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6.
Locate the bottom half of the steering column (usually zip-tied to the
handlebars, not attached to bike by any cables). Open the quick release
clamp and insert the top half of the steering column (attached to the bike) into
it (Photo
D
). Close the quick release securely, referring to the appendix to this
guide discussing quick release clamps for more information.
7.
Unlock the handlebar post hinge
, then
fold the hinge open
(Photos
E
&
F
).
D
Handlebars
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Technical and Customer Service
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G
E
1) Unlock quick
release
F
2) rotate lever away,
then open hinge
Steering column
bottom half
Stem
Steering column
top half
8.
Remove black plastic the protective caps from the stem and
head tube
.
9.
Slide the end of the steering column (the stem) fully into the bicycles
head tube (Photo
G
), align the handlebars so they will be perpendicular
to the front wheel when they are raised, then tighten the wedge bolt
inside the hinge securely with the included 6mm Allen wrench (Photo
H
).
It is vital to your safety that this bolt is tightened securely!
Failure to fully tighten the bolt could cause the wheel to turn
away from the handlebars, causing a crash.
10.
Raise the handlebars (Photo
I
), then lock the hinge quick release lever
(by reversing step 7). If the quick-release lever does not provide a fair
amount of resistance against being closed, or if the handlebars do not
feel securely clamped after closing the lever completely, you will need
to
re-adjust the lever by tightening the 10mm preload-adjusting
nut
(Photo
J
) until the lever closes tightly.
H
I
J
Wedge bolt
Preload-
adjusting nut
