Instructions / Assembly

11
Assembly
Handlebar and Stem Installation - Threadless Stem:
CAUTION:
• Threadless Stem
B
should be
installed with bike sitting on the
ground and both wheels installed.
• Make sure Fork is fully inserted
from the bottom and Front Brake is
pointing FORWARDS.
• Disc Brake models: Disc Brake will
generally be on the LEFT side of
the Fork.
STEP 1:
1. Add Spacers
A
as needed for
proper Gap
E
.
2. Insert the Stem
B
fully onto the
Fork Tube
C
.
3. Point the Stem towards the front
of the bike and in line with the fork
and wheel.
4. With downward pressure on Stem,
move bicycle fork/wheel back and
forth so there is no looseness in
Headset Bearings
D
.
NOTE: Ensure there is BETWEEN 1mm
and 6mm gap between Fork Tube and
top of Stem
E
.
5. Place Cap
F
into stem and
tighten screw securely
G
. Try
to move Fork back and forth.
There should be no movement in
Headset Bearings
D
. If needed,
redo above steps.
6. If supplied, insert Rubber Cap
I
securely.
STEP 2:
7. Tighten the stem bolts
H
securely. See Torque Table for recommended torque -
Do not over-tighten.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar and fork turn left to right smoothly and without
friction.
E
H
B
A
F
G
C
A
D
I
1mm MIN
6mm MAX