Giant Revive manual Handlebar height and angle, Control Position Adjustments, Brake Reach

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C. Handlebar height and angle

Your bike is equipped either with a special Revive adjustable stem, which can be easily adjusted to your height and reach requirements see the Revive section of this manual for instructions. If you aren’t absolutely sure how to adjust the Revive stem your bike has, ask your dealer.

There are currently two types of Revive Stems, If the stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft which designates the stem minimum Insertion or maximum extension, This mark must not be visible above the headset.

WARNING: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating excess cable slack which can make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride the bicycle.

WARNING: The stem Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset. If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem may break or damage the fork’s steerer tube, which could cause you to lose control and fall.

Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions.

WARNING: An insufficiently tightened stem binder bolt, handlebar binder bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.

D. Control Position Adjustments

The angle of the controls and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you.

E. Brake Reach

Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach levers.

WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach is the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death.

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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/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 Required Assembly When Purchased Giant Bicycle Limited WarrantyFree 60-Day Repair Labor Limited RemedyWhat You Should Do