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Giant AC Owner's Manual

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Multi purpose, extreme Freeride mountain bike
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4 bar linkage rear suspension
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Frame compatible for chain tension device, bash ring, 2.5" tires
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Disc brake compatible
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Manitou Swinger SPV Coil over rear shock unit (included)
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Chain guard, chain tension device (included)
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Optimized saddle height adjustment
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Sealed bearings on all pivots
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2 rear shock positions
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Rear wheel travel: 5.3 ~ 6.6 inches (approx. 135 ~ 165 mm).
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AC

Owners Manual

July 2003.
ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    Owners Manual July 2003. ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE Multi purpose, extreme Freeride mountain bike • 4 bar linkage rear suspension • Frame compatible for chain tension device, bash ring, 2.5” tires • Disc brake compatible • Manitou Swinger SPV Coil over rear shock unit (included) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents. 1. Introduction................3 2. Sizing..................4 3. Exploded view................5 4. Rear suspension..............7 4-1 Adjusting travel..............7 4-2 Coil over shock..............8 4-3 Changing the coil spring..........9 4-4 Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots....9 5. Chain tension device.............10 5-1 Assembly................ 11 6.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction. Giant’s products are designed to provide years of recreation and enjoyment. The GIANT AC have been designed primarily as “All Conditions” Freeride bikes. However, in order to fully understand all the bicycle features, you must read this bicycle manual, the suspension fork and rear shock manuals provided by Giant and parts suppliers.

  • Page 4: Sizing

    G. Fork rake [mm.] H. Trail [mm.] Wheel base [mm.] 1060 1080 1100 Front wheel travel (AC bikes) 90~130 mm. Rear wheel travel 5.3~6.6” or 135~165 mm. (*1) Effective seat tube angle: Angle of centerline bottom bracket - saddle (top of saddle 20cm above top seat tube, measured along the seatpost).

  • Page 5: Exploded View

    3. Exploded view. Figure 2. Pag. -5-...
  • Page 6 DESCRIPTION REMARKS Q’TY PER BIKE Front triangle Seat stays Chain stays Lower shock mount 4-1 Fixing bolt M6x1x40mm. 1 pc. per set 2 pcs per set, 4-2 Washer 13.5x6.4x1.2mm. same as 8-2. 4-3 Nut M6 1 pc. per set Fixing bolt upper shock mount M8x1.25x65mm.

  • Page 7: Rear Suspension

    4. Rear suspension. The rear suspension for your Giant AC bicycle / frame kit is provided by a Manitou Swinger SPV 3-way adjustable coil spring shock. For a description of the coil spring shock, see http://www.answerproducts.com or the Manitou owner’s manual that comes with your bike or frame kit.

  • Page 8: Coil Over Shock

    Softer and stiffer spring rates are available for these rear suspension shocks either through your authorised Giant dealer or directly from the manufacturer (Manitou). If you need to change your spring, contact your local authorised Giant dealer or the Giant importer in your country.

  • Page 9: Changing The Coil Spring

    WARNING: Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock coil spring 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 replace the coil spring. 4-4 Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.

  • Page 10: Chain Tension Device

    5. Chain tension device. Figure 4. Nr. Description Qty. Nr. Description Qty. Body, aluminium Bolt M6x16mm. with flat washer Roller (pulley) Nut M6 with nylon ring Bolt M6x8mm. with washer Taper bolt M6x17.5mm. Roller bearing 6x19mm. Roller bearing 7x22mm. Washer 13x6.4x1.2mm. 10 Shaft, steel Pag.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    5-1 Assembly. The AC chain tension device is designed to be easily installed and removed to/from the frame. It can be installed with all 3 chain rings (chain on the largest ring) or a single chain ring on the crank arm.

  • Page 12: Tightening Torque

    6. Tightening torque. The bolts used for the rear suspension (rear shock and pivots) are high-grade products and have been tightened in the factory with specific torque. If it is necessary to remove or tighten the bolts, extreme care should be taken when re-tightening them. All bolts should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite primer (#7649) and Loctite blue Removable...

  • Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance

    7. Cleaning and maintenance. Proper maintenance of a Giant AC 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. Parts such as seals, elastomer bumpers and bearings can be adversely affected by use, dirt and ultraviolet radiation.

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