Operation Manual

CycleBasic adjustments
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4.3 Handlebars and handlebar stems
WARNING
Material breakage due to adjusting the handlebar height
incorrectly.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have the handlebars adjusted by your dealer.
x Do not make any adjustments to the handlebars if you lack
the necessary expertise and the tools required.
x Observe the minimum insertion depth for the handlebar stem.
Handlebar stems connect the cycle handlebars to the front fork.
A rigid or adjustable handlebar stem may be fitted, depending on the cycle model.
There is a distinction between handlebar stems with internal clamping mechanisms and
handlebar stems which cover the fork stem and are clamped with bolts from outside.
Handlebar stem parameters include the diameter of the fork stem, diameter of the
handlebar clamp, length, angle and height.
Handlebar height is among the adjustments that must be made in adapting the cycle to
suit the size of the rider.
x Have the handlebars adjusted by your dealer so that you can sit in a comfortable
position and easily operate all the components on the handlebars.
4.3.1 Minimum insertion depth
Quill-type handlebar stems have a minimum insertion depth marked on their tubing, and
must be inserted up to at least this point in the fork stem.
x Observe the minimum insertion depth
for the handlebar stem. The marking on
the handlebar stem or quill must not be
visible (see “Illustr.: Minimum insertion
depth marking on a quill-type stem with
an internal clamping mechanism”).
Illustr.: Minimum insertion depth marking
on a quill-type stem with an internal
clamping mechanism (example)