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3. With no load on the bike, measure the distance between the two fixing bolts (eye-to-eye
distance) at the top and bottom of the shock (figure 2).
4. Position your bicycle next to a wall so that you can sit on the bike with both feet on the pedals
while steadying yourself with one arm. Gently sit on the saddle without bouncing. Have a part-
ner measure the eye-to-eye distance while the rider is seated on the bike (figure 3). Dismount
gently.
5. Subtract the weighted eye-to-eye distance from the unweighted eye-to-eye distance to
determine sag. See Sag Recommendations charts for sag distances. For your convenience,
compressed shock measurements have been provided.
6. For general purpose riding, the shock should compress approximately one quarter of its
travel. Turn the shock's tension collar clockwise to increase spring tension/decrease shock
sag.
7. If you sit on the bike with minimal tension on the spring and there is less than one quar-
ter shock travel, a lighter weight spring is needed. If you turn the shock tension collar three
turns and the shock compresses more than a quarter of the shock's travel, a heavier spring is
needed. Consult your Authorized Giant Retailer for replacement springs.
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