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Other components
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other components
12.1
Handlebars
12.1.1
Basic information
The handlebars are one of the points of contact between the rider
and the bicycle. The handlebars play an important role in con-
trolling direction and operating control mechanisms e.g. brake
levers.
12.1.2
operation
Hold on to the handlebars with both hands, take care to ensure that
your wrists do not overbend and that you can adopt a comfortable
sitting position.
12.1.3
Settings
Depending on the bicycle model, your bike will be fitted with either
a threadless handlebar stem or a quill stem.
•
Check to find out which type of handlebar stem your bicycle is
fitted with (see Fig.
“Handlebar stems”).
Certain models are fitted with an angle adjustment on the handle-
bar stem (not pictured).
•
If your handlebar stem is fitted with an angle adjustment mech-
anism, you can ask your specialist dealer to explain it to you.
Fig.: Handlebar stems
1 Screws
2 Cap
A Threadless handlebar stem
B Quill handlebar stem
1
2
A
B
12.1.3.1
Handlebar height
12.1.3.2
Threadless handlebar stem
WaRninG
Unexpected bicycle handling caused by improper set up.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Observe the correct torques.
• Observe the minimum insertion depth for the handlebar
stem.
