09-18-2011, 02:48 AM
Hey guys,
I just hauled my old Cannondale M500 out of the shed and I've been cleaning it and getting it road ready after years of neglect.
Everything is fine but I have one problem.
If I stand facing the bike, brace the front wheel with my legs, and grip the handlebar, I can turn the handlebar independently of the front wheel.
When riding, if I brake hard, the handlebars can come off center, requiring me to stop and readjust them.
I'm a total noob, and for all I know you're supposed to be able to do this, but it seems wrong and dangerous. I tried tightening the nut at the top of the stem but it does nothing at all. I've been searching online, and the guy was using two wrenches but I can't figure out where the bottom wrench is supposed to go...
Thanks guys.
Sorry if this is a really dumb question.
I just hauled my old Cannondale M500 out of the shed and I've been cleaning it and getting it road ready after years of neglect.
Everything is fine but I have one problem.
If I stand facing the bike, brace the front wheel with my legs, and grip the handlebar, I can turn the handlebar independently of the front wheel.
When riding, if I brake hard, the handlebars can come off center, requiring me to stop and readjust them.
I'm a total noob, and for all I know you're supposed to be able to do this, but it seems wrong and dangerous. I tried tightening the nut at the top of the stem but it does nothing at all. I've been searching online, and the guy was using two wrenches but I can't figure out where the bottom wrench is supposed to go...
Thanks guys.
Sorry if this is a really dumb question.