Giant VT SERIES Manuel utilisateur

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

•2 rear shock positions

•Front wheel travel: 3.5 ~ 4.7 inches (90 ~ 120 mm).

•Rear wheel travel: 5.0 ~ 5.6 inches (approx. 125 ~ 140 mm).

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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

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1. Introduction.

Giant’s products are designed to provide years of recreation and enjoyment. The GIANT VT have

been designed primarily as Enduro, Trail ride, Light Freeride bikes, but can be used for allround

cross country riding as well.

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.

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.

It is very important that your dealer carries out any repair or maintenance, which is not described in

this manual.

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2. Sizing.

The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below.

Size S - 16.5” M - 18.5” L - 20.5” XL - 22.5”

Top tube [mm.]

(measured horizontally) 570 590 613 630

Seat tube [mm.] 420 470 520 570

Effective seat tube angle (*1) 74.3 degrees

Head tube angle 70 degrees

B.B. drop [mm.] -12

F. Chain stays [mm.] 429

Center B.B. axle - center front wheel

[mm.] 635 658 683 702

Fork rake [mm.] 39

Trail [mm.] 86

I. Wheel base [mm.] 1065 1085 1110 1130

Front wheel travel (VT bikes) 90~120 mm.

Rear wheel travel 5.0~5.6” or 125~140 mm.

(*1) Effective seat tube angle:

Angle of centerline bottom bracket - saddle

(top of saddle 25cm above top seat tube, measured along the seatpost).

Figure 1.

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3. Exploded view.

Figure 2.

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NR. DESCRIPTION REMARKS Q’TY PER BIKE

1 Front triangle 1

2 Rear triangle 1

3 Pivot parts set Seat tube - linkage plates 1

3-1 Fixing nut 1 pc. per set

3-2 Fixing bolt 1 pc. per set,

same as 6-4.

3-3 Washer 1 pc. per set,

same as 5-3 and 6-5.

3-4 Bearing 2 pcs per set,

same as 4-2.

4 Pivot parts set Linkage plates 4

4-1 Fixing bolt 1 pc. per set

4-2 Bearing 1 pc. per set,

same as 3-4.

4-3 Aluminium spacer 1 pc. per set

4-4 Teflon™ washer 1 pc. per set

5 Fixing set rear shock 1

5-1 Fixing nut upper shock mount 1 pc. per set

5-2 Fixing bolt upper shock mount 1 pc. per set

5-3 Washer 1 pc. per set,

same as 3-3 and 6-5.

5-4 Fixing bolt lower shock mount 1 pc. per set

6 Pivot parts set Chain stays - bottom

bracket

6-1 Fixing nut 1 pc. per set

6-2 Bearing 2 pcs per set

6-3 Spacer 2 pcs per set

6-4 Fixing bolt 1 pc. per set,

same as 3-2.

6-5 Washer 1 pc. per set,

same as 3-3 and 5-3.

7 Replaceable dropout Incl. bolt and nut 1

8 Linkage plates, straight Set L and R 1

9 Linkage plate LH, triangle 1

10 Linkage plate RH, triangle 1

11 Rear shock Incl. hardware 1

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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.

WARNING:

Improper adjustment of rear suspension shock can result in unstable conditions or loss of

control.

4-1 Adjusting travel.

Your Giant VT bicycle gives you the ability to change the rear wheel travel with minimal effort. This

is accomplished by multiple positions for the lower shock pivot bolt (see figure 3 below).

To change the travel:

1. Using a 6 mm. Allen-key, remove the lower shock mounting bolt.

2. Pivot the shock backward or forward to align the eyelet with one of the holes.

- The most forward position is for 5.6” travel.

- The most backward position is for 5.0” travel.

3. The threads of fixing bolt should be cleaned and re-set using LoctiteTM Primer (#7649) and

LoctiteTM blue Removable Threadlock (#242) or similar material.

Install the bolt and tighten to the proper torque of 10-12 Nm.

4. After any adjustment is made to travel, you will need to readjust all pre-load settings.

WARNING:

Improper (dis-)assembly may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can

cause serious injury or death.

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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:

1. Adjust Sag: Sag is the amount the shock compresses under normal body weight.

Cross country: 25-30% Sag

Freeriding: 30-40% Sag.

2. Set SPV Pressure: range should be between 50 and 175 psi. Pressure should be between

50-70% of body weight. More pressure will create more compression damping, hold the bike

up more and pedal better. Less pressure will create less compression damping, allow more

sag, and be more responsive and supple.

3. Rebound Damping: Turn the blue knob located on the eyelet mount clockwise to increase

rebound damping.

Figure 3.

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Main Spring air pressure

Rider Weight

[kg] / [lb] Short Travel

Sag 25-30%

[psi]

Long Travel

Sag 30-35%

[psi]

55 kg / 120 lb or less 90-130

55-60 kg / 130 lb 130-135

60-65 kg / 140 lb 135-140

65-70 kg / 150 lb 140-145

70-75 kg / 160 lb 145-150

75-80 kg / 170 lb 150-155

80-85 kg / 180 lb 155-160

85-90 kg / 190 lb 165-170

90-95 kg / 200 lb 175-180

95-100 kg / 209 lb 185-190

100 kg / 220 lb or more

195-250

The rear shocks are serviceable and must be returned for maintenance, repair or service, only to an

authorised Manitou dealer (or the Manitou distributor in your country) once a year or more often if

the bike is used in extreme conditions.

This service is not necessarily free of charge!

WARNING:

All service and maintenance of the rear shocks should only be performed with proper tools

by an authorised Manitou dealer or by the Manitou distributor in your country.

4-3 Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.

It is necessary to periodically check the rear shock unit and the suspensions’ pivot points for

damage or wear. The rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised Manitou dealer or to the

Manitou 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 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.

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