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Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to learn how to replace the rear shock on your Giant Reign 2 Bicycle.

The rear shock is another term for the rear suspension of a bicycle, and it's used to hold the back wheel stable. It also helps the rider keep control, assists with keeping the bike touching the ground, and aids with mitigating or absorbing any strong impacts. If it fails, the result could be the bicycle malfunctioning and the owner of the bicycle being injured.

Some symptoms of a rear shock's need for replacement are looseness, leaking air, or stiffness when steering. Generally, its recommended that both the rear and front shocks be replaced every six to twelve months, especially if a person is relatively active in bicycling activities.

What you need

  1. Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement, Rear Shock: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the bike upside down.

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  2. Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 10mm screw and take the bash guard off of the frame.

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  4. Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 65mm screw that connects the bottom of the shock to the frame.

    • Use a wrench to hold the other side.

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  5. Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 40mm screw that connects the shock to the link arm of the suspension.

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  6. Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Giant Reign 2 Rear Shock Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Push the shock out of the brackets mounting it to the frame and suspension arm.

    • This may require some force and slight wiggling from side to side.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Which valve stem is the one to put air into the shock there's one on the bottom one on top and adjustment knob right next to the top one

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