whic
dlebar
heig
k your dealer to adjust the handlebar height a
bit b
d or stamped mark on its shaft which designates the stem’s
“Min
b .
sion of the fro nt brake cab le, lo cking th e fro nt b rake o r cre ating excess ca ble
the wh
our bicycle has an adjustable angle stem, ask your dealer to
sho
s tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight c an stretch and deform. Bolts
c
o change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions.
bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt
l
h clamps inside the steerer tube b y way of an expanding binder bolt. If y ou aren’t absolutely
sure which type of stem your bike has, ask your dealer.
If y our bike h as a “threadles s” stem (fig. 6 ) your d ealer ma y b e abl e to chan ge ha n
ht by moving height adjustment spacers from below the
stem to above the stem, or vice versa.
Otherwise, you’ll have to get a stem of different length or rise. Consult your dealer. Do not attempt
to do this yourself, as it requires special knowledge.
If your bike has a “quill” stem (fig. 7) you can as
y adjusting stem height.
A quill stem has an etche
imum Inse
rtion” or “Maximum Extension”. This mark must not be visible above the headset.
WARNING: A quill stem’s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visibleabove the top
of the headset. If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem
reak or
damage the fork’s steerer tube, which could cause you to lose control and fall
WARNING: On so me b icycles, ch anging th e stem o r stem h eight can affect th e
ten
may
slack which can make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out away from
eel rim w
hen th e stem o r stem h eight is ch anged, the b rakes mu st b e co rrectly ad justed b efore you rid e th e
bicycle.
Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If y
w you how to adjust if. Do not attempt to make the adjustment yourself,
as changing stem angle may also require adjustments
to the bicycle’s controls.
WARNING: Alway
that are too lo ose can move and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to
ontrol and fall.
Y
our dealer can als
lose
WARNING: An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt, handlebar clamp
may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose co
ntrol and fall. Place the front wheel of the
e between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to bicyc
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