Handlebar height and angle | Giant Model Year 2002 guide

3.3 Handlebar height and angle

a.Handlebar stem height.

You can raise or lower the handlebars. Loosen the stem height adjuster bolt (see fig. 13) by turning it anti-clockwise three or four turns. If the bolt rises but the stem doesn’t move, tap the bolt carefully down, using a plastic or wooden hammer. Set the handlebar stem at the correct height and perpendicular to the front wheel. Fasten the bolt to the correct torque, so that you cannot twist the stem and handlebars (see section 8.3 “Tightening torque”). The Minimum Insertion mark must NOT be visible.

Note:

In order to guarantee the quality of frame and fork, Giant uses different types of handlebar stems for gents and ladies bikes Lafree Twist. The difference between the 2 types stems is the position of the Minimum Insertion marks.

The minimum insertion length of the stem for the ladies bike is 80 mm. The minimum insertion length of the stem for the gents bike is 65 mm. Keep this in mind when you need a new handlebar stem.

b.Handlebar angle.

By tilting the handlebar you can direct the grips more upward or downward. This is a matter of personal taste. Loosen the bolt at the front side of the handlebar stem (handlebar clamp bolt). Tilt the handlebar to the required position. Fasten the bolt to the correct torque (see section 8.3 “Tightening torque”).

Check and if required adjust the position of the brake levers.

c.Handlebar stem angle.

The adjustable handlebar stem allows you to adjust the angle of the handlebar stem extension. Loosen the inclination bolt and set the extension to the required inclination.

Fasten the bolt to the correct torque (see section 8.3 “Tightening torque”).

Check and if needed adjust the angle of the handlebar and the position of the brake levers.

After changing the position of the handlebar or the stem, check to make sure that the handlebars can rotate freely in both directions without the brake cables catching or binding on anything.

It is essential to thoroughly check that your bars and stem are tight and cannot be moved after you have made any adjustments.

3.4 Safety equipment

3.4.1 Lights

Lights are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of Lafree Twist. If you ride your bike after dusk, you must turn on the lights so that you can see the road and avoid road hazards; and so that others can see you.

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