Merida CENTURION - Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and the Brake Levers

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Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars
and the brake levers
The handlebars are usually slightly bent at the ends.
Set the handlebars to a position in which your wrists
are relaxed and not turned too much outwards.
Release the Allen bolt(s) at the bottom or front side
of the stem. Turn the handlebars to the desired
position. Make sure the handlebars are accurately
centered in the stem. Carefully retighten the bolt(s)
with the torque wrench.
Tighten all bolts with an Allen key by applying little
force until the upper and the lower clamping slots of
the handlebar clamp between face plate and stem
body are equal in width
(f) . Tighten the bolts alter-
nately and in small increments with a torque wrench
to the lower value of the recommended torque values.
Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem
(g) and tighten the bolt a little more, if necessary. Use
a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum
torque values! You find them directly on the com-
ponents and/or in the instructions of the component
manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
If the handlebars are not tight with the prescribed
torque value, use carbon assembly paste.
After adjusting the handlebars you need to adjust
the brake lever/shifter units. Release the Allen bolt at
either unit. Turn the levers relative to the handlebars.
Sit in the saddle and place your fingers on the brake
levers.
Check whether the back of your hand forms a straight
line with the line of your forearm
(h) . Retighten the
units with a torque wrench and do a twist test! The
brake levers need not be absolutely tight. In case of
a fall it is an advantage when the brake levers can
be turned.
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Tighten all bolts with an Allen key by
applying little force until the upper and
the lower clamping slots of the handle-
bar clamp between face plate and stem body
are equal in width. Tighten the bolts alternately
and in small increments with a torque wrench to
the lower value of the recommended torque val-
ues. The recommended torque values for 4-bolt-
stems are 5-6 Nm. In the case of 4-bolt-face
plates tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern.