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- Page 1 WARNING THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION. 121014 ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. english...
- Page 2 N 95-937 du 24 août 1995 norme NFR030...
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Page 3: Use Of This Manual
A manual alone cannot teach you how to ride, bike. and a manual the size of an encyclopedia could To find the Cannondale retailer closest to you, not cover every combination of bicycle, rider and conditions. Thus, as a reasonable person would call -800-BIKE-USA, or use our website’s dealer... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Repair/Work Stands ............ 75 Auto Racks ..............75 seCtion a. seCtion f. imPoRtant safety info .......40-48 Cannondale limited WaRRanty ..76-77 A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible ......40 Warranty Registration ..........77 Bicycles Cannot Protect You ........40 Serial Number.............. 77 Bicycling Inherent Risk .......... -
Page 5: General Warning
GeneRal WaRninG a sPeCial note foR PaRents Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you activities and safety of your minor child, and that assume the responsibility for that risk, so you includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child;... -
Page 6: Section 1. First
seCtion 1. fiRst 1.B - safety fiRst . Always wear approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual for fit, use and care. in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand . -
Page 7: C Mechanical Safety Check
1.C - meChaniCal Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it safety CheCk bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a visual and tactile inspection of Routinely check the condition of your bicycle the whole bike. - Page 8 Brakes Check the brakes for proper operation (see WaRninG SECTION 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake quick-releases closed? All control loose oR damaGed handleBaR GRiPs cables seated and securely engaged? Do the oR eXtensions Can CaUse yoU to brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and lose ContRol and fall.
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Page 9: D First Ride
1.d - fiRst Ride seCtion 2. safety When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features WaRninG and performance of your new bike. -
Page 10: A The Basics
2.a - the BasiCs . Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (SECTION .C) before you get on a bike. . Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of latest certification standards and is appropriate your bicycle: brakes (SECTION 4.C.);... -
Page 11: B Riding Safety
2.B - RidinG safety . Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to, read . You are sharing the road or the path with SECTION .F, Downhill, Stunt or Competition others —... -
Page 12: C Off-Road Safety
2.C - off-Road safety 2.d - Wet WeatheR RidinG We recommend that children not ride on rough Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult. brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your . -
Page 13: E Night Riding
2.e - niGht RidinG WaRninG Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist do not Remove the fRont oR ReaR is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to RefleCtoRs oR RefleCtoR BRaCkets see. -
Page 14: F Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding
While RidinG at daWn, at dUsk oR at WaRninG niGht: althoUGh many CataloGs, • Ride slowly. adveRtisements and aRtiCles aBoUt • Avoid dark areas, areas of heavy or fast- BiCyClinG dePiCt RideRs enGaGed moving traffic. in eXtReme RidinG, this aCtivity is •... - Page 15 We recommend against this type of riding because 2.G - ChanGinG ComPonents of the increased risks; but if you choose to take oR addinG aCCessoRies the risk, at least: • Take lessons from a competent instructor first There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance •...
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Page 16: Section 3. Fit
seCtion 3. fit NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle;... -
Page 17: B Saddle Position
3.B - saddle Position If your bike has an interrupted seat tube, as is the case on some bikes with rear suspension, you must also make sure that the seat post is Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor far enough into the frame so that you can touch in getting the most performance and comfort it through the bottom of the interrupted seat tube from your bicycle. - Page 18 WaRninG afteR any saddle adJUstment, Be sURe that the saddle adJUstinG meChanism is PRoPeRly tiGhtened BefoRe RidinG. loose saddle ClamP oR seat Post BindeR Can CaUse damaGe to the seat Post, oR Can CaUse yoU to lose ContRol and fall. correctly tightened saddle...
