IDEAL Bikes TARGET, Instructions For Use Manual

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HANDLEBAR
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HANDLEBAR
39 Adjusting the handlebar
NOTE
Risk of damage!
In the case of a threadless handlebar stem, the head bearing can become
damaged if you adjust the handlebar direction incorrectly.
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Only tighten the top screw on the threadless handlebar stem until the head
bearing is fixed in position, but the bearing and handlebar can still move freely.
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Handlebar stem
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Steering head bearing
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Screws
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Cap
Fig. 17: Adjusting the handlebar stem (clamp with clamp screw)
1. Remove the cover cap from the top of the handlebar stem.
2. Release the screw underneath by one revolution in an anti-clockwise direction.
3. Release the screws on the shaft clamp until you can turn the handlebar against the
front wheel.
4. Adjust the head bearing as described below.
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Tighten the screw on top of the handlebar stem in gradual steps (approx. ⅛ of a
revolution in a clockwise direction for each step).
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When doing this, keep the brake for the front wheel pressed down.
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If you now try to push the bicycle backwards and forwards, the head bearing should
remain secured in position and should be free of play.
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Lift the bicycle by its frame. If you then tilt the frame to one side, the front wheel
should be able to rotate in this position as well as move to the left or right by itself.
5. Align the handlebar at an angle of 90° in relation to the front wheel.
6. Tighten the screws on the shaft clamp.
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When doing so, note the torque of the screw
˃ Chap. 12.1 on page 25
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7. Replace the cap on top of the handlebar stem.