Caution: Check the tightness of the handlebar. In no
case it may be able to twist.
Would you change now the position of the brake levers and the
gear shifter, loosen the clamp screws
and twist them according to
your wishes. Then tight the clamping screws again. (image 36)
Image 36
Caution: Don´t exceed the maximum torques.(6-8Nm)
7.2 Headset
In order to steer easily and safely, the fork´s bearing in the frame (headset)
must be of easy motion and without play.
During driving, dynamic loads caused by extremely unevenness
routes put a lot of stress on the headset and it is possible that it loosens.
Therefore, a regular check is indispensable.
Pull the front wheel brake with one hand and push the bike forward and
backward. If you notice a movement between headset and
frame, the headset has to be readjusted.
Headsets
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Image 37
The Bicycle
Attention: The adjustment of the headset requires some
experience. It is the best the dealer should do this.
If you should make the adjustment by yourself, make the following steps:
1. Loose with an allen wrench, the lateral clamping screws at the stem,
where the stem is fixed on the fork stem.(Image 38)
2. Now you can adjust the headset play with the top screw of the
headset (see image 39), by turning the screw with a 6mm allen key
clockwise, until you don´t feel play anymore.(Image 39).
Image 38
Attention: The adjustment of the headset requires some
experience. It is the best the dealer should do this.
3. Rearrange stem and handlebar in the direction of travel and
retighten the clamping screws firmly.
4. Pay attention to the maximum torque of the screws, which may not
be exceeded under any circumstances.
5. Control the play again and repeat the process if necessary.
Image 39
