Giant Bicycles AC BIKES-2001 User Manual

AC TEAM

Model Year 2001

Owners Manual

October 2000.

ALL CONDITIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE

• Multi purpose, extreme riding mountain bike

• (Semi-) downhill, Dual Slalom

• Frame compatible for chain tension device (included), bash ring, 2.2” tires

• MPH hydraulic disc brakes

• Front fork with lock out

• Coil over rear shock unit (included)

• Sealed bearings on all pivots

• 3 rear shock positions

• Rear wheel travel: 6~5¼~4½ inches, front wheel travel: 125 mm.

Contents:

1. Introduction.

2. Sizing.

3. Rear suspension
3-1. Adjusting travel
3-2. Coil over shock
3-3. Rear suspension tuning
3-4. “SAG” adjustment
3-5. Damping adjustment
3-6. Changing the coil spring
3-7. Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.

4. Chain tension device
4-1. Assembly.

5. Cleaning and maintenance.

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1. Introduction.

Giant’s products are designed to provide years of recreation and enjoyment. The GIANT AC has been
designed primarily as “full time” cross-country bike, with all-conditions features.

However, in order to fully understand all the bicycle features, you must read this bicycle manual, the
suspension fork and rear shock manuals provided by Giant and parts suppliers. If you do not
understand any information in the manuals or if you misplace any of them, please contact your
authorised Giant dealer immediately.
Please take the time to read and understand this material to help limit the possibility of serious injury.

ALWAYS read and follow all instructions in this manual.
WARNING: Giant AC frames are designed for single crown front forks. Use of “dual” or “triple” crown

forks on any Giant AC bicycle will void the warranty. Giant is not responsible for damages to the bike
and rider resulting from the use of dual or triple crown forks.

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2. Sizing.

Figure 1.

The actual frame measurements and geometries are listed below.

Size S - 17” M - 18” L - 19”

A. Top Tube [mm.] (measured horizontally) 565 585 605
B. Seat Tube [mm.] 430 455 480
C. Seat Tube Angle 72 degrees
D. Head Tube Angle 68½ degrees
E. B.B. Drop [mm.] -6

F. Chain stays [mm.] 430
G. Fork Rake [mm.] 43
H. Trail [mm.] 84

I. Wheel Base [mm.] 1100 1115 1135

Rear Travel 6~5¼~4½ ”

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