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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY,
PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION.
Read it before you take the first ride on your new
bicycle, and keep it for reference.

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  • Page 1 Bicycle Owner‘s Manual THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference.
  • Page 2 Contacting Cannondale CANNONDALE USA Cycling Sports Group, Inc. 1 Cannondale Way, Wilton CT, 06897, USA 1-800-726-BIKE (2453) www.cannondale.com CANNONDALE EUROPE Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. Hanzepoort 27, 7570 GC, Oldenzaal, Netherlands +41 61 4879380 servicedeskeurope@cyclingsportsgroup.com CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group...
  • Page 3 To find the Cannondale retailer closest to you, call A manual alone cannot teach you how to ride, and a 1-800-THE-BIKE-USA, or use our website dealer manual the size of an encyclopedia could not cover locator at www.cannondale.com.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PART I PART II GENERAL WARNING ........4 SECTION A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO ...42-51 A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible ....42 A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS ....4 Bicycles Cannot Protect You ........42 SECTION 1. FIRST ........5-8 Bicycling Inherent Risk ..........42 1.A Bike Fit ..............5 Warning Label ............43...
  • Page 5 APPENDIX SECTION C. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING ..61-64 Off-Road Riding ............61 Bike Types ..............61 Inspection and Maintenance Routines ....61 A. Cannondale BB30 Suspension ..............62 Standard Bicycle Frames ........88 Jumping ..............62 B. Maximum Fork Length ........89 Stay In Control ............62 C.

  • Page 6: General Warning

    PART I GENERAL WARNING A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and WARNING damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know This manual does not cover Juvenile or BMX —...

  • Page 7: Section 1. First

    SECTION 1. FIRST 1.B - SAFETY FIRST Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care. NOTE: 2. Do you have all the other required and We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its recommended safety equipment? entirety before your first ride.

  • Page 8: C Mechanical Safety Check

    PART I 1.C - MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK Make sure nothing is loose. Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches, then let it bounce on the ground. Anything sound, feel or look loose? Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike.
  • Page 9 Seat post Wheel rims clean and undamaged? Make sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tire bead and, If your seat post has an over-center cam action if you have rim brakes, along the braking surface. fastener for easy height adjustment, check that it Check to make sure that any rim wear indicator is properly adjusted and in the locked position.

  • Page 10: D First Ride

    PART I 1.D - FIRST RIDE SECTION 2. SAFETY When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Ride to become WARNING familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new bike.

  • Page 11: A The Basics

    2.A - THE BASICS 2. Always do the Mechanical Safety Check (SECTION 1.C) before you get on a bike. Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your latest certification standards and is appropriate bicycle: brakes (SECTION 4.C.);...

  • Page 12: B Riding Safety

    PART I 2.B - RIDING SAFETY 8. Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating on what’s going on Obey all rules of the road and all local traffic around you, and their wires can tangle in the laws.

  • Page 13: C Off-Road Safety

    2.C - OFF-ROAD SAFETY 2.D - WET WEATHER RIDING We recommend that children not ride on rough Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult. brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t The variable conditions and hazards of off-road grip nearly as well.

  • Page 14: E Night Riding

    PART I 2.E - NIGHT RIDING WARNING Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous DO NOT REMOVE THE FRONT OR REAR than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult REFLECTORS OR REFLECTOR BRACKETS FROM for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, YOUR BICYCLE.

  • Page 15: F Extreme, Stunt, Or Competition Riding

    WHILE RIDING AT DAWN, AT DUSK OR AT WARNING NIGHT: ALTHOUGH MANY CATALOGS, • Ride slowly. ADVERTISEMENTS AND ARTICLES ABOUT • Avoid dark areas, areas of heavy or fast- BICYCLING DEPICT RIDERS ENGAGED moving traffic. IN EXTREME RIDING, THIS ACTIVITY IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, INCREASES YOUR •...

  • Page 16: G Changing Components Adding Accessories

    PART I 2.G - CHANGING COMPONENTS OR ADDING ACCESSORIES (continued from previous page...) There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and We recommend against this type of riding because appearance of your bicycle. However, if you change of the increased risks;...

  • Page 17: Section 3. Fit

    SECTION 3. FIT NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle;...

  • Page 18: B Saddle Position

    PART I 3.B - SADDLE POSITION Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure that the seat post does not project from the frame beyond its “Minimum Insertion” or “Maximum Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in Extension”...
  • Page 19 NOTE: If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat post, periodically ask your dealer to check it. your dealer for recommended service intervals for your suspension seat post. Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time.

  • Page 20: Handlebar Height And Angle

    PART I (continued from previous page...) If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.

  • Page 21: D Control Position Adjustments

    3.D - Control Position Adjustments WARNING The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem your dealer to make the adjustments for you. height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating excess If you choose to make your own control lever...

