HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 17)

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While riding you should allow your arms to
rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars.
Do not pull on the handlebars. If the handle-
bars turn in the stem clamping during the ride,
stop immediately and tighten the clamping
screw of the handlebars again.
If the handlebars turn in a stem that is not suf-
ficiently clamped, the handlebars or the stem
might be damaged or deformed. In that case a
safe clamping can no longer be guaranteed,
even with the correct tightening torque, and
handlebars and stem have to be exchanged.
Handlebar grips
The grips on the handlebar are susceptible to
wear and tear. Have your grips replaced by
your bike shop once they don't feel comforta-
ble anymore.The grips always need to be atta-
ched firmly to the handlebar.
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Adjusting the angle of the handle-
bars
By changing the angle of the handlebars you
can adjust the position of the grips to the
length of your upper body and arms.
Most riders are comfortable with a 45° angle,
so that the grips are in a lower/inner position.
The more you turn the grips down the less
you can cramp the front wheel, since the
handlebars touch your knees earlier.
In order to change the angle loosen the clam-
ping screw of the handlebars at the upper part
of the stem a little bit.Turn the handlebars into
your favorite position. Check that the stem
clamps the handlebars precisely in their midd-
le.
Tighten the clamping screw with approx. 6-8
Nm. Check the correct clamping of the hand-
lebars by pulling and turning them. In doing so,
they must not move.
Please take care that the stem clamp is free
from burrs and there are no sharp edges.A
sharp edge can cause the handlebars to break.
Danger! Every time you loosen the clam-
ping connection you have to check the clam-
ping screw. It must not show any sign of da-
mage, deformation or corrosion.The thread
must not be damaged and the screw must
turn easily. In case of damage or deformation
you have to replace the clamping screw im-
mediately.
After you have loosened the clamping screw you can adjust the
handlebar amgle.