Wedge Mechanism 20 May 2018, 13:00 Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos, but don't worry, you can download it and watch it with your favorite video player! Bicycle handlebar stem and fork coupling. Wedge mechanism creates forces between the stem (yellow) and the fork (grey) and between the wedge (blue nut) and the fork to fix the stem to the fork. « previous mechanism Lifting Trolley next mechanism » Friction Globoid Variator load comments Please enable JavaScript to view the comments.