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  • Page 3: Part I

    A manual alone cannot teach you how to ride, and a manual the size of an encyclopedia could not cover To find the Cannondale retailer closest to you, call every combination of bicycle, rider and conditions. 1-800-BIKE-USA, or use our website dealer locator at Thus, as a reasonable person would expect, the www.cannondale.com.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PaRt i Contents seCtion 5. seRviCe ......38-41 5.A Service Intervals ............39 5.B If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact ......41 Use of this manUal .........1 PaRt ii seCtion a. PaRt i imPoRtant safety info ....42-50 A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible ......42 GeneRal WaRninG ........4 Bicycles Cannot Protect You ..........42 Bicycling Inherent Risk ............42...
  • Page 5 Bike Types ................60 aPPendiCes Inspection and Maintenance Routines......60 Suspension ................61 APPENDIX A. Jumping ..................61 Cannondale BB30 Bicycle Frames .........86 Stay In Control ..............61 Downhill and Lift-Serviced Riding ........61 APPENDIX B. Shifting Gears While Pedaling ........61 Maximum Fork Length ............87 Freeride and Downhill Riding .........64 APPENDIX C.

  • Page 6: Part I

    PaRt i GeneRal WaRninG a sPeCial note foR PaRents Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume activities and safety of your minor child, and that the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted —...

  • Page 7: Section 1. First

    seCtion 1. fiRst 1.B - safety fiRst 1. Always wear approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions note: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its for fit, use and care. entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this 2.

  • Page 8: C Mechanical Safety Check

    PaRt i 1.C - meChaniCal safety CheCk Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Do a Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike.

  • Page 9: Handlebar And Saddle Alignment

    seat post Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tire bead and, If your seat post has an over-center cam action if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface. fastener for easy height adjustment, check that it is Check to make sure that any rim wear indicator properly adjusted and in the locked position.

  • Page 10: D First Ride

    PaRt i seCtion 2. safety 1.d - fiRst Ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become WaRninG familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.

  • Page 11: A The Basics

    2.a - the BasiCs 2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (SECTION 1.C) before you get on a bike. 1. Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your latest certification standards and is appropriate bicycle: brakes (SECTION 4.C.);...

  • Page 12: B Riding Safety

    PaRt i 2.B - RidinG safety 10. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle. obey all rules of the road and all local traffic laws. 11. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go racing with 1.

  • Page 13: C Off-Road Safety

    2.C - off-Road safety 2.d - Wet WeatheR RidinG We recommend that children not ride on rough Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult. brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t 1.

  • Page 14: E Night Riding

    PaRt i 2.e - niGht RidinG WaRninG Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist do not Remove the fRont oR ReaR is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to RefleCtoRs oR RefleCtoR BRaCkets fRom see.

  • Page 15: F Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding

    While RidinG at daWn, at dUsk oR at WaRninG niGht: • Ride slowly. althoUGh many CataloGs, • Avoid dark areas, areas of heavy or fast- adveRtisements and aRtiCles aBoUt BiCyClinG dePiCt RideRs enGaGed moving traffic. in eXtReme RidinG, this aCtivity is •...

  • Page 16: G Changing Components

    PaRt i 2.G - ChanGinG ComPonents We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you choose to take the oR addinG aCCessoRies risk, at least: There are many components and accessories • Take lessons from a competent instructor first available to enhance the comfort, performance and •...

  • Page 17: Section 3. Fit

    seCtion 3. fit note: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle;...

  • Page 18: B Saddle Position

    PaRt i 3.B - saddle Position Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure that the seat post does not project from the frame beyond its “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor Extension” mark (fig. 4). in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle.
  • Page 19 NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time.

  • Page 20: Handlebar Height And Angle

    PaRt i If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.

  • Page 21: D Control Position Adjustments

    3.d - ContRol Position WaRninG adJUstments On some bicycles, changing the stem or The angle of the brake and shift control levers and stem height can affect the tension of the front their position on the handlebars can be changed. brake cable, locking the front brake or creating Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you.

