GG/DH Owner`s Manual
Contents
1. ril pravit T Reinstall spacers rear triangle and axle Tool Patience make sure everything is aligned before pushing the pivot axle through Note 1 Apply thin layer of grease to pivot axle OD prior to installation 2 Apply linseed oil to pivot axle cap threads En paviey lt Tighten Pivot Axle Assembly Tools 5mm amp 8mm Hex Driver Torque Wrench Note 1 Tighten pivot axle amp cap to 12Nm 2 Tighten pinch bolts 1ONm 3 Check suspension for smooth movement 4 Reinstall shock Warranty One year frame warranty For one year we will replace a broken front or rear triangle that is the result of defective materials or workmanship This is assumed that the failure is the result under normal riding conditions Given that this is a prototype frame we don t recommend hucking your meat like Bender This will void this warranty if a failure occurs This warranty does not cover any components on the bicycle This warranty is void if the failure is the result of improper assembly of components or hardware If you are unsure if components or hardware are improperly assembled contact a GG representative before riding the bike Eight year crash replacement For the first eight years of the frame s life we will provide an at cost replacement for the front or rear triangle regardless of the situation under which the failure occurred We still don t recommend hucking your meat like Bender Any2. technical trails or like the frontend of the bike to pop up more easily Run the longer setting if you re a taller rider prefer to ride more rearward on the bike or prefer a more stable platform for high speed trails Our aim was to make the adjustment easy enough so that it is easy to experiment with finding the setting that s right for you and so that it s easy to adjust based on the type of trails you may be riding that particular day qi ia rica ay ty Frame adjustment Cha insta y length and derailleur hanger To perform the adjustment Remove the axle with either an 8mm hex wrench or a 17mm box wrench Remove the rear wheel Remove the eccentrics from each side if they don t come out easily tap them with a mallet and a punch drift Using a 2 mm hex wrench remove the bolt affixing the derailleur hanger and Reaffix the derailleur hanger and bolt fore or aft of its current position to your desired adjustment re Reinstall the eccentrics in the new desired adjustment Reinstall the wheel Check to make sure that the axle slot is aligned between the derailleur hanger and the eccentrics Clean re grease and reinstall the axle Frame adjustment BB height and head tube angle The bottom bracket BB and head angle HA of your GG DH frame is adjustable between the low slack setting with a 13 6 BB height and 63 5 HA and tall steep setting with a 14 BB heigh
3. with Enduro ABEC 3 6905 dual lip sealed bearings with additional shielding built into the frame and bearing life is longer than average However when the bearings need replacing be sure to follow the below procedure iia uert y pravit Remove rear wheel amp shock Note 1 Check suspension movement if the rear triangle moves freely with minimal friction the bearings most likely do not need replacement Loosen pinch bolts Tool 5mm Hex Wrench Remove pivot axle Tool 8mm Hex Wrench Note 1 Clean the old grease and dirt off of the pivot axle and cap qeria a ANT UT Remove rear triangle and spacers Note 1 Clean old grease and dirt off of bearing spacers versity Remove bearings Tool Bearing puller Note 1 Once bearings are removed clean old grease and dirt out of bearing areas yert qi la Gye Install both new bearings Tool Bearing press not a hammer Notes 1 Apply a thin layer of grease on the outside diatmeter of the bearing before installation 2 After bearing install apply liberal amounts of grease on both bearing seals this is one more line of defense to keep water and dirt out of the bearing jna ai Reinstall spacers rear triangle and axle Tool Patience make sure everything is aligned before pushing the pivot axle through elf rat Note 1 See orientation of pivot axle spacers highlighted in green
4. ing to you for feedback on what you think can be improved Anything on the frame is up for discussion Our aim is to make the GG DH a frame that performs as well as or better than the best frames on the market yet is easier to maintain and own than any other So as you ride your GG DH Beta think about any ride characteristics that could be improved And as you maintain your bike ask yourself 1f anything you re doing could be made easier With your feedback we think the GG DH will be the best downhill and park bike on the market Frame adjustment Seatpost height Please note that there is a maximum seatpost height adjustment The seatpost must be visible in the viewhole drilled into the non drive side of the seat tube If you cannot see the seatpost through this hole it is too high and you are at risk for doing catastrophic damage to your GG DH frame and possibly yourself as well Seatpost must be visible Always make sure that anyone else who rides your GG DH is also aware of the maximum seatpost height jilla ne ay ty Frame adjustment Chainsta y length and derailleur hanger The chainstay length of your GG DH frame is adjustable between 17 and 17 5 via the axle mount eccentrics Whether you should run it in the long setting or short setting is largely personal preference For general guidelines though run it in the shorter setting if you re a shorter rider like a snappier rear end ride tight
