Gazelle bike User Manual Download

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If you own a Gazelle bike with an infinitely adjustable Shuttle QR,
Shuttle QR Comfort or Switch handlebar stem, you don’t even need tools
to position the handlebar. Then the only thing you have to do is lift the
lever (H) (with the Switch and Shuttle QR Comfort first pull back sliding
safety bolt (C)) and tilt the handlebar to the desired height (fig. 9). At the
moment you push the lever back down the handlebar is locked (fig. 10).
If you want to adjust the height of the handlebar stem itself, use a 6 mm
Allen key (10A) to loosen the bolt (fig. 10A). You can see this bolt if you lift
the lever.

After prolonged use the handlebar might become a bit loose. In that
case visit your Gazelle dealer. He has the know-how and tools to fix this
problem immediately. Should the handlebar be bent or damaged in any
way, it should always be replaced. Bending back the handlebar after an
accident is potentially dangerous and not recommended as it might
cause a weakness that could lead to failure at any time. Deep scratches in
aluminium handlebars create the risk of breaking the handlebar. In this
case the handlebar should also be replaced.

Various MTB, X-Road and Racing models are outfitted with an Ahead
System stem extension. In Ahead system headsets the handlebar stem
is mounted directly onto the steerer tube of the front fork (the long tube
that passes through the front part [called the head tube] of the bike’s
frame). To align the handlebar stem with the front wheel, loosen the
clamp bolts (A). By loosening bolt (B) (tightening torques are indicated
on the stem) the angle of the stem extension, and thus the height of the
handlebar can be adjusted (fig 12). Afterwards firmly retighten all bolts
after adjustment. Never attempt to adjust your handlebars while riding
the bike and always check if everything is tightened properly before
setting off the ride.

The handlebar locking system

Some models have a handlebar locking system on the headset (fig. 11).
This can be activated by turning the black ring to the left (counter
clockwise) which engages a ratchet mechanism. The turning direction
is indicated by arrows and an open and closed lock on the aluminium
ring. A red band becomes visible when the handlebar has been locked.
For safety reasons it is still possible to turn the handlebar when locked
– made evident by the clicking sound of the ratchet. The handlebar can
be unlocked by turning the black ring back to the right (clockwise), after
which it is possible to steer normally again.

The handlebar

Your riding comfort is not only influenced by the position of the
seat, but by the height of the handlebar as well. That is because it
determines the pressure on your hands and the posture of your back.

Gazelle bikes are fitted with various types of handlebars. Obviously
these can all be adjusted in height according to your wishes.

If you have a fixed handlebar, loosen bolt (A) a few turns. Then
give it a few taps with a rubber hammer. You can now position
the handlebar to the desired height by using a back-and-forth
turning movement. Then firmly retighten the bolt (fig. 5).

When adjusting the handlebar height, beware that the safety
indication MAX on the handlebar stem is not visible. In that case
the handlebar is too high.

A number of Gazelle models feature a handlebar stem that
enables you to adjust the position of the handlebar by means
of a clamping bolt (B) (fig. 6).

Some of our Gazelle models are fitted with an infinitely
adjustable Shuttle handlebar stem. With bolt (A) you can adjust
the position of the stem extension and with bolt (B) that of the
handlebar (fig. 7).

To adjust the height of this handlebar you have to remove
the cap from the stem. Subsequently you can turn the stem
extension in such a way that an additional bolt becomes visible.
You can loosen this bolt with a long 6 mm Allen key (S), after
which you can adjust the handlebar height according to your
wishes. Afterwards firmly retighten the bolt (fig. 8).