Adjusting the handlebars
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the less the maximum possible rotation angle
of the handlebars, since they touch the frame,
the seat, or the lowrider rack earlier.
Above seat Tiller handlebar steering
Our recumbent bicycles with Tiller steering
are equipped with a height adjustable stem.
On Streetmachine Gte and Grasshopper fx it
comes with the Glideflex folding pivot from
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. Folding the handlebar forward
makes it easy to get on and off the bicycle and
a relaxed position for the hands while riding.
Information about the Glideflex stem on page
28.
Grasshopper fx with Tiller steering
With the tiller steering, the grips of the han-
dlebar should show to the front in riding
direction, away from the rider. This results in
the most comfortable position to grip the
handlebar since all you have to do is "hook in"
your hands to the handlebar. This position
allows easy cornering as it gives the rider the
most space between handlebar and belly.
The adjustable stem should preferably be set
to the shortest possible position while taking
care that the legs don't touch the handlebars
when riding. To check this, make sure that
you have correctly adjusted the leg length as
described above and sit down on your bicycle.
Clamping of the fixed stem with above seat steering
Alignment of the stem to the front wheel
Danger!
Aligning the stem may re-
quire adjustment of the headset bearings.
In case of assembly errors the danger of
accidents is increased. If you are in doubt
have your bicycle mechanic adjust the
stem.
Check the parallel alignment of the stem to
the front wheel by folding it completely for-
ward and looking at both stem and front
wheel.
To adjust this alignment, loosen the clamping
screws of the stem / fork steerer tube con-
nection. Do not loosen the screw in the
headset cap. Sit on the bike, hold the front
wheel with your feet and turn the stem so
that it is aligned to the front wheel.
Then tighten both clamping screws alternately
with 6–8 Nm. Check the clamping by trying to
turn the stem against the front wheel. Check
the play of the headset bearing (See "Headset
and Pedals" on page 49.
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