Shiv Expert - FORK; STEM; HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION; INSTALLING THE FORK INTO THE STEERER TUBE

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1. FORK / STEM / HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLING THE FORK INTO THE STEERER TUBE
Specialized Shiv frames are designed for use with the Specialized aero stem/handlebar combo or a 1 1/8” x 31.8mm
standard stem with the Specialized alloy aero handlebar. The Specialized aero handlebars work specifically with the
handlebar risers and extensions to offer the greatest range of position adjustment.
Before starting the assembly of the bike, install the seatpost in the frame as shown in Chapter 5.
WARNING! When placing the bicycle in a repair stand, clamp the seatpost using a frame clamp
specifically designed for thin-wall carbon tubes (for example, the Park Tools 100-X4 Extreme
Range Clamp). Clamping the seatpost with a standard clamp can cause damage to the seatpost
that may or may not be visible. Do not clamp the frame tubes.
For the initial setup, since the proper height is not yet determined, it is recommended to cut the
steerer tube at the highest position for assembly (2 x 25mm steerer tube spacers), then cut the
fork to the desired height once the build is complete and the bike has been fit to the rider.
To install the Aero stem in the lowest position (without spacers), it is recommended to place a
5mm spacer above the stem to retain enough steerer tube length in the event that a standard 1
1/8” stem is installed.
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 Fig.1: Install the lower 1 1/8” cartridge bearing
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on the steerer tube of the fork.
 Fig.1: Install the fork
B
into the head tube
C
of the Shiv frame and settle the bearing into the base of the
head tube.