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| ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016 |
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If you want to turn the stem around, you have to also release the bolts of the
faceplate securing the handlebars
(d)
. If the stem is fitted with a cap, you can
simply take out the handlebars at this point. If it is not fitted with a cap, you have
to remove the handlebar fittings.
Mount the handlebars and, if necessary, the handlebar fittings, as described in
the chapter “Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake levers” and/or in the manu-
als of the component manufacturers on this SCOTT info CD.
Check after the adjustment or assembly, whether the handlebars are firmly seat-
ed in the stem by trying to rotate the handlebars downwards
(e)
. Verify whether
the handlebar/stem-combination can be turned relative to the fork. Do this by
taking the front wheel between your knees and trying to twist the handlebars.
If there is movement, carefully tighten the bolts a little more by using the torque
wrench, observe the maximum torque value and check again the proper fit
(f)
.
Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small
steps (0.5 Nm increments) and check in between the proper fit of the compo-
nent. Never exceed the maximum torque value indicated by SCOTT!
Ask your SCOTT dealer to explain you both function and adjustment of your
stem or, still better, let him do that work.
DANGER!
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In the case of turned stems, it is possible that the cables are too short. In
this case riding can be unsafe. If in doubt, ask your SCOTT dealer.
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When removing spacers the fork steerer tube must be shortened. This
change is irreversible. The shortening should be carried out by your SCOTT
dealer, but only after you have found your preferred position.
CAUTION!
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Keep in mind that readjusting the position of the stem changes the position
of handlebars, brake levers and shifters. Readjust these components, as
described in the chapter “Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake levers“.
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Note that the bolted connections of adjustable stems and handlebars have
to be tightened to the specified torques. Otherwise the handlebars or stem
may come loose or break. Use a torque wrench and observe the minimum and
maximum torque values! You will find the prescribed values in the chapter “Rec-
ommended torque settings for your SCOTT bike”, directly on the components
and/or in the manuals of the component manufacturers on this SCOTT info CD.
CAUTION!
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Keep in mind that readjusting the position of the stem changes the position
of handlebars, brake levers and shifters. Readjust these components, as
described in the chapter “Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake levers“.
Stems for threadless systems – Aheadset®
In the case of SCOTT bikes with Aheadset® headsets the stem also serves to
adjust the bearing preload. If you change the position of the stem, you have to
readjust the bearing play (see the chapter “The headset on the SCOTT bike” and
the manuals of the component manufacturers on this SCOTT info CD).
The vertical setting range is determined by the intermediate rings, also referred
to as spacers
(a)
. In the case of flip-flop stem models
(b)
the stem can be
mounted the other way round to achieve a different handlebar height.
For modifications unscrew the bolt at the top of the fork steerer tube which
serves to adjust the initial bearing pressure, remove the Ahead cap
(c)
and re-
lease the bolts on either side of the stem by up to three turns. Remove stem and
spacers from the fork steerer tube. In doing so keep hold of both frame and fork
to prevent the fork from slipping off the head tube.
You can determine the handlebar height by the arrangement of stem and spac-
ers. Slip the remaining spacers onto the fork steerer tube above the stem. Ad-
just the headset, as described in the chapter “The headset on the SCOTT bike“.
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