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PART I
WARNING
On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem
height can affect the tension of the front brake
cable, locking the front brake or creating excess
cable slack which can make the front brake
inoperable. If the front brake pads move in
towards the wheel rim or out away from the
wheel rim when the stem or stem height is
changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted
before you ride the bicycle.
Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle
stem. If your bicycle has an adjustable angle stem,
ask your dealer to show you how to adjust if. Do
not attempt to make the adjustment yourself, as
changing stem angle may also require adjustments
to the bicycle’s controls.
WARNING
Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque.
Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform.
Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue.
Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of
the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
WARNING
AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED STEM
BINDER BOLT, HANDLEBAR BINDER BOLT OR
BAR END EXTENSION CLAMPING BOLT MAY
COMPROMISE STEERING ACTION, WHICH
COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND
FALL.
Place the front wheel of the bicycle between
your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/
stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in
relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars
in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end
extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts
are insufficiently tightened.
Your dealer can also change the angle of the
handlebar or bar end extensions.
3.D - Control Position Adjustments
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and
their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask
your dealer to make the adjustments for you.
If you choose to make your own control lever
angle adjustment, be sure to re-tighten the
clamp fasteners to the recommended torque (See
manufacturer’s instructions).
3.E - Brake Reach
Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted
for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult
to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either
adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers.
WARNING
THE SHORTER THE BRAKE LEVER REACH, THE
MORE CRITICAL IT IS TO HAVE CORRECTLY
ADJUSTED BRAKES, SO THAT FULL BRAKING
POWER CAN BE APPLIED WITHIN AVAILABLE
BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.
Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full
braking power can result in loss of control,
which may result in serious injury or death.
