Table Of Contents - Cannondale SuperSlice Owner's Manual

PART I
GENERAL WARNING .................................... 4
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS ................... 4
SECTION 1. FIRST ..................................... 5-8
1.A Bike Fit ................................................................5
1.B Safety First ..........................................................5
1.C Mechanical Safety Check .....................................6
1.D First Ride ............................................................ 8
SECTION 2. SAFETY .................................8-14
2.A The Basics...........................................................9
2.B Riding Safety .................................................... 10
2.C Off-Road Safety .................................................11
2.D Wet Weather Riding ..........................................11
2.E Night Riding ..................................................... 12
2.F Extreme, Stunt, or Competition Riding ............ 13
2.G Changing Components Adding Accessories ...... 14
SECTION 3. FIT ......................................15-19
3.A Stand Over Height ............................................ 15
3.B Saddle Position ................................................. 16
3.C. Handlebar Height and Angle ............................. 18
3.D Control Position Adjustments .......................... 19
3.E Brake Reach ...................................................... 19
SECTION 4. TECH................................. 20 - 37
4.A Wheels ............................................................ 20
4.B Seat Post Cam Action Clamp ............................26
4.C Brakes ...............................................................27
Coaster Brakes ................................................. 30
4.D Shifting Gears ................................................... 31
4.E Pedals ...............................................................33
4.F Bicycle Suspension ...........................................34
4.G Tires and Tubes .................................................35
SECTION 5. SERVICE ..............................38-41
5.A Service Intervals ...............................................39
5.B If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact .................... 41
CONTENTS
SECTION A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO ...42-51
A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible ....................42
Bicycles Cannot Protect You ....................................42
Bicycling Inherent Risk ............................................42
Warning Label .........................................................43
Riding in Traffic, Commuting ...................................43
Riding at Night, Dusk, Dawn .................................. 44
Refinishing ............................................................. 45
Modifications ......................................................... 45
Child Carriers ........................................................... 46
Bicycles Have Sharp Surfaces ................................. 46
Bar Ends ................................................................. 46
Installing Accessories ............................................. 46
Aerodynamic Handlebars ........................................47
About Shimmy ....................................................... 48
Toe Clip Overlap ...................................................... 48
Tire Size .................................................................. 49
Tire & Rim Pressure Compatibility ........................ 49
How to Check Wheel Rim Wear .............................. 50
Understanding Disc Brakes on Road Bikes ............. 50
Brake Power Modulators ......................................... 51
Aftermarket Brake Systems .................................... 51
Aftermarket Power Systems ................................... 51
SECTION B. INTENDED USE ................... 52-60
This section also includes weight limit information.
CONDITION 1 High-Performance Road ....................53
CONDITION 2 General Purpose Riding ....................55
CONDITION 3 Cross-Country, Mararthon,
Hardtails ..................................................................57
CONDITION 4 All-Mountain, Overmountain ........... 58
CONDITION 5 Gravity, Freeride,
Downhill, Dirt Jump..................................................59
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PART II