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Page 19: Handlebar Height And Angle
3.C - handleBaR heiGht and anGle WaRninG the stem’s minimUm inseRtion maRk Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless” mUst not Be visiBle aBove the toP of stem, which clamps on to the outside of the steerer the headset. tube, or with a “quill”... -
Page 20: E Brake Reach
3.e - BRake ReaCh seCtion 4. teCh Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer It’s important to your safety, performance and can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach enjoyment to understand how things work on your brake levers. - Page 21 NOTE: If you have a mountain bike equipped a. adjusting the Quick Release with through axle front or rear wheels, make sure mechanism that your dealer has given you the manufacturer’s The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force instructions, and follow those when installing or of the quick release cam pushing against one removing a through axle wheel.
- Page 22 nut enough to allow removing the wheel; then go to the next step. WaRninG 5. Raise the front wheel a few inches off the do not Remove oR disaBle the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the seCondaRy Retention deviCe.
- Page 23 . With the steering fork facing forward, insert the 5. If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to wheel between the fork blades so that the axle a position parallel to the fork blade, return seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the lever to the OPEN position.
- Page 24 3. Move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (see fig. 7b). The lever should be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets. 4. Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts.
- Page 25 3. Removing and installing Bolt-on c. Removing a Bolt-on Rear Wheel Wheels a. Removing a Bolt-on front Wheel WaRninG . If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the if yoUR Bike is eQUiPPed With an brake’s quick-release mechanism to open the inteRnal GeaR ReaR hUB, do not clearance between the tire and the brake pads (see SECTION 4.C, figs.
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Page 26: B Seatpost Quick Release
d. installing a Bolt-on Rear Wheel 4.B - seatPost QUiCk Release . Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull the derailleur body back with Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release your right hand. seat post binder. The seatpost quick-release . - Page 27 adjusting the seatpost Quick Release mechanism The action of the quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force;...
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Page 28: C Brakes
4.C - BRakes 1. Brake Controls and features It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. WaRninG For example: RidinG With imPRoPeRly adJUsted In the US and Europe, The rear brake is controlled BRakes oR WoRn BRake Pads is by the right-hand brake lever;... - Page 29 Brakes are designed to control your speed, not Two keys to effective speed control and safe just to stop the bike. Maximum braking force for stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight each wheel occurs at the point just before the transfer.
- Page 30 OPEN Figure . Figure 4. OPEN PUSH Figure . Figure 5. OPEN Figure 3.
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Page 31: D Shifting Gears
4.d - shiftinG GeaRs Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicycle derailleur system design requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur some tension. A derailleur will shift only if you are drivetrain an internal gear hub drivetrain or, in pedaling forward. - Page 32 d. Which gear should i be in? WaRninG The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. 16 A) is for the steepest hills. neveR shift a deRailleUR onto the The smallest rear and largest front combination laRGest oR the smallest sPRoCket (fig.
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Page 33: E Pedals
Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like ) to your riding style or skill level, you may prefer a harder, “faster” gear (like or 3) is called an a less aggressive pedal design, or chose to upshift. Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an ride with shin pads. -
Page 34: F Bicycle Suspension
They only engage or disengage with a very specific 4.f - BiCyCle sUsPension motion which must be practiced until it becomes instinctive. Clipless pedals require shoes and Many bicycles are equipped with suspension cleats which are compatible with the make and systems. -
Page 35: G Tires And Tubes
Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. - Page 36 Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the...
- Page 37 2. tire valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube WaRninG valves: The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting PatChinG a tUBe is an emeRGenCy RePaiR. appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schrader valve (fig.
