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you must loosen the rear and front barrel nut and bolt set which connects the saddle rails to the saddle mounting
clamp located at the top of the seat post. Loosen both bolts by rotating 2 times counter clockwise each. This should
allow for sufficient looseness to slide the saddle rails in either direction on the saddle mounting clamp. You must
not allow the edge of the saddle mounting clamp to meet with the saddle rail bends. The edge of the clamp must be
a minimum of 5mm from the saddle rail bends. Upon establishing the correct position, tighten the saddle mounting
clamp bolts 2 times in clockwise direction. Check for tightness of bolts and continue turning if loose.
All bolts should
be tightened to 140 in*lb.
(SEE PHOTOS BELOW)
CAUTION:
The saddle mounting clamp front and rear barrel nut and bolt must remain tight at all times. Test
saddle for looseness or play in the rotation of the nose. If saddle is loose, tighten the bracket bolts to ensure the saddle
will not accidentally rotate up or down when riding. Both bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb. If loose, this can cause a
rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
CAUTION:
The edge of the saddle mounting clamp must have a minimum of 5mm of clearance from the saddle
rail bends. If the edge of the clamp is mounted to close the saddle rail bends and the rider does not position themselves
properly on the saddle, this could result in the rails becoming unstable due to the leverage of the riders weight. The rails
can bend and can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
c.
Installing and adjusting the handlebar stem
The handlebar and stem of the G Plus Stride R is shipped not inserted into the steerer tube. The handlebar and
stem is temporarily attached to the frame with shipping ties. Using scissors, cut the ties to free the handlebar and
stem from the frame. Slide the stem quill into the steerer tube and set the stem to the preferred height for riding
(see photo below for term explanation). The steerer tube is at the inside and center of the headset. The stem quill
must be inserted to the minimum insertion mark located on the side of the quill. Once inserted to the desired height,
remove the small plastic stem quill bolt cover and using the 6mm hex key from the multi use tool kit, slightly tighten
the stem quill bolt but not fully. You will need to align the handlebar and stem with the front wheel prior to fully
tightening. To align the handlebar and stem, stand in front of the bicycle and hold the front wheel between both
knees as not to allow the wheel to move. Using the grips of the handlebar, align the stem straight with the front
wheel. The handlebar itself should cross the wheel from left to right in a perfect straight line and intersect the stem
at a 90º angle. Once the handlebar and stem are aligned, you can now fully tighten the stem quill bolt. You will
need to tighten at full force if using the multi use tool kit. A torque wrench is suggested and the stem quill bolt
should be tightened to 20.8lb*ft. After tightening the stem quill bolt, reinsert the stem quill bolt cover. It is very
important the stem bolt is properly tightened as not to come loose during a ride.
The stem can also be adjusted for rise. When adjusting for rise, the stem will rotate closer to the rider allowing for a
more upright riding position. The rotation adjustment bolt is torque and tightened at the factory prior to shipping. If
adjusting the rise of the stem, you must afterwards properly tighten the rotation adjustment bolt. A loose rotation
bolt can become very dangerous during a ride if the stem drops from not being properly tightened. To adjust the
rise of the stem, locate the adjusting bolt on the right side of the stem. Using the 6mm hex key which is included
with the multi use tool kit which came with your bicycle, loosen the rotation adjustment bolt. Pivot the stem to the
desired riding position and tighten the rotation adjustment bolt. You will need to tighten at full force if using the multi
use tool kit. A torque wrench is suggested and the rotation adjustment bolt should be tightened to 180lb*in.
