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Installing your stem
Before inserting stem onto fork tube please loosen 2 side screws using a 4mm allen
key figure 17.1
Slide the stem lock on the left side down to unlock and lift lever. Figure 17.3,17.4
Push stem down to its lowest position and insert the 5mm allen key into stem as show
in figure 17.2 and tighten .
Push down onto the lever to its original down position until it locks back into place.
Check to make sure that handlebars are centered to front wheel and tighten 2 stem
side screws using 4mm allen key.
Adjusting stem angle & handlebar Position
Once installed, the stem on your Elite II requires no tools to adjust creating an
extremely comfortable and ergonomic riding position.
To adjust the stem slide the lock button on the left side of the stem down as shown in
figure 17.3. Lift the lever up as far as it will go as in figure 17.4.
Place both hands on the grips of the handlebar and manipulate handlebars to your
most comfortable position . You will be able to lift and lower , change the angle, and
move toward or away. Adjust to an angle that is comfortable to you, your forearms
should be in line with the brake levers.
Once you have the correct position push lever back down to its original position . As
you return stem adjustment arm to its position you will here a small click of the lock
which will insure that this position is now locked into place.
fig. 17.1
fig. 17.2
fig. 17.3
fig. 17.4
