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Contents GENERAL WARNING A special note to parents Your Revive Bicycle Revive at a Glance What It’s Called Getting the right fit Seating Adjustment Handlebar Stem Adjustment Luggage Carrier Shock Absorber Adjustment Enclosed Chain Device Revive DX Cycle Computer Riding Tips p.2 p.2 3.Fit p.3 p.4 p.5 p.5 p.6 p.7 p.7 p.7 p.8 p.8 4 Tech Giant Bicycles Owners information 1. First A. Bike fit p.10 B. Safety first p.10 C. Mechanical Safety Check p.11 D. First ride p.12 2. Safety A. The Basics p.13 B.
GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know - and to practice- the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury. This Manual contains many ”Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices.
Revive at a Glance Congratulations on purchasing your new Revive! With a few simple adjustments, you can quickly and easily adjust Revive’s rider compartment for a custom fit, for just about anybody from 5-feet to 6-feet five inches tall. Revive’s unique riding position is designed to take pressure off the posterior, hands, shoulders, neck and back.
What it’s called 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 6 . G e a r S h i f t e r ( Tw i s t g r i p ) 7. Chainguard/Enclosed Chain Device (DX model only) 8. Rear Shock Absorber 9. Handlebar 10. Handlebar Stem 1. Lumbar Support 2. Lumbar Support Adjustment Knob 3. Saddle 4. Luggage Carrier 5. Saddle Height Adjustment Lever 9 6 1 2 17. Handlebar Stem Housing 18.
Seating Adjustment Getting the Right Fit Saddle Height For maximum pedalling efficiency and power transfer, the saddle should be raised to a height that creates a bend in your knees of approximately 30 degrees when the pedal is farthest away from you (right pedal at 4 o’clock, left pedal at 8 o’clock). (FIG. 2) To Adjust Saddle Height: Use both hands to move the saddle up or down. Place one hand under the front of the saddle and locate the Height Adjustment Lever.
Lumbar Support Height: The Lumbar Support assists in maintaining a comfortable and properly aligned riding position, and gives you something to push against when accelerating and climbing hills. It should be positioned below the ribs at the lower portion of your back. (FIG. 6) The Lumbar Support’s adjustment knob is located on the rear of the support. To loosen the knob, turn it counter clockwise until you can move the support. To tighten, turn the knob clockwise until snug. Do not over tighten.(FIG.
Luggage Carrier When using the luggage carrier, make sure all items are securely fastened to avoid interfering with the rear wheel. The maximum load capacity for the luggage carrier is 33 pounds (15 kilograms). WARNING: Revive is not designed to be used with a child carrier. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ATTACH A CHILD CARRIER TO REVIVE. WARNING: Use caution when riding up a steep incline.
excessive noise, take your Revive to your nearest Authorized Giant Professional Cycling Retailer immediately. Revive DX Cycle Computer For your convenience a cycle computer has been integrated into the Reive DX handlebar. To avoid theft or damage while parked or transporting Revive, the computer can be easily removed. (For instructions on how to operate the cycle computer’s features, please refer to the instruction manual.
Stopping: Before coming to a stop, shift the drivetrain into an easier gear selection (1, 2, or 3 on the twist shifter gear indicator) so that you’ll be in an easier gear when you start rid ing again. Always use both brakes at the same time and place both feet on the ground.
Giant Bicycle Owner’s information: 1. FIRST: NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride; but at the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. A. Bike fit 1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose control and fall.
5. Does your bike have suspension? If so, check Section 4.F. Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment and care. 6. Do you have toe overlap? On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is turned. See section 4.E. C. Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut your body, and can cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident. D. First ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.
2. Safety A. The Basics 1. Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the latest certification standards and follow the helmet manufacturer instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet. Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn a helmet. WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death. 2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) before you get on a bike. 3.
· Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you. · Parked car doors opening. · Pedestrians stepping out. · Children or pets playing near the road. · Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control and have an accident.
