Cannondale Mountain Hardtail Thru Axle, Quick Start Manual

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SET-UP STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 PRE-RIDE CHECK
Step 1. Install your handlebars.
Using an Allen wrench, loosen and remove the four bolts and faceplate
from the stem. The stem connects the handlebar to the fork. Set the
bolts and faceplate aside together, so you don’t lose anything.
Insert the handlebar into the stem and verify the hoses and cables
wrap around the frame cleanly, without kinks to any of the lines.
Loosely reattach the faceplate to the stem. Take care to not tighten
one bolt more than another. Your goal is a consistent gap between
the stem and faceplate from top to bottom.
Center the handlebar in the stem using the markings on the bar, then
roll it back into a comfortable position. Hand-tighten the stem bolts
using the Allen key, ensuring there’s an even gap between the stem
and faceplate. You will fully tighten these later.
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