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Welcome Contents 1 Preparing Nothing makes us happier than seeing people out riding bikes. For over thirty years Giant has manufactured quality bicycles for every type of terrain and rider imaginable. Giant bicycles have allowed millions of cyclists just like you the opportunity to live happier, healthier lives because of the joy, exercise, and sheer exhilaration riding a bicycle brings. A clean, well-maintained bike will work efficiently and safely, and add to your enjoyment of cycling by giving you peace of mind. This manual shows how to perform basic step-by-step functions for maintenance and repairs on your bicycle. 1. Preparing Table of Contents A. Cautions and warnings...3 B. Tools needed...3 C. Routine maintenance check...4 D. Exploded view and parts list...5 2. Fit A. Adjusting the saddle angle...6 B. Adjusting the saddle height...6 C. Adjusting the handlebar angle...6 D. Adjusting the handlebar height...6 3. Drive Train A. Adjusting the front deraillaur...7 B. Adjusting the rear deraillaur...7 C. Cleaning and lubricating the front and rear deraillaurs...7 4. Chain NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your dealer for all major service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair, or maintenance. A. Cautions and Warnings B. Tools Needed CAUTION: In this manual, the CAUTION sign shows a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause minor or moderate injury. In this manual, the WARNING sign shows a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause death or bad injury. A. Cleaning and lubricating the chain...8 5. Brakes A. Adjusting the brakes...9 6. Tires A. Checking and inflating tires...10 B. Changing a flat tire...10 7. Dealer / Warranty About Your Dealer...11 Warranty Information...11 2 3
Contents 1 Preparing Contents 1 Preparing C. Routine maintenance check D. Exploded view and parts list Nuts, bolts & straps: Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike. Any loose parts or accessories? If so, secure them. If you re not sure, ask someone with experience to check. Tires & wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (See Section 6.A). Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at the tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated; adjust if necessary. Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damage tires before riding the bike. Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles, side to side even slightly, or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the bike to a qualifies bike to have the wheel trued. CAUTION: Wheels must be true for brakes to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which reuires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to do the job correctly. Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged along the brake surface and check for excess rim wear. Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation. Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake quick-releases closed? All control cables seated and securely engaged? Do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full contact with the rim? Do the brake pads touch the 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. Quick releases: Make sure the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post quick releases are properly adjusted and in the locked position. Handlebar and saddle alignment: Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can t twist them out of alignment. See Sections 2 A-D. Personal injury possible. Loose or damaged handlebars or saddles can cause you to lose control and fall. Make sure handlebars and saddle are secure and in good condition. 4 5
Contents 2 Fit Contents 3 Drive train CAUTION: Correct fit and adjustments of the saddle and handlebars are an essential element of your bicycling safety, performance, and comfort. Inspect the bicycle thoroughly before every ride and do not ride it until any problem has been corrected. A. Adjusting the saddle angle 1. Loosen the saddle-clamp bolt just far enough so the seat can be tightened. 2. Place a straight edge such as a bubble level, or ruler, across the top of the seat to better see the angle. 3. Adjust the saddle to your preference (Figure 2.1) 4. Tighten the saddle-clamp bolt securely. B. Adjusting the saddle height 1. Sit on the saddle in riding position without shoes, while someone holds the bicycle up. 2. Loosen the quick-release (Figure 2.2). 3. Extend the saddle post to your preference, with your heel resting on the bottom pedal, your extended leg is straight. 4. Close the saddle post quick-release. Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 A. Adjusting the front deraillaur Note: The rear derailleur first needs to be correctly adjusted first! 1. Put your bike in its lowest gear. 2. Loosen the cable clamp bolt on the front derailleur (Figure 3.1). 3. Align the low end of your derailleur. 4. Align the high end of your derailleur. 5. Release your hand and let the derailleur pull down towards its bottom end position. 6. Pull the cable so it s nice and tight. 7. Make sure everything shifts properly. B. Adjusting the rear deraillaur 1. Put your bike in its lowest gear. 2. Loosen the cable adjustment barrel on the rear derailleur (Figure 3.2). 3. Align the 4. If they are not aligned, turn the high (H) gear screw until this line is established. 5. Feel for tension in the lower cable. If there is tension, loosen the tension by turning the cable adjuster (indicated by the red arrow) clockwise until there is none. 6. Shift to the highest gear and observe from behind how the chain rides on the smallest cog. 7. Shift to the lowest gear to make sure that the chain does not fall off the cassette. Figure 3.2 Figure 3.1 C. Adjusting the handlebar angle 1. Loosen the handlebar clamp bolts on the stem just enough that the handlebar can be rotated in the stem (Figure 2.3). 2. Position the handlebar to the desired angle, making sure it s centered in the stem. 3. Tighten the handlebare clamp securely. D. Adjusting the handlebar height 1. Loosen the stem expander bolt two to three turns. 2. Tap the top of the stem expander bolt with a wood or plastic-faced mallet to loosen the stem wedge. 3. Adjust the handlebar height to your preference. A minimum of 2 3/4 of the stem must always remain in the stem. 4. Tighten the stem expander bolt securely. Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4 C. Cleaning and lubricating front and rear derailleurs Clean your front and rear derailleur by brushing all exposed parts with a stiff brush to remove grit or grime. Stubborn grit can be loosened by wiping the derailleur with a clean rag soaked in solvent. Be sure to clean the derailleur mechanism carefully, including the hard to reach areas of the main derailleur body and the derailleur arm. When re-lubricating, focus on the moving pivots of the derailleur mechanism. Use a drip lubricant designed specifically for bikes, and be sure to shift the derailleur back and forth while applying it so you can work the lube into 6 7
