Fig.10.8: Make sure the locking screws are loosened (N), then adjust the two preload screws (M) using a 2mm
Allen key, until they both contact the compression ring. Gradually and evenly alternate between the two preload
screws while engaging the front brake and rocking the bike back-and-forth until any movement/looseness is
eliminated and the headset rotates freely.
Place the supplied 3mm open wrench on the preload screws (M) below the collar, then torque the locking
screws (N) to 9.5 in-lbf / 1.0 Nm, down onto the preload screws to lock them in place. DO NOT GREASE THE
LOCKING SCREWS!
To access the preload screw (lower), the 2mm Allen key goes through the upper locking screw.
The upper locking screw is tightened using a 2.5mm Allen key.
Remove the top cap and stem.
Back out the set screws, then loosen the collar pinch bolt.
Remove the cartridge from the steerer tube. DO NOT REMOVE THE BOOT! The boot is very tight and difficult to
get back on, and exposes the internals to contamination.
Refer to Fig. 10.3 - 10.8, page 26 for installation steps on adjusting the stack height.
10.4. CHANGING THE SPRING RATE (non-adjustable models)
10.10
10.12
C
To change the spring rate, remove the cap (fig. 10.10-A), stem and shim, then unscrew the cartridge top cover
(fig. 10.11-B) using a 20mm cone wrench.
Install the desired spring (fig. 10.12-C) then reinstall the top cover. Tighten to 55 in-lbf / 6.2 Nm (using a Crow's
Foot), or until the cover is snug (using a cone wrench).
10.3. ADJUSTING THE STACK HEIGHT
10.11
A
B
20 mm
CAUTION: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
CARTRIDGE BEYOND CHANGING
THE SPRING!
SOFT (BLUE): 13lb
MEDIUM (BLACK): 25lb
FIRM (YELLOW): 40lb
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