Giant Anthem 29 Series User Manual

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2018.April DUAL SUSPENSION USER’S MANUAL ...

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 BASIC TERMS & SHOCK SETUP OVERVIEW 3 TERMS 3 SETUP 3 SAG 4 REBOUND DAMPING 4 PEDAL PLATFORM 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 4 FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL & SAG GUIDE 5 COIL SPRING FORKS 5 AIR...

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3 INTRODUCTION This booklet is intended as a quick-start reference guide to help familiarize you with your new GIANT full-suspension mountain bike. It is not meant to replace the general bicycle owner’s manual or the shock and suspens...

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4 on how to adjust the shock on your GIANT dual suspension bicycle. The shock on your GIANT dual suspension bicycle can be adjusted to meet your riding style and weight. This booklet is intended as a quick-start guide to help you get started...

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5 FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL & SAG GUIDE • To determine your bike’s specific front suspension travel adjustments and recommended settings, please refer to the fork manufacturer’s technical manual. • A suspension fork is effec...

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6 REAR SHOCK SETUP GUIDE COIL SHOCK SETUP GIANT’s Maestro rear suspension design precisely positions the pivots and linkages to give you efficient pedaling and small bump compliance. Maestro’s pivot placement allows the rear suspen...

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7 5. For general purpose riding, the shock should compress approximately one quarter of its travel (please refer to the Sag Recommendations charts for specific recommendations for your frame). Turn the shock’s tension collar clockwise to ...

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8 AIR SHOCKS SETTING AND ADJUSTING SAG 1. Pump the main air chamber to a psi equal to 100% of rider weight in pounds (2.2lb = 1kg). 2. Push the rubber O-ring that is around the shock shaft all the way against the base of shaft (closest...

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9 SUGGESTED REAR SUSPENSION SAG GUIDE MY19 bike models Bicycle Model Rear Wheel Travel Eye To Eye Shock Length Shock Travel Shock Mounting Type Hardware Recommend Sag % Sag Measured By Travel Anthem 29 Series 90.mm 1...

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10 MY18 bike models Bicycle Model Rear Wheel Travel Eye To Eye Shock Length Shock Travel Shock Mounting Type Hardware Recommend Sag % Sag Measured By Travel Anthem 29 series 90.mm 165 mm 42.5mm Trunnion /Metric 54...