giant-bicycles warp bikes-2001 Manuel D’Utilisation
All Giant WARP dual suspension bicycles are equipped with front and rear shock absorbers that offer some
sort of adjustment and tuneability. Adjustment of your suspension is subjective and cannot be prescribed by
Giant. If you need help, contact your Authorised Giant dealer. When experimenting with the set up, remember
that the front suspension reacts differently to bump force input than the rear shock.
sort of adjustment and tuneability. Adjustment of your suspension is subjective and cannot be prescribed by
Giant. If you need help, contact your Authorised Giant dealer. When experimenting with the set up, remember
that the front suspension reacts differently to bump force input than the rear shock.
WARNING:
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE SHOCK UNIT.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THE SHOCK UNIT OR ATTACHMENTS.
DOING SO WILL NOT ONLY VOID ALL WARRANTIES BUT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE SHOCK UNIT.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THE SHOCK UNIT OR ATTACHMENTS.
DOING SO WILL NOT ONLY VOID ALL WARRANTIES BUT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
2-1. Rear suspension tuning.
To adjust the pre-load on the coil-spring shock is simple. Looking at the front of the shock, facing the rear of
the bicycle, follow these procedures:
the bicycle, follow these procedures:
For a firmer ride while descending, hill climbing or smooth surfaces, turn the pre-load adjusting ring clockwise
to compress or load the spring.
to compress or load the spring.
For a softer ride while riding cross country, turn the pre-load adjusting ring counter-clockwise to relax or
unload the spring
unload the spring
WARNING:
NEVER COMPRESS THE SPRING SO FAR AS TO LEAVE LESS THAN ½” OF THREADS
SHOWING. IF THE PRE-LOAD YOU REQUIRE ALLOWS LESS THAN ½” OF THREADS
SHOWING (BETWEEN KNURLED COMPRESSION RING AND THE PRE-LOAD SPRING
WASHER) YOU MAY REQUIRE A HIGHER RATED SPRING. CONTACT YOUR GIANT
DEALER FOR OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT SPRING.
NEVER COMPRESS THE SPRING SO FAR AS TO LEAVE LESS THAN ½” OF THREADS
SHOWING. IF THE PRE-LOAD YOU REQUIRE ALLOWS LESS THAN ½” OF THREADS
SHOWING (BETWEEN KNURLED COMPRESSION RING AND THE PRE-LOAD SPRING
WASHER) YOU MAY REQUIRE A HIGHER RATED SPRING. CONTACT YOUR GIANT
DEALER FOR OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT SPRING.
Standard shock spring rates and recommended rider weight ranges.
Below is a chart showing the standard spring rates, and the recommended spring rates for different riders’
weight (Shock model GTM-7, length 165 mm.).
Below is a chart showing the standard spring rates, and the recommended spring rates for different riders’
weight (Shock model GTM-7, length 165 mm.).
Spring rate
Range weight rider
650 lb/in
50
∼
70 kg (110
∼
154 lb)
800 lb/in
70
∼
90 kg (154
∼
198 lb)
1000 lb/in
90
∼
110 kg (198
∼
242 lb)
Softer and stiffer spring rates are available for all rear suspension shocks through your Authorised Giant
dealer.
dealer.
For service in your country please contact a local Authorised Giant dealer or the Giant Importer in your
country.
country.