Adjusting the handlebars
28
HP
Velotechnik
Danger!
The hex-headed screw in
the cap adjusts the play of the steering
head bearing. This screw is not made to
clamp the stem tightly to the steerer tube.
It does not secure the stem against turning.
Take care that both clamping screws on
the side are tightened as prescribed after
you have finished your works at the stem.
Otherwise the stem may turn while riding
and cause an accident.
Height adjustment
The stem is telescopically height adjustable.
Loosen the clamping screw of the clamp of
the stem extension. Move the stem extension
to the desired position. Align the stem exten-
sion parallel to the front wheel, so that the
handlebars are perpendicular to the front
wheel. Tighten the clamping screw with 8–10
Nm.
Clamping of the height adjustment for above seat steering. The
end of the upper stem half must not be visible in the clamping
slot.
Danger!
The stem extension must
not be positioned higher than the „max“
mark on the lower stem part. In no case
may the end of the lower stem half be-
come visible in the slot of the stem exten-
sion. The clamp must be positioned tightly
to the lower end of the stem extension.
The clamping slot of the clamp must be
aligned to the slot in the stem extension.
Glideflex stem angle adjustment
The T
ERRACYCLE
Glideflex stem unit is
equipped with a backstop adjustment screw
close to the pivot axle. To adjust the back-
stop, fold the stem forward and turn the
backstop screw in or out. Turning the bolt in
(clockwise) allows the handlebars to fold
further back; turning the bolt out stops the
handlebars from going as far back.
Attention!
Do not turn the screw so
far out that it contacts the top of the stem
when it is folded back. The bolt must con-
tact the sloping surface.
Glideflex stem folding friction adjustment
To adjust the folding friction, tighten or loos-
en the pivot bolt. Tightening the bolt will
increase friction; loosening will decrease
friction. Moisture caused by rain may decrease
the friction but normal function will be re-
stored after drying.
Danger!
Do not loosen the bolt past
the minimum friction point. If you do, re-
tighten the bolt until the friction increases.
The bolt must be secured with threadlock-
er!
Above seat Aerobar steering
Removable stem on Grasshopper
Your foldable Grasshopper fx with Aerobar
steering (around the knees) is equipped with a
quick remove stem.
After folding the Grasshopper fx frame the
stem may be stored on a special bracket with
minimum space requirements. The bracket is
situated on the right upper end of the frame’s
seat tube.
To take off the stem push the silver lock
button on the quick release lever and open
the quick release at the same time. Pull the
stem upwards to release it from the fork’s