Giant MY21 TCR Advance User manual

CUTTING GUIDE Integrated Seat Post
(ISP)
Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant Integrated Seatpost (ISP) frame. ISP
(FIG. 1) represents the latest achievement in design and engineering, but also
requires special attention. While Giant Bicycle engineers use the highest quality
materials to form this ISP, you must follow certain guidelines and use proper
equipment to attain optimal performance.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty, and may result in
hidden damage to the ISP. Damage to the ISP can cause loss of structural
integrity, which may result in serious personal injury or death.

ISP Cutting Instructions
A proper saddle height brings out the best performance and comfort in your bicycle.
To meet the correct saddle height, the integrated seat post might require cutting off
at a specific length. Since the cutting of the ISP is a precision task requiring training
and experience, only Giant dealers should complete the authorized process.
 STEP1.
Install the saddle onto the seatpost using the included saddle clamp mechanism.
Put the saddle in a horizontal position and then determine the length to be cut.
NOTE ! The additional range (20mm) of saddle height adjustment (utilizing the
included spacers) provides fine-turning adjustment after the ISP is cut.
NOTE! The final cut length must not exceed the Maximum Cutting Length limits (see
chart below). Cutting the ISP below this limit may result in the inability to attach the
seat clamp or structural failure of the ISP.
 STEP2.
Loosen the saddle clamp bolt and remove the saddle
 STEP3.
First, lay your frame flat on a clean surface protecting the finish with a clean soft
cloth at points of contact. Insert the seatpost in the Park Tool SG-7.2 Saw Guide to
the precise location of the desired cut.
Be sure to double-check your measurement.
ISP maximum cutting length
MY21 TCR Advance
MY21Propel
Size
Normal
type
Longer
type
XS
120
110
95
S
120
110
M
120
110
ML
110
100
L
110
100
XL
110
100

NOTE! Avoid scratching or damaging the integrated seatpost during the installation
of the Cutting Guide.
NOTE! Do not attempt to clamp ISP frame into a traditional work stand and by either
the ISP or the top tube. Doing so will cause failure and void the warranty.
 STEP4.
Put the seat tube in a horizontal position. Use the Cutting Guide to guide the
hacksaw blade to achieve a straight, perpendicular cut (as per Park Tool's
instructions).
NOTE! To avoid fraying the
composite fibers. Use a fine tooth
(32 tooth) saw blade.
NOTE! Be sure to wear appropriate
safety equipment, such as glasses,
gloves and a dust mask. Make sure
not to inhale any of the dust!
NOTE! Take care when finishing
the cutting process to not splinter
the composite.
 STEP5.
Carefully sand-down any burrs with fine emery paper.
 STEP6.
Remove the Cutting Guide from the integrated seatpost. Then, install the saddle
onto the seatpost and rechecking the Target Saddle Height.
If the SADDLE HEIGHT is still lower than the target (or when you want to fine tune
saddle height in the future), you should use the included ISP seat clamp spacers to
add the saddle height.
NOTE! If the end of the integrated seat post is not touching the base of the seat
clamp structure, the integrated seatpost may break and result in a serious accident.

NOTE! After adding the appropriate number of ISP spacers, make sure the ISP does
not fall below the Minimum Insertion Mark . Otherwise the ISP may break and result
in a serious accident.
 STEP7.
Tighten the saddle clamp bolt with a recommended torque to avoid the saddle from
slipping down.
NOTE! Do not grease the integrated seatpost or the inner side of the saddle
clamping mechanism.
Note!
After adding the washer, the ISP
should always touch the base of
the washer and is also over the
Mini Insert Mark.