Apollo Radius - Manual (Page 38)

Ensure that the handlebars are appropriately aligned and are tightened to a minimum
17Nm of torque when re-fitting the stem. Use only the appropriate Allen key or hex wrench
for fastening and take care not to over tighten.
Test the attachment by bracing the front wheel between your knees and try to move the
handlebars up and down and from side to side. The handlebars are secure within the
stem and the stem within the fork steerer tube if no movement is detected when applying
turning pressure.
Handlebar
Racing Handlebar Assembly
Handlebar / Forks
Handlebar positioning is largely directed by rider preference. However, there are general
principles governing how the handlebars should be set up for the different bicycle types.
On BMX bicycles, the handlebar should remain roughly in an upright position, with slight
forward or backward adjustments for rider comfort. For MTB bikes, it is recommended
that the bar should be almost horizontal, with the ends pointing back and slightly down.
The drop-style handlebars of racing bicycles should have the ends angled toward
the rear wheel hub.
A single Allen key or hexagonal bolt
is used to secure the handlebar into
the stem on MTB and Racing style
bicycles. BMX bicycles may have
four clamping bolts.
These should be tightened to 18Nm.
Ensure that the curved rake of the
fork is angled to the front of the
bicycle when setting the handlebars
in the fork.
Make sure handlebars and
fork are facing forward
Note, curved rake of fork faces forward
Direction of travel
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Always check the handlebar clamping mechanism has been firmly tightened
prior to riding.
Regularly inspect the handlebar grips and tube end plugs. If damaged,
replace, especially on children’s bicycles, as exposed ends on handlebars can
cause injuries.
Replacement forks must have the same rake, length and inner tube diameter as
those originally supplied on the bicycle.
RAOM0507 Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469 Updated 23/05/07