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Libelle andTirol:StraighteningandFoldingtheHandle‐Stem
Figure QF7:
Correctly installed
handle‐stem. view from
side. The hinge at the
base of the handle stem
(3) of the Libelle and
Tirolisata40degree
angle. This makes it
possible to fold the stem
down nicely to the side
of the bike (Figure QF3).
Use the top quick‐
release (1) to adjust the
handle‐stem height by a
couple of cm. Use the
bottom quick release (3)
to securely hold the
stem in an upright, non‐
folded position.
Minimum insertion
mark (14) must not be
visible.
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2
3
4
Figure QF1: view of base of stem
from side.
If there is a black plastic cap (4)
remove it to expose the wedge nut
(5, Figure QF2)
Figure QF2: Installation of stem:
Insert wedge‐nut (5) and handle‐
stem (6) into head tube (7) of
bicycle frame as shown in Figure
QF2 (black stem is shown). If wedge‐
nut (5) does not fit into head tube
(7), loosen attachment bolt (8,
Figure QF4) by several turns anti‐
clockwise and try again. Push stem
down in direction of arrow shown
(Figure QF2). Make sure minimum
insertion mark (6) on handle‐stem is
not visible after stem is installed.
Tighten attachment bolt (8, Figure
QF4) to 14 Nm.
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Figure QF4: view from top, folded handle‐stem. While
pushing quick release lever (10) down, carefully fold stem
UP in the direction shown until it’s fully closed.
8
5
6
Figure QF3:
view from top.
Handle‐stem is
folded to the
side of bike.
Note the angle
of about 40
degrees.
Angle
9
10
Figure QF5: view from top, closed handle‐stem. Move
the quick release lever (11) up through the slot (12).
11
12
Figure QF6: view
from top. Close the
quick‐release lever
as shown. Check
that the stem is
stable and safely
closed. If the stem
is loose you may
have to tighten the
quick release nut
(9, Figure QF4) or
the hinge bolts (13)
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To align stem with
wheel, walk to front of
bike, put wheel
between your legs and
adjust handle‐stem
position. If major
centering adjustments
are needed, release
attachment bolt (8,
Figure QF4) by a few
turns, centre stem,
then tighten bolt to 14
Nm.
FigureQF8
CAUTION! Pinching hazard: Take care and stay
clear of moving Parts. Fold carefully. Take care not
to damage or scratch the bike during the folding
procedure. Adjust position of quick release levers if
needed. Make sure to leave enough slack for all
wires to avoid damaging wires while folding. Make
sure handle‐stem is safely attached before each
ride. Refer to quick‐release section of manual if
needed.
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