STEP 10 ADJUST HEADSET & BARS Remove your bike from the bike stand and set on the ground for this step. You want to ensure that your headset moves easily with a very slight amount of resistance, but with no play. You will need to set your headset pre-load to 2-4Nm. (A) If your headset feels a little loose then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a 4mm Allen key and then gently tighten the top cap bolt by a quarter clockwise turn or until you reach 2-4Nm (B). Retighten the stem clamp bolts and check the headset again. If the bars don’t turn smoothly it is too tight, so repeat the process, but this time slacken the top cap bolt off a little, or if it is too loose, continue to tighten. Once you are happy with your headset you need to make sure that your stem and handlebars are straight. A good tip is to straddle your bike and look down and line the back of your handlebars up with the front of the fork legs. Take your time, and when you are happy tighten the two stem bolts to 5Nm. STEP 11 ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your dropper seatpost in its fully extended position. (C) Using a 4mm Allen key loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust the seatpost to the correct height. A good base measurement is to stand next to your bike in your riding shoes. Putting your hand against the top of your hip bone (D), the palm of your hand should be level with the top of the saddle. Adjust as appropriate, then tighten the seat clamp to 6-8Nm. Do not overtighten this bolt as it may affect the performance of the seatpost. Note: You may need slight saddle height adjustments to ensure optimum comfort. 25
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