's technical manuals for
more information on how to adjust the shock equipped on the Giant dual suspension
bicycle.
sag
The shock on a Giant dual suspension bicycle can be adjusted to meet the riding style and
weight of the consumer. This booklet is intended as a quick-start guide to get the
consumer started. Please refer to the specific shock manufacturer's technical manuals for
more information on how to adjust the shock equipped on the Giant dual suspension
bicycle.
rebound damping
Rebound damping controls the rate of speed at which the shock returns to its original
position after responding to a bump force. Rebound damping prevents the shock from
springing back too quickly. This is desirable because it improves the rear suspension's
sensitivity to small bumps and the tire's ability to stay in contact with the ground. It also
helps reduce the "pogo stick" motion from the rear suspension when the bike encounters
a bump while the rider is seated. Typically, the heavier the rider (and higher the necessary
spring rate), the more rebound damping is required. Please refer to this guide for details on
how to set rebound damping rate. You should also refer to the individual shock
manufacturer's technical manual for specific information.
pedal platform
A pedal platform system is part of the compression damping circuit in the rear shock on a
Maestro bike. The system helps to control pedal induced "bob" on the suspension. Please
refer to the shock manufacturer's technical manual for specific adjustment information.
NOTE - The linkage design of the Maestro Suspension system is inherently efficient; therefore very
ittle or no pedal platform is required to get the best for your consumer's bike.