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 Maestro suspension performance. No brake influence, no pedal kick-back, linear rising rate,

superb traction, and absolute efficient pedaling.

 Rock-solid lateral rigidity which increase sprinting efficiency and tight cornering stability in

racing courses and singletrack.

 The Anthem is built on the basis of our Maestro suspension technology with all the features

that meet today’s XC racing demand.

 Aggressive and agile XC racing geometry

 Lightweight frame design

 Newly designed rear shock. Works well even when set up with little to no sag without

sacrificing the original Maestro suspension performance & characteristics.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Anthem service manual Maestro suspension performance. No brake influence, no pedal kick-back, linear rising rate, superb traction, and absolute efficient pedaling. Rock-solid lateral rigidity which increase sprinting efficiency and tight cornering stability in racing courses and singletrack. The Anthem is built on the basis of our Maestro suspension technology with all the features that meet today’s XC racing demand.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice to authorized Giant dealers Spare Parts Exploded Drawing Spare Parts List Mounting Bolt Torque Settings Dual Suspension Quick Start Guide Basic Terms & Shock Set-Up Overview Air Shick Set-up Setting and Adjusting Rebound Damping Front Suspension Travel & Sag Guide Maintenance General maintenance Replacement of Rear Shock Replacement of Rocker Arm Replacement of Rear Triangle Replacement of Joint/Clev Replacement of Front Frame Troubleshooting
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Notice to authorized Giant dealers The Anthem is a new XC racing bike based on the Maestro suspension system. It inherits the strengths of Maestro suspension technology and is tuned and perfected to yield most efficient XC racing machine. The Anthem is designed to get from start to finish fastest, and take the rider to the podium. WARNING Please read this service manual carefully.
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Mounting bolt torque settings Dual Suspension Quick Start Guide Basic Terms & Shock Set-Up Overview TERMS Bottomed Out: When a shock absorber or suspension fork (herein after referred to as “shock”) is compressed completely and all the suspension travel has been used. Compression Stroke: The motion of the shock in response to an impact. Damping: Internal mechanism to control the speed of compression or rebound. PSI: Pounds per square inch Rebound: The extension or return stroke of the shock.
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Platform Valve On bikes equipped with a Manitou Stable Platform Valve™ (SPV)™ rear shock, you can adjust the bike’s pedaling efficiency by increasing the air pressure in the SPV air cartridge. Increasing the air pressure will resist pedal-induced bobbing. Decreasing the air pressure will make the suspension more sensitive to small bump forces. Please refer to the individual shock manufacturer’s technical manual for specific information on how to adjust SPV shock.
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AIR SHOCK SET-UP Giant cross-country and trail bikes feature an air shock equipped Maestro suspension design. All rely on sag for proper riding performance. SETTING AND ADJUSTING MAESTRO (ANTHEM) SAG (air shock) 1. Pump the main air chamber to a psi (pounds per square inch) equivalent to rider’s body weight . 2. Push the rubber O-ring that is around the shock’s shaft all the way against the base of shaft (closest to shock body). 3.
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FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL & SAG GUIDE To determine bike’s front suspension travel adjustments and recommended settings, please refer to the fork manufacturer’s technical manual. A suspension fork is effective at both absorbing bump forces and helping the tire to track the ground for improved traction and braking control. When in active mode, a fork will rely on sag to keep the front tire in better contact with the ground during braking. The chart should be used as a general guideline.
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Maintenance General Maintenance Inspect all suspension bolts and tighten if necessary to required torque settings. Do not use high-pressure water sources to wash or rinse bicycle. Doing so can displace any lubricants that are present, as well as possibly forcing water and/or contaminants into the bearing that can harm the pivot and bearing, reduce performance, and cause premature wear.
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Replacement of rocker arm Before dismantling the rocker arm: Remove the rear shock. Rock arm Rear Triangle Bolt Rock arm Bolt Step 1: Loosen the bolt and remove the rocker arm. Repeat Step 1 in reverse to reassemble the rocker arm. Recommended torque for the rear triangle bolt is 120-150 kgf-cm. Recommended torque for the rock arm bolt is 90-110 kgf-cm. Recommended torque for the shock mounting bolt is 90-110 kgf-cm.
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Replacement of Joint/clev Before dismantling the Joint/Clev: Remove the crank, Remove the chain wheel. Joint/Clev bolt Joint/Clev Step 1: Loosen the Joint/Clev bolt and remove the Joint/Clev. Rear triangle bolt Repeat Step 1 in reverse to reassemble the Joint/Clev. Recommended torque for the rear triangle bolt is 120-150 kgf-cm. Recommended torque for the Joint/Clev bolt is 120-150 kgf-cm. Replacement of front frame Step 1: Remove the rear shock, rocker arm.