User Manual

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Figure 4.17
WARNING!
• Improper adjustment of the handlebar may result in
damage to the stem post, steering tube and result in loss of
control, serious injury or death. Ensure the minimum
inseron marks on the stem post are not visible above the
top of the headset.
• Failure to properly ghten handlebar components may
result in loss of control, serious injury or death. Always
check the handlebar is funconing properly and secured to
the frame before riding the bicycle.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR
Adjusng the Handlebar Height
Instrucons for adjusng the handlebar height depend on
whether your bicycle has a quill or clamp (threadless) stem.
Refer to Secon 3: Aach the Handlebar for instrucons on
adjusng the handlebar height.
Align the Handlebar
❶ Stand in front of the handlebar and hold the front wheel
between your legs.
❷ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, loosen the stem binder bolt, or
pinch binder bolts, and move the handlebar le or right
unl it is aligned with the front wheel. Figure 4.17
❸ Tighten the stem binder bolt and check the handlebar is
securely aached and funconing properly.
Adjust the Handlebar Angle
❶ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench loosen the handlebar binder
bolt(s). Figure 4.17
❷ Rotate the handlebar into the desired posion.
❸ Check that the handlebar is centered to the frame and front
wheel. Sit on the seat and check your reach to grips,
shiers, and brakes. Refer to Secon 1: Seat Height and
Handlebar Reach for guidelines.
❹ Tighten the handlebar binder bolt(s) and check the
handlebar is securely aached and funconing properly.
Stem binder bolt
Note: The clamp
on threadless
stems have two
pinch binder bolts.
Handlebar binder bolt(s)
Stem post
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