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c)
Installing and adjusting the handlebar stem
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When the handlebar and stem of the Storm is shipped, it is not inserted into the steerer tube. The handlebar and stem is
temporarily attached to the frame with shipping ties. Using scissors, cut the ties to free the handlebar and stem from the frame.
You will need to slide the stem
’s quill into the steerer tube and set the stem to the preferred height for riding. The steerer tube is at
the inside and center of the headset. The stem quill must be inserted to the minimum insertion mark located on the side of the
quill. Before inserting the quill, confirm the forks are facing forward and the brake, shift and throttle cables are not twisted. To
confirm the forks are facing forward, the front disc brake rotor should be facing the left side when sitting on the bike, the same side
as the rear rotor. To confirm the cables are not twisted, you may need to spin the handlebar. The cables should not be wrapped
around the stem or handlebar and free of any type of possible restriction.
Once inserted to the desired height, remove the small plastic stem quill bolt cover and using the 6mm hex key of the Y tool, slightly
tighten the stem quill bolt but not fully. You will need to align the handlebar and stem with the front wheel prior to fully tightening. To
align the handlebar and stem, stand in front of the bicycle and hold the front wheel between both knees as not to allow the wheel
to move. Using the grips of the handlebar, align the stem straight with the front wheel. The handlebar itself should cross the wheel
from left to right in a perfect straight line and intersect the stem at a 90º angle. Once the handlebar and stem are aligned, you can
now fully tighten the stem quill bolt. You will need to tighten at full force if using the Y tool. A torque wrench should be used and the
stem quill bolt should be tightened to 20.8lb*ft. After tightening the stem quill bolt, reinsert the stem quill bolt cover. It is very
important the stem bolt is properly tightened as not to come loose during a ride.
The stem can also be adjusted for rise. When adjusting for rise, the stem will rotate closer to the rider allowing for a more upright
position. The rotation adjustment bolt is torqued and tightened at the factory prior to shipping. If adjusting the rise of the stem, you
must properly tighten the rotation adjustment bolt afterwards. A loose rotation bolt can become very dangerous during a ride if the
stem drops from not being properly tightened. To adjust the rise of the stem, locate the adjusting bolt on the right side of the stem.
Using the 6mm hex key which is included with the multi-use tool kit which came with your bicycle, loosen the rotation adjustment
bolt. Pivot the stem to the desired riding position and tighten the rotation adjustment bolt. You will need to tighten at full force if
using the multi use tool kit. A torque wrench is suggested and the rotation adjustment bolt should be tightened to 180lb*in.
WARNING:
The handlebar controls will be rotated upwards upon adjusting stem higher. Loosen the 4 stem
binder bolts and rotate the handlebar downwards to a preferred riding position. Tighten stem binder bolts to 90lbs*in.
CAUTION:
The handlebar stem quill bolt and rotation adjustment bolt must be checked for tightness to ensure
the handlebar stem will not accidentally slide into the steering tube or the handlebar does not turn the wheel or the stem
rise falls upon riding. Failure to tighten can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
d)
Your local electric bicycle and bicycle laws
Your new Storm was designed to follow the federal guidelines to establish the Storm as a traditional pedal power bicycle within
most USA states and to be allowed to ride in bicycle pathways. However, electric bicycle laws change often and you are
responsible to confirm legal status of the riding of your electric bicycle in bicycle pathways. Below is a reference section on the
USA electric bicycle federal guidelines:
Electric Bicycle Laws
(please contact your local transportation department for the specific laws in your state and city regarding
riding electric bicycles on bike pathways)
Prodeco Technologies offers the following information as guidance and does not guarantee or assure riders they are
following the rules and regulations of their state.
Electric bicycle laws may vary by state to state with most states following the classification of that by the CPSC (Consumer Product
Safety Commission), DOT & NHSTA. Further, the US NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) defines low-speed
