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Handlebar Height: This is a subjective preference. Handle-
bar height can be classified into three general categories: 1)
bars below saddle; 2) bars level with saddle; 3) bars higher
than saddle.
For reference you can use an existing comfortable bike or
you can try out the three settings and see which one works
best for you.
Do note that humans tend to acclimate to whatever position
we are given to the point that we may subsequently be set
up with a properly sized bike and it will feel improper.
You may find it quite constructive to try a few positions, just
be sure to try them out for more than a few minutes because
that initial period may feel awkward, but possibly because
you have acclimated to incorrect sizing.
The beauty of the PakiT is the ability to try and use a wide
range of positions on the bike.
Adjusting PakiT: Handlebar
Fig. 21 Loosen lower stem riser.
Upper Stem
Riser Bolt
Lower Stem
Riser Bolt
Locking
Headset
Spacer
• Locking headset spacer.
This static spacer is for
headset adjustment. DO
NOT loosen this bolt unless
you are disassembling the
fork from the frame OR if
you are adjusting the head-
set bearings.
• Lower stem riser bolt. This
bolt is used to affix the stem
riser to the fork / frame.
• Upper stem riser bolt. This
bolt allows you to adjust the
height of the handlebars.
Stem Riser, Headset Spacer Anatomy
Mechanic’s Tip:
The minimum insertion mark is QUITE
important. It indicates the minimum
amount of overlap of the two tubes that is
safe, any amount of overlap less than this
(if the entire minimum insertion mark is
showing) is NOT SAFE.
Fig. 21.1 Hash marks.
