Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual page 73

Pedals
Remove both from the crankset. Clean and inspect
carefully for cracks. Pay particular attention to the
pedal axle. See clipless pedal manufacturer's
instructions for information on cleat wear and
replacement.
Crankset
Remove both sides from the bottom bracket. Clean
and inspect all parts carefully for cracks. Examine
both inside and outside surfaces. Pay particular
attention to edges, shapes and changes of shape
that are a part of your particular crankset design.
Also check the area around the pedal mounting
holes.
Wheels
Clean the wheels. Inspect the hub flange, where
the heads of the spokes are hooked (or otherwise
attached) to the hub flange, for cracks. Inspect
the rim where the spokes meet the rim. It is not
uncommon to see cracks form where the spokes
meet the rim.
Brake track of Wheel Rim
The brake track is the surface of the rim where
the brake pads make contact. While not related to
fatigue, this surface can be worn out. We urge you
to inspect the brake tracks on your rims. They can
wear out quite quickly on a mountain bike used in
abrasive conditions. Many rims have brake track
wear indicators; please ask your retailer to show
you this feature.
Some brake pads are very aggressive and speed
up wear. If you see a noticeable amount of wear
relative to the nearby surface untouched by the
brake pads, speak to your retailer about possible
replacement. Severely worn brake tracks can lead
to complete rim failures.
WaRninG
do not Ride on a Rim that has Been
WoRn oUt!
If the wear indicator shows that the rim is worn
out, there is a danger that the rim could fail from
tire pressure and/or riding loads.
if the Rim fails While yoU aRe RidinG
yoU CoUld have an aCCident, With
Risk of seRioUs inJURy, PaRalysis oR
death.
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