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Adjustable Angle Stem
Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your
bicycle has an adjustable angle stem, contact a bicycle specialist to
show you how to adjust it. Do not attempt to make the adjustment
yourself, as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to
the bicycle's controls.
WARNING!
Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too
tight can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move
and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the
bolt, causing you to lose control and fall.
WARNING!
An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt, handlebar clamp
bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise
steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall.
Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and
attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist
the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in
relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to
the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.
Be aware that adding aerodynamic extensions to handlebars will
change the steering and braking response of the bicycle.
A.3.4 Control Position Adjustments
The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on
the handlebars can be changed. If you choose to make your own
control lever angle adjustment, be sure to re-tighten the clamp
fasteners to the recommended torque (Appendix F.3 or the
manufacturer's instructions).
A.3.5 Brake Reach
Many bikes have brake levers that can be adjusted for reach.
If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake
levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach
brake levers.
WARNING!
The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have
correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be
applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel
insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of
control, which may result in serious injury or death.
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