Giant 2014 torque specs

[minhbo]

Anyone know what the torque specs are for the maestro suspension bolts on a 2014 Giant Trance?

I've only been able to find the 2013 version (which is here - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/backoffice/_upload_ca/Giant_Maestro_ServiceManual_v2.pdf - if anyone is interested).

I know Giant changed to a new nylon bushing for the top shock bolt so I'm wondering if the torque specs are now different.

 

[The Duckmeister]

They used nylon bushings in some of the '13 models as well, so those specs will be fine for the '14/'15 bikes.

 

[teK--]

I earlier confirmed with Giant Australia that 2014 is same as 2013 torque specs.

 

[minhbo]

Awesome. Thanks guys!

 

[si618]

...2013 version (which is here - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/backoffice/_upload_ca/Giant_Maestro_ServiceManual_v2.pdf - if anyone is interested).

Yup, interested, thanks!

 

[XYGTHO]

I'm sure I have this saved as a Fav on my home computer. Will try to remember and have a look tonight. It is specific to the 2014 models. No idea what the 2013 specs are though but can't see why they would change much. I'm in the middle of changing my shock at the moment.

 

[teK--]

I'm sure I have this saved as a Fav on my home computer. Will try to remember and have a look tonight. It is specific to the 2014 models. No idea what the 2013 specs are though but can't see why they would change much. I'm in the middle of changing my shock at the moment.

Will be good to compare notes thanks. If different to what I was advised earlier by Giant we'll have to work out which one is correct. I have been running 2013 specs for a year with no apparent ill effect.

 

[XYGTHO]

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/back...MY14 GIANT Off-Road Bicycles Service Info.pdf
Good link. I'll have to save it before it moves or gets removed.

 

[teK--]

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/back...MY14 GIANT Off-Road Bicycles Service Info.pdf
Good link. I'll have to save it before it moves or gets removed.

Great find! Thanks for sharing.

So in conclusion, 2013 specs (earlier posted) same as 2014.

 

[minhbo]

Yeah nice find, thanks! Why do they make it so hard to find these docs anyway?

 

[teK--]

Yeah nice find, thanks! Why do they make it so hard to find these docs anyway?

They don't like us tinkering!

 

[XYGTHO]

Is there any tricks to torquing up the lowest chainstay pivot bolt?Giant done a great job designing so you don't have to remove cranks or anything to get to them all so this one has the nut and allen key on the non-drive side together. Doesn't seem to engage the torque wrench. I just tightend it to feel the same as the other one at around 12-14Nm.

 

[teK--]

Is there any tricks to torquing up the lowest chainstay pivot bolt?Giant done a great job designing so you don't have to remove cranks or anything to get to them all so this one has the nut and allen key on the non-drive side together. Doesn't seem to engage the torque wrench. I just tightend it to feel the same as the other one at around 12-14Nm.

I ended up buying a new torque wrench due to this bike and its left hand threaded bolts.

The only way to tighten that bolt is to hold the nut with a thin spanner and then tighten the bolt anti clockwise (using a torque wrench if yours does this).

This is the one I bought: http://www.wiggle.com.au/lifeline-professional-torque-wrench/ it is commonly branded as more expensive names such as Pedros. I checked it against the Kincrome wrench that it replaced and they were both fairly similar in accuracy.

 

[XYGTHO]

Yep thats the same as mine. I think it just felt to tight and didn't want to keep going until it clicked. I nipped it up just with an allen key. Has one short ride might check them all again.