handlebar stuck on its side

RB' may have said:

hi,

when i moved, the movers did something to the handlebar so as to make it parallel to the length of
the bicycle ( makes it easier to move it - i was told ). i was told i could undo it when i wanted.
i am trying it now and am having no success. what tool do i need? the cycle is a normal one, a 50
dollar one that you can buy at KMart.

At the back end of the arm that has the handlebars clamped into it, there's a vertical thing with
a bolt in the middle of the top of it; it's probably got a 13mm or 1/2 inch head. It might have an
allen head, in which case you may need a 6mm allen wrench. Loosen that bolt about two turns, and
then give the head of the bolt a couple of light taps with a small hammer or a big wrench. The
handlebar assembly should suddenly be able to swivel. Line it back up where it needs to be, and
retighten the bolt. If you're not sure how tight is "tight enough", take it to a bike shop;
they'll know.

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Also be aware that if you have centerpull brakes, they mey need to be readjusted.

Ernie

Werehatrack said:

RB' may have said:

hi,

when i moved, the movers did something to the handlebar so as to make it parallel to the length
of the bicycle ( makes it easier to move it - i was told ). i was told i could undo it when i
wanted. i am trying it now and am having no success. what tool do i need? the cycle is a normal
one, a 50 dollar one that you can buy at KMart.

At the back end of the arm that has the handlebars clamped into it, there's a vertical thing with
a bolt in the middle of the top of it; it's probably got a 13mm or 1/2 inch head. It might have an
allen head, in which case you may need a 6mm allen wrench. Loosen that bolt about two turns, and
then give the head of the bolt a couple of light taps with a small hammer or a big wrench. The
handlebar assembly should suddenly be able to swivel. Line it back up where it needs to be, and
retighten the bolt. If you're not sure how tight is "tight enough", take it to a bike shop;
they'll know.

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stand facing the back of the bike with the front wheel between your legs and try turning the
handlebars back to where they should be. l doubt they undid the bolt to turn it, so you may be able
to turn it back without undoing it. then of course the question is, is it tight enough??