- Straddle the front wheel between your legs
- Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar
- If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel
- Tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time)
- Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.
Test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:
- Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward
- If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp
- Put the handlebar in the correct position
- Tighten the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp tighter than before
- If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally
- If the handlebar clamp has 4-bolts, see 4-Bolt Stem section that follows.
- Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.
Assemble the grips to the handlebar:
- Mix 5 drops of liquid soap in a cup of water.
- Wet the handlebar and the inside of each grip [1] with the soap mixture
- Using a twisting motion, push each grip fully on the handlebar
- If the grips are open on both ends, push a plastic plug into the end of
the handlebar.
WARNING:
Use only soap and water to install the grips. The grips may slip while wet.
Allow the grips to completely dry before riding the bicycle.
Put the brake levers in the correct position:
- Put each brake lever against the grip in a position that is comfortable to the rider.
- Tighten the clamp screw of each brake lever.
4-Bolt Stem Instructions
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Align the stem in the steertube so that the handlebar is perpendicular with the front wheel.
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Ensure the minimum insertion mark on the stem is not visible - beneath the top of the steertube.
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Tighten the stem bolt enough so that stem will not rotate in the steertube.
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Check the rotation with firm pressure.
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Adjust and tighten the handlebar in the stem.
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Tighten the 4 bolts in a criss-cross pattern, and ensure they clamp evenly.
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Tighten the handlebar clamp nuts enough so that handlebar will not rotate in the stem.
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Check handlebar rotation with slight pressure.