  • Page 22: Section 4. Tech

    PaRt i seCtion 4. teCh • A hollow axle with a shaft (“skewer”) running through it which has a nut on one end and a fitting for a hex key, lock lever or other tightening device on the other (through bolt, fig. 9) It’s important to your safety, performance and •...
  • Page 23 Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer. It is very important that you understand the type of wheel securing method on your bicycle, that you know how to secure the wheels correctly, and that you know how to apply the correct clamping force that safely secures the wheel.
  • Page 24 PaRt i 1. front Wheel secondary Retention devices 2. Wheels With Cam action systems Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a There are currently two types of over-center cam secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk wheel retention mechanisms: the traditional over- of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the wheel center cam (fig.
  • Page 25 B. adjusting the Cam-and-cup mechanism (fig. (2) If your bike has cam action front wheel retention, move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position (figs. 8a & b). If The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel your bike has through bolt or bolt-on front wheel will have been correctly adjusted for your bicycle retention, loosen the fastener(s) a few turns...
  • Page 26 PaRt i (2) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle WaRninG seats firmly at the top of the fork dropouts. The cam lever, if there is one, should be on rider’s left seCURely ClamPinG the Wheel With a side of the bicycle (fig.
  • Page 27 (3) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur (5) On a single speed or an internal gear hub, replace body back with your right hand. the chain on the chainring; pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that it is straight in the frame and (4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick- the chain has about 1/4 inches of up-and-down release lever to the OPEN position (fig.

  • Page 28: B Seat Post Cam Action Clamp

    PaRt i adjusting the seat Post Cam action (8) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. c. (2) above, re-engage it to mechanism restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance. The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar (9) Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in the frame and clears the brake pads;...

  • Page 29: C Brakes

    4.C - BRakes 1. Brake Controls and features It’s very important to your safety that you learn and There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim remember which brake lever controls which brake on brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim your bike.
  • Page 30 PaRt i Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping stop the bike. Maximum braking force for each wheel are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer. occurs at the point just before the wheel “locks up” This weight transfer is even more pronounced if your (stops rotating) and starts to skid.
  • Page 31 OPEN Figure 11. Figure 14. OPEN PUSH Figure 12. Figure 15. OPEN Figure 13.

  • Page 32: Coaster Brakes

    PaRt i CoasteR BRakes 1. how the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks (indicated by arrow above). Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the rear.

  • Page 33: D Shifting Gears

    4.d - shiftinG GeaRs Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicycle derailleur system design requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur tension. A derailleur will shift only if you are pedaling drivetrain (see 1.
  • Page 34 PaRt i d. Which gear should i be in? WaRninG The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. 16) is for the steepest hills. The smallest neveR shift a deRailleUR onto the rear and largest front combination is for the greatest laRGest oR the smallest sPRoCket if the speed.

  • Page 35: E Pedals

    Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a harder, to avoid serious injury from the pedals’ sharp “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting surfaces. Based on your riding style or skill level, from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design, is called a downshift.

  • Page 36: F Bicycle Suspension

    PaRt i 4.f - BiCyCle sUsPension They only engage or disengage with a very specific motion which must be practiced until it becomes instinctive. Clipless pedals require shoes and cleats Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. which are compatible with the make and model There are many different types of suspension systems pedal being used.

  • Page 37: G Tires And Tubes

    Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice.
  • Page 38 PaRt i Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand. Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface.

  • Page 39: Tire Valves

    2. tire valves WaRninG There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle We highly recommend that you carry a spare pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to inner tube when you ride your bike. the valve stems on your bicycle.

  • Page 40: Section 5. Service

    PaRt i seCtion 5. seRviCe If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options: 1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike, or contact the WaRninG component manufacturer.

