I would love to be able to upload a pic but having tech difficulties. Here's a link to a similar stem/same problem...

Can't adjust angle on adjustable quill stem - Bike Repair Forums

It seems to be adjustable but I've no idea how to adjust it

What brand is it?

From the pictures you posted, my guess is Sunlite? You might search online for that and see if there's instructions anywhere. I used to have one like that but it's been so long I can't help you off hand.

Without pics this question is pointless. The link you provided also has crappy pics.

Yes it is adjustable.

If i understand correctly from the picture. You should just loosen axle bolt and adjust. Does not work like this?

is your stem different from this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uge7HLNDqr4 ?

It almost the same except for mine doesn't have the bolt underneath to adjust the angle. I've removed the axle bolt and even given the stem a few whacks and no movement...

still can't upload photos

Thanks sunshine!

To post photos just copy the online image address and then insert the address between [img]**[/img] where I placed ** and we'll be able to see what you're talking about. No spaces.




If it's a picture on your computer click on "Go Advanced" below and follow the instructions.

Yeah it's not hosted anywhere - it's on my hard drive. Keep getting format error messages even though it's the right format

Read my post again. I edited it and added more info.

Nope. It's a jpg file and keeps throwing me the error message "this PNG image had the wrong file extension" or something like that. SO FRUSTRATING!!! I've posted pics in here many times without issue. Tried a different browser and image too. Anyways it looks exactly like an adjustable quill stem but with no angle adjustment bolt.

Can you upload the picture to an online hosting site like photobucket? Then you can use the [img][/img] method.

BAM!

SOrry if my first replay was a bit harsh and not helpful.

The file size of your picture may be too large for this site. I've had trouble posting directly so now post all my pics to photobucket and then link to them through the image icon above. Maybe you could give us a brand and model number so we could look it up?

For the Win!

So it looks like you would use the allen headed bolt on the right side of the stem. You've tried that already?

Quite interested in the bike behind yours, Whats that?

It's a 1991 Mi70 - this one is mine . The one attached to the silly stem I picked up for a friend.

**Edit** Yes I tried the bolt on the right side. No go.

Super sweet!

Thanks! Any thoughts on the stem?

I would loosen the allen headed bolt on the right side of the stem and that should allow you to adjust the stem. I haven't had a stem like this one or really any adjustable stem in several years though. You may want to ask on the hybred forum as a lot of those bikes have adjustable stems. or you could sign up for the Box O' Crap. There was a lot of stems in that box when it came to me. LOL

Did the side nut NOT turn, or did it turn and do nothing?

What I did was completely remove the bolt and notched washer (I don't know how to describe it really) then tried to adjust the angle. The nut seems as if it is somehow part of the body of the stem - it did not turn, and cannot be removed.

Am I wrong in thinking the stem looks like it's adjustable? Why is this stem such a mystery!?

There should be a side plate with teeth that needs to be pulled loose after the bolt is out.

Agreed. I've only encountered a couple of adjustable stems, but both were designed so that a slight loosening or under-torquing of the screw would not be dangerous. In both cases, there was some sort of notched or splined part, so that the stem actually adjusts in discrete steps rather than smoothly.

Could it be that you hold one side with a hex key whilst you use another hex key to turn the opposite side and that adjusts the stem angle?

Cheers

There are two. The right side is removed and the left is not budging. And no other bolts to loosen.