Giant VERSION 3.0 - Manual (Page 6)

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TERMS
Bottomed Out: When a rear shock or suspension fork (herein after referred to as “shock”) is
compressed completely and all the suspension travel has been used
Compression Stroke: The motion of the shock in response to an impact
Damping: Internal mechanism to control the speed of compression or rebound
PSI: Pounds per square inch
Rebound: The extension or return stroke of the shock
Sag: Compression of the shock caused by the rider’s static weight
Spring Rate: The amount of force required to compress the spring
Topped Out: When the shock or fork rebounds quickly enough to cause a “clunk” at the very top of its
upstroke
Basic Terms & Shock Set-Up Overview