GLOBAL FITNESS & LEISURE
BICYCLE ASSEMBLY GUIDE
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Quill stems have a wedge shaped
component at the bottom of the stem that
is inserted in the fork steerer tube.
If present, remove the protective cap from
the handlebar stem, loosen the quill bolt
stem, and insert in the bike steerer tube.
Lower into the stem until the “minimum
insertion” mark is not visible.
QUILL STEMS
stem centre bolt
minimum insertion
mark
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.
Ensure the handlebars and forks are
aligned and that the handlebars are facing
forward with the brake levers to the front.
Then tighten the stem centre bolt.
Once the front wheel has been assembled
this step should be re-checked, and
repositioned if needed.