
Adjusting the handlebars
Adjusting the handlebars
As standard equipment the Street Machine GT comes with under seat steering.The position of the handlebars is under the legs. Alternatively, we offer above seat steering where the handlebars are above the legs.
The handlebars are connected with the front fork through a stem.There are different stems for under seat steering in use:
a)a vertically adjustable stem that is inserted in the steerer tube
b)a stem that is clamped onto the steerer tube and at the same time fixes the steering head bearing (so called "A head stem")
Starting at the fork, both stems have to point backwards to the seat.
a)Adjusting the stem - vertically adjustable stem
Remove the rubber plug and undo the
Mount your bicycle, fix the front wheel with your feet and align the stem parallel to the front wheel.
At the same time insert the stem so far in the steerer tube that the handlebars move freely under the seat even when the seat is in its most upright position.The minimum distance between seat and handlebars is 5 mm.Take care that the minimum distance between the handlebar clamping at the stem and the frame of your bike is 5 mm.
Tighten the screw with
b)Adjusting the stem - A head stem
Danger! Adjusting the stem also requires some work at the steering head bearing. In case of assembly errors the danger of accidents is increased. If you are in doubt have your bicycle mechanic adjust the stem.
The A head stem is clamped onto the steerer tube with two screws.At the same time it fixes the steering head bearing.
Adjusting the stem
Danger! The
In case you only want to adjust the already mounted stem parallel to the front wheel you don't have to undo the screw on the cap.
Mount your bicycle, fix the front wheel with your feet and align the stem parallel to the front wheel.
Then tighten both clamping screws alternately with
Adjusting your new bike
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