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LEFTY HYBRID.
OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.

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  • Page 1 129143 LEFTY HYBRID. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.
  • Page 2 In this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates special precautions that must be NOTICE taken to avoid damage. A TIP provides helpful information. This manual meets EN standards 14764, 14766, and 14781.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IDENTIFICATION ........4 question about your bike, please contact your LEFTY Hybrid Carbon ......4 Cannondale Dealer immediately, or call us at one LEFTY Hybrid OPI (Alloy) ....5 of the telephone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Manual for more information about Intended Please read Inspect For Safety in PART II, Use and Conditions 1-5. Section D. of your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED Manual. OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE If your LEFTY is damaged, do not ride it.

  • Page 5: Disassembly / Modification

    Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF Disassembly or Modification 29R Travel Reduction WARNING WARNING DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY YOUR DO NOT REMOVE 29’ER TRAVEL LEFTY IN ANY WAY. REDUCERS. Improper service or modification can LEFTY for 29” wheel bikes have internal...

  • Page 6: Identification

    IDENTIFICATION LEFTY Hybrid Carbon Structure XLR Remote Lockout Assy. XLR Hydraulic Line XLR Rebound Dial XLR/PBR Carbon Outer Collar Bonded Upper Clamp Clamp Bolt Serial Number Location Frame Bumper Carbon Outer Tube (carbon fiber) 10. Brake Housing Guide 11. Bonded Lower Clamp 12.

  • Page 7: Lefty Hybrid Opi (Alloy)

    Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF LEFTY Hybrid OPI - (One Piece Integration) PBR Lockout Button. PBR Rebound Dial XLR/PBR OPI Outer Collar Integrated Upper Clamp Clamp Bolt Serial Number Location Frame Bumper OPI Outer Tube (alloy) Brake Housing Guide 10.

  • Page 8: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT Setting Sag Sag is the distance the LEFTY compresses when the bike is statically loaded with your body weight in your riding position. Set it according to the LEFTY travel. Sag is set by changing the air pressure through the Schrader valve at the bottom of the LEFTY. Set Recommended Initial Air Pressure (Set before measuring sag) 26ER...
  • Page 9 Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF To set sag: 1. Remove the Schrader valve cap (1) at the bottom of the LEFTY. Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the Schrader valve (2). See Figure 1. 2. Set the recommended intial starting air pressure according to your weight.

  • Page 10: Xlr Hydraulic Remote

    XLR Hydraulic Remote OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION In the locked position, LEFTY travel is In the open position, LEFTY travel is active. locked. The XLR lever button is extended The XLR lever button (1) is retracted as as shown. Push black button in and shown.

  • Page 11: Pbr Lockout

    Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF PBR Lockout OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION In the open position, LEFTY travel is active. In the locked position, LEFTY travel is The red rebound dial (1) is in the down locked. The red rebound dial is up. To go position.

  • Page 12: Opi Stem-Steerer

    OPI STEM-STEERER contacts the lower clamp surface. 8. Tighten the steerer to 12 Nm using the Shimano TL-FC33 bottom bracket tool and The following procedure should only be completed a torque wrench. This step draws the stem by a professional bike mechanic. and spacer stack to the upper clamp.
  • Page 13 Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF OPI Stem 6 Nm, 52 In Lbs Stem Bolts (4X) Nylon Washer 7 - 9 Nm, (62 - 80 InLbs) Spacers (0-3) Headshok Bearing Seal OPI Steerer LEFTY Clamp Bolts Shimano Tool TL-FC33 OPI Stem-Steerers Kit List...

  • Page 14: Lefty Hybrid Wheel Hub

    LEFTY HYBRID Wheel Hub Hub Bearing Seal Lefty Hub Wheel Building Tool Inner Hub Bearing Axle Bolt LEFTY Hub Shell Hub Cap (Left-hand thread!) Outer Hub Bearing Shimano Tool TL-FW30 Axle Bolt Assy. KH105/24H KIT,HUB, LEFTY 24H6-BOLT/BLK KH105/28H KIT,HUB, LEFTY 28H6-BOLT/BLK...

  • Page 15: Wheel Removal

    Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF Wheel Removal 1. See Figure 1. Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts enought to remove the brake caliper from the mounting tabs. Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the caliper.

  • Page 16: Wheel Installation

    Do not modify the fork in any way. final 15.0 N•m (133.0 In•Lbs). PLEASE ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR HELP WHEN INSTALLING COMPATIBLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS. 5. Reinstall the brake caliper. Tighten bolts to 78.0 In•Lbf (9.0 N•m).

