Giant Revive manual

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·Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you.

·Parked car doors opening.

·Pedestrians stepping out.

·Children or pets playing near the road.

·Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control and have an accident.

·The many other hazards and distractions which can occur on a bicycle ride.

5.Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible.

6.Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.

7.Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.

8.Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating on what’s going on around you, and their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control.

9.Never carry a passenger.

10.Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.

11.Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.

12.Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury and damage your bike.

13. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.

14.Observe and yield the right of way.

15.Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16.If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.

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Contents Welcome to Team Giant Contents Special note for parents General WarningRevive at a Glance What it’s called Saddle Fore/Aft Position Seating AdjustmentGetting the Right Fit Saddle HeightHandlebar/Stem Adjustment Handlebar HeightLumbar Support Height Shock Absorber Adjustment Luggage CarrierEnclosed Chain Device ECD Removal and Installation of Cycle Computer Riding TipsRevive DX Cycle Computer Page Safety first Giant Bicycle Owner’s informationBike 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 Control Position Adjustments Handlebar height and angleBrake Reach Wheels Installing a Bolt-On Front WheelInstalling a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand Brake Removing 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 Gears Shifting the Rear DerailleurShifting the Front Derailleur How an internal gear hub drivetrain works Shifting internal gear hub gearsWhich gear should I be in? Pedals Bicycle Suspension Tires and TubesTires Fig. Q Tire ValvesFig. R Service Intervals ServiceBefore every ride Mechanical Safety Check .C If your bicycle has hand brakes, alsoIf your bicycle has a coaster brake, also If your bicycle sustains an impact About your DealerWarranty Information Position of the Frame Serial NumberContact Limited Remedy Giant Bicycle Limited WarrantyRequired Assembly When Purchased Free 60-Day Repair LaborWhat You Should Do