Verso KC720-220, User Manual

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Fit
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If your bike has a “quill” stem (fig. 7) you can ask a bike
mechanic to adjust the handlebar height a bit by adjusting stem
height.
A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft
which designates the stem’s “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum
Extension”. This mark must not be visible above the headset.
Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your bicycle has an
adjustable angle stem, ask a certified bike mechanic to show you how to adjust it. Do not attempt
to make the adjustment yourself, as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the
bicycle’s controls.
A certified bike mechanic can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end exten-
sions.
D. Control Position Adjustments
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be
changed. Ask a certified mechanic to make the adjustments for you. If you choose to make your
own control lever angle adjustment, be sure to retighten the clamp fasteners to the recommended
torque.
WARNING
: A quill stem’s Minimum Insertion mark must not be visible above the
top of the headset. If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion mark the
stem may break or damage the fork’s steerer tube, which could cause you to lose control
and fall.
WARNING
: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can affect the
tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating excess cable
slack which can make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake pads move in
towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is
changed, the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride the bicycle.
WARNING
: Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight
can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue. Either
mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
WARNING
: An insufficiently tightened clamp bolt, handlebar clamp bolt or bar end
extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action, which could cause you to
lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt
to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front
wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in
relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.