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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.
• 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.
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.
Assembly