5. injury that occurs doing something like this ain t our fault Ride within your abilities All bicycle frames have a usable life especially ones made of aluminum simply due to the natural aging of the materials A note on component failures We are not responsible for any component failures attached to the bike but we will help connect you with the proper manufacturer to rectify the issue We do make an attempt to only provide components we are confident in but failures do happen and they re not our fault pe Fa Ly Required CPSC info e Safe operation Brakes Squeeze them with your forefinger to stop the bike but don t squeeze them too hard or you may hurt yourself And don t use two fingers that s just a bad habit Gears These are located next to your right brake lever The lower lever makes it harder to pedal The upper lever makes it easier Yup it s true Wet weather Riding in the wet is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all cost Any injury you may incur riding in the wet is your own fault for trying to have fun on a rainy day Night riding Riding at night is awesome especially on really steep trails We recommend lights and reflectors to help prevent things from hitting you and vice versa Oh yeah it s also dangerous and not our fault if you hurt yourself doing it On road If you happen to be riding your bike on the road always assume cars do not see you and be very ver
6. rocking the bike back and forth and feeling for play or slop at the headtube headset bearing cup junction Q Make sure spoke tension is adequate for both wheels if a spoke is loose tighten it so that its tension is uniform with the other spokes erria e Recommended maintenance Checklist Every ten rides Q Check to make sure that your brake pads have sufficient pad material left replace if pads are close to being worn down to their metal base Q Make sure your tires are safe to ride on there are no gashes or holes in the tires casing side knobs are adequate for support in corners and that there is not excessive dry rotting that has occurred especially prevalent 1f the bike has been sitting unridden for several weeks or months LI Check the chain for stretching if it is beyond 75 replace it before it begins to affect your cassette and chainring s erria e Recommended maintenance Checklist Every twenty rides LJ Remove the shock and ensure that the GG DH frame s bearing are still smooth replace if there is stiction LJ Inspect the frame carefully for any cracks that may have occurred Q Replace shifter cables and housing LJ Bleed brake system Note All parts wear out overtime Make sure you or a qualified mechanic inspect your bike and all of its components every twenty rides sila ity gs LAN Bearing and pivot axle assembly Bearing Replacement The GG DH comes from the factory
7. s Manual H D z A ia ity ey LAN rilla e Hell yeah You just bought one of the first Guerrilla Gravity bikes First things first thank you for supporting us and supporting American manufacturing As we re sure you re already aware you re pretty awesome Now we have a few important points to cover We have structured this owner s manual to include the information we feel is the most important for your ownership of the GG DH to come first and have left everything the Consumer Product Safety Commission dictates we must include at the end Details on the GG DH Beta prototypes and owner expectations Frame adjustments Seatpost height Chainstay length and derailleur hanger Bottom bracket height and head angle Recommended maintenance Bearing and pivot axle assembly Warranty Required CPSC info qia TNitY GG DH Beta prototype details and owner expectations The GG DH Betas are an intermediary prototype designed to be a pre production validation We have taken everything that we learned from the Alpha prototypes and improved the frames in regards to ease of ownership frame strength and its fabrication processes to eliminate imperfections While we have taken all precautions to make sure the bikes are production quality please keep in mind that there may be imperfections still and that s why they are a below cost limited quantity prototype batch As Beta riders we are look
8. t and 64 2 HA Similar to the chainstay adjustment the setting that s right for you is largely personal preference but there are some general guidelines that can help you choose the right setting for trail conditions For steeper trails the slack HA in the low slack setting will be beneficial The lower BB height in this setting will also help to get your center of gravity lower for better cornering characteristics The tall steep setting will be better for trails that are not very steep and trails that have larger rocks for which the additional pedal and BB clearance will help you avoid strikes with the rocks Low Slack Setting sla pasty Frame adjustment Bottom bracket height and head tube angle To make the adjustment Remove the rear shock mount bolt Remove the two shock mount eccentrics if they don t come out easily tap them with a mallet and a punch drift Flip the eccentrics to desired setting Reinstall the shock and mounting bolt erria avi tt Recommended maintenance Checklist Every ride Q Check your tire pressure and inflate them as specified by the tire manufacturer Q Lube your chain wiping clean excess lubricant LJ Ensure your brakes are working properly LJ Ensure all the bolts on the bike are tight including pivot axle caps LJ Clean your bike of mud and debris a clean bike is a happy bike Q Make sure your headset is tight by holding the front brake and
9. y careful We re not sure why you re on the road with a GG DH anyway Off road Go fast take chances and if you get hurt we re sorry but it s not our fault and we are not liable for any injury that occurs because the gnar shred you instead of the other way around e If your bike is less than fully assembled when you receive it take it to a qualified mechanic If you assemble it yourself we assume no responsibility for improper construction leading to equipment failure or personal injury If you re in doubt about who is a qualified mechanic call us and we ll help you find one in your area e Minimum leg length If there is less than one inch between your crotch and the top tube the bike is too big for you Oops Let us know if this is the case for you e Serial number Each Guerrilla Gravity bike has a serial number on the bottom of the bottom bracket This number denotes the model date of fabrication and manufacturing location Make a note of this number in your records in case your bike is stolen serie ue svt We know this info was incredibly interesting so thanks for hanging in there with us See ya in Shred Town
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search