Giant Integrated Seatpost User manual

Step 4
Tighten the Cutting Guide bolt correctly to 17 in-lb
(
1.96 Nm
)
.
CUTTING
GUIDE
Integrated
Seatpost
(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.
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.
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.
Saddle clamping
mechanism
ISP
FIG 1
ISP Cuttin
g
Instructions
SPECIAL TOOL
Cutting Guide
Step 1
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.
The length to be cut
Target Saddle Height
FIG 2
WARNING
NOTE: The additional range (20mm) of
saddle height adjustment (utilizing the
included spacers) provides fine-turning
ad
j
ustment 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
Maximum Cutting Length
Step 2
Loosen the saddle clamp bolt and remove the saddle.
Step 3
First, lay your frame flat on
a clean surface protecting
the finish with a clean soft
cloth at points of contact.
Place the Cutting Guide to
the precise location of the
desired cut.
Be sure to double-check your measurement.
Measurement
Cutting
Guide
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 workstand and by either
the ISP or the top tube. Doing so will
cause failure and void the warranty.
Instead, a “European” style front-wheel
workstand is recommend for
maintenance.

Step 5
Put the seat tube in a
horizontal position. Use the
Cutting Guide to guide the
hacksaw blade to achieve a
straight, perpendicular cut.
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.
Step 6
Carefully sand-down any burrs with fine emery paper.
Step 7
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.
There are three selections: 10mm (1pc), 5mm (1pc),
and 3mm (2pcs).
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.
Add
saddle
height
with
washer
Add
saddle
height
without
washer
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.
washer
After adding the washer, the ISP
should always touch the base of
the washer and is also over the
Mini Insert Mark.
Mini Insert Mark
Step 8
Tighten the saddle clamp bolt
with a recommended torque to
avoid the saddle from slipping
down.
Recommended tightening
torque 26-35 in-lb (2.9-3.9Nm)
For seat fixing bolt using a
13mm spanner, tighten to 160
in-lb (18.14 Nm)
NOTE: Do not grease the integrated
seatpost or the inner side of the saddle
clamping mechanism.
Seat fixing bolt
Saddle
Clamp
bolt
Warranty
Please refer to the Giant Owner’s Manual or visit our Website:
www.giant-bicycles.com
for complete provisions of the warranty.