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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 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.
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.
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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FIG. 13