4 Chains Contents 5 brakes A. Cleaning and lubricating the chain A. Adjusting the brakes Note: Buy a lubricant specifically for bicycle chains. 1. Turn the bicycle upside down. 2. Scrape off any mud and dirt from the cogs on the rear derailleur. 3. Prepare the rag. Dampen it. Provided that you are working in a well-ventilated area, you might like to add a degreasing cleaner, such as a citrus degreaser. 4. Take the rag in your palm and wrap it around the chain. Hold on tightly. Turn the cranks a couple of times while holding the rag around the chain firmly. This works best if you hold the upper portion of the chain, the one that s closest to the saddle (Figure 4.1). 5. Lubricate the chain. 6. Allow the lube to settle. When you ve lubed all the links, turn the cranks again for half a minute or so to make sure that the lube settles properly into the inside of the link. 7. Remove any excess lube on the outside of the chain using the rag. 8. Turn bicycle upright. Figure 4.2 Figure 4.1 Personal injury possible. Riding with improperly adjusted or worn brakes is dangerous and can cause you tbe unable to stop your bike and/or cause you to lose control. Make sure brakes are in good condition and secure. 1. Inspect your brake pads for signs of wear. Make sure the rubber pads are not worn through to the metal and are wearing evenly on both sides. 2. Check your brake assembly the horseshoe-shaped metal assembly holding your brake pads to make sure the brake wire is not fraying. Also check that there are no cracks or rust holes. If so, replace the brake assembly by contacting the manufacturer or visiting a bike shop. 3. Find the bolt that holds the brake assembly together. It is located in the center just above the wheel and it holds the two metal pieces of the brake assembly together. Loosen it just enough to allow the brake assembly to move freely. 4. Locate the brake wire once again. There s an adjustment nut located a few inches from the tip of the wire. Turn this adjustment nut with your hand until the brake pad tension is where you want it. Loosening it will push the brake pads away from the wheel; tightening will bring them closer. 5. Tighten the center bolt back up, and test it before hitting the road. Tip: Position the brake pads very close to the wheel for more responsive braking. Positioning them further from the wheel will ensure they do not scrape the wheel, but it will require you to squeeze the brake lever much further to stop. Brake system; diagram of parts. 8 9 Giant, Inc.
Contents 6 Tires Contents 7 About your Dealer C. Checking and inflating tires Note: Your tire s pressure rating is stamped somewhere on the sidewall. 1. Unscrew the cap on the valve. 2. Press the face of the tire gauge s head directly onto the valve. Determine appropriate tire pressure and add additional air if necessary. 3. Press the head of your air pump firmly onto the valve, and push up the locking lever to form an airtight seal. 3. Inflate the tire to your desired pressure within the recommended range. 4. When you are done inflating, unlock the lever (push it back down), and quickly pull the pump head off the valve. You will hear a little air escape. 5. Re-install the valve cap. C. Changing a flat tire 1. Loosen the quick-release level that holds the axle to the frame. 2. Take the wheel out of the frame. 3. Deflate the tube completely by pressing down on the inner part of the valve. 4. Remove the wheel and tube completely. 5. Either patch or replace the inner tube; or replace your tube and tire. You may have to take a tire lever and put it between the wheel rim and the beads on the tire to pry the tire off of the wheel. 6. Put a new tube inside of the tire and line up the tire onto the rim. The valve on the tube should line up with the holes on the wheel rim to let you know you are doing it correctly. 7. Make sure that no part of the tube is sticking out. 8. Starting at the tire edge closest to the valve, use your thumbs to work the other side of tire over the rim and into well. You may need to use the same tool you took it off with to do the very last bit and pop it back onto the wheel (Figure 6.1). 9. Before inflating, use your thumbs again to ease the tire from the rim all around the circumference, peeking in to make sure that the tire is not pinching any part of the tube against the rim. 10. Inflate the tube slowly and carefully at first, all the time checking to make sure the tire is on evenly and there is no pinching. 11. You re now ready to put the wheel back on the bike. Personal injury possible. Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off of the rim resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the bike. Whether you re new to cycling or an experienced pro, Giant s extensive and knowledgeable network of independent bicycle dealers ensures you re never far from expert repair and service to help keep your Giant bike running smoothly. Please contact your local Giant dealer for immediate assistance on questions and information regarding Giant bicycles such as suggested retail price, component specifications, replacement and upgrades, bicycle and frame weights, service and maintenance, model availability, warranty replacement, etc. You can be sure your local Giant dealer will have just what you re looking for in the right size and for your type of riding. Your Giant bicycle meets today s highest standards of quality, but it still needs care and maintenance on a regular basis. Take advantage of your local Giant dealer s experience and knowledge. If you have questions or concerns about your bicycle, consult your retailer immediately. All major repairs and adjustments to your bicycle should be done by professional cycling retailer. To find the location of your nearest Giant dealer, write us or visit our website. Happy cycling! RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT. 3587 Old Conejo Road Newbury Park, CA 91320 www.giantbicycle.com Contents 8 Warranty Information Important: Write down your Giant bicycle model and serial number for your records. You will find the frame number of your Giant bicycle on the seat tube near the bottom bracket shell (crankset housing). Put your bill-of-sale in this manual for reference. This record will also help you with any police investigation or insurance claim. Note:, cannot guarantee individual records of serial numbers. If there is a loss or theft, your personal records will be needed. Your bill of sale should be kept for any warranty service. Figure 6.1 giant, Inc. 10 giant, Inc. 11
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