Captain Stem - Bike Friday Family Tandem Traveler User Manual

Assembly: Captain Stem
21. Adjust Timing Chain
Adjust the tightness of
the timing chain with the
forward lower clamp loose.
If the chain is too tight,
squeeze the chain to add
some slack. If the chain is too
loose, press down on the top
tube to add some tension.
When the chain tension is
set, tighten the forward lower clamp securely. The timing chain
should move about 1⁄4 to 3⁄8 of an inch when pressed mid-span. All
mid frame clamp bolts should now be tight.
22. Install Captain Stem
Your stems are both packed in red
felt bags. Select the captain stem.
Before mounting the stem, become
familiar with the stem safety tips in
the following steps.
23. Stem Safety
If you look carefully at the
base of your stem, you will
see a pin hidden under the
clamping collar. This pin
must engage the slot in the
back of the fork's steerer
tube (the threaded part
sticking up).
IF YOU DO NOT ENGAGE
THE STEM PROPERLY YOU MAY COMPROMISE SAFETY!
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Fig. 21 Squeeze chain to add slack.
Fig. 22 Captain stem.
Fig. 23 Stem pin & fork slot.
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Assembly: Captain Stem
24. Mount Stem
Slide bo�om of stem into the fork steerer
tube, keeping the stem's quick release
assembly facing forward so that the hidden
stem pin will engage the slot in the fork.
Gently press the stem all the way down.
25. Tighten Stem
Tighten the quick release securely. It is
normally irrelevant whether the lever
is on the le� or right side of the stem;
however, a few stem collars only accept
the quick release from one direction.
Also, some stem models will have a bolt
instead of a quick release to save weight.
26. Adjustable Stem (Optional)
If you have purchased one of our
adjustable stems, set your desired
handlebar height using the clamp
directly above the stem collar. You
may choose to precisely set the
height once, or vary it according to
your riding needs; in either case be
certain this bolt is tight before riding
your bike. For fit stem instructions,
see the section on "Accessories."
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Fig. 24 Insert stem.
Fig. 25 Stem clamp collar.
Set bar
height here.
Release stem for
packing here.
Fig. 26 Adjustable stem.
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