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Conventional stems
Release the expander bolt by two to three complete turns (a). You should now be
able to turn the stem freely inside the fork.
If this is not the case, release the bolt by tapping it gently with a hammer. With
most Allen bolts, you will first need to stick the Allen key into it again because it will
probably be countersunk and therefore impossible to be hit directly. Then gently
tap the key with the hammer (b).
Never try to unscrew the top race when you only want to adjust the stem,
as you will otherwise alter the bearing play.
Now you can move the handlebars and stem up and down as a whole. Do not pull
the stem out beyond the indicated mark on the shaft!
Setting the stem to a lower position can only add to your safety (d)!
Straighten the handlebars so that they are symmetrical with respect to the front
wheel. Check from the top whether both handlebars and stem are correctly posi-
tioned with respect to the front wheel (c).
Tighten the expander bolt with a torque wrench. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible torque.
!!
Make sure the stem is firmly fixed by taking the front wheel between your legs and
trying to turn the handlebars and stem relative to the wheel. If the stem gives way,
you have to retighten the bolt.
If the handlebars are still too high or too low, the only solution will be to replace
the stem. This can be quite a big job, as it may mean taking off and remounting
all the fittings on the handlebars. Ask at your FELT dealer about the various stem
types available.
Never ride a bike with a stem that has been drawn out beyond the mark
for the maximum permissible height (d)! Check all bolted connections and
test your brakes before you set off!
a b c d
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