Some handy info on the Giant Contact Switch Dropper Post

[TAAHIRWP]

  On 12/4/2016 at 10:18 AM, kk6gan said:

I'm not sure, guess it would depend on the store. No harm in trying though, worst thing they can do is say no

The store I bought it from has relocated.. lol

 

I just hope it can be fixed, and not too serious problem.

 

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[kk6gan]

Maybe try taking it to a Giant concept store if you have one close to you and let them know that the store you got it from has relocated. Maybe they can help you, worth a try. Even if they won't honour the warranty they will be able to let you know if it can be fixed and what the cost would be

[Skylark]

  On 12/4/2016 at 10:15 AM, TAAHIRWP said:

Proof of purchase should work too right?

 

 

 

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That's a slip, in more mature parlance

[TAAHIRWP]

  On 12/4/2016 at 2:50 PM, Skylark said:

That's a slip, in more mature parlance

So I checked the POP.. says purchased on 24th January 2015

[Skylark]

  On 12/4/2016 at 4:25 PM, TAAHIRWP said:

So I checked the POP.. says purchased on 24th January 2015

Take that sucker back, quick!

[TAAHIRWP]

I see there is a giant store at the CTICC?

 

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[kk6gan]

  On 12/4/2016 at 4:32 PM, TAAHIRWP said:

I see there is a giant store at the CTICC?

 

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I don't know about at the CTICC but there is one around the corner from there.

 

42 Hans Strijdom Ave

[Skylark]

  On 12/4/2016 at 4:32 PM, TAAHIRWP said:

I see there is a giant store at the CTICC?

 

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Probably have to take it back to the point of purchase though?

[TAAHIRWP]

  On 12/5/2016 at 9:59 AM, Skylark said:

Probably have to take it back to the point of purchase though?

Well I took it into Giant here in Town.. let's wait and see what they say. Apparently what that do know is that

 

just on appearance, there is no stanchion wear so the cartridge is fine.

 

 

 

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[droo]

  On 12/5/2016 at 10:01 AM, TAAHIRWP said:

Well I took it into Giant here in Town.. let's wait and see what they say. Apparently what that do know is that

 

just on appearance, there is no stanchion wear so the cartridge is fine.

 

 

 

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Stanchion wear has nothing to do with the condition of the cartridge, they're two totally separate parts.

[Skylark]

What cable does the current version Giant dropper post use, does any std rear derailleur cable fit?

What is the biggest lug end the post can take, could I use a BMX brake cable that has quite a big lug end, will that fit into the post?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 1/15/2017 at 8:58 PM, Skylark said:

What cable does the current version Giant dropper post use, does any std rear derailleur cable fit?

What is the biggest lug end the post can take, could I use a BMX brake cable that has quite a big lug end, will that fit into the post?

It's a normal gear shifter cable. I don't THINK a brake lug would fit, but I could be wrong. 

[Hairy]

  On 1/15/2017 at 8:58 PM, Skylark said:

What cable does the current version Giant dropper post use, does any std rear derailleur cable fit?

What is the biggest lug end the post can take, could I use a BMX brake cable that has quite a big lug end, will that fit into the post?

a std gear cable (bullet type end) that slots into a black anodized adapter which in turn fits into the actuator on the post.

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/MY16%20CONTACT%20SWITCH%20seatpost%20Manual%20EN.pdf

see 1:34 RE my point above

[Skylark]

  On 1/16/2017 at 8:02 AM, Hairy said:

a std gear cable (bullet type end) that slots into a black anodized adapter which in turn fits into the actuator on the post.

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/MY16%20CONTACT%20SWITCH%20seatpost%20Manual%20EN.pdf

see 1:34 RE my point above

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdT06EF_H6E

Thanks, how the heck did you find that manual!

Google nor the Giant website seemed to have any kind of manual?

 

So a shifter lug end is the biggest it can take, seemed on a few forums that you can use cables with up to a 5mm lug end in the dropper post side actuator arm?

[Hairy]

  On 1/16/2017 at 4:34 PM, Skylark said:

Thanks, how the heck did you find that manual!

Google nor the Giant website seemed to have any kind of manual?

 

So a shifter lug end is the biggest it can take, seemed on a few forums that you can use cables with up to a 5mm lug end in the dropper post side actuator arm?

[Skylark]

  On 1/18/2017 at 7:05 AM, Hairy said:

 

  On 1/16/2017 at 4:34 PM, Skylark said:

Thanks, how the heck did you find that manual!

Google nor the Giant website seemed to have any kind of manual?

 

So a shifter lug end is the biggest it can take, seemed on a few forums that you can use cables with up to a 5mm lug end in the dropper post side actuator arm?

Ok Mr wise guy!

Please post the search words you used in Google to find the manual download, honestly I'd like to know because I had a good Google when I got my dripper post and was miffed and a bit surprised not to find anything.