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AC TEAM

Model Year 2001

Owners Manual

October 2000.

Contents:

Introduction.

Sizing.

Rear suspension
3-1. Adjusting travel
3-2. Coil over shock
3-3.

Rear suspension tuning

3-4.

“SAG” adjustment

3-5.

Damping adjustment

3-6.

Changing the coil spring

3-7.

Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.

Chain tension device
4-1. Assembly.

Cleaning and maintenance.

ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE

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Multi purpose, extreme riding mountain bike

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(Semi-) downhill, Dual Slalom

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Frame compatible for chain tension device (included), bash ring, 2.2” tires

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MPH hydraulic disc brakes

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Front fork with lock out

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Coil over rear shock unit (included)

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Sealed bearings on all pivots

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3 rear shock positions

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Rear wheel travel: 6~5¼~4½ inches, front wheel travel: 125 mm.

Summary of Contents for AC BIKES-2001

Page 1: ... the rear shock assembly or pivots 4 Chain tension device 4 1 Assembly 5 Cleaning and maintenance ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE Multi purpose extreme riding mountain bike Semi downhill Dual Slalom Frame compatible for chain tension device included bash ring 2 2 tires MPH hydraulic disc brakes Front fork with lock out Coil over rear shock unit included Sealed bearings on all pivots 3 rear shock posi...

Page 2: ...iers If you do not understand any information in the manuals or if you misplace any of them please contact your authorised Giant dealer immediately Please take the time to read and understand this material to help limit the possibility of serious injury ALWAYS read and follow all instructions in this manual WARNING Giant AC frames are designed for single crown front forks Use of dual or triple cro...

Page 3: ...S 17 M 18 L 19 A Top Tube mm measured horizontally 565 585 605 B Seat Tube mm 430 455 480 C Seat Tube Angle 72 degrees D Head Tube Angle 68 degrees E B B Drop mm 6 F Chain stays mm 430 G Fork Rake mm 43 H Trail mm 84 I Wheel Base mm 1100 1115 1135 Rear Travel 6 5 4 Figure 1 TOP INDEX ...

Page 4: ...in unstable conditions or loss of control 3 1 Adjusting travel Your Giant AC bicycle gives you the ability to change the travel from 4 to 5 to 6 with minimal effort This is accomplished by three positions for the upper shock pivot bolt see figure 2 below To change the travel 1 Using a 6 mm Allen key remove the upper shock mounting bolt 2 Pivot the shock backward or forward to align the eyelet with...

Page 5: ...18 60 75 kg 500 lbs in 19 75 90 kg 600 lbs in Frame sizes 17 and 18 come with 500 lbs in Springs and frame size 19 with 600 lbs in Softer and stiffer spring rates 50 lbs in increments are available for these rear suspension shocks either through your authorised Giant dealer or directly from the manufacturer If you need to change your spring contact your local authorised Giant dealer or the Giant i...

Page 6: ...g pre load collar from zero pre load you may require a higher rated spring Contact your authorised Giant dealer or the manufacturer of the shock for an optional replacement spring WARNING Never set the spring pre load collar so there is no pre load on the spring If the required pre load adjustment ring setting results in no pre load on the spring or proper adjustment can not be achieved you may re...

Page 7: ...eturn where the shock feels good through the first few bumps and gets harder as you continue means there is too much rebound damping In addition while braking the rear wheel will tend to skip over the bumps pack up To adjust it for more consistency and better braking turn the rebound knob a half turn anti clockwise and test it again Symptoms of too little rebound damping Too little rebound damping...

Page 8: ...cally check the rear shock unit and the suspensions pivot points for damage or wear The rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised RockShox dealer or to the RockShox distributor in your country to inspect and repair Note this is not covered under the terms of the warranty WARNING Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock or pivot by yourself Improper dis assembly may result i...

Page 9: ...Insert the taper bolt 9 through the bottom bracket shell mount and body 1 The bolt must come in from the non drive LH side 2 Install washer 5 and nut 10 and tighten firmly 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for additional bolt assemblies 4 With the chain in the largest sprocket on the rear cassette the upper roller s groove should just rub the top of the chain 5 The lower roller s groove should have the chain ...

Page 10: ...ke should be returned to an authorised Giant dealer for rear shock inspection and adjustment once a year or more often if the bike is used in extreme conditions Note this is not covered under the terms of the warranty and is not necessarily free of charge DO NOT use high pressure water or air hoses to clean bike This can force dirt into areas that may cause damage DO NOT lubricate any of the pivot...

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