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Giant VT SERIES Owner's Manual

Variable travel mountain bike
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Multi purpose, Enduro, Trail ride, Light Freeride mountain bike
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Single pivot, linkage operated rear shock rear suspension
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Manitou Swinger SPV Air rear shock unit (included)
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Sealed bearings on all pivots
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2 rear shock positions
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Front wheel travel: 3.5 ~ 4.7 inches (90 ~ 120 mm).
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Rear wheel travel: 5.0 ~ 5.6 inches (approx. 125 ~ 140 mm).
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VT SERIES

Owners Manual

VARIABLE TRAVEL MOUNTAIN BIKE

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    VT SERIES Owners Manual VARIABLE TRAVEL MOUNTAIN BIKE Multi purpose, Enduro, Trail ride, Light Freeride mountain bike • Single pivot, linkage operated rear shock rear suspension • Manitou Swinger SPV Air rear shock unit (included) • Sealed bearings on all pivots •...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents. 1. Introduction......................4 2. Sizing.......................5 3. Exploded view....................6 4. Rear suspension....................8 4-1 Adjusting travel..................8 4-2 Manitou Swinger SPV air shock..............9 4-3 Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots........10 5. Tightening torque...................11 6. Cleaning and maintenance................12 Pag. -3-...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    However, in order to fully understand all the bicycle features, you must read this bicycle manual, the suspension fork and rear shock manuals provided by Giant and parts suppliers. If you do not understand any information in the manuals or if you misplace any of them, please contact your authorised Giant dealer immediately.

  • Page 5: Sizing

    2. Sizing. The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below. Figure 1. Size S - 16.5” M - 18.5” L - 20.5” XL - 22.5” A. Top tube [mm.] (measured horizontally) B. Seat tube [mm.] C. Effective seat tube angle (*1) 74.3 degrees D.

  • Page 6: Exploded View

    3. Exploded view. Figure 2. Pag. -6-...
  • Page 7 DESCRIPTION REMARKS Q’TY PER BIKE Front triangle Rear triangle Pivot parts set Seat tube - linkage plates 3-1 Fixing nut 1 pc. per set 1 pc. per set, 3-2 Fixing bolt same as 6-4. 3-3 Washer 1 pc. per set, same as 5-3 and 6-5.

  • Page 8: Rear Suspension

    4. Rear suspension. The rear suspension for your Giant VT bicycle / frame kit is provided by a Manitou Swinger SPV 3-way adjustable air shock. For a description of the coil spring shock, see http://www.answerproducts.com or the Manitou owner’s manual that comes with your bike or frame kit.

  • Page 9: Manitou Swinger Spv Air Shock

    Figure 3. 4-2 Manitou Swinger SPV air shock. SPV SET-UP QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. This quick reference guide is to be used for setting up the Swinger air shock. Follow this order to ensure the best possible tuning. Air Shock Initial Set Up: Adjust Sag: Sag is the amount the shock compresses under normal body weight.

  • Page 10: Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots

    Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock or a pivot by yourself ! Improper (dis-)assembly may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death. Only an authorised Giant dealer should disassemble the rear shock or pivots.

  • Page 11: Tightening Torque

    5. Tightening torque. The bolts used for the rear suspension (rear shock and pivots) are high-grade products and have been tightened in the factory with specific torque. If it is necessary to remove or tighten the bolts, extreme care should be taken when re-tightening them. All bolts should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite primer (#7649) and Loctite blue Removable...

  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    6. Cleaning and maintenance. Proper maintenance of a Giant VT bicycle is important to insure years of trouble free safe riding and enjoyment. We recommend taking this bike to your authorised Giant dealer for periodic service and inspection of suspension systems. Parts such as seals, elastomer bumpers and bearings can be adversely affected by use, dirt and ultraviolet radiation.

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