  • Page 41: A Service Intervals

    5.a - seRviCe inteRvals 4. afteR eveRy lonG oR haRd Ride oR afteR eveRy 10 to 20 hoURs of RidinG: Some service and maintenance can and should be • Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward performed by the owner, and require no special and back.
  • Page 42 PaRt i • Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints; the handlebars; the stem; and WaRninG the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs of stress-caused like any meChaniCal deviCe, a BiCyCle fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of and its ComPonents aRe sUBJeCt to its useful life and needs to be replaced.

  • Page 43: B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

    5.B - if your Bicycle sustains an impact: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you can so you can get home. Then, take your bicycle to your dealer for a thorough check.

  • Page 44: Important Safety Info

    Brakes) or striking an obstacle. with your bicycle are essential to your safety and part of the learning process. Visit www. cannondale.com/bikes/tech/manuals. ■ Riding within your own unique capabilities and considering the conditions where you...

  • Page 45: Warning Label

    RidinG in tRaffiC (and CommUtinG) is Do not remove it. If you bought an older Cannondale hazaRdoUs and yoU Can Be seveRely or are refinishing any Cannondale, contact us for a no inJURed oR killed doinG it.

  • Page 46: Riding At Night, Dusk, Dawn

    All of us at pedal. do not Remove, BloCk, oR CoveR Cannondale who ride at night or in conditions RefleCtoRs. of lower visibility use flashers. They can save your life.

  • Page 47: Refinishing

    • Refinishing can not fix structural problems; refinishing might conceal serious damage. if yoU deCide to Refinish: (suggestions) • Understand that your Cannondale warranty will be voided • Go to a professional bicycle repainter (often a frame builder). •...

  • Page 48: Child Carriers

    Use caution Can Be seveRely inJURed oR killed. when working on your bike. If you slip or fall you Cannondale urges you NOT to install child carriers could be injured. on bicycles. If you choose to install a child carrier, have an experienced bicycle mechanic install it.

  • Page 49: Tire Size

    CPSC recommends. ask yoUR Cannondale dealeR foR the RiGht tiRes foR yoUR Bike and its PaRtiCUlaR ComPonents! yoU Can Be seveRely inJURed, PaRalyzed oR killed in an aCCident if yoU iGnoRe this WaRninG.

  • Page 50: About Shimmy

    PaRt ii aBoUt shimmy Some cyclists have experienced disturbing “shimmy” or “vibration” at certain speeds. This symptom is rarely reported and there is no agreement among TOE CLIP FRONT experts as to the cause. Among the proposed causes OVERLAP TIRE of shimmy are: a loose headset, frame alignment TURNED problems, weight of front wheel magnets for cycle...

  • Page 51: Brake Power Modulators

    WaRninG When choosing replacements, please ask your a BRake modUlatoR Will not PRevent Cannondale Dealer. Have your bike’s brakes Wheel loCk UP oR BeinG thRoWn off installed and adjusted by a professional bike the Bike dUe to oveRly haRd oR fast oR mechanic.

  • Page 52: Aftermarket Power Systems

    PoWeR systems WaRninG do not install a PoWeR system (Gas oR eleCtRiC tyPe) onto yoUR Bike. Your Cannondale bike was not designed or intended for use with any type of aftermarket power system. There are many types of power systems from many different manufacturers.

  • Page 53: Section B. Intended Use

    No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right tool for the job” and help you understand its limitations. There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each type. Cannondale makes many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring, cyclocross and tandem bicycles.

  • Page 54: High Performance Road

    * Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only Condition 1 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. Cannondale Bike models Super Six, Slice Carbon, Six Carbon, Six, Slice, Synapse, CAAD7, CAAD8, CAAD9, Ironman, SystemSix, CAPO, All Road Tandems intended To be ridden on paved roads only.

  • Page 55: General Purpose Riding

    Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact. Cannondale Bike models: Hooligan, Street, Touring, Trekking, Adventure, Comfort, Quick, Bad Boy, All Cyclocross, Street Tandem,...

