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Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars
The height of the handlebars compared to the saddle and the distance between
saddle and handlebars determine how much your upper body will be inclined for-
ward. Lowering the handlebars gives you a streamlined position and brings more
weight to bear on the front wheel. However, it also entails an extremely forward
leaning posture which is tiring and less comfortable, because it increases the
strain on your wrists, arms, back, upper body and neck.
There are three different stem systems that allow vertical adjustment of the
handlebars, i.e. the conventional, the adjustable and the Aheadset®-stem.
These systems require special knowledge. In this regard, the descriptions here-
after may be incomplete. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact
your STEVENS dealer.
Danger:
Never ride a STEVENS bicycle with a stem that has been drawn out beyond
the mark for the maximum permissible height! Check all bolted connec-
tions and test your brakes before you set off!
Danger:
The bolted connections of stem and handlebars have to be tightened to
the prescribed torque values. If you disregard the prescribed values, the
handlebars or stem may come loose or break. Use a torque wrench and
never exceed the maximum torque values! The torque values are given
in chapter “Recommended Torque Settings” in your comprehensive
STEVENS user manual, directly on the components and/or in the instruc-
tions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Caution:
Keep in mind that
readjusting the position
of the stem changes the
position of handlebars,
brake and shift levers.
Readjust these com-
ponents, as described
in chapter Adjusting
the Tilt of Handlebars,
Bar Ends and Brake
Levers“.
Note:
When doing any
adjusting, observe the
instructions of the stem
manufacturer on the
enclosed CD-ROM. Ask
your STEVENS dealer
to explain you both
function and adjustment
of your stem or let him
do that work.
Danger:
Do not mount any stem extenders,speed-lifters or the like.
Danger:
Spacers must be removed by STEVENS dealers only, as this requires the
shortening of the fork steerer.
Danger:
These routines require a certain amount of manual skill and (special) tools
and are best left to your STEVENS dealer. Nevertheless, if you want to try it
by yourself, see chapter Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars” in your
comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in the instructions of the
component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Adjustable Stems
There are various solutions for adjusting the tilt of the front part of adjustable
stems: Some designs use bolts on the sides of the joint, others have bolts coming
from above or below, and other again are equipped with additional locking mech-
anisms or adjusting bolts.
For more information see chapter Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars”
in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in the instructions of the
component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Stems for Threadless Systems, the Aheadset®-System
In the case of STEVENS bicycles with Aheadset® the stem also serves to adjust
the bearing preload. If you change the position of the stem you have to readjust
the bearing play.
The vertical setting range is determined by the intermediate rings, also referred
to as spacers. In the case of flip-flop stem models the stem can be mounted the
other way round to achieve a different handlebar height (see chapter “Headset”
in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual on the enclosed CD-ROM).
Caution:
Never try to unscrew the
top race of the headset
when you only want to
adjust the stem, as you
will otherwise alter the
bearing play!
Danger:
The stem is one of the
load bearing parts of
your STEVENS bicycle.
Changes to it can impair
your safety. If you are in
doubt or if you have any
questions, contact your
STEVENS dealer!
Conventional Stems
Handlebars with conventional stems allow limited vertical adjustment. This is
done by moving the stem up or down inside the fork steerer tube.
For more information see chapter Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars”
in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in the instructions of the
component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM.
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