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  • Page 1 C SERIES MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Through-Axle Wheel Installation ......17 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cervélo family, and congratulations on your decision to enjoy a C Series bicycle. Designed to inspire, C Series bicycles combine the exceptional lightness and stiffness engineered into every Cervélo , with a geometry designed to elevate your confidence, and deliver day long riding comfort.
  • Page 3: Frame Features

    FRAME FEATURES A guide to your Cervélo C Series frame. Front derailleur wire exit hole, Down tube internal electric and cable ports mechanical Down tube battery wire hole Rear dropout cable exit Bottom bracket cable port...
  • Page 4: Fork Preparation

    FORK PREPARATION 1. Apply grease to the bearing seats, and Install the upper & lower A. Stem Cap + 5mm bolt headset bearings into the head tube. B. Headset Spacers 2. Fit the fork into the head tube with the complete headset, C.
  • Page 5 5. To trim fork steerer, use only a saw suitable for cutting carbon, and a cutting guide. 6. Carefully sand a bevel to the inside of the cut end of the steerer tube to fit the insert. 7. Dry fit insert to check that it is flush with the cut end of the steerer tube.
  • Page 6: Small Parts

    SMALL PARTS Designed to accommodate electronic, mechanical and hydraulic controls, the C Series frames are engineered to provide seamless integration of all shifting systems, regardless of method or brand. In order to do so, you will require the parts shown below:...
  • Page 7: Frame Preparation

    FRAME PREPARATION Install the front derailleur using the bolt provided with the derailleur. Torque to the derailleur specifications. Install chain catcher when installing the front Lightly grease Rear Derailleur Hanger Fixing derailleur. Complete final adjustment with the Nut and install Rear Derailleur Hanger, finger chain in the small chainring and largest cassette tight.
  • Page 8: Brake Housing Installation

    BRAKE HOUSING INSTALLATION It is recommended that the hydraulic brake hoses or brake cable housing is installed first. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. For both hydraulic and mechanical disc brakes, please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The brake line entry hole on the C3 and C2 is on the fork's front surface. Route hydraulic brake hose or mechanical brake housing through the frame and fork using the Disc Hose Bushings. Install and adjust calipers as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 10: Mechanical Cable Routing

    MECHANICAL CABLE ROUTING It is recommended that front and rear derailleur cables be installed after the brake hose has been installed. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information. With the brake hose already in place, install two piece Down Tube Cable...
  • Page 11 The front cable travels across the non-drive side slot, and in the direction of the seat tube. The rear cable travels along the Route gear cables out of the bottom drive side slot, and along the chain stay. When complete, snap bracket cable port.
  • Page 12: Electric Cable Routing

    ELECTRIC CABLE ROUTING It is recommended that electric cabling and junction points be installed after the brake hose has been installed. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
  • Page 13 With all wires inside, cap the bottom bracket Install the Rear Derailleur Wire Guide. access port with the Bottom Bracket Access Port Rubber Blanking Plug.
  • Page 14: Mudguard Installation

    MUDGUARD INSTALLATION Remove set screw from threaded Lightly grease threads and install M4 mud guard eyelet hole. nut on the fender mount bolt. Install the bolt into the frame, turning 4-4.5 times by hand, until oriented vertically. Tighten 4mm nut against frame to lock (~1 Nm). Do not overtighten, overstressing the threads can result in de-bonding of the insert.
  • Page 15 Install the seat stay bridge using the supplied M5 fixing screw and nut. It is recommended that this remain only The Cervélo C Series eyelets are designed to be finger tight, until all mudguard fixing screws are in place used with mudguards only, and will not support use and final adjustment is being performed.
  • Page 16 Using a greased M5 fixing screw and washer, attach Using a greased M5 fixing screw and washer, attach mud guard to the outside face of the eyelet. the front mudguard hanger to the rear of the fork, as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 17: Frame Guard Installation

    FRAME GUARD INSTALLATION Clean the chain stay using isopropyl alcohol. Install the Chain Stay Guard 24mm by removing adhesive backing, and fixing the guard to the frame. The rearward edge should be 24mm from the edge of the rear dropout cable exit. Clean the down tube using isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 18: Through-Axle Wheel Installation

    THROUGH-AXLE WHEEL INSTALLATION To secure the front wheel, install the greased axle, through the drive side drop out, through the wheel hub, and rotate to thread axle into opposite fork drop out until tight. If using an aftermarket wheelset, please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
  • Page 19 To secure the rear wheel, install the greased axle, through the non-drive side dropout, through the wheel hub, and rotate to thread axle into the Rear Derailleur Hanger until tight. Perform final tightening on Rear Derailleur Hanger Fixing Nut using a 17mm wrench. This action is unique to initial assembly, and should not require adjustment afterwards.
  • Page 20 C SERIES MANUAL www.cervelo.com CER-C23-V2...

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