GIANT Dual Suspension User's Manual

This manual is a quick-start reference guide to help familiarize you with your new GIANT full-suspension mountain bike. It introduces the setup for suspension forks and rear shocks, as well as how to adjust the rebound damping.


GIANT Dual Suspension User's Manual - cover page
Brand
Giant
Category
Motorcycles
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
15
File format
PDF
File size
716 KB
Published
16 October, 2023
Updated
16 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This booklet serves as a quick-start reference guide to help users familiarize themselves with the suspension system on their new GIANT full-suspension mountain bike. It covers essential terms, setup procedures, and maintenance tips, emphasizing that it is not a replacement for the general bicycle owner's manual or specific shock manufacturer technical manuals.

The guide provides detailed instructions for adjusting front suspension travel and sag for both coil spring and air spring forks. It also includes specific setup guides for rear shocks, detailing procedures for coil shocks and air shocks, including how to calculate and adjust sag and rebound damping based on rider weight and bike model.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Basic Terms
  • Sag Setup
  • Rebound Damping
  • Pedal Platform
  • Front Suspension Travel
  • Coil Spring Forks
  • Air Spring Forks
  • Rear Shock Setup
  • General Maintenance

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended sag range for a suspension fork with 120mm of travel?

The recommended sag range is 24-30 mm.

How much extra pressure should be added to an air shock to compensate for air loss when removing the pump?

You should add 5% extra pressure to the gauge reading.

What is the maximum number of turns the spring tension collar can be tightened from minimum tension?

Never tighten the collar past three turns from minimum tension.

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