Torque value for that bolt is on the other side of the rocker. When I disassembled my Trance 29 rocker I made sure that side was just a bit more than finger tight, then torqued the other side to spec. No worries so far

 

Hi and thanks for the support!

Both sides of the bolts have no torque values (external view). I had already checked them before.

This bolt/axle is the only one that has no values. Curious!

In my opinion, Giant's new policy does not want to share official documentation to avoid amateur maintenance that could void the lifetime warranty. But I find it a little strange.

All the big brands share manuals, etc. with their customers for a basic approach to indoor service. ORBEA offer lifetime warranty and shares documentation.

It's also curious because all the other bolts have the torque values on them ... apart from this main pin for the upper carbon connection.

Maybe they forgot to write it on haha!

I really love my new MTB but it would also be nice to have manuals.

Bye, k

 

That is strange! Either way, tighten the bolt on the other side. The Trance 29 bolts that attach to the shock and rocker are all 11nm. If your shock bolts are also 11nm, chances are that is the toque for that side. Hopefully a new Reign owner will chime in and correct me if I’m wrong

 

That is strange! Either way, tighten the bolt on the other side. The Trance 29 bolts that attach to the shock and rocker are all 11nm. If your shock bolts are also 11nm, chances are that is the toque for that side. Hopefully a new Reign owner will chime in and correct me if I'm wrong

Yes! It is strange also that there is no manual like for all the other houses that produce mtb (ORBEA, Yeti, YT, Santacruz, ecc) I can not believe it :\

However, all the other bolts\axles (of the joints\links) of the frame, indicate a value of 15Nm.

Thanks
k

 

Hey, this is very weird, that you don't have a torque spec on the other side. I have reign 29 1, ALU model and this bolt is speced at 11Nm.

hope it helps.

 

Those specs are the same across models, so you can take a look at any other model. In my experience you're much better off using less than maximum torque (the torque values are MAX not recommended - if it's 11NM, 6NM could work just as well). Use blue loctite or equivalent and you don't really need much torque on bolts and you don't need torque wrench.

 

Here guys!

Only Giant UK has kindly provided me with the torque specs: main pivot upper carbon link: 9-11 Nm and 12-15 Nm for the others.

However, I find it really shameful and frustrating there is no official manual with all the useful information. All other houses publishing specifications, manuals, video tutorials etc. Giant instead no! Absurd.

Thank you all for your time and courtesy.

Regards
Alex from Rome

 

Yes, I totally agree. Giant makes great bikes and I am loving my Reign 29, but they need to update their website and customer practices.

They should have torque specs., shock tuning guide, BB info, etc.

Come on Giant!