2005 Trance SERIES DUAL-SUSPENSION BIKE TECHNIC MANUAL 1
CONTENTS PRODUCT FEATURE SECTION 1. SIZING SECTION 2. REAR SHOCK SECTION 3. TORGUE SETTING SECTION 4.
Trance Product feature This bike falls between XC race-inspired NRS and XC super long travel VT . the category name is Trail /Enduro . The rear suspension system is a new design which is called maestro , this maestro feature is vpp design and to get the overall suspension behavior to the best not only one point is the best . 1. Minimal power loss 2. Low kickback 3. Minimal brake lockout 4. Linear rising rate suspension design 5.
1. Sizing The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below. 14.5〞 16” 18〞 20〞 22” Top Tube (mm) 555 570 590 613 630 Seat Tube (mm) 369 406 457 508 559 Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° Head Angle 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° B.B. Drop (mm) 10 10 10 10 10 Rear Center (mm) 433 433 433 433 433 Wheel Base (mm) 1045 1062 1085 1110 1130.
2.Rear shock The Trance series is all purpose dual suspension cross country bike. The Trance bike is capable of climbing and descent the most technical of trails. Trance 1 offer three ProPedal damping setting to reduces pedal induced suspension bob. You can find s setting that suits your riding style. Please follow the guidelines below in setting up and maintaining your Giant Trance bike. Shock spec: eye to eye : 165.1mm(6.5”) shock travel: 38.1mm(1.5”) hard ware: 22.
2. Rebound Adjustment Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been com-pressed. The red adjuster dial can be turned clockwise for slower rebound and counter-clockwise for faster rebound. The proper rebound setting is a personal preference and varies depending on rider weight, riding style and riding conditions. 3. ProPedal RP3 Damping Adjustment ProPedal damping reduces pedal induced suspension bob.
Setup for Trance 2 ~ Trance 4 ( See Drawing #2 ) 1. Adjusting Air Pressure Please refer to Adjusting Air Pressure and Sag for Trance 1. 2. Rebound Adjustment Please refer to Rebound Adjustment for Trance 1.
3. Torque settings The bolts used to attach the rear suspension unit are very high grade products factory installed to specific torque specification. If it becomes necessary to remove or tighten the pivot bolts extreme care should be taken when re-tightening them. All bolts should be cleaned and re-set using LocTite Primer (﹟243) All bolts location and tighten torque please refer to the illustration below. 4 3 2 6 5 1 Torque settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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