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8. Adjusting the bike to the rider
8.6 Adjusting the handlebar position
by turning the handlebar.
Release the Allen bolt at the bottom or front
side of the stem by two to three turns.
Turn the handlebars to the desired position.
Make sure the handlebars are accurately cen-
tred in the stem.
Then gently tighten the bolts evenly and cross-
wise. Try twisting the handlebars inside the
stem tube, and tighten the bolt a little more
if necessary.
Observe the maximum torque (for more infor-
mation see chapter 29. “Recommended tor-
ques for bolted connections“).
After adjusting the handlebar, you will also
need to readjust the brake and gear levers
(unless you have a road racing bike).
Release the Allen bolt at either grip binder.
Twist the grip on the handlebars. Sit in the
saddle and place your fingers on the brake
levers. Check whether the back of your hand
forms a straight line with the back of your
lower arm.
Fasten the grips again to the prescribed
torque and do a twist test!
