Bike Forums - Need help lowering handlebars

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- Bicycle Mechanics (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/)

- - Need help lowering handlebars (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/93202-need-help-lowering-handlebars.html)

Tweek

03-15-05 04:06 PM

Need help lowering handlebars

I have an entry level Trek 800 Sport that I can't seem to make the handlebars lower, or even move them at all, I untightened all the nuts, and removed the long hex bolt from the top, and still nothing, can someone help me out here?

Tweek

03-15-05 04:19 PM

I got it, it was just really super struck.

Raiyn

03-15-05 04:26 PM

That's a quill stem if it still the stock piece. Chances are it wasn't greased properly and the two parts rusted together (both items being made of Hi-ten steel it's no wonder). Thread the long bolt back in untill it's flush with the top then take a rubber mallet and strike the top where the bolt is. If this fails to loosen it you'll need to attack the problem by chemical means. PB Blaster Liquid Wrench etc.

DieselDan

03-15-05 07:37 PM

Since you got the quill out and adjusted the height, remove it and apply some grease to it to keep it from seizing.

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:01 PM.