Giant Bicycles Cadex Tri Frameset Bike User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Giant Bicycles
Table of Contents
Bicycles Cadex Tri Frameset Bike
User Manual
FRAME SIZING
SIZING GUIDE AND GEOMETRY
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized
dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
| | XXS| XS| S| M| L
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| HEIGHT (cm)| 150 – 162| 156 – 168| 164 – 176| 172 – 186| 180 – 195
| INSEAM (cm)| 62 – 76| 65 – 80| 70 – 85| 75 – 90| 80 – 98
A| SADDLE HEIGHT RANGE (mm)| 540-710| 580-750| 620-790| 660-830| 700-870
B| SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm)| 440| 475| 510| 545| 580
C| SEAT TUBE ANGLE| 76 – 80°| 76 – 80°| 76 – 80°| 76 – 80°| 76 – 80°
D| TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm)| 475| 495| 520| 550| 580
E| HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm)| 70| 95| 120| 145| 170
F| HEAD TUBE ANGLE| 71.0°| 73.0°| 73.0°| 73.0°| 73.0°
G| FORK RAKE (mm)| 40| 40| 40| 40| 40
H| TRAIL (mm)| 76.1| 63.3| 63.3| 63.3| 63.3
I| WHEELBASE (mm)| 968| 976| 1005| 1039| 1072
J| CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm)| 405| 405| 405| 405| 405
K| BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm)| 80| 80| 77| 74| 74
L| ARMREST STACK (15D) (mm)| 545 – 615| 575 – 645| 595 – 665| 615 – 685| 640 –
710
M| ARMREST REACH (15D) (mm)| 340 – 430| 355 – 445| 375 – 465| 400 – 490| 425 –
515
| FRAME STACK (mm)| 483| 513| 534| 555| 579
| FRAME REACH (mm)| 390| 405| 426| 452| 478
N| HEIGHT (mm)| 530 – 570| 560 – 600| 580 – 620| 600 – 640| 625 – 665
O| HANDLEBAR WIDTH (mm)| 400| 400| 400| 400| 400
P| EXTENSION WIDTH (mm)| 110 | 190| 110 | 190| 110 | 190| 110 | 190| 110 | 190
Q| ARMREST WIDTH (mm)| 190 – 310| 190 – 310| 190 – 310| 190 – 310| 190 – 310
| COMPATIBLE SIZE (mm)| 700 x 28C| 700 x 28C| 700 x 28C| 700 x 28C| 700 x 28C
STACK AND REACH RANGE
FIT DATA CHART GEOMETRY
0°|
---|---
| | XXS| XS| S| M| L
L| ARMREST STACK-MIN (mm)| 560| 590| 610| 630| 655
L| ARMREST STACK-MAX (mm)| 640| 670| 690| 710| 735
M| ARMREST REACH-MIN (mm)| 340| 355| 375| 400| 425
M| ARMREST REACH-MAX (mm)| 430| 445| 465| 490| 515
5°|
| | XXS| XS| S| M| L
L| ARMREST STACK-MIN (mm)| 555| 585| 605| 625| 650
L| ARMREST STACK-MAX (mm)| 625| 655| 675| 695| 720
M| ARMREST REACH-MIN (mm)| 340| 355| 375| 400| 425
M| | 430| 445| 465| 490| 515
10°|
| | XXS| XS| S| M| L
L| ARMREST STACK-MIN (mm)| 550| 580| 600| 620| 645
L| ARMREST STACK-MAX (mm)| 630| 660| 680| 700| 725
M| ARMREST REACH-MIN (mm)| 340| 355| 375| 400| 425
M| ARMREST REACH-MAX (mm)| 430| 445| 465| 490| 515
15°|
L| ARMREST STACK-MIN (mm)| 545| 575| 595| 615| 640
L| ARMREST STACK-MAX (mm)| 615| 645| 665| 685| 710
M| ARMREST REACH-MIN (mm)| 340| 355| 375| 400| 425
M| ARMREST REACH-MAX (mm)| 430| 445| 465| 490| 515
TRI BAR REMOVAL & ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
- Install fork pads F-R and F-L onto the upper part of fork (A).
- Loosen but don’t remove the four cockpit fixing bolts with a 4mm hex key (B).