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Page 38: Section 5. Service
seCtion 5. seRviCe If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options: . Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike, or contact the component manufacturer. -
Page 39: A Service Intervals
5.a - seRviCe inteRvals 4. afteR eveRy lonG oR haRd Ride oR afteR eveRy 10 to 20 hoURs of RidinG: Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no special • Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in forward and back. - Page 40 • Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints; the handlebars; the stem; and WaRninG the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs of stress- like any meChaniCal deviCe, a BiCyCle caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the and its ComPonents aRe sUBJeCt end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
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Page 41: B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
5.B - if your Bicycle sustains an impact: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you can so you can get home. Then, take your bicycle to your dealer for a thorough check. -
Page 42: Important Safety Info
(See PART I, SECTION 4.C Brakes) or essential to your safety and part of the learning striking an obstacle. process. Visit www.cannondale.com/bikes/ tech/manuals. • Riding Within Your Own Unique Capabilities And The Conditions You Are Riding In... -
Page 43: Warning Label
WaRninG Do not remove it. If you bought an older RidinG in tRaffiC (and CommUtinG) is Cannondale or are refinishing any Cannondale, hazaRdoUs and yoU Can Be seveRely contact us for a no charge replacement. inJURed oR killed doinG it. -
Page 44: Riding At Night, Dusk, Dawn
All of us at The risk of an accident, particularly being Cannondale who ride at night or in conditions struck by a motor vehicle, is much higher of lower visibility use flashers. They can at night. -
Page 45: Refinishing
• Refinishing can not fix structural problems; refinishing might conceal serious damage. if yoU deCide to Refinish: (suggestions) • Understand that your Cannondale warranty will be voided • Go to a professional bicycle repainter (often a frame builder). •... -
Page 46: Child Carriers
Spinning wheels attract children’s attention and seveRely inJURed oR killed. present a serious risk to young fingers. Cannondale urges you NOT to install child carriers on bicycles. If you choose to install Children have also been known to rotate cranks by hand on bicycles left unattended on... -
Page 47: Installing Accessories
BaR ends Have all accessories mounted by your Authorized Cannondale urges consumers not to install “Bar Cannondale Retailer. Be sure that any accessory Ends” on bicycles. Some handlebars are designed you or your authorized retailer fits to your bike... -
Page 48: About Shimmy
aBoUt shimmy Some cyclists have experienced disturbing “shimmy” or “vibration” at certain speeds. This symptom is rarely reported and there is no TOE CLIP FRONT agreement among experts as to the cause. OVERLAP TIRE Among the proposed causes of shimmy are: a TURNED loose headset, frame alignment problems, weight of front wheel magnets for cycle computers, and... -
Page 49: Brake Power Modulators
WaRninG When choosing replacements, please ask your a BRake modUlatoR Will not PRevent Cannondale Dealer. Have your bike’s brakes Wheel loCk UP oR BeinG thRoWn installed and adjusted by a professional bike off the Bike dUe to oveRly haRd oR mechanic. -
Page 50: Aftermarket Power Systems
PoWeR system (Gas WaRninG oR eleCtRiC tyPe) onto yoUR Bike. UndeRstand yoUR Bike Your Cannondale bike was not designed or intended Use. ChoosinG the WRonG intended for use with any type of aftermarket BiCyCle foR yoUR PURPose Can Be power system. hazaRdoUs. -
Page 51: High Purpose Road
Condition 1 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. Cannondale Bike models Six3, Synapse, CAAD7, CAAD8, CAAD9, Ironman, SystemSix, Women’s Road Bikes, CAPO intended To be ridden on paved roads only. -
Page 52: General Purpose Riding
No jumping Condition 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition , plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. Cannondale Bike models: Adventure,Street, Touring, Trekking, Hybrid, Comfort, Daytripper, Road Warrior, Street, Fifty... -
Page 53: Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear suspension models. Cannondale Bike models Rush, Rush Carbon, Taurine, Caffiene, Scalpel, F-Series intended For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to agressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly with small obstacles like roots, rocks,... -
Page 54: All Mountain
5 / .3 305 / 38 3, plus rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small jumps. * Seat Bag Only Cannondale Bike models Prophet, Jekyll intended For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: () more heavy duty than cross country... -
Page 55: Gravity, Freeride, Downhill
300 / 36 5 / .3 305 / 38 Cannondale Bike models * Seat Bag Only Gemini, Perp, Judge intended For riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled riders should attempt. -
Page 56: Dirt Jump
You should also wear comprehensive safety equipment such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor. Cannondale Bike models Chase intended For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike control, rather than suspension. -
