Table Of Contents - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

Contents
Use of this manUal ....................................1
PaRt i
GeneRal WaRninG ........................................3
a sPeCial note foR PaRents ...................3
seCtion 1. fiRst ........................................4-7
.A Bike Fit ................................................................... 4
.B Safety First ............................................................. 4
.C Mechanical Safety Check ...................................... 5
.D First Ride................................................................ 7
seCtion 2. safety ..................................7-13
.A The Basics .............................................................. 8
.B Riding Safety .......................................................... 9
.C Off-Road Safety ................................................... 0
.D Wet Weather Riding ............................................. 0
.E Night Riding......................................................... 
.F Extreme, Stunt, or Competition Riding ................ 
.G Changing Components /Adding Accessories....... 3
seCtion 3. fit ........................................14-18
3.A Stand Over Height ................................................ 4
3.B Saddle Position .................................................... 5
3.C. Handlebar Height and Angle ................................ 7
3.D Control Position Adjustments ............................... 7
3.E Brake Reach ....................................................... 8
seCtion 4. teCh ...................................18 - 35
4.A Wheels, Quick Release ........................................ 8
4.B Seatpost Quick Release....................................... 4
4.C Brakes .................................................................. 6
4.D Shifting Gears ...................................................... 9
4.E Pedals .................................................................. 3
4.F Bicycle Suspension .............................................. 3
4.G Tires and Tubes ................................................... 33
seCtion 5. seRviCe ...............................36-39
5.A Service Intervals ................................................... 36
5.B If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact ....................... 39
PaRt ii
seCtion a.
imPoRtant safety info .......................40-48
A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible ........................ 40
Bicycles Cannot Protect You ....................................... 40
Bicycling Inherent Risk ................................................ 40
Warning Label ............................................................. 4
Riding in Traffic, Commuting ....................................... 4
Riding at Night, Dusk, Dawn........................................ 4
Refinishing ................................................................... 43
Modifications................................................................ 43
Child Carriers............................................................... 44
Children and Stationary Bike Trainers ......................... 44
Bicycles Have Sharp Surfaces .................................... 44
Installing Accessories .................................................. 45
Aerodynamic Handlebars ............................................ 45
Bar Ends ...................................................................... 45
About Shimmy ............................................................. 46
Toe Clip Overlap .......................................................... 46
Brake Power Modulators ............................................. 47
Aftermarket Brake Systems ......................................... 47
Aftermarket Power Systems ........................................ 48
seCtion B. intended Use ....................48-56
this section also includes weight limit information.
High Purpose Road ..................................................... 49
General Purpose Riding .............................................. 50
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails ............................ 5
All Mountain ................................................................. 5
Gravity, Freeride, Downhill .......................................... 53
Dirt Jump ..................................................................... 54
Cyclocross ................................................................... 55
Road Tandems ............................................................ 55
Mountain Tandems ...................................................... 56
seCtion C. moUntain Bike RidinG .....57-61
Off-Road Riding ........................................................... 57
Bike Types ................................................................... 57
Inspection and Maintenance Routines ........................ 57
Suspension .................................................................. 58
Jumping ....................................................................... 58
Stay In Control ............................................................. 58
Downhill and Lift-Serviced Riding ................................ 58
Riding Through Water.................................................. 59
Shifting Gears While Pedaling ..................................... 59
Freeride and Downhill Riding .................................60-6
seCtion d. insPeCt foR safety ........62-72
. Understanding Metals.............................................. 63
. Understanding Composites (Carbon Fiber) ............. 68
3. Understanding Components .................................... 69
Bicycle Lifespan........................................................... 7
Useful Life of Lightweight Frames ............................... 7
seCtion e. maintenanCe .....................73-75
3
0 Day Service ............................................................ 73
Cleaning ...................................................................... 73
Preventing Corrosion ................................................... 73
Lubrication ................................................................... 74
Tightening Torques ...................................................... 74
Repair/Work Stands .................................................... 75
Auto Racks .................................................................. 75
seCtion f.
Cannondale limited WaRRanty ......76-77
Warranty Registration .................................................. 77
Serial Number.............................................................. 77
Cannondale
aUthoRized distRiBUtoRs .................78-80