Lubrication; Tightening Torques - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

lUBRiCation

After cleaning your bike you should lubricate it.
The chain should be lubricated. Consult with
your retailer to choose among the many types of
chain lubes best suited to your climate and riding
conditions. The pivot points on your derailluers
should be lubricated. Apply a small drop of oil to
each pivot point and wipe off the excess.
Periodically, depending upon how, how often, and
where you ride and the design of the components
on your bike, other lubrication must be part of
your maintenance. Some of you will know how to
perform the procedures on this check list, while
others will need to take the bike to a dealer. If
you are not an experienced and skilled bicycle
mechanic, take your bike to a retailer.
other lubrication Checklist
• Derailleur Cables
• Brake Cables
• Brake Pivots
• Headset Bearings
• Bottom Bracket Bearings
• Hub Bearings
• Freehub
• Seat Post To Seat Tube
• Stem To Steering Tube
• Headshok Suspension Forks
(See Your Headshok owner's manual
supplement)

tiGhteninG toRQUes

Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts,
screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important
to your safety. Correct tightening torque for the
fasteners is also important for the durability and
performance of your bicycle. We urge you to have
your Dealer correctly torque all fasteners using a
torque wrench. If you decide to torque fasteners
yourself always use a torque wrench.
The wide range of bicycle models and
components used means that a listing of
tightening torque would be out of date by the
time it was published. Many fasteners should
be installed with a thread locking adhesive such
as Loctite ®.
To determine correct tightening torque and any
adhesive application for a fastener we ask you
to check:
-Markings on the component. Many components
are marked. On-product marking is becoming
the norm.
-Torque specs in the component manufacturers
instructions shipped with your bicycle.
-Torque specs listed on the websites of
component manufacturers.
-With your Dealer. Dealers have access to
current data and have experience with correct
torque for most fasteners.
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