Cannondale Easy Rider Owner's Manual Supplement page 8

wrench to engage the preload
adjusting screw. Turn the screw
clockwise to increase preload,
resulting in a higher spring rate and
less sag. Turn the screw
counterclockwise to reduce
preload, resulting in a lower spring
rate and more sag. See Fig. 10.
The preload screw puts pressure
on the spring. Turn the screw
counterclockwise to the point where you feel that the screw is not compressing
the spring. This is your starting point for adjustment. Now count turns clockwise
per the chart, Fig. 13. After adjustment is made, reinstall the stem extension
tube, making sure that it is seated flush against the headset seal with the bolts
on the left side. Torque to 77-94 In-
Lbs (8.7-10.6 Nm). See Fig. 11.
WARNING: Do not use the WARNING:
stem extension tube to
adjust handlebar height.
The stem extension tube
must always be clamped in
place fully seated against
the headset top seal with
the bolts on the left side. If
the stem extension tube is not properly clamped, it may
break with risk of serious injury to the rider.
The rear suspension uses a coil-
over shock, meaning that a steel
coil spring surrounds the oil
damper, also known as a shock
absorber. To adjust the rear
suspension spring preload, you will
turn the spring preload ring. Turning
the ring clockwise increases
preload, resulting in a higher spring
rate and less sag. Turning the ring counterclockwise decreases preload,
resulting in a lower spring rate and more sag. See Fig. 12.
With the rear wheel off the ground, turn the spring and preload ring
Fig. 10 Fig. 10
77-94 In-Lbs
(8.7-10.6 Nm)
Note!
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Fig. 11 Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 12
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counterclockwise until the preload ring is not touching the spring. Now turn the
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preload ring until it firmly contacts the coil spring but does not compress it. This
is your starting point for adjustment. Now turn clockwise per the chart, Fig. 13.
Approximate number of turns of spring preload required for the
recommended 40% sag (About 25mm sag front and 30mm sag rear).
Note: this will vary with rider height due to change in weight distribution.
This is a very soft & compliant setup for use on uneven surfaces - riders on
smooth roads may favor a harder suspension set up. If so, increase the number
of turns of spring preload.
Bike size
Rider Lbs
<140
140-160
160-180
180-200
200-220
220-240
240-260
260-280
* Use 700 lb/in x 1.57 spring - available from Fox
* * Use 1050 lb/in x 1.60 spring or go to LARGE size bike providing you are
over 5'7" (170cm)
* * * Use 900 lb/in x 1.60 spring or STANDARD size bike providing you are
under 6'0" (180cm)
Warning - Do not exceed 5 turns of preload on the Fox rear shock
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* * * * Use blue spring (available from your Cannondale retailer) in fork or go to
large size bike providing you are over 5' 7'' (170cm)
* * * * * Use green spring (available from your Cannondale retailer) in fork or go
to standard size bike providing you are under 6' 0'' (180cm)
Note: A firmer red fork spring is also available for the fork from authorized
Cannondale retailers
Cannondale Part #
HD110/GRE
HD110/BLU
HD110/RED
Rear shock Fork
Standard Large Standard Large
* * * * 1
1 * * * 3
2 1 5
3 1 7
4 2 9
* * 2 * * * *
* * 3 * * * *
* * 4 * * * *
Description Spring Color
Soft fork spring Green
Medium fork spring Blue
Hard fork spring Red
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Rider Kg
* * * * * <64
* * * * * 64-73
1 73-82
3 82-91
5 91-100
7 100-109
9 109-118
11 118-127
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Fig. 13 Fig. 13