Dahon 7 Speed Folding Bike "stem fold" Questions

...stem will clear the fold when you fold it down. Otherwise the stem will be down inside the bike and it won't be able to fold. If that makes any sense.The better manual has good pictures and diagrams ...

I have bought a new folding bike and its seat at its lowest level is slightly too high. Is it OK to cut 1 inch off the stem? YES.AS LONG AS THERE IS AT LEAST 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SEAT POST IN THE FRAME

How to raise front stem Contact your local bike shop for assistance

...Once that is done insure all the air is removed from the tube by holding in the needle on the valve stem. You may have to remove the cap from your valve stem first. Next, using a flat blunt tool, pry ...

...stem slid down unbidden. It's a pity as the rack, 20" wheels, lightness, fold and comfortable seat are what attracted me in the first place. Perhaps Dahon don't want women to ride it! A waste of ...

...wheel There is a long bolt (of which you can only see the head) in the center of the handlebar stem.   The nut (which you can't see at all) at the bottom of this bolt is a wedge, ...

...the bars using the 'X' technique, I tried putting saran rap in there.. Any other options? PS: The Stem might be stripped.. if that's possible. Try using a strip of sanding cloth cut to fit in a ...