  • Page 56: Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails

    NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear suspension models. Cannondale Bike models Rush, Rush Carbon, Taurine, Caffeine, Scalpel, F-Series, Law Enforcement intended For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to agressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly with small obstacles like roots, rocks, loose...

  • Page 57: All Mountain

    5 / 2.3 305 / 138 rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small jumps. * Seat Bag Only Cannondale Bike models Prophet, Jekyll, Rize, Moto intended For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country...

  • Page 58: Gravity, Freeride, Downhill

    / kg such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor. 300 / 136 5 / 2.3 305 / 138 Cannondale Bike models Gemini, Perp, Judge, * Seat Bag Only intended For riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled riders should attempt.

  • Page 59: Dirt Jump

    You should also wear comprehensive safety equipment such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor. Cannondale Bike models Chase intended For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike control, rather than suspension.

  • Page 60: Cyclocross

    For cyclocross riding, training and racing. Cyclocross are not designed for mountain biking or off-road use. involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces Cannondale road tandems are designed for touring with racks and panniers. including dirt or mud surfaces. Cyclocross bikes...

  • Page 61: Mountain Tandems

    PART II, SECTION C. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING of this manual . The added challenges of tandem riding, mean that you should limit off-road tandem riding to easy-moderate terrain. Please read your Cannondale Tandems Owner’s Manual Supplement. It contains important safety information specific to tandem riding!

  • Page 62: Mountain Bike Riding

    Ride. see also seCtion B. intended Use. There are now many different kinds of “mountain bikes. ” Cannondale makes mountain bikes off-Road RidinG ranging from the light, nimble Rush and Scalpels, designed for cross country (XC) racing, to our Off road riding usually involves many, many rugged, long-travel freeride bikes.

  • Page 63: Suspension

    sUsPension stay in ContRol Suspension will increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced capability WaRninG may allow you to ride faster, particularly on rough or bumpy surfaces. As common sense tells you, failURe to Ride in ContRol CoUld ResUlt increased speed brings increased risk.
  • Page 64 PaRt ii shiftinG GeaRs While PedalinG CaUtion Shifting under extreme pedaling pressure puts a great amount of stress on components. While most components can withstand an occasional “power shift, ” continual power shifting will most assuredly damage some part of your drivetrain. Whenever possible, ease up on your pedals when shifting.
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  • Page 66: Freeride And Downhill Riding

    PaRt ii fReeRidinG & doWnhill WaRninG fReeRidinG and otheR foRms of “eXtReme RidinG” Re eXtRemely danGeRoUs. yoU Can Be seveRely inJURed oR killed in a seRioUs aCCident. Freeriding, jumping, hucking, dirt jumping, mountaincross, downhill, slalom, slopestyle, urban or street riding or other evolving forms of extreme or hard core mountain biking are inherently dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
  • Page 67 Even so, your sweet rig isn’t going to last forever. Nothing does, particularly bikes and parts that are built to minimize weight and then are subjected to abuse. Cannondale frames carry a warranty, but that’s to cover issues with workmanship and/or materials. (See the Cannondale Limited Warranty in this manual).

  • Page 68: Inspect For Safety

    In addition to 2. Understanding use it and where you use it. Cannondale does Composites (Carbon Fiber) in this section, see also: not. We design rugged and light bicycles and test them extensively.

