Diamondback Bicycle - Control Position Adjustments; Brake Reach

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WARNING: a quIll stem’s mInImum InsertIon mark must not Be vIsIBle aBove the top of the headset. If
the stem Is extended Beyond the mInImum InsertIon mark the stem may Break or damage the fork’s steerer
tuBe, whIch could cause you to lose control and fall.
WARNING: on some BIcycles, changIng the stem or stem heIght can affect the tensIon of the front Brake
caBle, lockIng the front Brake or creatIng excess caBle slack whIch can make the front Brake InoperaBle.
If the front Brake pads move In towards the wheel rIm or out away from the wheel rIm when the stem or
stem heIght Is changed, the Brakes must Be correctly adjusted Before you rIde the BIcycle.
Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your bicycle has an adjustable
angle stem, ask your dealer to show you how to adjust it. Do not attempt to make the adjustment
yourself, as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the bicycle’s controls.
WARNING:
always tIghten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tIght can stretch and
deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatIgue. eIther mIstake can lead to a sudden faIlure of the
Bolt, causIng you to lose control and fall.
Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions.
WARNING:
an InsuffIcIently tIghtened stem BInder Bolt, handleBar BInder Bolt or Bar end extensIon
clampIng Bolt may compromIse steerIng actIon, whIch could cause you to lose control and fall. place the
front wheel of the BIcycle Between your legs and attempt to twIst the handleBar/stem assemBly. If you
can twIst the stem In relatIon to the front wheel, turn the handleBars In relatIon to the stem, or turn
the Bar end extensIons In relatIon to the handleBar, the Bolts are InsuffIcIently tIghtened.
D. Control Position Adjustments
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be
changed. Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you. Do not attempt to make these
adjustments on your own.
E. Brake Reach
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or nd it
difcult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or t shorter reach
brake levers.
WARNING:
the shorter the Brake lever reach, the more crItIcal It Is to have correctly adjusted Brakes,
so that full BrakIng power can Be applIed wIthIn avaIlaBle Brake lever travel. Brake lever travel
InsuffIcIent to apply full BrakIng power can result In loss of control, whIch may result In serIous Injury
or death.