Adjustable Aheadset
®
stems
With adjustable MERIDA Aheadset
®
stems, the
height can be varied via the tilt adjustment of the
front stem area.
Loosen the side bolt of the pawl 3–5 turns and
open the steerer tube clamp. Do not remove the
bolt completely. Slide the bolt to the opposite side
of the head. Adjust the movable stem. Slide the
loosened adjusting part back into the stem until
the pawl engages with the teeth of the gear.
Tighten the bolt. For maximum torque, refer to
the information on the component.
Conventional stems
To adjust
conventional stems
, open the stem
spindle 2–3 turns. With Allen screws, the key
must be inserted into the screw heads. Hit the
tool with a rubber mallet.
Do not put the stem out beyond the marking on
the tube. Align the handlebar again so that it is
not askew when riding straight ahead. Retighten
the stem spindle. For maximum torque, refer to
the information on the component.
Adjustable conventional stems
With
adjustable conventional MERIDA stems
with side adjustment bolts,
the height can be
varied via the tilt adjustment of the front stem
area.
Loosen the side bolt of the pawl approx. 3–5
turns until the teeth release. Do not unscrew it
completely. Slide the bolt to the opposite side of
the head, and now adjust the stem. Reinsert the
adjusting part until the pawl engages. For
maximum torque, refer to the information on the
component.
With
adjustable conventional stems with an
adjustment bolt on the bottom
, the tilt is set by
a mechanism on the bottom. The procedure is
similar, but the bolt cannot be removed
completely.
Bar ends
Bar ends offer additional grip options. Ensure that
the handlebar is suitable for use with bar ends
before mounting them.
The clamp areas must be free of burrs.
Loosen the bolts of the brake levers and shifters,
and slide the grips inward over the width of the bar
end cuffs so that they have sufficient clamping
space. Do not use liquids or grease to loosen the
grips. If necessary, use compressed air.
Loosen the bolts on the bottom of the bar ends by
1–2 turns.
Place the bar ends on the ends of the handlebar
and adjust them. Both sides must be at the same
angle.
Tighten the bolts in 0.5 Nm increments. For
maximum torque, refer to the information on the
component.
7. Handlebar adjuster
The handlebar adjuster adjust the angle of the
stem without dismantling the handlebar controls.
Only components with a 25.4 mm clamp may be
combined with a handlebar adjuster with a
25.4 mm clamp diameter. The stem must not be
wider than 50 mm.
Remove the handlebar from the stem – “5.
Mounting the handlebar” on page 2 and mount
the handlebar adjuster so that it sits centrally in
the stem clamp. Only tighten the four screws
enough so that the handlebar turns.
Attach the clamping arms as close to the stem as
possible. The clamping arms can be pushed to a
maximum of 55 mm apart.
After adjusting the angle, secure the clamping
arms with clamping bolts. For maximum torque,
refer to the information on the component.
The handlebar must be positioned in the middle
between the two clamping arms. The brake
levers and shifters must be easy to reach.
Tighten the bolts handlebar clamp until the top
and bottom clamping slots are the same width.
Tighten the bolts alternately to the lower
recommended torque limit. For maximum torque,
refer to the information on the component.
8. Adjusting the inclination of the
handlebar grips and brake levers
Adjust the handlebar so that the wrists are
relaxed and not twisted outward too much.
Adjusting the brake levers is a jobs for a specialist.
Adjusting the handlebar position by twisting the
handlebar
Loosen the hex screw on the stem 1–2 turns.
Turn the handlebar to the desired position. The
handlebar must be clamped in the middle by the
stem. Retighten the bolts to the prescribed torque
value.
To adjust the brake levers and shifters, loosen
the hex screw on the grip binders. Twist the grip
on the handlebar. Sit on the saddle and place a
finger on the brake lever. Your hand must form a
straight line with your lower arm. Retighten the
bolts to the prescribed torque value.
9. Grips and bar tape
Mounting the grips
Keep the grips and bar tape in good condition
and free from grease or the like.
Conventional grips are usually pushed onto the
oil and grease-free handlebars. The easiest way
to mount these grips is with compressed air.
Grips with screw attachments are pushed on and
secured to the handlebar with screws. For
maximum torque, refer to the information on the
component.
Grips with open ends should be sealed with the
included bar plugs.
Wrapping the bar tape
The handlebar must be free of dirt and oil.
Start at the open handlebar end. Allow the tape to
overhang one turn. Wrap the tape diagonally
upward, so that a third of the tape overlaps. Hold
the tape under tension during this process and
Note
Never adjust the heat nut of
the headset bearing when
adjusting the stem.
Danger
Never ride a bicycle whose
stem has been pulled out
beyond the maximum
extension height mark.
Danger
Do not mount or use bar ends
on MERIDA carbon
handlebars.
Danger
If the bar ends do not clamp
properly to the contact
surfaces despite the use of
MERIDA carbon paste, the
components might not be
compatible.
Danger
Components must be
tightened to the specified
torque.
Danger
Clamping bar ends to an
unsuitable handlebar may
result in a break.
Danger
Braking distance increases
when you are riding with your
hands on the bar ends.
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