Giant Propel series User Manual

General introduction to the bicycle manual and its purpose.

Explains the scope and intended audience for this owner's manual.

Essential safety warnings and cautions for operating the bicycle.

Guidelines for handling carbon fiber parts to prevent damage from stress or pressure.

Procedures for cleaning carbon fiber parts before installation.

Warnings against modifying frame, fork, or components for safety and warranty.

Instructions for installing and adjusting the OverDrive 2 headset system.

Guidance on cutting and modifying the composite steerer tube for the front fork.

Warnings against altering the fork's structural integrity through modifications.

Details on SpeedControl brakes, design, and torque specifications.

Procedure to determine the correct length for cutting the ISP for optimal saddle height.

Chart of maximum cutting lengths for the ISP, categorized by frame size.

Crucial safety warnings and cautions concerning the modification of the ISP.

Procedure for disassembling the seatpost clamp and removing the saddle before cutting.

Detailed instructions for safely cutting the composite seatpost, including tools.

Steps for cleaning the cut seatpost surface to remove burrs and dust.

Instructions for reassembling the saddle clamp onto the seatpost after cutting.

How to adjust saddle height using washers and warnings about insertion depth.

How to adjust saddle position forward or backward using the clamp.

Instructions for the non-ISP Vector seatpost, including cutting.

Steps for determining and performing the cut on the Vector seatpost.

Note on original seatpost lengths relative to frame sizes.

Recommendations for cutting the seatpost and minimum insertion depth.

Safety precautions and warnings for cutting composite seatposts.

Instructions for installing and tightening the Vector seatpost clamp.

Crucial warnings regarding frame modification and improper BB adapter installation.

Steps for applying grease and installing the left/right press-fit BB adapters.

Instructions for installing the front chainwheel/crankset.

Procedure for removing BB adapters and cautions against reuse or damage.

Introduction to the Contact SLR Aero Integrated and standard handlebars.

Steps for installing the handlebar, including steerer tube cutting and stem seating.

Instructions for tightening bolts, headset adjustment, and installing controls.

Important warnings about over-tightening the handlebar clamp.

Step-by-step guide for routing front and rear derailleur cables.

Instructions for routing the rear brake cable through the frame.

List and identification of parts used for cable routing.

Specifications and geometry data for the Propel Advanced SL frame.