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2010
READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
WARNING
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Both contain important safety information.
Keep both for future reference.
FLASH
125238.PDF
Revision 02/2010

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  • Page 1 2010 READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR WARNING CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL. Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference. TOWNER’SM MANUALSUP UPPLEMENTO FLASH 125238.PDF Revision 02/2010...
  • Page 2 In this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates special precautions that must be taken to NOTICE avoid damage. A TIP provides helpful information. This manual meets EN standards 14764, 14766, and 14781.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Your bike (frame and components) is made from Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II, Section composite materials also known as “carbon fiber.” D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual. ) All riders must understand a fundamental reality of composites.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and INTENDED evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your bike. For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to agressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly with small Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Maximum Fork Length

    The measurement MUST be taken from the bottom of the even more clearance than the CPSC recommends. head tube!! ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR THE RIGHT TIRES FOR YOUR BIKE AND ITS PARTICULAR WARNING COMPONENTS!
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation FLASH CARBON SEAT POST 1. Always clean the inside of the seat tube with a dry clean MINIMUM SEAT POST INSERT DEPTH shop towel. 2. Apply a generous amount carbon gel to the inside of the For carbon frames, the seat post must be inserted a minimum of 90 mm or 3.5 inches clean seat tube and to the seat post.
  • Page 7 NEVER USE SOLVENTS OR SPRAY CLEANERS. NOTE: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) DON’T USE GREASE; ALWAYS USE CARBON GEL. Cannondale bicycle regulations require minimum seat post insertion in kit KF115/ is a small quantity, enough for two or three applications.
  • Page 8: Geometry /Specification

    Replacement Cannondale part numbers are shown throughout this supplement in BOLD ITALIC text. GEOMETRY /SPECIFICATION FLASH CARBON FLASH CARBON 29’ER Size SPECIFICATIONS Small Medium Large X-Large Medium Large X-Large A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 38.2/15 43.2/17 48.2/19 53.2/20.9 43.0/16.9 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7...
  • Page 9 YEAR CODE KP125/ KB6180/ FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION (7-character barcode label) Use this serial number for warranty BB CABLE GUIDE registration and theft recovery. See KP122/ your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s (includes FD NIPPLE) KP123/ Manual for more information on warranty registration.
  • Page 10 FLASH ALLOY FLASH ALLOY 29’ER Size SPECIFICATIONS Small Medium Large X-Large Medium Large X-Large A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 38.0/15 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7 B TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL (CM/IN) 55.0/21.7 58.4/23 61.4/24.2 62.9/24.8 59.3/23.3 62.2/24.5 63.9/25.2 C TOP TUBE ACTUAL (CM/IN) 54.1/21.3 56.4/22.2 58.8/23.1...
  • Page 11 125238.PDF INTEGRATED HEAD TUBE TOP TUBE SEATSTAY SEAT TUBE DOWNTUBE REAR BRAKE DROPOUT IS MOUNT 1.1 Nm, 10 InLbs Loctite 242 (blue) KP009/ RD HANGER KP048/ CHAINSTAY BB30 SHELL 6-DIGIT SEQUENCE IN YEAR YEAR CODE SCUFFGUARDS - KF103/ QC616/ FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION KB6180/ (7-character barcode label) BB CABLE GUIDE...
  • Page 12: Integrated Head Tube

    In both alloy and carbon frame models, the SI bearing cups are intergrated within the head tube. In alloy frames, the cups are machined in the head tube. In carbon models, cups are permanently bonded into the head tube. Cannondale Headshok System Integration bearings are accepted directly into both type.
  • Page 13: Bottom Bracket

    FLASH ALLOY bottom bracket shells use circlips. with integrated circlips. FLASH ALLOY The bottom bracket shell of these frames is FLASH CARBON bottom bracket shells not compatible with compatible with the Cannondale 68 mm adapter. the 68 mm adapter. See page 8. BEARING MAINTENANCE Inspect bearing condition annually (at a minimum) and anytime the crankset assembly is disassembled or serviced.
  • Page 14: Bearing Installation

    Install the other circlip the same way. KT010/ 4. With a headset press, and Cannondale tool KT010/ BEARING INSTALLATION TOOL install the bearings into the shell as shown. Press the bearing until it is seated against the circlip.
  • Page 15 125238.PDF 68 mm ADAPTER INSTALLATION (Alloy frames only) The following procedure should only be completed by a professional bike mechanic. The adapter IS NOT a repair part and will only work in undamaged frames in good condition. 1. Remove the BB30 bearings and circlips from the bottom bracket shell. 2.
  • Page 16 Make sure the Reciever part of the tool is centered on the drive side bottom bracket shell while pressing. We strongly recommend that your have this procedure performed by an Authorized Cannondale Dealer. Damage caused by improper removal is not covered under your warranty.
  • Page 17: Front Derailleur

    125238.PDF 160 mm ADAPTER (CARBON) REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER Two Cannondale designed post mount adapters enable Before re- installing (same or new): Clean dropout and inspect installation of 160 mm brake rotors. carefully for any cracks or damage. Clean surfaces and apply a light film of bike grease to the dropout to minimize any noise or “creaking”...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ANY PART OF A POORLY MAINTAINED BIKE CAN BREAK OR MALFUNCTION LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT WHERE YOU CAN BE KILLED, SEVERELY INJURED OR PARALYZED. Please ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete maintenance program, a program which includes a list of the parts on your bike for YOU to check regularly. Frequent checks...
  • Page 20 UPPLEMENT NTOWNER’SM SMANUALSU CANNONDALE EUROPE CANNONDALE UK CANNONDALE USA Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. Cycling Sports Group Cycling Sports Group, Inc. mail: Postbus 5100 Vantage Way, The Fulcrum, Poole, Dorset, 172 Friendship Road, Bedford, visits: Hanzepoort 27 BH12 4NU Pennsylvania, 15522-6600, USA...

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