Giant VT SERIES, Owner'S Manual

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Main Spring air pressure
Rider Weight
[kg] / [lb]
Short Travel
Sag 25-30%
[psi]
Long Travel
Sag 30-35%
[psi]
55 kg / 120 lb or less 90-130
55-60 kg / 130 lb 130-135
60-65 kg / 140 lb 135-140
65-70 kg / 150 lb 140-145
70-75 kg / 160 lb 145-150
75-80 kg / 170 lb 150-155
80-85 kg / 180 lb 155-160
85-90 kg / 190 lb 165-170
90-95 kg / 200 lb 175-180
95-100 kg / 209 lb 185-190
100 kg / 220 lb or more 195-250
The rear shocks are serviceable and must be returned for maintenance, repair or service, only to an
authorised Manitou dealer (or the Manitou distributor in your country) once a year or more often if
the bike is used in extreme conditions.
This service is not necessarily free of charge!
WARNING:
All service and maintenance of the rear shocks should only be performed with proper tools
by an authorised Manitou dealer or by the Manitou distributor in your country.
4-3 Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.
It is necessary to periodically check the rear shock unit and the suspensions’ pivot points for
damage or wear. The rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised Manitou dealer or to the
Manitou distributor in your country to inspect and repair.
(Note: this is not covered under the terms of the warranty).
WARNING:
Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock or a pivot by yourself !
Improper (dis-)assembly may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can
cause serious injury or death. Only an authorised Giant dealer should disassemble the rear
shock or pivots.