OMG, I wish I had known this last week! I spent ages trying adjust this type of handlebar, had no clue there was a bolt underneath! Also, the handmark idea, very good and very handy for those of us without a torque wrench. Subscribed! Thank you. :)
Oh shoot I loosened the one on the side and I couldn't adjust the angle so I tightened it back down. He said don't touch it, it had a sticker around the neck that said torqued to 220 blah blah, that's why I should have left it alone, will it be ok or am I screwed?? no pun intended.
I did the same thing. The right side came right off. But the left side would not budge. I put a pole to allen wrench to see if it would budge and I stripped it. I guess the one on the left is welded into it. Had no idea there was a screw on the bottom. I hope I didn’t screw anything up either.
This was a great and informative quick video. I thought it was the two screws on the side. What do those screws do? Turns out is the one underneath. Thank you very much.
Can anybody help me, I need to know what that side bolt was that we're not supposed to touch is called coz I need to buy a replacement. Much appreciated.
@0:42 = I wish you had gone into more detail on how to fix this exact problem :( my stem assembly is so loose that it becomes easily "out of line" with the front wheel, and I have no idea how to tighten it (Trek brand Verve 2 bike)
Hi, the stem on my bike is not tight in the area of side bolts, i.e. there is a small movement in this area. Tightening the side bolts or the underneath bolt doesn't help. Is it possible to repair or it is worn out for good? Thanks.
I wondered why he said never to loosen the bolt on the side? My bike has this type of stem and there is a tiny bit of clearance somewhere that allows a bit of left-right tilt movement, no matter how I adjust/tighten it.
What is the name of that horizontally positioned stem bolt (side bolt?) that you said not to touch? While trying to tighten it I have stripped the end of it. I would like to buy a replacement. Thanks.
My cruiser has a quill stem handlebar system, but I find the reach is too far forward for me, even at maximum upright extension. Is it possible to "flip" the stem part so that the tilting portion faces towards the seat (i.e. angles downward and towards the seat) instead of forward and away?
@@rogerranalli8253do you mean that you loosened the stem bolt so much that the nut on the internal end fell off? In that case just pull the stem out and reach up from the bottom of the stem with some rod to push the nut up through, then reattach. The wheel will need to be removed to do this.
what do you call the bolt you're pointing at 0:51? please reply asap coz I really need to buy a replacement since I lost that bolt for my bike. thanks :)
Hello, that's a quill stem, but if you're buying a replacement bolt we recommend taking it to your local bike shop. All bolts fit differently into different quill stems (they're all manufactured in different places) and we want to make sure you pick up the right one so it's safe!
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
This video gives incomplete and incorrect information that can result in an unsafe bike. Firstly, the quill stem fastening bolt going vertically into the fork needs to be tighter than just 'leaves a mark on your palm'. Done as loose as shown in the video the stem will work its way loose and your bars will turn independently of the front wheel. You need to tighten it firmly. A way to gauge if it's tight enough is to face the bike from the front, hold the wheel between your knees and try to turn the bars from side to side. It should require quite a hard twisting effort to move the bars independently of the wheel (I'm talking about actual movement, not just flex). Done this tight you won't have any danger of things coming loose in normal operation but in the event of a crash your bars/wheel will be able to turn out of alignment with less chance of damage. Secondly, to adjust the angle of the stem, both the wedge bolt underneath and the side pivot bolt that he said not to touch need to be loosened. The stem should not move if the side pinch bolt is tight, even if the wedge bolt underneath has been loosened. The correct procedure is as follows - 1: loosen the side pivot pinch bolt from the 5mm hex on right hand side (drive side) of the bike. The left hand side which also has a 5mm hex fitting is normally keyed/fixed and does not rotate). 2: loosen the under stem wedge bolt and adjust the stem angle. 3: re-tighten the under stem wedge bolt (firmly) 4: firmly re-tighten the side pivot pinch bolt. The re-tightening of the bolts needs to be done in this order. Both of these bolts need to be tight to be safe and to avoid wear to the pivot joint, so check them when you're done adjusting. If your stem doesn't have a wedge bolt underneath then it's likely that your side pivot pinch bolt has heavily serrated washers and holds the angle by this method, in which case back the side bolt of on the right hand side, make your adjustment and re-tighten.
