Bicycle Trainers; Appendix F Bicycle Trainers - Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual

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BiCyCle tRaineRs

Potential damage
CaUtion
improperly mounting a bike in a trainer, or
using one that is not compatible with your
particular bike frame can cause serious
damage.
This kind of damage is not covered by the
Cannondale Limited Warranty.
Ask you dealer for help with trainers, the right one
and the correct way to use it.
If you ride a trainer that requires removal of the front
wheel and clamps the fork dropouts: Be sure your
fork quick release is tight! Relative movement will
wear parts, weaken and damage your bike.
If you ride a trainer that holds the bike up by clamping
the rear quick release between two cones: Take off
the nice, lightweight quick release that came with
your bike. Substitute a heavy, classic all steel quick
release and clamp it tight! Relative movement will
wear parts, weaken and damage your bike. Note that
many modern quick releases will not fit the clamping
cones in this kind of trainer because their shapes are
incompatible.
Be particularly cautious with a carbon frame or fork.
Carbon is relatively soft, not abrasion resistant. If there
is any relative movement, carbon will wear quickly.
If you ride a trainer a lot, consider using an old
bike: Corrosion from sweat will take it's toll.
Weight is irrelevant. Save wear on your expensive
components.
Risk to Children
WaRninG
keeP ChildRen aWay fRom BiCyCles
moUnted on stationaRy tRaineRs, even
When the BiCyCle is not in Use.
Spinning wheels attract children's attention and
present a serious risk to young fingers.
Children have also been known to rotate cranks
by hand on bicycles left unattended on stationary
trainers, putting themselves at risk of serious
injury.
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