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    RACING - If you race with your LEFTY, you will have to perform the items listed twice as often. (i.e. 50hrs becomes 25hrs) SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL FORK SERVICE ANNUALLY (Minimum) Annually, or when problems are indicated you must have your LEFTY serviced through a Cannondale Dealer or an Authorized Headshok Service Center. Disassembly and inspection by a suspension professional is required to evaluate the internal and external parts, identify wear or damage.

  • Page 18: Cleaning

    Cleaning Clean using only a mild soap and water solution. Clean water and common liquid dish washing soap will work best. Be sure to cover the adjusters with a clean plastic bag secured with a rubber band or masking tape. Spray off heavy dirt before wiping. Spray indirectly. NOTICE •...

  • Page 19: Frame Bumper

    Dealer for help. Standard clamp width bumper. Tall clamp width bumper Moto Guard The LEFTY hybrid moto guard protects the inner tube surface from damage. It also supports the brake line. Check it periodically. 1. KH099/ Make sure it is in good condition and attached properly.

  • Page 20: Manual Reset

    Manual Reset NOTICE: Do not open the upper collar for the manual reset procedure Perform every 50 hours. 1. With your bike on the floor. 2. Cover the brake rotor with a clean shop towel. Remove the Schrader valve cap and hold the valve to release all air pressure.

  • Page 21: Cannondale Limited Warranty

    Cannondale Limited Warranty Cannondale Headshok (LEFTY, Fatty, Solo) suspension products are covered under the terms and conditions of the Cannondale Limited Warranty. It is available on the Policies page of our website at: http://www.cannondale.com Be sure to read the exclusions listed in the limited warranty. For example, damage from accidents and improper maintenance are not covered.

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Kits List

    APPENDIX A. - LEFTY 29”/ 90mm Kit List PBR / XLR Carbon PBR / XLR Alloy KH082/ KH101/ KH100/ KH065/ KF205/ Knobs Only LEFTYBOLTS HD215/ KH074/ Damping Cartridge KH062/ (color=red) HD010/ Damping Cartridge 3 x10 mm KH079/ Travel (color=red) Reducers Solo Air Assembly Kit HD011/ KH085/...
  • Page 23 Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF APPENDIX A. - LEFTY 29”/ 100mm Kit List PBR / XLR Carbon PBR / XLR Alloy KH082/ KH101/ KH100/ KH065/ KF205/ Knobs Only LEFTYBOLTS HD215/ KH074/ Damping Cartridge KH062/ (color=red) HD010/ Damping Cartridge 3 x10 mm...
  • Page 24 APPENDIX A. - LEFTY 26”/ 100mm Kit List PBR / XLR Carbon PBR / XLR Alloy KH082/ KH101/ KH100/ KH065/ KF205/ Knobs Only LEFTYBOLTS HD215/ KH074/ Damping Cartridge KH087/ (color=green) Damping Cartridge KH086/ (color=green) HD011/ Solo Air Assembly Kit KH052/ End of cartridge lower shaft Solo Air Assembly...
  • Page 25 Lefty Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement 129143.PDF APPENDIX A. - LEFTY 26”/ 120mm Kit List PBR / XLR Carbon PBR / XLR Alloy KH101/ KH082/ KH100/ KH065/ Knobs Only KF205/ LEFTYBOLTS HD215/ KH074/ Damping Cartridge KH062/ (color=red) Damping Cartridge KH079/ (color=red)
  • Page 26 APPENDIX A. - LEFTY 26”/ 130mm Kit List PBR / XLR Carbon PBR / XLR Alloy KH082/ KH101/ KH100/ KH065/ KF205/ Knobs Only LEFTYBOLTS HD215/ KH074/ Damping Cartridge KH062/ (color=red) Damping Cartridge KH079/ (color=red) HD011/ Solo Air Assembly Kit KH102/ End of cartridge lower shaft Solo Air Assembly...
  • Page 27 Service EN: With this page we want to offer FR: Nous voulons ici vous offir la ES: El objetivo de esta página es proporcion- you the possibility to keep track of your possibilite de suivre l’entretien de arle una herramienta para llevar un regi- regular maintenance in order to obtain votre fourche afin de garder son stro escrito del mantenimiento rutinario...
  • Page 28 WARNING! READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL. BOTH CONTAIN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. KEEP BOTH FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CANNONDALE USA CANNONDALE EUROPE CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group, Inc. Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. Cycling Sports Group 172 Friendship Road,...

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