Section E. Maintenance; Day Service; Cleaning; Preventing Corrosion - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

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30 day seRviCe

Many retailers offer a special on the first service of
your new bike. Whether it is free or not, please be
sure to have this first service done. The first service
is very important. Many parts of the bike will break
in, bed in, stretch or seat themselves through use.
This is true even with a perfectly assembled new
bike. The first service is the chance to make all
the small adjustments that will enhance the safety,
performance and durability of your new bike.
This is as important as the first oil change on a
new car. This first service also gives you the
perfect opportunity to ask questions arising from
reading the manuals and actually riding your new
bike, take steps to fine tune your fit and comfort on
the bike, and add accessories to suit your needs.

CleaninG

Use only water and dishwashing liquid.
On suspension forks and shocks, cover adjustment
knobs and air filter (if equipped) with a clean
plastic bag secured temporarily with a rubber
band or masking tape.
Before wiping away dirt, use an ordinary water
hose to gently spray off heavy soils and dirt.
CaUtion
DO NOT power wash or spray water under high
pressure to clean. Power washing will force
contaminants into parts where they will promote
corrosion, immediately damage, or result in
accelerated wear.
DO NOT use compressed air to dry.
DO NOT use abrasive or harsh chemical
cleaner/solvents which can damage the finish
or attack and destroy both the outside and
internal parts.
When rinsing, avoid directing the spray directly
at shock/fork adjusters or bearings.

PReventinG CoRRosion

After cleaning and drying it is a good idea to
lightly coat the water bottle bosses with a water
displacing lubricant such as Tri-Flow or WD40 to
minimize corrosion from sweat and salt. This is
particularly important on bicycles used in coastal
salt air environments and those drenched in sweat
on an indoor trainer.
To thoroughly clean the frame it is desirable
to remove components. This is best done in
conjunction with a periodic 0verhaul by an
authorized Cannondale retailer.
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