Giant revive

[cwah]

Hello

I just got my giant revive:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zu4pu4fob48p9qh/Screenshot_20180708-133813.png?dl=0

I can't manage to adjust the seat height:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3kxfnsge946aig9/MVIMG_20180708_133511.jpg?dl=0

Anyone has an idea what's the best way? I don't even know which level it is

Thanks

 

[Wicky]

Is that a lever of some kind under the seat or on the gate behind? edit looks like the seat is on a rail at the top of the square frame member.

Or can the shock length be increased to raise the seat height or put a cushion on the seat.

 

[cwah]

Is that a lever of some kind under the seat or on the gate behind? edit looks like the seat is on a rail at the top of the square frame member.

Or can the shock length be increased to raise the seat height or put a cushion on the seat.

According to the manual, the level below should allow seat adjustment:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/60954/Giant-Revive.html?page=5#manual

But nothing happen. Looks like something is stuck. Probably rust or something similar. I don't know what to do

 

[Wicky]

'Plus Gas' or a penetrating oil of your choice.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plus-Gas-Releasing-Fluid-Aero-400ml-Dismantiling-Lubricant/332492445319

Carefully applied heat from a blowtorch on seized area taking care not to set fire to it!

Looking at it it looks as high as it can go...

 

[Fat Rat]

Carefully applied heat from a blowtorch on seized area taking care not to set fire to it!
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Blow torch

If you need heat you want something like a paint stripper heat gun (no flames)
Still be careful but you can get a lot more controlled heat at the surface before damage occurs

 

[cwah]

'Plus Gas' or a penetrating oil of your choice.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plus-Gas-Releasing-Fluid-Aero-400ml-Dismantiling-Lubricant/332492445319

Carefully applied heat from a blowtorch on seized area taking care not to set fire to it!

Looking at it it looks as high as it can go...

I wouldn't be sure where to apply heat as I don't know how the mechanism work... Fearing to do more damage than necessary

 

[Wicky]

Stick to 'plus gas' and have a google online as there's some pages / videos that discuss / show the mechanism and there's some plastic sliders in there.

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=100354

 

[cwah]

Stick to 'plus gas' and have a google online as there's some pages / videos that discuss / show the mechanism and there's some plastic sliders in there.

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=100354

Yeah I've seen these. Not much help so far

 

[cwah]

Some progress on my build:
Before:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eq9eddrw4k98jq4/s-l1604.jpg?dl=0

Now:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h44lnkgdf3e2pyo/IMG_20180825_173408.jpg?dl=0

- Added front suspension + disc brake
- Added rear dd motor

Next step:
- Wiring with the phaserunner controller and lights
- Add the battery

Stay tuned!! And the parts removed from the giant can be taken for free. See here:
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/motor-bbs02-cute100-leafmotor-not-working.31567/