Handlebars - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

When refitting the stem, make sure the handlebars are correctly
aligned and tightened using the appropriate hex wrench or Allen key.
Do not over tighten.
Test the security of the handlebar within the stem, and the stem
within the fork steerer tube, by clamping the front wheel between
your knees and trying to move the handlebar up and down, and from
side to side. The handlebar should not move when applying turning
pressure.

HANDLEBARS

The exact positioning of the handlebar is a matter of personal
comfort. For MTB bicycles, the bar should be approximately
horizontal, with the ends pointing back and slightly up. On BMX
bicycles, the handlebar should remain in an approximately upright
position but can be angled back or forward slightly for comfort. On
MTB and racing style bicycles, the handlebar is usually tightened in
the stem by a single Allen key bolt or hexagonal bolt. On BMX style
Make sure
bicycles there may be four clamping bolts.
handlebars and
fork are facing
Make sure, when setting the handlebars in the fork, that the curved
forward.
rake of the fork is angled to the front of the bicycle. Please note
Note: Curved rake
that if you need to replace the forks in your bicycle at any time, the
of fork faces
replacement forks must have the same rake and the same tube inner
forward.
diameter as those originally fitted to the bicycle.
WARNING
A loose stem bolt can cause a loss of steering control and result in
serious injury or death. The stem must be tight enough for the wedge
nut to bite into the inner surface of the steer tube.
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