Line/Cable Frame Protection - Cannondale Scalpel Owner's Manual Supplement

WARNING
SELECT PROPERLY SIZED/ FITTED TIRES FOR
YOUR BIKE
Mounting the wrong size tires on your bike
can increase the chances that you will have
an accident where you can be severely injured,
paralyzed, or killed. If the tires touch the frame
or fork when riding,
of your bike. If the a moving tire is stopped
because it touches the frame or fork, you can
be thrown off the bike. You can be severely
injured or killed.
Do not mount oversized tires, ones that rub or
touch the frame, ones that result in too little
clearance with the frame, or ones that can
touch the frame or fork when the suspension
is fully compressed or when riding.
Take care that the tires you select are
compatible with your bike's frame design.
Also, be sure to follow the manufacturer's
recommendations of your front fork and rear
shocks.
Ask your Cannondale Dealer for the right tires
for your bike and its particular components!
WARN004
you can lose control
Line and Cable Frame Protection
Normal line and cable movement against the
frame can wear away painted finishes and decals.
Overtime, cable rubbing can wear into the frame
itself causing very serious frame damage.
Check over your bike after your first few rides.
Apply a clear adhesive guard material in areas
where rubbing is found.
When applied correctly, clear guards are good
protection for your bike.
Figure 7
Typical Location for Guard Material
To apply the guard material (included with your
bike):
1. Clean the frame with a mild detergent and
wipe dry with a clean towel. Do not use
solvents or harsh chemicals to clean the
frame. OPTIONAL: Trim the adhesive guard
material to the shape required.
2. Remove the backing and position the guard
under the cable/ line.
3. Rub the guard firmly against the frame with
your fingers to fix it in place.
4. Periodically, recheck the guards and other
areas of the frame as you continue to ride.
Replace the guards if they wear out.
PLEASE NOTE: Damage to your bike caused by cable
rubbing is not a condition covered under your
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