Giant DROPOUT SWAP GUIDE

DROPOUT SWAP GUID

Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant FAITH. The

dropout on the FAITH represents a versatile dropout

option for bicycles. As a result, it does require special

attention. Although Giant engineers use the most durable,

highest quality and lowest maintenance materials, you

must pay attention to the following guidelines and use

proper equipment to attain the best results.

Failure to follow these instructions

will void your warranty, and may result in hidden

damage to the dropout. Damage to the dropout may

cause loss of structural integrity and possibly result

in serious personal injury or death.

Proper assembly of the dropout will ensure the best

performance and comfort from your bicycle. This is only

an overview of the assembly and care tasks.

Assembly instructions

Each FAITH comes with two types of dropouts. The stock

FAITH comes with Type 1 (RC442). You can swap this

unit out for a Type 2 system which will allow you to have

a different dropout.

Type 1: RC 442 mm

Type 2: RC 445 mm

How to swap the dropout from Type 1 to Type 2

Tools

 5 mm and 6 mm Allen key

 19 mm wrench

Step 1: Use a 5mm Allen key, remove the rear derailleur

from the dropout.

Step 2: Use a 6mm Allen key and 19mm wrench, remove

the thru axle.

Step 3: Use a 5 mm Allen key, remove the upper dropout

mounting bolt (2 pieces).

Step 4: Install the Type 2 dropout and tighten to the

proper torque of 80-100 kgf/cm (69-86 in.-lbs).

Step 5: To install the derailleur and thru axle, please refer

to the manufacturer’s technical information.

Do not ride a bicycle with a loose or

improperly fitted dropout/derailleur/thru axle.

All spare parts for GIANT dropout are available

separately through GIANT dealers.

Warranty

Please refer to the Giant Owner’s Manual or visit our

website at www.giant-bicycles.com for complete

warranty provisions.