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Assembly: Install Stem
25. Double-Check Brake!
Regardless of which model
of brake you have, make
certain your brake is prop-
erly set up. Test squeeze the
brake levers; you may have
to adjust the barrel adjuster
to remove any excess cable
slack. A final check can be
done after the rest of the bike
is assembled.
Fig. 25 Proper noodle tip position.
27. Mount Stem
Slide bottom of stem into the fork steerer
tube, keeping the stem’s quick release
assembly facing forward so that the hidden
stem pin will engage the slot in the fork.
Gently press the stem all the way down.
Fig. 27 Insert stem.
26. Stem Safety
If you look carefully at the
base of your stem, you will
see a pin hidden under the
clamping collar. This pin
must engage the slot in the
back of the fork’s steerer tube
(the threaded part sticking
up).
IF YOU DO NOT ENGAGE
THE STEM PROPERLY YOU MAY COMPROMISE SAFETY!
Fig. 26 Stem pin & fork slot.