C. Off Road Safety 1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain. 2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do. 3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas.
E. Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults should not ride at dawn, at dusk or at night unless it is absolutely necessary. WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights.
· Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carr ying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: · Ride slowly. · Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. · Avoid road hazards. · If possible, ride on familiar routes. F. Downhill or Competition Biking If you ride downhill at speed or in competition, you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death.
3. Fit NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have your dealer check your work before riding.
. Place one heel on the pedal. . rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the furthest position from your body. Fig. B If your leg is not completely straight and just touching the center of the pedal, your saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your hips must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low.
C. Handlebar height and angle Your bike is equipped either with a special Revive adjustable stem, which can be easily adjusted to your height and reach requirements see the Revive section of this manual for instructions. If you aren’t absolutely sure how to adjust the Revive stem your bike has, ask your dealer.
4. Tech It is important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual, talk to your dealer. A.
(3) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly. c. Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The removal and reinstallation of internal gear hubs require special knowledge.
(2) With a correctly sized box wrench or a six-inch adjustable wrench, loosen the two axle nuts. (3) Push the wheel forward to slacken the chain, and remove the chain from the chainring and wheel sprocket. (4) Pull the wheel out of the frame. FIG. E d. Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake (1) Put the chain onto the wheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and push it all the way in to the dropouts.
Adjusting the seatpost quick release mechanism The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force.
pressure you apply, the more braking force, up to the point where the rear wheel stops rotating and begins to skid (see paragraph 3. Braking Technique, below). fig. F Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and special knowledge. Do not attempt to disassemble or service your coaster brake. Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service. 2. Hand Brakes It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. fig.
This causes a transfer of weight to the front wheel (or, under heavy braking, around the front wheel hub, which could send you flying over the handlebars). A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup; a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure.
fig. M a. Shifting Gears The different types of shifters and their operation are illustrated in figures J throughO. Identify the shifters on your bike before reading on. The vocabulary of shifting can be pretty confusing. A downshift is a shift to a “slower” gear, one which is easier to pedal. An upshift is a shift to a “faster” harder to pedal gear.
d. Which gear should I be in? The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. P) is for the steepest hills. The smallest rear and largest front combination (fig. P) is for the greatest speed. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence.
E. Pedals 1. Toe Overlap is when your toe can touch the front wheel when you turn the handlebars to steer while a pedal is in the forwardmost position. This is common on small-framed bicycles, and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when turning. WARNING: Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control and fall. If you have toe overlap, exercise extra care when turning. 2.
F. Bicycle Suspension Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of suspension systems - too many to deal with individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer ’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall. Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, which could cause damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders. The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge. WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors. They are not made for bicycle tires.
onto the end of the valve stem. To let air out of a Schraeder valve, depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object. The Presta valve (fig. S) has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, and inflate.
5. Service WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) 3. After every long or hard ride: if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area. 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding: Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back.
or of individual components may be covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the manufacturer, this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty. Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle. The bicycle’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. 5.
Giant Bicycle, Inc., maintains an extensive network of authorized dealers across the U.S. All major repairs and adjustments for your bike should be done by an Authorized Giant Dealer. When you are unable to return your bicycle for service to your original dealer, or locate a local Authorized Dealer, write us or visit our website for the name of the nearest Authorized Giant Dealer and Ser vice Center. Contact: Giant Bicycle, Inc. 3587 Old Conejo Road Newbury Park, CA 91320 www.giant-bicycle.
7. Giant Bicycle Limited Warranty: Giant Bicycle, Inc. (“Giant”) warrants the steel frame and rigid steel fork of each new Giant brand bicycle to be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the bicycle. All Aluminum and Carbon Fiber frames and rigid forks as well as Suspension frames are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the original owner for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. What You Should Do Bring your bicycle along with a purchase receipt or other proof of the date of purchase to an Authorized Giant Dealer or write to the Customer Service Department at: Giant Bicycle, Inc. 3587 Old Conejo Rd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 7.