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Giant Bicycles Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 VERSION 8.0...

  • Page 3: Safety First

    Safety First. We strongly encourage you to read through the owner’s manual be- fore you take your new Giant bicycle for a spin. By doing so you will have a greater understanding for the general operation of the various components found on your new bike. You will learn many of the com- ponents you once recognized as part of a bicycle have changed sig- nificantly.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL WARNING p. 1 A special note to parents p. 2 1. First A. Bike fit p. 3 B. Safety first p. 3 C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 4 D. First ride p. 5 2. Safety A. The Basics p.

  • Page 5: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.

  • Page 6: A Special Note For Parents

    A special note for parents: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle;...

  • Page 7: First

    Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features described in this Manual. Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle.

  • Page 8: Mechanical Safety Check

    C. Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and component, it is not possible for this Manual to specify correct torque (tightening force) for the fasteners on your bicycle.

  • Page 9: First Ride

    wheel rim within an inch of brake lever movement? Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic.

  • Page 10: Safety

    Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F.

  • Page 11: Riding Safety

    B. Riding Safety 1. You are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. Respect their rights. 2. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you. 3. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: •...

  • Page 12: Off Road Safety

    C. Off Road Safety We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult. 1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills.

  • Page 13: Night Riding

    E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk.

  • Page 14: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding

    Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before...

  • Page 15: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    trying more difficult or dangerous riding • Do stunts, jumping, racing or fast downhill riding only in areas designated for this type of riding • Wear a full face helmet, safety pads and other safety gear • Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty •...
  • Page 17 If your leg is not completely straight, your saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.

  • Page 18: Handlebar Height And Angle

    “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum extension”. This mark must not be visible above the headset. WARNING: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating excess cable slack which can make the front brake inoperable.

  • Page 19: Brake Reach

    handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you. E. Brake reach Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers.
  • Page 20 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the quick release is incorrectly adjusted. Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment.

  • Page 21: Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels

    can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause you to loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or death. 2. Removing and Installing Quick Release Wheels a. Removing a Quick Release Front Wheel CAUTION: If your bike has a disc front brake, exercise care in touching it.

  • Page 23: Removing And Installing Bolt-On Wheels

    (5) Tighten the quick-release adjusting nut until it is finger tight against the frame dropout; then swing the lever toward the front of the bike until it is parallel to the frame’s chainstay or seatstay and is curved toward the wheel (fig.

  • Page 24: Seatpost Quick Release

    place; then use a wrench on each nut simultaneously to tighten the nuts as tight as you can. (3) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads;...

  • Page 25: Brakes

    clamp the seat post (see fig. 6). WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post.

  • Page 27: Shifting Gears

    A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup; a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure. So, as you apply brakes and your weight is transferred forward, you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike, to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel;...

  • Page 29: Pedals

    1. Toe Overlap is when your toe can touch the front wheel when you turn the handlebars to steer while a pedal is in the forwardmost position. This is common on small-framed bicycles, and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when making sharp turns. On any bicycle, this technique will also prevent the inside pedal from striking the ground in a turn.
  • Page 30 2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’...

  • Page 31: Bicycle Suspension

    Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full capabilities of your bike. CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems. Before retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what you want to...

  • Page 34: Service Intervals

    WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them. Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 35 • Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset. Have your dealer check it. • Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline of the bike;...

  • Page 36: If Your Bycicle Sustains An Impact

    B. If your bicycle sustains an impact: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage. After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. See also Appendix A, Lifespan of your bike and its components.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components

    All aspects of use being identical, lightweight bicycles and their components will usually have a shorter life than heavier bicycles and their components. In selecting a lightweight bicycle or components you are making a tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes with lighter weight over longevity.
  • Page 38 Please understand that there is no simple statement that can be made that characterizes the use of different metals for bicycles. What is true is how the metal chosen is applied is much more important than the material alone. One...
  • Page 39 carbon fiber. See Section B, Understanding composites below. The relative ductility of metals and the lack of ductility of carbon fiber means that in a crash scenario you can expect some bending or bucking in the metal but none in the carbon.
  • Page 40 • SIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES, GOUGES, DENTS OR SIMPLE RULE 4 : Do not SCORING CREATE STARTING POINTS FOR CRACKS. scratch, gouge or score any Think about the cut surface as a focal point for stress surface. If you do, pay fre- (in fact engineers call such areas “stress risers,”...
  • Page 41 The choice of where to place the carbon fibers gives engineers a powerful tool to create strong, light bicycles. Engineers may also orient fibers to suit other goals such as comfort and vibration damping.
  • Page 42 This is a job for a professional bicycle mechanic with the special tools, skills and experience to inspect and service today’s high-tech high-performance bicycles and their components. Aftermarket “Super Light” components Think carefully about your rider profile as outlined above. The more you fit the “shorten product life”...

  • Page 43: About Your Dealer

    Whether you’re new to cycling or an experienced pro, Giant’s extensive and knowledgeable network of Independent Bicycle Retailers ensures you’re never far from expert repair and service to help keep your Giant bike running smoothly. And when you need accessories, you can be sure your local Giant Authorized Dealer will have just what you’re looking for in the right size and for...

  • Page 44: Warranty Information

    1. Position of the Frame Serial Number You will find the frame number of your Giant bicycle on the seat tube near the bottom bracket shell (crankset housing), on the underside of the bottom...
  • Page 45 GIANT BICYCLE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Giant Bicycle, Inc. (“Giant”) warrants the frame and rigid fork of each new Giant brand bicycle and Giant brand frameset to be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the bicycle. Paint finish and all other original...
  • Page 46 WHAT IT’S CALLED 9-12 13-14 CHAINRINGS FRAME 22 CHAIN TOPTUBE 23 PEDAL DOWNTUBE 24 FREEWHEEL/REAR CLUSTER/ SEATTUBE CASSETTE CHAINSTAY 25 REAR DERAILLEUR SEATSTAY 26 FRONT DERAILLEUR HEADTUBE 27 SHIFTER FORK 28 SHIFTER CABLE WHEEL 29 HEADSET TIRE 30 STEM TREAD HANDLEBAR SIDEWALL 32 SEATPOST...
  • Page 48 © 2006 Giant Bicycle, Inc. Giant and its symbol are trademarks of Giant Bicycle, Inc. All rights re- served. Printed in Taiwan. www.giantbicycle.com...

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