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Steering Mast Adjustments
The steering mast assembly features separate handlebar height and tilt angle adjust-
ments. These adjustments will allow you to set the han dle bars at the appropriate
height and distance from your body. The correct adjustment will result in a 90°
bend at the elbow (see photo on page 6).
Steering Mast Height Adjustment
1. Loosen the binder clamp at the bottom of the steering mast upper tube.
2. Adjust the handlebars to the desired height and tighten the binder bolt.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a minimum required insertion of the steer-
ing mast lower tube into the steering mast upper tube. This minimum
insertion is required for proper strength of the steering mast assembly.
Under no cir cum stanc es should the steering mast height adjustment
be set so that the MINIMUM INSERTION mark on the lower tube is vis-
ible beneath the upper tube.
ADJUST STEERING MAST PROPERLY: The MINIMUM INSERTION mark on
the steer ing mast lower tube must not be visible below the steering
mast upper tube AT ANY TIME. If the steering mast height adjustment
is set beyond the MINIMUM IN SER TION mark, the steering mast may
become dam aged or break, which could cause you to lose control
and fall, causing se ri ous injury or death.
CHECK YOUR BRAKE CABLE ENGAGEMENT: Before you begin every
ride, or move the steering mast fore/aft, depress the front and rear
brake levers to ensure proper brake cable engagement. Failure to
do so could result in brake cables that are not properly engaged
which could in turn result in an accident and serious injury or death.
If you have questions or concerns about the length of your brake
cables, contact your local dealer for assistance.
Steering Mast Tilt Range Ad just ments
It is a good idea to check the tightness of your steer ing mast pivot bolt before and
after every ride. The steering masts on all 2004 recumbents (in this manual referred
to as Type 2 steer ing masts) have only the rear ward tilt range setting ad just ment.
Set the rear ward tilt setting of the steer ing mast to the de sired po si tion by ad just ing
the ad just ment bolt as de scribed above.
Some Type 2 offset stems feature a re mov able for ward stop bolt. This bolt serves
