Commencal ABSOLUT, Instruction And Maintenance Manual

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8. When there is no further play, check that the steering moves freely by
lifting the front wheel and turning the handlebars left to right a few times.
The bars should turn freely, without any tight spots.
9. Once your headset has been adjusted, re-check that the handlebars are
centered with regards to the front wheel. You can now tighten the stem
bolts, using the recommended torque settings. Be sure to tighten them
equally.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLEBARS
AND THE HEADSET
4. You can adjust the height of the handlebar by modifying the position of
the steerer tube spacers. You can position them above or below the stem
(fig.6).
fig.6
5. Once you have adjusted the height of the handlebar, reinstall the bolt
and stem plug. Centre the handlebars using the front wheel as a guide.
6. You now need to adjust the headset. Tighten the stem plug bolt. Warning:
this bolt is for adjustments only, and should not be tightened any further if
resistance is felt!
7. Verify that there is no play in the stem/fork/frame assembly. To do this,
block the front wheel using the front brake and do a forward/backward
movement with your arms on the handlebars (fig.7). If play is felt in the
headset, tighten the stem plug bolt a further quarter turn, and check.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLEBARS
AND THE HEADSET
fig.7
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