User Manual

Assembly 3
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Figure 3.6
Figure 3.5
AachingaThreadlessStem
Important! Do not disassemble the headset or lose any parts.
Be sure the end of the fork is on the ground or being held with
your free hand, because once you loosen the top cap the fork
assembly may fall out of the frame.
❶ Turn the front fork to face forward (ie: the fork dropout is in
the furthest forward posion). Figure 3.3
❷ Using a 5 mm Allen wrench loosen the top cap bolt on the
steerer tube and remove the top cap and bolt. Important!
Do not remove the spacers. Figure 3.5
❸ Posion the handlebar assembly over the steerer tube.
Look at all the cables to be sure they run in a smooth arc
from the shier or brake lever to the front brake or cable
stop on the frame. Important! If they are twisted or kinked,
the shiing and braking will not work.
❹ While holding the fork assembly in place, use a 6 mm Allen
wrench and loosen the stem pinch bolts. Slide the handlebar
assembly onto the steerer tube.
❺ Align and center the stem to the fork and wheel. Tighten the
stem pinch bolts unl there is no play between the stem and
stem tube. Note: There should be a 3 to 5 mm (1/8" - 3/16")
gap between the top of the stem and stem post. Figure 3.6
❻ Place the top cap onto the top of the steerer tube. Insert
and tighten the top cap bolt until it is snug. Do not over
tighten.
❼ Using a 5 mm Allen wrench ghten the top cap bolt. Do the
following checks to determine if the headset is properly set.
Tighten or loosen the top cap bolt if necessary.
• Li up the front wheel of the bicycle, if the wheel does
not move freely le to right the headset is too ght.
• Hold the handlebar, close the brakes and rock the fork
back and forth. If you hear a knock or clunking sound the
headset is too loose.
Note: If needed, see Secon 4: Adjusng the Headset for
more detailed informaon. See Secon 4: Adjusng the
Handlebar for informaon on aligning the handlebar.
Stem pinch
bolts
3
2
Top cap
and bolt
1/8" - 3/16"
(3 - 5 mm)
5
5