Page 57: Cyclocross
Are designed to be ridden on paved roads only. intended They are not designed for mountain biking or off- road use. Cannondale road tandems are designed For cyclocross riding, training and racing. for touring with racks and panniers. Cyclocross involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces including dirt or mud surfaces. -
Page 58: Mountain Tandems
MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING of this manual . The added challenges of tandem riding, mean that you should limit off-road tandem riding to easy- moderate terrain. Please read your Cannondale Tandems Owner’s Manual Supplement. It contains important safety information specific to tandem riding! -
Page 59: Section C. Mountain Bike Riding
There are now many different kinds of Off road riding usually involves many, many “mountain bikes.” Cannondale makes variables such as constantly changing traction, mountain bikes ranging from the light, nimble obstacles, changes in line of sight, up hill, down Rush and Scalpels, designed for cross country hill, soft surfaces, dry surfaces, wet surfaces. -
Page 60: Suspension
sUsPension stay in ContRol Suspension will increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced WaRninG capability may allow you to ride faster, particularly on rough or bumpy surfaces. As common sense failURe to Ride in ContRol CoUld tells you, increased speed brings increased risk. -
Page 61: Riding Through Water
RidinG thRoUGh WateR CaUtion “Sealed” components (such as HeadShok forks, headsets, bottom brackets and hubs) are effective at keeping mud and grit out of your bearings. Any bike that is submerged or exposed to large amounts of water will require a complete bearing overhaul to prevent extensive—and expensive—damage. - Page 62 fReeRidinG & doWnhill WaRninG fReeRidinG and otheR foRms of “eXtReme RidinG” aRe eXtRemely danGeRoUs. yoU Can Be seveRely inJURed oR killed in a seRioUs aCCident. Freeriding, jumping, hucking, dirt jumping, mountaincross, downhill, slalom, slopestyle, urban or street riding or other evolving forms of extreme or hard core mountain biking are inherently dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
- Page 63 The many circumstances of takeoff, landing, speed, rider technique, etc. are unique. The judgment, lack of judgment or insanity of a rider who may ride a Cannondale bicycle cannot be completely predicted, so it’s flat-out impossible to predict how anyone’s equipment is going to hold up.
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Page 64: Section D. Inspect For Safety
Cannondale does not. We design rugged and light bicycles and test them extensively. But, because we cannot track your use, you must be responsible for inspection and maintenance. -
Page 65: Understanding Metals
Both are therefore quite resistant to corrosion. bent or buckled. Hit harder and the top tube may The 6000 series aluminum alloys Cannondale be broken in tension and the down tube buckled. has used for years are commonly used in marine Hit harder and the top tube may be broken, the applications. - Page 66 When all metal bikes are crashed you will usually One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue life is nearly infinite. This requires a lot see some evidence of this ductility in bent, buckled or folded metal. of material and a lot of weight.
- Page 67 a few things to think about: • some CRaCks (particularly larger ones) may make CReakinG noise as yoU Ride. Think about such a noise as a serious • onCe a CRaCks staRts it Can GRoW warning signal. Note that a well-maintained and GRoW fast.
- Page 68 fatigue is not a Perfectly Predictable aluminum frame inspection science . Clean the bike and remove the wheels. Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, . Inspect the whole frame carefully for cracks. but we can give you some general factors to help Pay particular attention to the underside of the you determine how often you need to inspect downtube where it intersects the headtube...
- Page 69 Check the area around the brake pivot bosses or caliper mount. Cannondale headshok forks If you have a Cannondale HeadShok fork you must follow the special HeadShok inspection instructions in the HeadShok Owner’s Manual Supplement that came with your bike. If you do not have this owner’s manual supplement, get...
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Page 70: Understanding Composites (Carbon Fiber)
While fatigue life is an advantage of carbon fiber, of carbon fibers are strong and light, but when Cannondale still urges you to regularly inspect crashed or overloaded, carbon fibers do not bend, your carbon fiber frame, fork, or components. -
Page 71: Understanding Components
Composite frame, fork, and 3. UndeRstandinG Component inspection ComPonents Cracks: It is often necessary to remove and disassemble Inspect for cracks, broken, or splintered areas. components in order to properly and carefully Any crack is serious. Do not ride any bicycle or inspect them. - Page 72 If the bolt looks stretched, bent or in any way damaged, replace Cannondale tests the fatigue life of the it. Note that these bolts have been known to fail in components that are original equipment on your fatigue when not properly tightened.