This is a rare type of handlebar stem, and direction on how to adjust it is even rarer. Thanks for the video!
It isn't rare
Thanks dude ! I bought a Wildwood at Dick's Sporting Goods and the guy was clueless on how to adjust the handlebars. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! You are the only one explains very simple how to do.
I loved this video, it got right to the point and the video showed the subject matter in great detail.
brilliant upload Diamondback Bicycles. I crushed the thumbs up on your video. Keep up the good work.
Great Video...much better than the owner's manual. Thanks!
OMG, I wish I had known this last week! I spent ages trying adjust this type of handlebar, had no clue there was a bolt underneath! Also, the handmark idea, very good and very handy for those of us without a torque wrench. Subscribed! Thank you. :)
Mick, I did the same as you! So did you loosen the bolts on the side? And if so, how do I know how to get them back the way they are supposed to be???
David Nettleton i have the same question!
Same mistake. Any advice?
Same here
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for
This video was so needed...Thank you!
So straight-forward and so clear! Thank you!
Great Video thank you, exactly what I was looking for
Will it fit a 31.8mm bar?
Excellent instruction! Thank you!
Oh shoot I loosened the one on the side and I couldn't adjust the angle so I tightened it back down. He said don't touch it, it had a sticker around the neck that said torqued to 220 blah blah, that's why I should have left it alone, will it be ok or am I screwed?? no pun intended.
very very very very useful. thank you so much
i loosened the bolts on the side before i watched this. OOOPS! did i create an unforeseen problem for my self????????????????
I did the same thing. The right side came right off. But the left side would not budge. I put a pole to allen wrench to see if it would budge and I stripped it. I guess the one on the left is welded into it. Had no idea there was a screw on the bottom. I hope I didn’t screw anything up either.
I did the same smh
This was a great and informative quick video. I thought it was the two screws on the side. What do those screws do? Turns out is the one underneath. Thank you very much.
Will it fit a 31.8mm bar?
I wish I saw this video earlier! I loosened by accident the side bolts. I was able to tighten them again. Did I break something?
this dude just doesn't reply to anyone.im gonna go see my bike shop in the morning.
Hi. I did same thing. Did you find out if it broke anything??
@@bshah420 the side bolts are for the angle of the handlebars. You didn't break anything
Oh that one lol. Yea, I took it out, but screwed it back in.
great, thanks
Very helpful thanks
We use them. Excellent.
Can anybody help me, I need to know what that side bolt was that we're not supposed to touch is called coz I need to buy a replacement. Much appreciated.
dont bother he doesnt answer!!!
@0:42 = I wish you had gone into more detail on how to fix this exact problem :( my stem assembly is so loose that it becomes easily "out of line" with the front wheel, and I have no idea how to tighten it (Trek brand Verve 2 bike)
Hi, the stem on my bike is not tight in the area of side bolts, i.e. there is a small movement in this area. Tightening the side bolts or the underneath bolt doesn't help. Is it possible to repair or it is worn out for good? Thanks.
I'm in this same boat. There are gear teeth in there that hold the position. And it sounds like yours are worn.
I have an Edgewood 2017 and I tried loosening the underbolt to adjust tilt, but the handlebars won’t tilt. What do I do?
What if you removed the bolts on the side of the head?
Do we know if the Nishiki Tamarack is a 1" or 1 1/8th" threaded steer tube? Looks just like this! Thanks!
What is the side bolt for?
I think it's just a pivot point.
I wondered why he said never to loosen the bolt on the side? My bike has this type of stem and there is a tiny bit of clearance somewhere that allows a bit of left-right tilt movement, no matter how I adjust/tighten it.
ok, good vid, but what are the bolts on the side of the stem and why is it important to not loosen those up???
