Building Up A Frame Set; Tightening Torques - Cannondale CAAD13 Owner's Manual Supplement

Building Up A Frame Set

Before building up a frame set, consult with
your Cannondale Dealer and the component
manufacturers, and discuss your riding style,
ability, weight, and interest in and patience
for maintenance.
Make sure the components chosen are
compatible with your bike and intended for
your weight and riding style.
Generally speaking, lighter weight
components have shorter lives. In selecting
lightweight components, you are making a
trade-off, favoring the higher performance
that comes with less weight over longevity.
If you choose more lightweight components,
you must inspect them more frequently.
If you are a heavier rider or have a rough,
abusive or "go for it" riding style, buy heavy
duty components.
Read and follow the component
manufacturers warnings and instructions.
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Tightening Torques

Correct tightening torque for the fasteners
(bolts, screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very
important to your safety. Correct tightening
torque for the fasteners is also important
for the durability and performance of your
bicycle. We urge you to have your dealer
correctly torque all fasteners using a torque
wrench. If you decide to torque fasteners
yourself always use a torque wrench.
Find Tightening Torque Information :
The wide range of bicycle models and
components used means that a listing of
tightening torque would be out of date by
the time it was published. Many fasteners
should be installed with a thread locking
adhesive such as Loctite®.
To determine correct tightening torque
and any adhesive application for a
fastener we ask you to check:
• Many components are marked.
On-product marking is becoming
common.
• Torque specs in the component
manufacturers instructions shipped
with your bicycle.
• Torque specs listed on the websites
of component manufacturers.
• With your dealer. Dealers have
access to current data and have
experience with correct torque for
most fasteners.
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