  • Page 69: Understanding Metals

    Both are therefore quite resistant to corrosion. The buckled. Hit harder and the top tube may be broken 6000 series aluminum alloys Cannondale has used in tension and the down tube buckled. Hit harder for years are commonly used in marine applications.
  • Page 70 PaRt ii When all metal bikes are crashed you will usually see One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue some evidence of this ductility in bent, buckled or life is nearly infinite. This requires a lot of material and folded metal.
  • Page 71 a few things to think about: • SOME CRACKS (particularly larger ones) may make CReakinG noise as yoU Ride. Think about such a noise as a serious warning • ONCE A CRACKS STARTS IT CAN GROW AND signal. Note that a well-maintained bicycle will GRoW fast.
  • Page 72 PaRt ii fatigue is not a Perfectly Predictable aluminum frame inspection science 1. Clean the bike and remove the wheels. Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but 2. Inspect the whole frame carefully for cracks. we can give you some general factors to help you Pay particular attention to the underside of the determine how often you need to inspect (or have downtube where it intersects the headtube...
  • Page 73 3. Each time, before you ride the bike, check Cannondale headshok or lefty forks that the wheel is securely clamped. If you have a Cannondale fork you must follow the The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel special inspection instructions in the Owner’s Manual must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts.

  • Page 74: Understanding Composites (Carbon Fiber)

    While fatigue life is an advantage of carbon fiber, carbon fibers are strong and light, but when crashed Cannondale still urges you to regularly inspect your or overloaded, carbon fibers do not bend, they carbon fiber frame, fork, or components.
  • Page 75 Composite frame, fork, and composite you will hear a consistent sound, usually a hard, sharp sound. If you then tap a delaminated Component inspection area, you will hear a different sound, usually duller, Cracks: less sharp. Inspect for cracks, broken, or splintered areas. Any Unusual noises: crack is serious.

  • Page 76: Understanding Components

    ■ original equipment Components BiCyCle ComPonents PRoPeRly CoUld ResUlt in an aCCident, With Risk of Cannondale tests the fatigue life of many of the seRioUs inJURy, PaRalysis oR death. components that are original equipment on your bike. This means that the designs many original...
  • Page 77 CARBON GEL WaRninG GREASE - A high-quality bicycle bearing grease CARBON GEL - Is a gel like lubricant formulated for use with carbon fiber components (Cannondale p/n KF115/). do not Ride on a Rim that has Been WoRn oUt! ■ saddle...

  • Page 78: Bicycle Lifespan

    CAAD8 frame will have a shorter life than a heavier over, continued use is hazardous. CAAD3 frame. Every Cannondale bicycle frame and the components In selecting lightweight frames and components attached to the frame have a finite, limited useful life.

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    DO NOT power wash or spray water under high seveRely inJURed oR PaRalyzed. pressure to clean. Power washing will force Please ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you contaminants into parts where they will promote develop a complete maintenance program, a...

  • Page 80: Lubrication

    PaRt ii lUBRiCation tiGhteninG toRQUes After cleaning your bike you should lubricate it. The Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts, chain should be lubricated. Consult with your retailer screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important to your to choose among the many types of chain lubes best safety.

  • Page 81: Repair/Work Stands

    BiCyCle RePaiR / WoRk stands The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a crushing force strong enough to seriously damage your frame. See next figure. CaUtion Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping incorrect the frame. Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat post and positioning the stand clamp on the extended seat post.

  • Page 82: Applying Frame Protection

    If you find that applied guards are wearing out very quickly, Some areas of your bicycle require protection from consult with your Cannondale Dealer about the abrasion. If protection is not in place, damage can routing on your bike.
  • Page 83 Right Chainstay Plate Chainstay Protector On mountain or road bikes, the chainstay plate (1) On mountain or road bikes, the chainstay protector is located on the right chainstay (2) just behind is a clear, adhesive film applied to the upper surface the chainrings (3).

  • Page 84: Section F. Cannondale Limited Warranty

    AND DAMAGES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE APPLICABLE ARE purchase. The Freeride / Dirt Jumping warranty differs from EXCLUDED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL the warranty as stated in the Cannondale Owner’s Manual OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. only in its term. All other conditions apply.

  • Page 85: Warranty Registration

    PROOF OF PURCHASE (SALES RECEIPT) WHEN PRESENTING A WARRANTY CLAIM. BE SURE TO KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. THE SPECIFIC WARRANTY COVERING YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE IS GOVERNED BY THE COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED. Figure 30. Underside of Bottom Bracket We respect your privacy, see http://www.cannondale.

