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how do I raise the handle bars on my bicycle?

how do I raise the handle bars on my ten speed?
gramps, April 2005
As previous answer , but a tip is......... when you loosen the center bolt, give it a tap ( the bolt ) not too hard, this makes the job a lot easier. This tip only applies for a 'quill' type stem not for the 'aheadset' type found on most new bikes.

Aidan, July 2005
There should be a bolt head on the clamp in the centre of the handlebars. This goes down the centre of the tube and ends in a wedge. Loosen it off and twist the bars while you pull upwards. Don't loosen it too far though, a couple of turns should do. If the bars haven't been adjusted for a long time you might have to spray wd 40 on the tube first.

Phil, April 2005