80Mm Minimum Insert; Cutting The Seat Post - Cannondale slice carbon Owner's Manual Supplement

80mm Minimum Insert

the minimum insert depth that the seat post must be inserted into the frame is 80mm. seat
posts are permanently marked with 'minimUm insert" line 80mm up from the bottom of an
un-cut seat post.

Cutting the Seat Post

in some frames (especially smaller sizes), a seat post will only be able to be inserted into a seat tube
to a maximum depth of 100 mm. Below a depth of 100mm carbon material can interfere with the
seat post. the material can not be removed.
the full length of the seat post can be cut down to have sufficient adjustment range. the minimum
insertion depth requirement of 80mm does not change. 80mm should be marked from the bottom
the seat post may be cut (shortened). a new "minimUm insert" line 80mm
of a cut seat post.
from the bottom of the post must be marked or indicated without scoring, scratching or
otherwise damaging the surface of the seat post. Use a thin decal (automotive pin striping) or
permanent marker.
WARNINGS
TO AVOID SERIOUS SEAT POST OR FRAME DAMAGE:
1. after any crash, fall, or impact, remove and inspect the seat post for damage (e.g., cracks,
scratches, scrapes, gouges, splintering). if damage is found, do not ride it; discard it.
replace the seat post with a new one.
2. Do not use solvents, or chemical spray cleaners to clean.
3. never force a seat post into the seat tube.
4. Use a good torque wrench to tighten fasteners to the specified torque. Correct tightening
torque of the seat post clamp and the bolts that hold the saddle to the seat post is also
very important to your safety. always tighten seat post to saddle clamp bolts to the correct
torque. Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move,
fatigue and fracture. either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of these bolts. such a
failure may lead to an accident, with risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.
5. if the seat post requires cutting, have it done by a professional bike mechanic with
experience cutting high-performance carbon components.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IF YOUR IGNORE THESE
WARNINGS.
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