Stems For Threadless Systems, The Aheadset System - Centurion Backfire E 640.27 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

Stems for threadless systems, the Aheadset
system
In the case of CENTURION pedelecs with Aheadset
headsets the stem also serves to adjust the bearing
preload. If you change the position of the stem you
have to readjust the bearing play (see the chap-
ter "The headset" in your comprehensive original
CENTURION user manual and in the instructions
of the component manufacturers on the enclosed
CENTURION CD-ROM).
The vertical setting range is determined by the inter-
mediate rings, also referred to as spacers (e). In the
case of flip-flop stem models
mounted the other way round to achieve a different
handlebar height.
Ask your CENTURION dealer to explain you both
function and adjustment of your stem or, still better,
let him do that work.
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(f) the stem can be
In the case of turned stems, it is possi-
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ble that the cables are too short. In this
case riding can be unsafe. If in doubt,
ask your CENTURION dealer.
When removing spacers the fork steerer
G
tube should be shortened. This change
is irreversible. The shortening should be
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carried out by your CENTURION dealer, but only
after you have found your preferred position.
Keep in mind that readjusting the posi-
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tion of the stem changes the position of
handlebars, brake levers and shifters.
Readjust these components, as described in the
chapter "Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and
the brake levers".
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