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InstructIon Manual
Handlebars
The exact positioning of the handlebar is a matter of personal comfort. For MTB bicycles, the bar
should be approximately horizontal, with the ends pointing back and slightly down.
On BMX bicycles, the handlebar should remain in an pproximately upright position, but can be
angled back or forward slightly for comfort. on MtB bicycles the handlebar is usually tightened in
the stem by a single allen key bolt or hexagonal bolt.
BMX style bicycles may have four clamping bolts. Tighten to 18Nm.
Never ride a bicycle if the stem has been raised so that the minimum insertion/
max height line can be seen.
When re-fitting the stem, make sure the handlebars are correctly aligned
and tightened using the appropriate hex wrench or allen key to a
minimum 17Nm of torque. Do not overtighten.
Test the security of the handlebars within the stem, and the stem within
the fork steerer tube, by clamping the front wheel between your knees
and trying to move the handlebars up and down and from side to side.
The handlebar should not move when applying turning pressure.
Handlebars / Forks
The exact positioning of the handlebar is a matter of personal comfort.
For MTB bicycles, the bar should be approximately horizontal, with the
ends pointing back and slightly down. For racing bicycles with drop-style
handlebars, the ends should be pointing toward the rear wheel hub.
On BMX bicycles, the handlebar should remain in an approximately
upright position, but can be angled back or forward slightly for comfort.
On MTB and Racing style bicycles the handlebar is usually tightened in
the stem by a single allen key bolt or hexagonal bolt.
BMX style bicycles may have four clamping bolts. Tighten to 18Nm .
Never ride unless the handlebar clamping mechanism has
been securely tightened.
Check handlebar grips and tube end plugs regularly and replace
if damaged. This is particularly important on bicycles used by
children, as exposed ends on handlebars can cause injury.
Make sure, when setting the handlebars in the fork, that the
curved rake of the fork is angled to the front of the bicycle.
Replacement forks must have the same rake and the same tube
inner diameter as those originally fitted to the bicycle.
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Grip
Expander Bolt
Handlebar Stem
Expander Wedge
Handlebar
Brake Lever
Drop Bar
Expander Wedge
Handlebar
MTB Handlebar Assembly
Racing Handlebar Assembly
Note, curved rake of fork faces forward
Direction of travel
Make sure handlebars and
fork are facing forward
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When re-fitting the stem, make sure the handlebars are correctly aligned
and tightened using the appropriate hex wrench or allen key to a
minimum 17Nm of torque. Do not overtighten.
Test the security of the handlebars within the stem, and the stem within
the fork steerer tube, by clamping the front wheel between your knees
and trying to move the handlebars up and down and from side to side.
The handlebar should not move when applying turning pressure.
Handlebars / Forks
The exact positioning of the handlebar is a matter of personal comfort.
For MTB bicycles, the bar should be approximately horizontal, with the
ends pointing back and slightly down. For racing bicycles with drop-style
handlebars, the ends should be pointing toward the rear wheel hub.
On BMX bicycles, the handlebar should remain in an approximately
upright position, but can be angled back or forward slightly for comfort.
On MTB and Racing style bicycles the handlebar is usually tightened in
the stem by a single allen key bolt or hexagonal bolt.
BMX style bicycles may have four clamping bolts. Tighten to 18Nm .
Never ride unless the handlebar clamping mechanism has
been securely tightened.
Check handlebar grips and tube end plugs regularly and replace
if damaged. This is particularly important on bicycles used by
children, as exposed ends on handlebars can cause injury.
Make sure, when setting the handlebars in the fork, that the
curved rake of the fork is angled to the front of the bicycle.
Replacement forks must have the same rake and the same tube
inner diameter as those originally fitted to the bicycle.
PBLF/0
9
PACIFIC BRANDS SPORT & LEISURE PTY LTD ABN 53 098 742 708
46
Grip
Expander Bolt
Handlebar Stem
Expander Wedge
Handlebar
Brake Lever
Drop Bar
Expander Wedge
Handlebar
MTB Handlebar Assembly
Racing Handlebar Assembly
Note, curved rake of fork faces forward
Direction of travel
Make sure handlebars and
fork are facing forward
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Check handlebar grips and tube end plugs regularly and repace if damaged. This is
particularly important on bicycles used by children, as exposed ends on handlebars
can cause injury.
Make sure, when setting the handlebars in the fork, that the curved rake of the
fork is angled to the front of the bicycle.
Replacement forks must have the same rake and the same tube inner
diameter as those orignally fitted to the bicycle.
Detailed maintenance
