Cannondale Bike Handlebar Adjustment
Cannondale stems are very large where they fit over the top of the steerer tube.
Cannondale bike handlebar adjustment. There are three common sizes. You can either flip the stem over if it s not the newest type with integral stem steerer tube buy a stem with a different angle or get higher rise handlebars. In the early 2010 s an overwhelming majority of handlebars standardized to the 31 8mm stem diameter for just about every kind of bike. Have a friend support the bike while you climb onto the seat and check your handlebar position.
Presented by rob at velo academy. The adjustment process varies depending on whether you have a threaded or threadless headset. If you can t reach the brakes have to bend over uncomfortably or must extend your arms all the way you will need to purchase a new handlebar stem. See the blue line above.
Angling the handlebars is a minor adjustment. Step 5 reattach the handlebars and stem and. If you want to change the height of your handlebar here s how to do it cycling is supposed to be comfortable. Learn how to correctly adjust your bike s seat and handlebars.
Authorized cannondale retailers your local authorized cannondale retailer is your primary contact for service and adjustment of your bicycle instruction in its use and any warranty questions. 25 4mm 26 0mm and 31 8mm. The handlebar clamp diameter is the diameter where the stem clamps to the handlebar. Headset spacers sit on the fork s steerer tube and help pre load the headset bearings during adjustment.
Threadless headsets have pinch bolts that clamp the handlebar stem in place and a lack of locknuts just above the. To help you achieve a position where you can pedal the bike and control the steering in comfort the contact points on your bicycle are all adjustable for fine tuning the fit of the bike to your specific requirements. Your new bike is to be delivered by a authorized cannondale retailer to you in a completely assembled and properly adjusted condition. The crank lengths can be changed the seatpost.
I don t believe they make adjustable stems in that size and you can t just loosen it and slide it upwards. Take the bike to a bike shop to have the steerer tube shortened. You may also be riding a bike that is too big for you.