Table Of Contents - Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual

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Contents
Use of this manUal .................................1
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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
4.D Shifting Gears ...............................................................30
4.E Pedals ...............................................................................32
4.F Bicycle Suspension......................................................33
4.G Tires and Tubes ............................................................34
seCtion 5. seRviCe ............................ 38-41
5.A Service Intervals ..........................................................39
5.B If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact .........................41
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seCtion a.
imPoRtant safety info .................. 42-50
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
Children and Stationary Bike Trainers ..........................45
Bicycles Have Sharp Surfaces ..........................................46
Bar Ends ..................................................................................46
Installing Accessories .........................................................47
Aerodynamic Handlebars .................................................47
About Shimmy .....................................................................48
Toe Clip Overlap ...................................................................48
Brake Power Modulators ...................................................49
Aftermarket Brake Systems ..............................................49
Aftermarket Power Systems ............................................50
seCtion B. intended Use ................. 51-59
this section also includes weight limit
information.
High Performance Road ....................................................52
General Purpose Riding ....................................................53
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails .............................54
All Mountain ..........................................................................55
Gravity, Freeride, Downhill ...............................................56
Dirt Jump ................................................................................57
Cyclocross ..............................................................................58
Road Tandems ......................................................................58
Mountain Tandems .............................................................59
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