Brake Lever Position; The Headset - Moustache Lundi 26 Manuel D'utilisation

3 // RIDING POSITION
3.3 BRAKE LEVERS POSITION
Our bikes are already set up to offer you optimal ergonomics.
However, if you wish to adjust your cockpit, we advise you to proceed as follows:
1. To ensure a good lever position, loosen the screw(s) holding the lever onto the brake
attachment, then adjust the angle so that it is in line with your forearms when you are
in riding position (see Figure 10).
2. Adjust the distance of the brake lever from the grip in order to easily use the brake lever
with two fingers (see Figure 11).
3. Retighten the screws on the brake attachments to 6 Nm.
For any other adjustment, check the dedicated notice or consult your retailer.
Figure 10. Brake lever aligned with the forearm.
3.4 HEADSET
The headset is made up of two bearings and cups placed at each end of head tube. All
Moustache bikes have an « A-head » head set: this is adjusted using the round hood which is
found above the stem (as in Figure 12).
During more intense rides, the headset is put under incredible stress. It is therefore possible
that play will develop. Be careful, riding with any play in your head set can deteriorate your
head set and even your frame.
In order to check if your head set is in good shape, there are two simple tests that should be
carried out before you ride:
TEST 1 - With the front brake on, try to move your bike forward and back. You will immediately
notice if there is a high level of play or not.
TEST 2 - Make the front wheel of your bike bounce. You will hear a sharp loud noise only if
there is significant play in the head set. Pay attention to other noises, such as those of the
cables hitting against the frame, or even the spokes. Do not take these into account.
Figure 11. Distance between the brake lever and the grip.
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If you have found play in the head set, follow these steps:
1. Loosen the screw(s) on the stem as in stage 1 of Figure 12.
2. Then progressively tighten, without forcing, the screw in the hood until play disappears
as in stage 2 of Figure 12.
3. Check that play in the fork is no longer present. The fork should turn easily and you
should not feel any friction or resistance when it turns.
4. Retighten the screw(s) on the stem following the recommended torques as in stage 3
of Figure 12.
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Figure 12. Stages for the headset settings.
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