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2.Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C)

3.After every long or hard ride: if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.

4.After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding:

Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. Everything feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset. Have your dealer check it.

Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset. Have your dealer check it.

Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline of the bike; then do the same with the other pedal. Anything feel loose? If so, have your dealer check it.

Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index finger. Do they all feel about the same? If any feel loose, have your dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness.

Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints; the handlebars; the stem; and the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.

Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not.

If your bicycle has hand brakes, also:

Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely? Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them.

Carefully check the control cables and cable housings. Any rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so, have your dealer replace them.

If your bicycle has a coaster brake, also:

Check to make sure that the coaster brake arm is securely attached to the bicycle frame.

WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Scratches, cracks, fraying and discoloration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. While the materials and workmanship of your bicycle

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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 HeightLumbar Support Height Handlebar/Stem AdjustmentHandlebar Height Enclosed Chain Device ECD Shock Absorber AdjustmentLuggage Carrier Revive DX Cycle Computer Removal and Installation of Cycle ComputerRiding Tips Page Bike fit Safety firstGiant Bicycle Owner’s information 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 Brake Reach Control Position AdjustmentsHandlebar height and angle Wheels Installing a Bolt-On Front WheelRemoving a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Coaster Brake Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand BrakeRemoving a Bolt-On Rear Wheel with Hand 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 Front Derailleur Shifting GearsShifting the Rear Derailleur Which gear should I be in? How an internal gear hub drivetrain worksShifting internal gear hub gears Pedals Tires Bicycle SuspensionTires and Tubes Fig. Q Tire ValvesFig. R Service Intervals ServiceIf your bicycle has a coaster brake, also Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check .CIf your bicycle has hand brakes, also If your bicycle sustains an impact About your DealerContact Warranty InformationPosition of the Frame Serial Number Limited Remedy Giant Bicycle Limited WarrantyRequired Assembly When Purchased Free 60-Day Repair LaborWhat You Should Do
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