What is the name of that horizontally positioned stem bolt (side bolt?) that you said not to touch? While trying to tighten it I have stripped the end of it. I would like to buy a replacement. Thanks.
Did anyone ever answer this? I'm looking for the same thing!
Oops I loosened the bolts on the side.
Can you purchase extenders for the stem? I have a cruiser
Would you please let me know where I can buy the replacement bolts on the side of the head? I stripped mine. Thank you
you did the same stupid thing as me!!! lol
glad im not the only moron LMFAO!,
My cruiser has a quill stem handlebar system, but I find the reach is too far forward for me, even at maximum upright extension. Is it possible to "flip" the stem part so that the tilting portion faces towards the seat (i.e. angles downward and towards the seat) instead of forward and away?
This sounds like a strange problem. Are you sure the bike isn’t too large for you?
good one!
When I loosen the single bolt on the bottom I am still unable to adjust the tilt. Any advice?
Same
@@JohannesV-db9pe Press the little silver piece around that bolt. It's like locking mechanism.
The top bolt is not reconnecting at the bottom. What's the trick of lining it up
Did you ever get an answer? I have the same question.
@@rogerranalli8253do you mean that you loosened the stem bolt so much that the nut on the internal end fell off? In that case just pull the stem out and reach up from the bottom of the stem with some rod to push the nut up through, then reattach. The wheel will need to be removed to do this.
Touch that bolt on the side and it's Black Helicopters & Black SUVs with gubmint plates man!
hi , may i know about its handle bar stem details ?
what do you call the bolt you're pointing at 0:51? please reply asap coz I really need to buy a replacement since I lost that bolt for my bike. thanks :)
Hello, that's a quill stem, but if you're buying a replacement bolt we recommend taking it to your local bike shop. All bolts fit differently into different quill stems (they're all manufactured in different places) and we want to make sure you pick up the right one so it's safe!
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
What is the length of an adjustable stem in mm
Depends on the stem. It is important to remember not to raise it high enough that the maximum height line would be visible.
what size is the allen wrench you are using
5mm
They are frequently 6mm
This video gives incomplete and incorrect information that can result in an unsafe bike.
Firstly, the quill stem fastening bolt going vertically into the fork needs to be tighter than just 'leaves a mark on your palm'. Done as loose as shown in the video the stem will work its way loose and your bars will turn independently of the front wheel. You need to tighten it firmly.
A way to gauge if it's tight enough is to face the bike from the front, hold the wheel between your knees and try to turn the bars from side to side. It should require quite a hard twisting effort to move the bars independently of the wheel (I'm talking about actual movement, not just flex). Done this tight you won't have any danger of things coming loose in normal operation but in the event of a crash your bars/wheel will be able to turn out of alignment with less chance of damage.
Secondly, to adjust the angle of the stem, both the wedge bolt underneath and the side pivot bolt that he said not to touch need to be loosened. The stem should not move if the side pinch bolt is tight, even if the wedge bolt underneath has been loosened.
The correct procedure is as follows -
1: loosen the side pivot pinch bolt from the 5mm hex on right hand side (drive side) of the bike. The left hand side which also has a 5mm hex fitting is normally keyed/fixed and does not rotate).
2: loosen the under stem wedge bolt and adjust the stem angle.
3: re-tighten the under stem wedge bolt (firmly)
4: firmly re-tighten the side pivot pinch bolt.
The re-tightening of the bolts needs to be done in this order. Both of these bolts need to be tight to be safe and to avoid wear to the pivot joint, so check them when you're done adjusting.
If your stem doesn't have a wedge bolt underneath then it's likely that your side pivot pinch bolt has heavily serrated washers and holds the angle by this method, in which case back the side bolt of on the right hand side, make your adjustment and re-tighten.
How can the bolt on top be loosened if the top bolt is damaged?