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1. Turn the saddle
clamp (L5) socket
head screw (6 mm)
anti-clockwise
3–4 turns.
2. Move the saddle
forwards or
backwards.
4. Tighten the saddle clamp screw.
Handlebars, stem and headset
Height of the handlebars
Warning:
•
If the stem is fixed too high up in the head tube,
it can come away, causing risk for personal injury
and material damage.
• The marking for the minimum insertion of the stem into
the head tube must not be visible above the edge of
the upper bearing nut.
Adjusting the saddle position
1. Loosen the 6 mm
socket head
screw (N6) in
the centre of
the stem (N7)
by turning it two
or three turns in
an anti-clockwise
direction.
2. Raise or lower the stem in the fork tube.
Note:
If you are not able to move the stem, despite
twisting it, you can tap the screw with a piece of wood
or plastic.
3. Twist the stem using the handlebars (N4) so that it is
straight.
Handy tip:
Check that either the handlebars are
perpendicular to the front wheel or the horizontal part
of the stem is aligned in parallel with the front wheel.
4. Pull/twist the top cap upwards so that you can
check that the marking for minimum insertion length
disappears below the edge of the upper bearing nut.
5. Tighten the screw.
6. Press the top cap into place.
Angling and centring the handlebars
1. Loosen the socket
head screw (6 mm) of
the handlebar clamp
(N8).
2. Twist the handlebars
upwards/downwards
until you achieve
the desired angle.
3. Check that the stem
is centred on
the handlebars.
4. Tighten the screw.
Headset
Important:
Adjustment of the headset requires specialist knowledge
and tools.
Checking the headset
1. Hold the down tube (W2) with one hand, and lift the bicycle
so that the front wheel (U) leaves the ground.
2. Turn the handlebars from side to side with your other hand.
-
If this movement feels heavy and you experience
obvious resistance, the headset bearings (N1 and
N2) are either faulty or have been overtightened,
which must be corrected.
-
If the side-to-side movement is easy and does not
involve any resistance, return the front wheel to
the ground and proceed to step 3.
3. Angle the saddle
upwards or
downwards until
you achieve
the correct angle.
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