Giant 2002 Motorized Bicycle Handlebar height and angle, Safety equipment, Lights, Reflectors

3.3Handlebarheightandangle

aHandlebar 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.

FIG. 13

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 of stems

are the positions 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.

bHandlebar 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.

cHandlebar 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.

3.4Safetyequipment

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.

3.4.2 Reflectors

Reflectors are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of Lafree. The reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen and recognised as a moving bicyclist.

CAUTION:

Check reflectors regularly to make sure that

they are clean, straight, unbroken and

securely mounted. Have your dealer replace

damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten

any that are bent or loose.

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