Assembly
Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness
To test the tightness of the stem:
•Straddle the front wheel between your legs.
•Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.
•If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time).
•Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.
To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:
•Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar up and down.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 100 lbs downward force.
•If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp.
•Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp tighter than before.
•If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally.
•Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.
Note: Exceeding 100 lbs downward force may damage the Threads of the Stem and Handlebar. If the Threads are damaged, the Handlebar will not stay in position when tightened.
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