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
inseron 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 funconing properly and secured to
the frame before riding the bicycle.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR
Adjusng the Handlebar Height
Instrucons for adjusng the handlebar height depend on
whether your bicycle has a quill or clamp (threadless) stem.
Refer to Secon 3: Aach the Handlebar for instrucons on
adjusng 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
unl it is aligned with the front wheel. Figure 4.17
❸ Tighten the stem binder bolt and check the handlebar is
securely aached and funconing 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 posion.
❸ Check that the handlebar is centered to the frame and front
wheel. Sit on the seat and check your reach to grips,
shiers, and brakes. Refer to Secon 1: Seat Height and
Handlebar Reach for guidelines.
❹ Tighten the handlebar binder bolt(s) and check the
handlebar is securely aached and funconing 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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