Adjusting the handlebars
32
HP
Velotechnik
Alignment of the stem to the front wheel with
the steerer tube clamping (Grasshopper fx)
To align the handlebars perpendicular to the
front wheel, turn the adaptor for indirect
steering clamped into the bottom end of the
fork steerer tube.
Loosen the allen key bolt a few turns. Hold
the front wheel and align the handlebar per-
pendicular to the front wheel. Push the adap-
tor fully into the fork steerer tube, so that the
metal plate welded onto the tube is posi-
tioned directly at the end of the fork steerer
tube.
Tighten the Allen bolt with 30–32 Nm.
Danger!
This tightening torque is
mandatory! If you do tighten the bolt with
a wrong torque, the adaptor could turn or
bolt could break while riding, leading to a
crash. Only use our original bolt of the
strength type 12.9.The bolt head and
threads must be lubricated. Do not use a
washer. The clamping part and the inner
steerer tube must not be greased. If you
are unsure about this, let your bike me-
chanic carry out this work.
Alignment of the handlebars to the wheel by
track rod adjustment (Speedmachine)
Remove the screw between rear connection
rod end (3) and stem. Loosen the counter
lock nut at the rod end. Adjust the steering
rod (1) length by screwing the rod end in or
out to align the handlebars perpendicular to
the front wheel.
Indirect underseat steering
Adjust both rod ends parallel to each other.
Make sure that the centerline of the connec-
tion rod is in a plane perpendicular to the
ground, i.e. parallel to the frame.
Tighten the counter lock nut against the
steering rod with 6–8 Nm.
Position the rear rod end on top of the
mount at the stem and reassemble the screw
and self securing nut with 6–8 Nm.
Check the correct assembly of the indirect
steering by turning the handlebars in both
directions until the handlebars make contact
with the frame. The rod ends must move
freely without hitting the frame or getting
twisted.
Danger!
The adaptor for the connec-
tion of front rod end and front fork must
be seated firmly in the slots of the tube.
Before every ride, check that there is no
play in the steering system. Play will de-
stroy your front fork and lead to unsafe
riding conditions.
Danger!
Before every ride, check the
secure clamping of the adaptor and all
steering parts. The steerer rod bolts must
be secured with threadlocker and self lock-
ing nuts.
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