37
-1°
+1°
12.6
Fig. 12.6
When aligning the headset cup, the etching that is at the front of the bicycle indicates which
setting you are in.
Make sure the head tube and headset cup are free of dirt and debris when
changing the upper cup angle. Lubricate all the parts with high-quality
waterproof grease.
All models are assembled with the zero offset headset cup. Switching the
headset cup steepens or slackens the head tube angle by +/-1 degree.
The bottom headset cup is used for all options of adjustability, the cup has
a spherical interface with the head tube and will move with the angle of the
steerer tube.
D
C
D
A
B
12.7
FORK
Fig. 12.7
Slide the fork steerer tube back through the head tube and headset parts (A).
Install the stem onto the steerer tube (B).
Install the top cap and compression bolt into the star nut in the fork (C). Tighten the bolt
until all the parts are snug and settled. The stem should rotate freely, but there should be no
fore/aft free play in the system.
Pull front brake and rock the bicycle back-and-forth a few times with the stem bolts
loosened to make sure everything is well seated
If necessary re-tighten the headset top cap (C).
Torque the stem bolts to the recommended torque setting.
