User Manual

STEP 2 - Install the Handlebar

a. When the bike is shipped, the stem is attached inwardly

facing towards the back of the bike to prevent damage during

shipment. It needs to be reversed so the handlebars can be

properly attached. Place fork between your feet for stability,

then use the hex key to loosen the stem bolts that are attached

to the head tube.

b. Rotate the stem so it is 90 degrees perpendicular to the fork and

facing towards the front of the bike. Retighten the stem’s bolts to

secure it to the head tube. Do not over tighten!

c. Completely remove the stem’s handlebar clamp bolts.

d. Center the handlebar in the stem. Make sure the cables are

not pinched and the left and right grips are on the correct side.

Replace the clamp faceplate and hand tighten two bolts at

opposite corners. Keeping the handlebar centered, reattach the

clamp bolts.

e. Using the hex key, partially tighten all four bolts to hold the

handlebar at the desired angle. As the clamp tightens around

the handlebar, make sure the gap between the clamp and

body stem are parallel (see diagram below), then finish

tightening all four bolts.

Make sure there is equal distance

between handlebar clamp and body

stem as noted in this diagram

2b2a

2d2c

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