HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the handlebars forward and backwards,
loosen the stem bolt or bolts. Your bike may have
one (see Figure 1), two (see Figure 2), or four (see
Figure 3) bolts holding the handlebar in place. Do not
completely remove these bolts, simply loosen them
until you are able to move the handlebar to the desired
position. Once complete, tighten the bolt(s). If your
stem has multiple bolts holding the handlebar on, be
sure to tighten them evenly (see image).
BRAKE LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
Make sure that the brake lever(s)
are adjusted to a comfortable angle
for the rider. Each brake lever can
be adjusted by loosening the clamp
bolt and rotating the lever into the
desired position. Once the lever is
positioned, re-tighten the bolt. If your
bike is equipped with two brake levers,
make sure they are set at the same
angle. Check to make sure that the
lever is tight. It should not move on the
handlebar when tightened properly.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Properly adjusted brakes will have both pads
contacting the rim at the same time, centered,
with the brake lever not bottoming out against the
handlebar grip when squeezed. In addition to this,
the front of the brake pads (towards the front of the
bike) should contact the rim slightly before the rest
of the pad. If your brake is not centered, or the pads
are not contacting the rim at the same time, loosen
the mounting nut holding the brake to the fork (front)
or the frame (rear). (See Figure 1.) Squeeze the brake
lever firmly, and tighten the brake nut while continuing
to squeeze the brake lever. Squeeze the brake
lever several times to check to see if the brakes are
centered. If your bike is equipped with U-Brakes (see
Figure 2) and the brake pads are not contacting the
rim at the same time, use a Phillips head screwdriver
to screw in the adjustment screw on the side that
is contacting the rim first. Squeeze the brake lever
several times and re-check the spacing. (See Figure 2.)
When squeezed, the brake lever should be firm and
not bottom out against the handlebar grip. To remove
slack from the cable and make the lever more firm, use
the barrel adjuster on the brake lever or brake caliper.
Unscrew the barrel adjuster and locking nut one turn at a
time until the desired firmness is achieved. Keeping the
barrel adjuster in place, tighten the locking nut back down
against the brake lever or brake caliper. If your brake lever
is still too soft after adjusting, further adjustment may be
needed by a bicycle shop.
Mounting nut
Cable
anchor
nut
Pads
Brake
cable
Brake lever
Grip Handlebar
Cable adjuster
barrel
Locking nut
Nipple Ferrule
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