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3.2. Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars
The height of the handlebars determines the inclination of the upper
body. The deeper the handlebars, the more inclined the upper body.
This means a more streamlined position for the rider and more weight
to bear on the front wheel, but the extremely inclined position proves
less comfortable, as the strain on wrists, arms, upper body and neck will
increase.
In the case of a threadless system, also referred to as Aheadset®-system,
the stem is part of the headset system. With this system finding the
correct position is more difficult, as the stem has to be dismounted and
remounted.
Handlebars with conventional stems allow limited vertical adjustment.
This is done by moving the stem up or down inside the fork steerer tube.
Adjusting the height of handlebars with adjustable stems is relatively
easy.
Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider
Now you can move the handlebar/stem unit up and down as a whole.
Be sure not to pull out the stem too far. The mark on the seat post
(MIN, MAX, STOP, END etc.) should always remain within the seat
tube. Setting the stem to a lower position can only add to your safety.
Realign the handlebars with the front wheel.
3.2.1. Conventional Stems
Release the expander bolt by two to three complete turns. The stem
should now turn freely inside the fork.
If it does not, release the clamping bolt by tapping it gently with a
hammer. With Allen bolts, you need to stick the Allen key into the
bolt heads first, as they are normally countersunk and therefore im-
possible to be hit directly. Tap in this case the tool gently with the
hammer.
Danger:
The stem is one of the load
bearing parts of your bicycle.
Changes to it can impair your
safety. If you are not sure,
ask your STEVENS dealer for
advice.
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.
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