Section 1. First; A Bike Fit; B Safety First - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

seCtion 1. fiRst

NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual
in its entirety before your first ride. At the very
least, read and make sure that you understand
each point in this section, and refer to the cited
sections on any issue which you don't completely
understand. Please note that not all bicycles
have all of the features described in this manual.
Ask your dealer to point out the features of your
bicycle.
1.a - Bike fit
. Is your bike the right size? To check, see
SECTION 3.A. If your bicycle is too large or
too small for you, you may lose control and
fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask
your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see
SECTION 3.B. If you adjust your saddle height,
follow the Minimum Insertion instructions in
SECTION 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped? A
correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle
movement in any direction. See SECTION
3.B.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height
for you? If not, see SECTION 3.C.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If
not, you may be able to adjust their angle and
reach. See SECTION 3.D and 3.E.
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your
new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, have
your dealer explain any functions or features
which you do not understand.
1.B - safety fiRst
. Always wear
when riding your bike, and follow the
helmet manufacturer's
for fit, use and care.
. Do you have
and recommended
equipment?
It's your responsibility to familiarize yourself
with the laws of the areas where you ride, and
to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly operate your
wheel quick releases? Check SECTION 4.A.
to make sure.
adjusted wheel quick release can cause the
wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle,
and cause serious injury or death.
4. If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless
("step-in") pedals, make sure you know how
they work (see SECTION 4.E). These pedals
require special techniques and skills. Follow
the pedal manufacturer's instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
5. Do you have "toe overlap"? On smaller framed
bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to
contact the front wheel when a pedal is all
the way forward and the wheel is turned. Read
SECTION 4.E. if you have toeclip overlap.
6. Does your bike have suspension? If so,
check SECTION 4.F. Suspension can change
the way a bicycle
suspension manufacturer's
use, adjustment and care.
4
an approved
instructions
all the other required
See SECTION
Riding with an improperly
performs. Follow the
instructions for
helmet
safety
.