Giant Revive manual First ride

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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.

Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike (see Section 4.C). Test the brakes at slow speed, putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake first. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over the handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall.

If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals, practice getting in and out of the pedals. See paragraph B.4 above.

If your bike has suspension, familiarize yourself with how the suspension responds to brake application and rider weight shifts. See paragraph B.5 above and Section 4.F.

Practice shifting the gears (see Section 4.D). Remember to never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle.

Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort.

If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be, take the bike back to your dealer for advice.

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Contents Welcome to Team Giant Contents Special note for parents General WarningRevive at a Glance What it’s called Getting the Right Fit Seating AdjustmentSaddle Height Saddle Fore/Aft PositionHandlebar Height Handlebar/Stem AdjustmentLumbar Support Height Luggage Carrier Shock Absorber AdjustmentEnclosed Chain Device ECD Riding Tips Removal and Installation of Cycle ComputerRevive DX Cycle Computer Page Giant Bicycle Owner’s information Safety firstBike fit Mechanical Safety Check First ride Basics SafetyPage Wet Weather Riding Off Road SafetyNight Riding Downhill or Competition Biking Changing Components or Adding AccessoriesStandover height Saddle position FitFig. C Handlebar height and angle Control Position AdjustmentsBrake Reach Wheels Installing a Bolt-On Front WheelRemoving a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand BrakeRemoving a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake Seatpost Quick Release Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster BrakeFig. E Adjusting the seatpost quick release mechanismBraking Technique Hand BrakesHow a derailleur drivetrain works Shifting gearsShifting the Rear Derailleur Shifting GearsShifting the Front Derailleur Shifting internal gear hub gears How an internal gear hub drivetrain worksWhich gear should I be in? Pedals Tires and Tubes Bicycle SuspensionTires Fig. Q Tire ValvesFig. R Service Intervals ServiceIf your bicycle has hand brakes, also Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check .CIf your bicycle has a coaster brake, also If your bicycle sustains an impact About your DealerPosition of the Frame Serial Number Warranty InformationContact Required Assembly When Purchased Giant Bicycle Limited WarrantyFree 60-Day Repair Labor Limited RemedyWhat You Should Do