Giant XTC BIKES-2001 User Manual

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XtC
Model Year 2001
Owners Manual
October 2000.
Contents:
1. Sizing.
2. Rear suspension
2-1. NRS
TM
rear suspension system
2-2. Selecting rear travel
(only XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow and XtC Big Bear).
2-3. Selecting air pressure, “Zero-SAG” adjustment
2-4. Rear suspension tuning
2-5. Rebound damping adjustment
(only XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow and XtC Big Bear)
2-6. Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots
2-7. Air pressure adjustment range.
3. Cleaning and maintenance.
PROFESSIONAL CROSS COUNTRY BIKE
• Unique 4 bar linkage design.
• NRS
TM
(No Resonance System) suspension with “no-SAG” set-up.
• Sealed bearings on main pivots:
BB shell - chain stays / Linkage plates - seat tube / Seat stays - linkage plates.
• Rising suspension + “no-SAG” result in “no bobbing” and “no power loss”.
• Sensitive rear shock works even on the smallest bumps.
• Lightest Full Suspension competition XC team bike.
• 2 rear shock positions (XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow and XtC Big Bear only).
• Rear wheel travel: 3~3¾ inches (XtC Team, XtC Mt. Snow and XtC Big Bear only)
3¾ inches (XtC Mammoth and XtC Napa).
• Front wheel travel: 3 inches.

Giant XTC BIKES-2001 Specifications

General

Model	XTC
Year	2001
Category	Mountain Bike
Fork	Rock Shox Judy TT
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX
Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake
Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Frame Material	Aluminum
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Saddle	Giant

Summary

Sizing and Frame Geometry

Rear Suspension System

NRS Rear Suspension System Explained

Details the RockShox SID rear shocks with positive/negative air chambers and their function.

Selecting Rear Travel Options

Describes the two rear travel settings ('Marathon' and 'Pro Racing') for specific XtC models.

Zero-SAG Adjustment and Air Pressure

Guides on setting 'zero-SAG' by adjusting positive and negative air pressures based on body weight.

Rear Suspension Tuning Guide

Provides advice on tuning suspension by adjusting air pressure based on rider weight, style, and terrain.

Rebound Damping Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the rebound damping knob on the rear shock for optimal extension control.

Shock and Pivot Removal Warning

Warns against disassembling the rear shock or pivots yourself, recommending authorized service.

Air Pressure Adjustment Range Guidance

Advises to ignore shock decals and use specified air pressures from the manual, requiring a special pump.

Cleaning and Maintenance