  • Page 86: Cannondale Authorized Distributors

    Cannondale B.V., Postbus eURoPean toURism and ResoRts: distributors@ 5100, Hanzepoort 7570 GC,Oldenzaal, cannondale.com, tel: 0041 61 4879387, fax: 0041 61 4879385 tel: 0031-541-573580, fax: 0031-541-514240, 0031-541-573587, fax: 0031-541-514240 email: servicedeskeurope@cannondale.com eURoPean aPPaRel and aCCessoRies dealeRs: CRoatia: Keindl Sport, Reljkoviceva 2, 10000 Zagreb, distributors@cannondale.com, tel: 0041 61 4879387, fax:...
  • Page 87 3442-6391, email: sanbada1@unitel.co.kr United aRaB emRiates: Prozone P.O. Box # 123500 Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Phone: +9714 33-88644 Fax: +009714 kUWait: Silicon Valley Group, Cannondale Store, Shuwaikh 3385552 E-mail: Info@prozoneltd.com Website: www. Industrial Area, Kuwait City, Kuwait Tel: 965-482-6723 Email: dubaicycles.com...

  • Page 88: Cannondale Bb30 Bicycle Frames

    It may be possible to convert a BB30 frame for use with standard English/68mm or 73mm bottom bracket cranksets using the appropriate Cannondale frame adapter. Other adapters, ones not specifically approved for use by Cannondale may void your warranty.

  • Page 89: Maximum Fork Length

    Exceeding the MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH limit can overload the frame causing it to break)while riding. Your retailer MUST follow observe this specification for your bike. For Maximum Fork Length specifications for Cannondale bicycles, see http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/ seveRely inJURed,...

  • Page 90: Carbon Fiber Seat Posts

    If the seat post is damaged in any way, (cracks, 2. apply small amount of a carbon seat post scratches, scrapes, gouges, splintering), do not gel (Cannondale part number KF115/ to ride it; discard it. Replace it with a new one. seat post surface. the gel adds desirable 3.
  • Page 91 Do not shorten or cut a seat post. Ask your Cannondale dealer for help in properly fitting and adjusting your seat post. 4. keeP the seat Post’s “minimUm inseRt” BeloW the toP of the seat tUBe.

  • Page 92: Carbon Fiber Forks And Stems

    Exceeding this distance with spacers or locating spacers on top of the handlebar stem can place significant stress on the steerer tube. It could break. For technical information and specifications, see http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/ yoU Can Be seveRely inJURed, PaRalyzed oR killed in an aCCident if yoU iGnoRe these...
  • Page 93 Your fork appearance and shape may vary from what is shown. If you have any questions about your fork, ask your Cannondale Dealer. note: DROPOUTS, STEERER, HANDLEBAR STEM can be made from carbon fiber, metals or both in a “carbon...

  • Page 94: Bicycle Racks

    Remove all bags, panniers, water bottles etc. To minimize wind resistance, loading, and avoid chafing damage. ask yoUR Cannondale dealeR foR helP ChoosinG and UsinG a Bike RaCk. See the table on the following page for more rack information. CaUtion When UsinG a RaCk With foRk dRoPoUt ClamPs Make sure that both fork dropouts are engaged in the rack before clamping.
  • Page 95 tyPe of RaCk desiGn ReCommendation & CaUtions ClamPs on tiRes / Wheels only suitable for both carbon and aluminum frames This type does not use clamps on This is the best system design because there is no potential any other part of the frame or fork. cracking or crushing damage to the frame or fork.

  • Page 96: Bicycle Trainers

    This kind of damage is not covered by the injury. 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...
  • Page 97 (See PART that yoUR BiCyCle is not fUnCtioninG I, Section 2.D Wet Weather Riding and PART II, A. PRoPeRly, do not Ride it. Important Safety Information) Have it inspected by an Authorized Cannondale your tires properly inflated? Tires Retailer.
  • Page 98 PaRt ii 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).

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