Stem Service Instructions

Service Instructions

Congratulations on your Full Speed Ahead poduct. Please read these instructions and follow

them for correct use. Since specific tools and experience are necessary for proper installation,

it is recommended that the stem be installed by a qualified bicycle technician. These

instructions and instructions for other FSA products are available for download at

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/techdoc

Specification

Item Number / Model Name All Models

FSA road, MTB and Gravity stems are compatible with industry standard steerer tube and

handlebar diameters. To choose the correct FSA stem, first check the specific diameter of

steerer tube and handlebar to be used.

Components

Follow the assembly order in the illustration:

① Stem Body x1

② Fixing Bolts x6

③ Stem Face Plate x1

Item Number
Torque Bolt for Bar Clamp
for All Item Number Bolt for Steerer Clamp
kgf.cm N.m in.lbs kgf.cm N.m in.lbs
All FSA / Vision Stem 60 6 53 60 6 53
ST-FR-200-OS 60 6 53 90 9 79
ST-FR-230-OS
ST-DH-310-OS 90 9 79 90 9 79
ST-DH-310-OS 1.5"
ST-DH-320-DC
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ST-FR-230-OS 1.5"
Contact

If you have questions, please visit our web site contact page at : http://www.fullspeedahead.com/contact

Warranty

Full Speed Ahead (FSA) warrants all FSA, Gravity, Vision and RPM products to be free from defects in

materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase unless otherwise stated in the full

warranty policy. The warranty is non-transferable and valid to the original purchaser of the product only. Full

warranty policy is available at www.fullspeedahead.com

Stem installation

1. Ensure that the steerer tube is clean and free of burrs or chips.

2. With all headset components installed, ensure that the steerer tube is cut to the correct length and the proper amount of spacers are instaled to achieve desired stem height.

3. Install the stem body ① onto the steerer tube. Tighten the stem steerer fixing bolts ② to recommended torque rating from table above.

Note: Alternately tighten the steerer fixing bolts ② so both bolts reach recommended torque simultaneously. Ensure that bolt threads have a light layer of grease.

Note: Stems ST-OS-99, ST-OS-115, ST-OS-120, ST-OS-150 and ST-RO-170 have an additional 1.8mm spacer (MW159) within the clamp area to prevent cracks from developing on

carbon fork steerers. Spacers are unnecessary for other models.

4. Insert handlebar between stem body ① and face plate ③. Tighten face plate fixing bolts ② to recommended torque rating from table above.

Note: Gradually and evenly tighten the face plate fixing bolts ② in a diagonal pattern so all bolts reach recommended torque simultaneously. Ensure that bolt threads have a light layer

of grease.
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