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NOTE:
The brake wire must be adjusted on some mountain bikes when the height of the handlebar post
has been changed. Do not try to adjust the brake wire if the bike has low profile brakes with wire stops on
the handlebar post.
Handlebar post with recessed
screw
Stem
Standard handlebar post
1.
Handlebar
2.
Hex key, 6 mm
3.
Clamping screw, hex key,
handlebar post
4.
Compression screw
5.
Compression sleeve
6.
Nut with lock washers
7.
Stem screws
8.
Stem
9.
Spacers
10.
Bearing seat
11.
Headset
12.
Handlebar post expander
13.
Clamping screw
14.
Top position marking for
handlebar post
Position of the handlebars
Position the handlebars so that you can easily reach the shift lever and brake levers.
Try to find a sitting position where your hands rest lightly on the handlebars. If you rest too heavily on the
handlebars this puts a lot of strain on your wrists and forearms. Remember to tighten all connections after
adjusting.
NOTE:
Never lift the handlebar post or saddle post over the marking for the top position.
ADJUSTING CHAINSET WITHOUT COTTER BOLTS
IMPORTANT:
Check if the bike’s chain rings and crank arms are of the type that does not have cotter bolts. If they are,
check that the nuts holding them in the chainset are properly tightened. We recommend checking that the
nuts are properly tightened after using the bike for two weeks, and then every three months.
RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES:
1.
Expander screw, handlebar post
20 Nm
1A
Locking screws for stem
20 Nm
2.
Clamping screw, stem
15 Nm
3.
Retaining screw for brakes (not
disc brakes)
5 Nm
4.
Front wheel axle nuts
/ Front quick-release coupling
30 Nm
5 Nm
5.
Locking screw for chain rings
38 Nm
6.
Pedal
40 Nm
7.
Wire fastener screw for front
derailleur
4 Nm
8.
Wire fastener for rear derailleur
4 Nm
9.
Rear wheel axle nuts
/ Rear quick-release coupling
30 Nm
5 Nm
10.
Retaining screw for saddle post
8 Nm
11.
Retaining screw for front and back
reflectors
3 Nm