- Page 73 Pedals Remove both from the crankset. Clean and inspect WaRninG carefully for cracks. Pay particular attention to the do not Ride on a Rim that has Been pedal axle. See clipless pedal manufacturer’s WoRn oUt! instructions for information on cleat wear and replacement.
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Page 74: Bicycle Lifespan
When the useful life of your bike or its components frame will have a shorter life than a heavier is over, continued use is hazardous. CAAD3 frame. Every Cannondale bicycle frame In selecting lightweight frames and components components attached to the frame have a finite, you are making a trade-off, favoring the higher limited useful life. -
Page 75: Section E. Maintenance
To thoroughly clean the frame it is desirable to remove components. This is best done in conjunction with a periodic 0verhaul by an authorized Cannondale retailer. -
Page 76: Lubrication
lUBRiCation tiGhteninG toRQUes After cleaning your bike you should lubricate it. Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts, The chain should be lubricated. Consult with screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important your retailer to choose among the many types of to your safety. -
Page 77: Repair/Work Stands
BiCyCle RePaiR / WoRk stands The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a crushing force strong enough to seriously damage your frame. CaUtion incorrect Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping the frame. Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat post and positioning the stand clamp on the extended seat post. -
Page 78: Cannondale Limited Warranty
MAY OTHERWISE BE APPLICABLE ARE EXCLUDED, The Freeride warranty differs from the warranty as stated INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL in the Cannondale Owner’s Manual only in its term. All OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR PUNATIVE other conditions apply. DAMAGES. -
Page 79: Warranty Registration
ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE (SALES RECEIPT) WHEN PRESENTING A WARRANTY CLAIM. BE SURE TO KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. THE SPECIFIC WARRANTY COVERING YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE IS GOVERNED BY THE COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. We respect your privacy, see http://www. -
Page 80: Authorized Distributors
RUssia: Sportclub Triatlon, Lusinovskaya Ul Pedrito 577, Buenos Aires Argentina 0406, tel: 53/, VELOMIR, 3096, Moscow, RUS, tel: 463-8859, fax: 54--46-8805 00709536878, fax: 00795378463, email: info@velomir.ru aUstRalia: Cannondale Australia, Unit 6, 4 Prosperity Parade, N.S.W. 03, Australia, tel: 6--9979-585, cannondaleaustralia@cannon dale.com... - Page 81 ShanGu Trading 855 8888 , fax: 876 978 744 (Shenzhen) F-8 Arc De Triomphe Str City Valle JaPan: Cannondale Japan, 5--5, Harayamadai, Shahe West Road 09 Nanshan Shenzhen PR Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, 590-03, tel: 07- China tel: 755-67-54695 99-9399, cjcustserv@cannondale.com ColomBia: USA Bikes E.U, CRA 43A# 3-50,...
- Page 82 Cor. llagan St., SFDM, Quezon City, Philippines, 1105, tel: (0632)3725127-28 & 3717231, fax: WoRld Wide militaRy sales: (0632) 3735439, wash@pacific.net.ph tel: 814 623 4391; fax: 814 623 2968, international@cannondale.com PUeRto RiCo: Seamount Corporation, 706 Parana St., San Juan, Puerto Rico, 0096, WoRld Wide toURism & ResoRts: tel: 814 623 4391;...
- Page 83 The space below is reserved for your bike's “Warranty Card.” It is a peel-off label, attached to a hangtag on every frame or frameset we ship (placed here by your Cannondale Dealer). The "Warranty Card" includes a variety of printed product information numbers. The bike serial number is one of them.
- Page 84 FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT THAT YOUR BICYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE IT. Have it inspected by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized Cannondale Retailer call 1-800-BIKE-USA. Failure to follow this checklist and to have any potential problem inspected could lead to an accident, with risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.