User Guide

WARNING
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Adjustment
The angle and height of the handlebars is largely a matter of
personal preference blending comfort, efficiency, and balance.
Your hands should be comfortable and be able to easily operate all
controls. If your hands, arms, or shoulders are uncomfortable or
numb you may need to adjust the handlebars or select components
more suitable to your personal needs. Consult your Fisher dealer if
you need help attaining comfort on your bike.
To adjust the angle of the handlebars, loosen the handlebar clamp
bolt(s) on the stem just enough that the handlebars can be rotated in the
stem. Position the handlebars to the desired angle, making sure they are
centered in the stem. After adjustment, follow the procedures and tighten
as shown in Inspection.
To change the handlebar height with a conventional stem (Figs. 27 and
29), loosen the stem expander bolt two to three turns, then tap the top
of the stem expander bolt with a wood or plastic faced mallet to loosen the stem wedge.
Adjust the handlebars to the desired height, and retighten following the procedures and
instructions in Inspection (also note WARNING below).
Adjusting the handlebar height on a direct connect stem (Fig. 28) affects the headset
bearing adjustment. This procedure requires special tools and training so this should only
be done by your Fisher dealer.
Some handlebars have reinforcements in the bar tips to support bar-ends. If your
handlebars have cut marks, do not cut these handlebars to a shorter length than the
marks indicate (580mm minimum width) because this would remove the reinforcement.
Lubrication
The stem should be lubricated once a year. To lubricate a conventional
type stem (Figs. 27 and 29), loosen the stem expander bolt two or three
turns, then tap the top of the expander bolt with a wood or plastic faced
mallet to loosen the stem wedge. Remove the stem from the frame. Wipe
the old grease off the stem and clean if necessary. Apply a thin layer of
Wrench Force
®
synthetic grease or a similar lubrication to the section of
the stem that will be inserted into the frame, including the stem wedge.
Insert the stem into the frame, and follow the Adjustment and Inspection
procedures in this section to re-install your stem.
Lubricate a direct connect stem once a year. This procedure requires
adjustment of the headset bearings so should only be done by your
Fisher dealer.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Minimum
insertion mark
If you are unsure of the safety of your handlebar system, do not
ride the bicycle. Take the bicycle to your dealer for adjustments.
Never ride your bicycle with the stem raised above the minimum
insertion mark (sometimes called the maximum height mark, see
Fig. 32) as this may cause loss of control resulting in personal
injury or damage to your bicycle. A minimum of 2 3/4 inches (70
mm) of the stem must always remain in the frame.
THREE
Inspection,
Adjustment
&
Lubrication
WARNING
Cutting handlebars to be shorter than their intended length could cause
them to be weak resulting in a loss of control resulting in personal injury.