Air Shock Setup; Using A Shock Pump - Giant MAESTRO - 2010 SUSPENSION Manual

AIR SHOCK SETUP*

*Applicable to the following bikes/ framesets:
Reign X (AIR)
Reign
Trance X Advanced SL
Trance X
Cypher
Anthem X Advanced SL
Anthem X
Anthem X W
Yukon FX
Suspension Settings and Recommendations
(air Shock-Equipped Bikes)
Giant cross-country, trail and all mountain bikes feature an air shock equipped Maestro
suspension design. Maestro-equipped mountain bikes rely on rear suspension "sag."
Sag (see Basic Terms & Shock Setup Overview) is a critical performance component and
is relative to the individual rider's weight.

USING A SHOCK PUMP

These simple steps will help your consumer get the most accurate use and longevity of
their shock pump.
1. When screwing the pump onto the shock do not screw it on
all the way until it stops. This will damage the seal on the pump
and also allow too much air to escape when you remove the
pump.
2. Watch the pressure gauge on the pump when you screw the
pump onto the shock. Screw the pump on until the gauge
registers a pressure and then another 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 turn. At this point
you now have a strong air seal.
3. When you remove the pump a small amount of air will always
be lost. If you follow our recommendation above the pressure
loss will only be approximately 5% rather than up to 50% if the
pump is screwed all the way onto the valve. Because of this
pressure loss when you have found a pressure that gives you
the best performance from your frame you will need to add 5%
extra pressure according to the gauge to leave the required
pressure in the shock once the pump is removed.
EXAMPLE: if the required pressure is 160psi, 5% = 8psi.
Pump the shock until the gauge reads 168psi, remove the pump; 160psi will be left in the
shock.
(6.75"rear wheel travel)
(6.0" rear wheel travel)
(5.0" rear wheel travel)
(5.0" rear wheel travel)
(5.0" rear wheel travel)
(4.0" rear wheel travel)
(4.0" rear wheel travel)
(4.0" rear wheel travel)
(4.0" rear wheel travel)
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