Rear Suspension Tuning; Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots - Giant NRS 2004 Owner's Manual

Symptoms of too much rebound damping:
Slow shock return, where the shock feels good through the first few bumps and gets harder as you
continue, means there is too much rebound damping. In addition, while braking, the rear wheel will tend
to skip over the bumps ("pack up"). To adjust it for more consistency and better braking, turn the rebound
knob a half turn anti-clockwise and test it again.
Symptoms of too little rebound damping:
Too little rebound damping is when the shock returns too fast and the bike seems to want to "buck you
off" or the rear wheel skips easily over bumps. Turn the rebound knob a half turn clockwise to slow the
rebound down for more consistency and better braking through the bumps.

4-8 Rear suspension tuning.

Giant NRS™ dual suspension bicycles are equipped with front and rear suspension that offer multiple
adjustment and tuneability. Adjustment of your suspension is subjective and cannot be fully prescribed
by Giant. If you need help, contact your local authorised Giant dealer.
Different riders require different performance characteristics from their suspension.
A. Heavier or more aggressive riders need higher air pressure and heavier (slower) damping.
B. Lighter riders need lower air pressure and lighter damping.
For service in your country please contact a local authorised Giant dealer or the Giant importer in your
country.

4-9 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 Giant rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised Giant dealer or to the Giant distributor in
your country to inspect and repair.
(Note: this is not covered under the terms of the warranty).
WARNING:
Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock or pivots 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 disassemble the rear shock or
pivots.
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