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Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars, Bar Ends and Brake

Levers

Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach on STEVENS Road Racing and

Cyclo-Cross Bicycles

Riders with small hands, in particular, should ask their STEVENS dealer to

adjust the brake lever position, i.e. the position where the brake starts to be effec-

tive, to the length of the rider’s ﬁngers immediately on purchase.

Some models of various brands allow an adjustment at the brake lever/shifter,

e.g. by means of adjusting bolts or spacers. In the case of the other models the

brake cables are clamped according to your wishes at the brake bodies. Adjusting

bolts located in this area only serve to compensate brake pad wear.

Have the lever reach adjusted and make sure the ﬁrst phalanx of the index

ﬁnger reaches around the brake lever/shifter. Check the proper adjustment and

functioning of the brake system subsequently, as described in chapter “The

Brake System” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual as well as in the

instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CD-ROM.

Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and Brake Levers of

STEVENS Road Racing Machines and Cyclo-Cross Bicycles

The straight extensions below the drops should be parallel to the ground or

point slightly downwards towards the rear. The ends of the brake lever/shifter units

should meet an imaginary extension of the bottom line of the drops, the upper

part of the lever is then in horizontal position or points slightly upwards. Shifting

the brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your STEVENS dealer, as it involves

retaping the handlebars afterwards.

To adjust the tilt of the handlebars, release the Allen bolt(s) on the underside or

front side of the stem. Turn the handlebars to the desired position. Make sure the

handlebars are accurately centred in the stem.

Carefully retighten the bolt(s) with the torque wrench. Make sure the upper and

lower clamping slots of the stem are parallel and identical in width. If you have a

stem with several bolts, tighten them evenly in a cross pattern by using a torque

wrench and observe the recommended torque values.

Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem and tighten the bolt a

little more, if necessary. Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum

torque values! You will ﬁnd the prescribed values directly on the components and/

or in the operating instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed

CD-ROM.

Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach on STEVENS City, Trekking,

Cross, Kids’ and Mountain Bikes

With most brake systems the distance between the brake levers and the han-

dlebar grips is adjustable. This gives in particular riders with small hands the

convenience of bringing the brake levers closer to the handlebars.

On most bicycles there is a small adjusting screw near the point where the

brake cable of a cable brake enters the brake lever unit or at the lever itself. Turn

the bolt clockwise and watch how the lever adjusts as you do so.

What to Bear in Mind with Time Trial Handlebars of STEVENS

Triathlon and Time Trial Machines

In triathlon sport and time trial, where a particularly aerodynamic seating posi-

tion is important, so called aero handlebars are used. With these aero models the

shift levers are often positioned at the handlebar ends, the brake levers at the ends

of bull-horn handlebars. When you ride with your back in a horizontal position, the

brake levers are out of reach and the reaction time is longer, which makes your

stopping distance longer. For this reason it is very important to anticipate problems

when riding.

Within certain limits the position of the handlebars can be adjusted according

to your personal preferences. That means that the straight part of the aero bars

should point only slightly downwards or upwards. The basic handlebars should

be parallel to the ground or point slightly upwards. Make sure your forearms are

always comfortably rested, i.e. your elbows should project beyond the armrests a

little towards the rear.

Danger:

Note that the distance you need to stop your bike increases, while riding

with the hands on the top handlebars. The brake levers are not always

within easy reach.

Danger:

Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars.

Your maximum brake force should be reached short of this point.

Note:

There are brake levers/

shifters from Shima-

no and SRAM that

are suitable for small

hands. If you have any

problems with the brake

lever reach, contact your

STEVENS dealer.

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