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WARNING!
When the seat is adjusted properly, you should NEVER see the minimum insertion line. Do NOT
operate bike if minimum insertion line is viewable on the seat post (Fig. 4).
STEP 3: HANDLEBAR/STEM
1. The stem is secured to the handlebar from the factory.
2. Remove the plastic packing cap from the bottom of the stem (Fig. 5). Loosening the stem
at bolt at the top of the stem 1-2 turns may help.
RECOMMENDED: apply a thin layer of
grease to the end of the stem shaft and around wedge.
3. Insert the quill (wedge) end of the stem into the fork steer tube (Fig. 6). You may have to loosen
the bolt and wedge a small amount to allow the quill to fit into the steer tube.
4. Make sure the fork is facing forward (Fig. and the handlebars facing forward and lined up with
the fork dropouts.
