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If the stem is not inserted into the top nut to at least the
“Minimum Insertion” mark, it is possible to over-tighten
the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. If these
instructions are not followed, it could cause an unsafe
condition and risk injury to the rider. Check steering tightness
prior to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the
handlebar. If you can turn it without turning the front wheel,
the stem is too loose. Re-align the handlebar with the front
wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt.
Stem and Handlebars (Standard Quill-type)
Most Currie bicycles use this stem type
1. Remove the protective shipping cap from the stem wedge.
2. Remove the Stem Plug from the stem. Loosen the Stem Bolt with a
6mm allen wrench or 13mm box wrench.
3. Insert the stem into the headtube of the bicycle. Ensure that the
Minimum Insertion Line is below the top nut of the headset.
4. Align the stem and handlebar so it is in line with the front wheel.
5. Tighten the Stem Bolt with the 6mm allen wrench. Reinsert the Stem
Plug into the stem.
6. Check the headset for smooth rotation and that the top nut is secured
tightly.
7. Loosen the 6mm Binder Bolt and rotate the handlebar so the levers are
at a 45 degree angle below the handlebar.
8. Retighten the Binder Bolt to ensure the handlebar does not rotate in
the stem.
WaRninG: MiniMuM inseRtion line Must Be hidden Within the
HEADTUBE OF THE BICYCLE.
!
Stem and Handlebars
(threadless/aheadset)
Stem Installation (Should be assembled on the
bike already)
1. Insert the compression bolt through the top
cap and the stem. Begin threading into the
star nut.
2. Tighten compression bolt so it removes all
play from the fork, but allows the fork to rotate
smoothly.
3. Align the stem with the front wheel. Tighten
the stem clamp bolts to secure the stem to the
steerer tube.
Handlebar Installation
1. Remove the stem cap bolts and stem cap.
2. Insert handlebar into the stem cap.
3. Tighten the stem cap bolts equally. Note the
distance between the stem and stem cap "A"
should be equal on the top and bottom of the
stem cap.
Installed
by
factory
Compression Bolt
Top Cap
Stem Clamp Bolts
Spacer
Headset Wedge
Bearing Race
Bearing Dust Cover
Bearing Retainer
Star Nut
(Inside Steerer Tube)
Upper Headset Cup
Headtube
Lower Headset Cup
Bearing Retainer
Bearing Dust Cover
Headset Crown Race
Fork
Steerer T
ube
Handlebar
Stem Cap
Bolts
Stem Cap
Minimum Insertion
Mark
Stem Bolt
Head Tube
Binder Bolt
Top Nut
Wedge
NOTE:
Some models of bicycles may be equipped with a stem that has
an adjustable angle. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will
require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening
the 6mm Allen bolt located underneath the stem.
Failure to do this
may cause loss of steering control.