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be pointing up around 3 -5 degrees). This will put more body weight on the
saddle and take of some pressure from your hands.
FIG 2: Adjusting saddle position
6.3 Adjusting the handlebar angle and stem position. This can be done through
adjusting the stem height and handlebar angle. Riding position is a thing
of personal preference and it’s best to ask your dealer to help you nd the
best geometry for you. To adjust the stem height and handlebar position use
a 6mm hex wrench or 13mm at wrench (this depends on which model of bi-
cycle you have). FIG 3, FIG 4. Unscrew the stem bolt, set the stem at a certain
height, then re-tighten the bold and sit on the bicycle. Then try experimenting
with the handlebar position - unscrew the handlebar bolt in the stem, set the
handlebar to a certain position, re-tighten the bolt and sit on the bicycle. Re-
peat until you nd the best combination of stem height and handlebar angle.
The tightening torque of the steer tube bolt in the stem should be 16Nm. The
tightening torque of the h-bar bolt in the stem should be 14Nm. A general
rule for adjusting the handlebars is: lower = faster, higher = more comfortable.
WARNING: Never extend the stem above the minimum insertion mark
that can be found on the lower part of the stem’s shaft!
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