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Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to remove, disassemble, and replace the chainrings from the crank arm on a Giant Talon 29er bicycle. The chainrings should be replaced when the chain starts to skip teeth while riding.

What you need

  1. Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement, Chainring: step 1, image 1 of 3 Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement, Chainring: step 1, image 2 of 3 Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement, Chainring: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Push the chain tensioner towards the front of the bicycle to release the tension on the chain.

    • Unroute the chain from the chainrings.

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  2. Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8 mm Hex screw from the crank arm.

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  4. Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the crank arm and chainrings by pulling the crank arm away from the bicycle frame.

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  5. Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 5 mm Hex screws that mount the crank arm to the chainrings.

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  6. Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Giant Talon 29er Chainring Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Rotate the largest chainring 45 degrees in either direction.

    • Remove the crank arm from the chainrings.

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Conclusion

Reassemble your bicycle with the new chainrings by following these instructions in reverse order.

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