Originally Posted by
atk85
...The handle bars are in the stem binder (I think that's what it's called) thing (the thing that holds the handlebars), the bolts are in, but get this, they're loose with about half an inch of space inside for them to just sway about, not being held in place.
MTb bars come in different sizes. one 31.8 mm clamp dia and one 25.4 mm, Maybe your stem doesn't match your bar?