- Lift up the extension assembly and detach base bars from both sides. Install protective spacer to the four fixing bolts. (C).
- Gently flip down both base bars without putting too much tension on the brake hoses. Gently lay each bar against the fork leg on the same side. (D).
- Secure both base bars to the fork legs with the shorter Velcro straps. (E).
- Secure spacers with Velcro straps. Completely loosen the four cockpit fixing bolts. (F).
- Flip the assembly down and position it gently against the front of the fork. Secure the entire assembly with the longer Velcro straps. (G).
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Always use a torque wrench.
After assembly, with both wheels on the floor, hold both brakes and gently
rock the bike forward and backward to make sure nothing is loose.
- Remove securing Velcro strap from assembly (A).
- Replace extension bar assembly and loosely refit the four fixing bolts. Remove Velcro straps (B).
- Remove protective spacers. (C).
- Replace base bars. Tighten all cockpit fixing bolts to 5.5Nm with a 4mm hex (D)
- Remove protective pads (E).
- Replace arm cups. Tighten bolts to 4Nm with a 3mm hex (F).
TOP TUBE STORAGE & TOOLKIT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Make sure all storage parts fit snugly to the frame and do not rattle.
TOP TUBE STORAGE REMOVAL
- Hold the lower end firmly and push upwards (A).
- Pivot the storage box upwards to remove. (B).
TOP TUBE STORAGE INSTALLATION
- Insert and firmly push front latch into the frame recess (A).
- Push storage box downward into the frame (B).
TOOLKIT REMOVAL
- Hold the lower end firmly and push upwards (A).
- Pivot the toolkit sideways to remove (B).
TOOLKIT INSTALLATION
- Insert and firmly push upper latch into the frame recess (A).
- Push tool box into the frame until it fits snugly. (B).
HYDRATION SYSTEM REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
- Remove front aero cover by pulling outward with both hands (A)
- Take out the bladder and disconnect the straw. Replace the bladder (B).
- Use your index finger to unclip the straw while pressing the clip with your thumb (C)
- Remove the straw by gently pulling through from the front side of the bike (D).
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Once the straw has been refitted, turn the handlebar from side to side to
make sure is not compromised. If you feel any interference, remove the straw
and refit again.
- Feed the straw from the head tube trough the right-side of steerer (A).
- Take out the bladder and reconnect the straw. Replace the bladder (B).
- Adjust the straw to desired length and secure the straw onto the clip (C).
- Refit the front aero cover (D).
SEAT POST & SADDLE ADJUSTMENT
CLAMP POSITION
Front position 78° to 80° seat tube angle Rear position 76° to 78° seat tube
angle SADDLE CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
- Remove saddle (A).
- Loosen and remove both clamp fixing bolts 1 (B).
- Pull out clamp 2 , turn it 180° horizontally and refit it into seat post (C).
- Replace clamp fixing bolts 1, tighten to 5Nm (D).
SEAT POST
Minimum insertion – 80mm. NOTE:
- Always use a torque wrench
- Once the installation or adjustment has been completed, grab the saddle and rock it back and forth to ensure all fasteners are snug.
SADDLE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
- Loosen the side bolt 1 a full turn; Loosen the top bolt 2 a full turn (A)
- Adjust saddle angle, fore or aft to preferred position (B).
- Tighten the top bolt to 5 Nm with 4 mm hex; Tighten the side bolt to 5 Nm with 4 mm hex (C)
- Double check clamp fixing bolts ➌ (D)
SADDLE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
- Loosen and remove the side bolt 1 (A).
- Loosen and remove the top bolt 2 and the upper piece (B).
- Remove the saddle from the clamp. Rock the saddle back and forth to help removal. (C).
- Select 7mm top clamp for alloy rail saddle or 9mm top clamp for carbon rail saddle. ➍ (D)
- Apply carbon paste to the clamp housing (E).
- Replace top clamp ➍ and loosely tighten the top bolt 2 and upper piece (F).
- Refit saddle with the lower piece and lightly tighten the side bolt 2 (G)
- Adjust saddle angle, fore and aft to preferred position (H).
- Tighten the top bolt and the side bolt to 5 Nm (I)
- Double check clamp fixing bolts ➌ (J)
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