Need help lowering handlebars
03-15-05 | 04:06 PM
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From: Fort Payne, AL
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?
03-15-05 | 04:26 PM
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From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
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.
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03-15-05 | 07:37 PM
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From: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA and surrounding islands.
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Since you got the quill out and adjusted the height, remove it and apply some grease to it to keep it from seizing.
