Giant Press-Fit bottom bracket adapter Technical Service Instructions

Step 1: Apply

a neutral grease

inside the

frame

’s bottom

by tightening them in a vise, while applying

Right hand

adapter

ons provided by

Please refer to the specific manufacturers’ enclosed guide for final

site:

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the adapters as they can be

Technical Service Instructions

For Press-Fit bottom bracket adapter (Version 1.0)

Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant TCR/Defy/ Avail

Advanced Composite Technology series bicycle. Giant

composite bicycles represent the latest achievement in design

and engineering, but also requires special attention. While

Giant engineers utilize the highest quality materials to form this

bike, you must follow certain guidelines and use proper

equipment to attain optimal performance.

WARNING

grind or cut the bottom bracket shell. Any modification

will affect the bottom bracket interface and will void the

warranty.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in

hidden damage to the composite frameset. Damage to

the frameset may cause loss of structural integrity,

which may result in serious personal injury.

Only proper installation will bring out the best

performance and comfort in your frameset. Since the

installation of the Press-Fit BB adapter is a complicated

task requiring training and experience, only Giant

authorized dealers should complete the sophisticated process.

There are different types of Press-Fit BB adapters. Be sure

to check the table below before selecting which BB adapter to

use. If the BB adapter is not suitable, serious personal injury

may result.

BB Adapter Model Chainwheel/Crank Model

SHIMANO ISMC7800P SHIMANO HOLLOWTECH II

FSA BB-AL86 FSA MEGAEXO Alloy Series

FSA BB90-CF86 Ceramic FSA MEGAEXO Carbon Series

FSA BB90-CF86 FSA MEGAEXO Carbon Series

SRAM BB SRAM GXP Series

CAMPAGNOLO ULTRA TORQUE SERIES

Installation

bracket cups, then install the left and right-hand press-fit

BB adapters:

Left hand

adapter

Press-fit the adapters pressure evenly to both sides so that they do not become tilted.

Do not modify the frame. Do not face,

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CAUTION

points indicated by arrows in the illustration. Pushing

anywhere other than these points may damage the ball

races of the bearings.

Step 2:

NOTE: Make sure to follow the installation instructi the manufacturers of the chainwheel/crank.

NOTE: This manual is designed to provide information for installation of a bottom bracket into a Giant composite frameset.

crankset installation details.

Removing

Push out firmly from the inside using a blunt tool.

NOTICE: Do not reuse damaged from removal.

CAUTION Avoid scratching or damaging the

frame/BB shell during the removal of the BB adapters

When doing this, push only at the

Installation of the front chainwheel/crank:

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

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