Giant GLORY DROPOUT SWAP GUIDE
Each GLORY comes with three types of dropouts. The stock
r and traditional axle. You can swap this unit out for a
All spare parts for GIANT dropout are available separately
ure to follow these instructions will void
structural integrity and possibly result in serious personal
Step 2: Use a 6mm Allen key and 19mm wrench, remove
Step 3: Use a 5 mm Allen key, remove the upper dropout
r Type 3 dropout and tighten to
Step 5: To install the derailleur and thru axle, please refer
DROPOUT SWAP GUIDE
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WARNING: Fail
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your warranty, and may result in hidden damage to the
dropout. Damage to the dropout may cause loss of
injury or death.
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Type 1
Type 2 Type 3
Assembly instructions
Glory comes stock with the Type 1 standard for a regular
derailleu
Type 2 system which will allow you use a SHIMANO SAINT
derailleur or Type 3 system which will allow you to use a
ROCKSHOX MAXLE thru axle.
DROPOUT TYPE 1 :
Bolt
GIANT Dropout
RE8D
Compatible with standard rear derailleur, thru
axle
DROPOUT TYPE 2:
GIANT Dropout
RE8DA
Compatible with SHIMANO SAI NT derailleur,
rear freehub and thru axle.
DROPOUT TYPE 3:
Standard type rear derailleur
(For exampleSRAM X.9 or SHIMA NO XTR)
SHIMANO SAINT rear derailleur
RD-M805-SS/RD-M805-GS/RD-M8 05-SGS
O.L.D. 150mm
For 12mm thru-axle
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Standard type thru axle
O.L.D 150mm.
12mm thru-axle type
SHIMANO SAINT rear axle
FH-M805
150mm O.L.D. with 12mm thr u-axle
How to swap the dropout from type 1 to type 2 or type 3
Tools
5 mm and 6 mm Allen key
19 mm wrench
Bolt
Step 1: Use a 5mm Allen key, remove the rear derailleur
from the dropout.
the thru axle.
mounting bolt.
Step 4: Install the Type 2 o
the proper torque of 8-10 Nm.
to the manufacturer’s technical information.
CAUTION: Do not ride a bicycle with a loose or
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improperly fitted dropout/derailleur/thru axle.
through GIANT dealers.
Warranty
Please refer to the Giant Owner’s Manual or visit our
website at www.giant-bicycle.com for complete warranty
provisions.
GIANT Dropout
RE8DB
Compatible with Rockshox rear m axle thru
axle
Standard type rear derailleur
(For exampleSRAM X.0 or SHIMA NO XTR)
ROCKSHOX Maxle type axle
O.L.D 150mm.
12mm thru-axle type
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