Installing Accessories; Aerodynamic Handlebars - Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual

installinG aCCessoRies

Have all accessories mounted by your Authorized
Cannondale Retailer. Be sure that any accessory you
or your authorized retailer fits to your bike does not
block or interfere with nationally required reflectors
or lights.
WaRninG
inComPatiBle aCCessoRies oR PooRly oR
imPRoPeRly moUnted aCCessoRies Can
adveRsely affeCt the PeRfoRmanCe of
yoUR BiCyCle and may Be Unsafe.

aeRodynamiC handleBaRs

Aerodynamic or "Triathlon" handlebar extensions are
fitted to some triathlon or racing bikes. They are also
added by customers. Understand that when riding
on these extensions your steering and braking are
adversely affected. Some riders find it harder to bend
their neck to see forward. Be sure to practice riding
with aero handlebar extensions on hazard and traffic
free roads. Practice the transition from having your
hands on the extensions to having your hands on the
regular handlebars and brake levers.
WaRninG
do not Ride on the aeRo handleBaR
eXtensions in tRaffiC oR on diffiCUlt
Roads.
Ride on the aero handlebar extensions only
when the road is clear of traffic and hazards and
you have a long line of sight.
When using the extensions understand that you
are compromising steering and braking in favor
of speed. If you need to take evasive steering
or braking action while on the extensions you
could have an accident, with risk of serious
injury, paralysis or death.
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