Ascend Cruiser Manuel Du Propriétaire page 41

ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR
WARNING!
• Improper adjustment of the handlebar may result in
damage to the stem post, steerer tube and result in loss of
control, serious injury or death. Ensure the minimum
insertion marks on the stem post are not visible above the
top of the headset.
• Failure to properly tighten handlebar components may
result in loss of control, serious injury or death. Always
check the handlebar cannot move and is secured to the
frame before riding the bicycle.
Adjusting the Handlebar Height
Refer to Section 3: Attach the Handlebar for instructions on
adjusting the handlebar height.
Align the Handlebar
❶ Stand in front of the handlebar and hold the front wheel
between your legs.
❷ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, loosen the stem binder bolt and
move the handlebar left or right until it is aligned with the
front wheel. Figure 4.21
❸ Tighten the stem binder bolt and check the handlebar is
securely attached and cannot move.
Adjust the Handlebar Angle
❹ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench loosen the handlebar binder
bolt(s).
❺ Rotate the handlebar into the desired position. Figure 4.21
❻ Check that the handlebar is centered to the frame and front
wheel. Sit on the seat and check your reach to grips, shifters
and brakes. Refer to Section 1, Fig. 1.2: Seat Height and
Handlebar Reach for guidelines.
❼ Tighten the handlebar binder bolt(s) and check the
handlebar is securely attached and cannot move.
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Rotate handlebar
to desired position
Loosen stem
binder bolt
Adjustments 4
2 Move handlebar
left to right
Loosen
handlebar
binder bolt(s)
Figure 4.21
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