Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual page 98

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are your front and rear brakes functioning
properly? With V-brakes, the quick release "noodle"
must be properly installed. With cantilever brakes,
the quick release straddle cable must be properly
attached. With caliper brakes the quick release lever
must be closed. With any rim brake, the brake pads
must make firm contact with the rim without the
brake levers hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I,
Section 4.C Brakes).
With hydraulic disc brakes, check that the lever feels
firm, does not move too close to the handlebar grip,
and there is no evidence of leaking brake fluid. With
cable actuated disc brakes, check that the lever feels
firm and does not move too close to the handlebar
grip. With any disc brakes, the brake pads must make
firm contact with the rotor without the brake levers
hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section 4.C
Brakes).
how do your clipless pedals work today? Clip in
and out of your pedals before you begin. Experienced
cyclists do. The connection between cleat and pedal
is affected by dozens of factors including dirt, mud,
lubrication, spring tension and wear. By clipping in
and out you will check the function and have a fresh
memory of how they feel (See PART I, Section 4.E
Pedals).
how recently were your frame, fork and
components inspected? Never ride a frame, fork or
components with any crack or damage. (See PART II,
- Section D. Inspect For Safety)
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