giant-bicycles xtc bikes-2001 Manual De Usuario
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How to change the position of the rear shock:
1. Use a 5 mm. Allen-key to remove the bolt that holds the upper end of the shock to the linkage
1. Use a 5 mm. Allen-key to remove the bolt that holds the upper end of the shock to the linkage
plates. Take note of the position of each part when removing, to insure proper re-assembly.
2. Pivot the top of the shock towards the desired shock mounting holes in the linkage plates.
3. Re-install all parts in reversed order.
The threads of fixing bolt should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite
TM
Primer (#7649) and
Loctite
TM
blue Removable Threadlock (#242) or similar material.
Recommended tightening torque of the fixing bolt: 12~15 Nm.
WARNING:
IMPROPER (DIS)ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
BICYCLE OR IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
BICYCLE OR IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
2-3. Selecting air pressure, “zero-SAG” adjustment.
WARNING:
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS CAN RESULT IN
UNSTABLE CONDITIONS OR LOSS OF CONTROL.
UNSTABLE CONDITIONS OR LOSS OF CONTROL.
How to set up the rear shock correctly with “zero-SAG”, in order to maximise the efficiency, comfort &
control of an NRS
control of an NRS
TM
bike.
Do as follows:
1. Try the air pump on the valves and make sure the air pressure opens the valves, air goes into the
air chamber and does not stay in the pump hose.
2. Try to find out your exact body weight including cycling gear (clothing, helmet, shoes, cycling
bag…….).
3. Check the following table to find the correct “positive” and “negative” air pressures, depending on
your weight:
“PRO RACING” setting
XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow, XtC Big Bear
“MARATHON” setting
single position
3¾” travel
XtC Mammoth, XtC Napa
position “2”
3¾” travel
position “1”
3” travel
Body Weight
Negative
air
pressure
Positive
air pressure
Positive
air pressure
Positive
air pressure
50 kg. / 110 lbs.
50 psi
120 psi
120 psi
95 psi
55 kg. / 121 lbs.
50 psi
135 psi
135 psi
105 psi
60 kg. / 132 lbs.
50 psi
145 psi
145 psi
115 psi
65 kg. / 143 lbs.
50 psi
155 psi
155 psi
125 psi
70 kg. / 154 lbs.
50 psi
165 psi
165 psi
135 psi
75 kg. / 165 lbs.
50 psi
175 psi
175 psi
145 psi
80 kg. / 176 lbs.
50 psi
195 psi
195 psi
155 psi
85 kg. / 187 lbs.
50 psi
205 psi
205 psi
165 psi
90 kg. / 198 lbs.
50 psi
220 psi
220 psi
175 psi
95 kg. / 209 lbs.
50 psi
230 psi
230 psi
190 psi
100 kg. / 220 lbs.
50 psi
250 psi
250 psi
205 psi