Giant Revive manual Service Intervals

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5. Service

WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer. Equally important is that your individual maintenance requirements will be determined by everything from your riding style to geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your maintenance requirements.

WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle learned from your dealer how to properly complete them. Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.

If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options:

1.Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer installation and service instructions for the components on your bike, or contact the component manufacturer.

2.Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.

3.Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area.

Regardless of which option you select, we recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there may be a modest charge for this service.

A. Service Intervals

Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual.

The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer.

Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new bike is first used and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C) will help you identify some things that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s best to take your bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for a 30 day checkup. Another way to judge when it’s time for the first checkup is to bring the bike in after three to five hours of hard off-road use, or about 10 to 15 hours of on-road or more casual off-road use. But if you think something is wrong with the bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.

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Contents Welcome to Team Giant Contents General Warning Special note for parentsRevive at a Glance What it’s called Saddle Height Seating AdjustmentGetting the Right Fit 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 Safety BasicsPage Off Road Safety Wet Weather RidingNight Riding Changing Components or Adding Accessories Downhill or Competition BikingFit Standover height Saddle positionFig. C Handlebar height and angle Control Position AdjustmentsBrake Reach Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel WheelsRemoving 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 Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake Seatpost Quick ReleaseAdjusting the seatpost quick release mechanism Fig. EHand Brakes Braking TechniqueShifting gears How a derailleur drivetrain worksShifting 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 Tire Valves Fig. QFig. R Service Service IntervalsIf your bicycle has hand brakes, also Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check .CIf your bicycle has a coaster brake, also About your Dealer If your bicycle sustains an impactPosition of the Frame Serial Number Warranty InformationContact Free 60-Day Repair Labor Giant Bicycle Limited WarrantyRequired Assembly When Purchased Limited RemedyWhat You Should Do
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