THE STEM RISE
ABOUT THE STEM RISE
To comfortably ride your electric Fat Trike, it’s essen-
tial to have the handlebar within your reach.
The stem rise is the angle of the stem from the fork to
the handlebar. The higher the degrees (+), the more
upright your position will be, or (–) the lower you will
be. Leisure riders will prefer a more upright position.
On the right side of the stem is the stem angle bolt
(image 7 cyan circle); this will adjust the stem angle.
To the left of the bolt is seven different stem angles
(image 8). From top to bottom, in increments
of ten are 50°, 40°, 30°, 20°, 10°, 0°, and -10°.
CAUTION:
It’s important that you align the triangle with the degree number, (image 8) otherwise the stem
rise portion will have a “wiggle” feeling. If this “wiggle” feeling isn’t address, there’s a potential for the stem
angle points to be damaged or stripped and will need replacing.
TECH TIP:
Before you begin adjusting the rise of the stem, it will be easier if you straddle the trike to deter-
mine the comfortable rise of your stem.
LOOSENING THE STEM RISE
Use a 6mm Allen key, turn counterclockwise and pull up
or push down on the stem/handlebar to select an angle.
You must align the white triangle (image 8 cyan circle) with
the degree numbers. Slightly tighten the stem angle bolt and
sit on the trike to see if it’s a comfortable position. If not, you will need to try each stem angle
degree number until you find the right angle for yourself.
TIGHTENING THE STEM RISE
When you find your correct stem angle and before finally tightening the stem angle bolt,
ensure there is no “wiggle” feel within the stem. The triangle must be pointing to a degree
number; otherwise, the stem angle bolt will feel loose. Tighten the stem angle bolt clockwise
with a 6mm Allen key.
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