
The handle-bar and stem
are used to steer the bike. The handle-stem connects to the fork. The stems can
be adjusted in height to provide a comfortable riding position. Bolts should be tightened to 9-10 Nm unless specified
otherwise. Make sure all bolts are tight and that there is no excess play in the stem.
Installation of the handle-stem and handle-bar
Open the
quick-release lever (1)
of the
handle-bar
(11)
1
2
To ensure the
cables (2)
are not over-stretched move the
brake levers (3)
up as show in the picture. Open the
quick-
release lever (6).
Ensure the
lower stem (5)
is folded all the
way down as shown in the picture. Carefully insert the
upper
stem (4)
into the
lower stem (5)
all the way without over-
stretching the cables, then close lever (6).
3
4
5
6
Fold the stem up until the
hinge
(7)
is fully closed. Position handle-
bar
with
brake-levers
facing
forward and close lever
(1).
7
7
9
Move the
lever (8)
up in the
direction of the arrow until the
metal part (9)
is fully retracted.
8
Secure the
lever (8)
with the
latch (10)
. The
metal part (9)
is
fully retracted in this picture.
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10
9
1
11
1
2
3
4
5
Figure Q2
: Quick release parts on a seat
clamp. It is the same concept as quick-
release parts on the front wheel.
Lever (in open
position)
Figure Q1:
Lever in
closed position
How to operate quick-release levers:
•
Step 1:
Close Lever (figure Q1). If lever
closes very easily (less than 12 pounds or
53 Newton) it indicates that it is loose. If
lever is very hard to close completely
(more than 45 pounds or 200 Newton),
don’t
force it and go to step two.
•
Step 2:
Open lever.
If lever was too
loose, tighten nut. If lever was too hard
to close, loosen nut
. Close lever again.
•
Step 3
: Repeat step 2 until lever is firmly
closed and
can’t
move. Do NOT turn
lever like a wing-nut to close as this will
not close it firmly.
Nut
WARNING!
Quick release levers must be closed in such a position so that the lever
won’t
be accidentally hit while
riding causing it to open. If quick release lever is not closed safely, components of the bike can loosen while riding
causing serious injury or death.
QUICK RELEASE LEVERS
Continue to read important safety information on next page.
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