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Handlebars:
If you haven’t already, slide the handlebar stem into the frame at the desired height, remove the weather-
proof cap and then tighten the Allen bolt indicated below to secure the stem in position, whilst ensuring
that the handlebars line up correctly with the front wheel.
Warning:
It is extremely important to ensure that the handlebars are properly secured. If they were to rotate or other-
wise move unexpectedly during use, it could result in an accident and/or serious injury. If you have any
doubts regarding the correct configuration of this part (or any other part of the bike), you should take your
bike along to your nearest bike dealer and have them prepare it for you (at your cost).
Once the stem has been secured, you can now fine tune the positioning of the handlebars. The handle-
bars can be adjusted in two ways. They can be rotated within the clamp, and they can also be brought
closer/higher to the rider, or further away/lower. You should adjust the
height
first. This is done by loosen-
ing the large bolt on the underside of the handlebars (shown below left). This bolt secures a stepped piece
that locks the handlebars into position. You will need to loosen the bolt enough so that the handlebars can
be rotated, then tighten this piece back into position when you have the handlebars at the desired height.
To adjust the
rotation
of the handlebars (to ensure that the angle of the brakes/display etc. is correct),
loosen the front-most bolt on the underside of the handlebars as shown above right. Rotate the handle-
bars into the desired position and then re-tighten the bolt. Check the adjacent bolt is sufficiently tight and
tighten if required.
