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Adjusting the cable length
You can make smaller adjustments by moving
the cables in their guides at the frame and the
stem, so that there is enough room at all mo-
bile parts. If this proves not to be sufficient
you will have to have your specialist dealer
shorten the cables or replace them by longer
cables.
Cover all contact areas where cables move
and touch the frame with sturdy transparent
tape.This protects the paint against scratching
and wear.
Handlebar grips
The grips on the handlebar are susceptible to
wear and tear. Have your grips replaced by
your bike shop once they don't feel comfort-
able anymore.The grips always need to be at-
tached firmly to the handlebar.
Adjusting the handlebar angle
By changing the angle of the handlebars you
can adjust the position of the grip to the
length of your upper body and your arms.
Above seat steering:
Turn the handlebars so
that the grips point downward or slightly for-
wards.Your wrists should be in a relaxed posi-
tion perpendicular to your arms.
Under seat steering:
Most riders are com-
fortable with a 45° angle so that the grip
points diagonally to the front and up.The more
upright the grip position the lesser is the max-
imum possible cramp of the handlebars, since
it touches your legs earlier.
In order to change the angle, loosen the
screws of the handlebar clamping.Turn the
handlebars until they are in your favourite po-
sition. Check that the stem clamps the handle-
bars exactly in the middle.Tighten the clamp-
ing screws with 8–10 Nm. Check the correct
clamping of the handlebars by mounting your
bike and pulling the handlebars. In doing so the
handlebar grips must not turn.
Please take care that the clamping area of the
stem is thoroughly trimmed and does not have
any sharp edges which may lead to a rupture
of the handlebars.
While riding you should allow your arms to
rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.
Do not pull on the handlebars. If the handle-
bars turn in the stem clamping during the ride
stop immediately and tighten the clamping
screw of the handlebars. If the handlebars turn
in a stem that is not sufficiently clamped the
handlebars or the stem might be damaged or
deformed. In that case a secure clamping can
no longer be guaranteed, even with the cor-
rect tightening torque, and handlebars and
stem have to be exchanged.
Caution!
After you have adjusted the han-
dlebar position you have to adjust the length
of the brake cables and shifter cables.The
cables have to run smoothly without any
sharp turns and they may not be bent
sharply or stretched when the handlebar is
at maximum cramping or the above seat
steering stem is folded forwards. Also avoid
large arches that could be caught up in oth-
er parts.