  • Page 22: Section 4. Tech

    PART I SECTION 4. TECH WARNING RIDING WITH AN IMPROPERLY SECURED It’s important to your safety, performance and WHEEL CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE enjoyment to understand how things work on your OR FALL OFF THE BICYCLE, OR SUDDENLY bicycle.
  • Page 23 Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. Discuss the wheel securing method for your bicycle with your dealer. It is very important that you understand the type of wheel securing method on your bicycle, that you know how to secure the wheels correctly, and that you know how to apply the correct clamping force that safely secures the wheel.
  • Page 24 PART I 1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention 2. Wheels with cam action systems Devices There are currently two types of over-center cam wheel retention mechanisms: the traditional over- Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a center cam (fig. 8a) and the cam-and-cup system secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk (fig.
  • Page 25 b. Adjusting the cam-and-cup mechanism (fig. 8B) (2) If your bike has cam action front wheel retention, move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel will position to the OPEN position (figs. 8a & b). If have been correctly adjusted for your bicycle by your your bike has through bolt or bolt-on front wheel dealer.
  • Page 26 PART I WARNING (continued from previous page...) SECURELY CLAMPING THE WHEEL WITH A CAM ACTION RETENTION DEVICE TAKES (2) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the CONSIDERABLE FORCE. wheel between the fork blades so that the axle If you can fully close the cam lever without seats firmly at the top of the fork dropouts.
  • Page 27 (3) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur (5) On a single speed or an internal gear hub, replace body back with your right hand. the chain on the chainring; pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that it is straight in the frame (4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick- and the chain has about 1/4 inches of up-and- release lever to the OPEN position (fig.

  • Page 28: B Seat Post Cam Action Clamp

    PART I Adjusting The Seat Post Cam Action Mechanism (continued from previous page...) The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post to hold the seat post securely in place. The amount of clamping force is controlled 8) If you disengaged the brake quick-release by the tension adjusting nut.

  • Page 29: C Brakes

    4.C - BRAKES 1. Brake Controls And Features It’s very important to your safety that you learn and There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim remember which brake lever controls which brake on brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim your bike.
  • Page 30 PART I Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer. (continued from previous page...) This weight transfer is even more pronounced if your bike has a front suspension fork. Front suspension “dips” under braking, increasing the weight transfer Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just (see also SECTION 4.F).
  • Page 31 OPEN Figure 11. Figure 14. OPEN PUSH Figure 12. Figure 15. OPEN Figure 13.

  • Page 32: Coaster Brakes

    PART I COASTER BRAKES 1. How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks (indicated by arrow above). Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the rear.

  • Page 33: D Shifting Gears

    4.D - SHIFTING GEARS Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicycle derailleur system design requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur tension. A derailleur will shift only if you are pedaling drivetrain (see 1.
  • Page 34 PART I d. Which gear should I be in? WARNING The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. 16) is for the steepest hills. The smallest NEVER SHIFT A DERAILLEUR ONTO THE rear and largest front combination is for the greatest LARGEST OR THE SMALLEST SPROCKET IF THE speed.

  • Page 35: E Pedals

    Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high- a harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an performance pedal, you must take extra care upshift. Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to to avoid serious injury from the pedals’...

  • Page 36: F Bicycle Suspension

    PART I 4.F - BICYCLE SUSPENSION (continued from previous page...) Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of suspension systems — too many to deal with They only engage or disengage with a very specific individually in this Manual.

  • Page 37: G Tires And Tubes

    Suspension can increase control and comfort by WARNING allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; NEVER INFLATE A TIRE BEYOND THE but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. MAXIMUM PRESSURE MARKED ON THE TIRE’S Increasing your skill will take time and practice.
  • Page 38 PART I CAUTION (continued from previous page...) Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent, accurate pressure readings. Instead, WARNING use a high quality dial gauge. THERE IS A SAFETY RISK IN USING GAS Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure STATION AIR HOSES OR OTHER AIR for the kind of riding you will most often do, and...
  • Page 39 2. Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to Schrader valve the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schrader valve (fig. 18) is like the valve on a car tire.

  • Page 40: Section 5. Service

    PART I SECTION 5. SERVICE If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options: Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike, or contact the WARNING component manufacturer.

  • Page 41: A Service Intervals

    5.A - SERVICE INTERVALS 4. AFTER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE OR AFTER EVERY 10 TO 20 HOURS OF RIDING: Some service and maintenance can and should be • Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike performed by the owner, and require no special forward and back.
  • Page 42 PART I WARNING (continued from previous page...) LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A BICYCLE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO • Check the frame, particularly in the area around WEAR AND STRESS. DIFFERENT MATERIALS all tube joints; the handlebars; the stem; and AND MECHANISMS WEAR OR FATIGUE FROM the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or STRESS AT DIFFERENT RATES AND HAVE...

  • Page 43: B If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

    5.B - IF YOUR BICYCLE SUSTAINS AN IMPACT: First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage. After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check.

  • Page 44: Section A. Important Safety Info

    (See PART I, and part of the learning process. Visit www. SECTION 4.C Brakes) or striking an obstacle. cannondale.com/bikes/tech/manuals. ■ Riding within your own unique capabilities and considering the conditions where you are riding.

  • Page 45: Warning Label

    WARNING LABEL RIDING IN TRAFFIC, COMMUTING We urge you to locate the warning label on your WARNING bike. It contains important information that you and anyone else who rides your bike should read and follow. RIDING IN TRAFFIC (AND COMMUTING) IS HAZARDOUS AND YOU CAN BE SEVERELY Do not remove it.

  • Page 46: Riding At Night, Dusk, Dawn

    Your bike in the US, the US Consumer Product Safety dealer can recommend a battery or generator Commission (CPSC). Your Cannondale bike must powered lighting system appropriate to your be delivered with: 1. A front mounted forward needs.

  • Page 47: Refinishing

    • Refinishing can not fix structural problems; refinishing might conceal serious damage. IF YOU DECIDE TO REFINISH: (suggestions) • Understand that your Cannondale warranty will be voided • Go to a professional bicycle repainter (often a frame builder). •...

  • Page 48: Child Carriers

    PART II CHILD CARRIERS BICYCLES HAVE SHARP SURFACES WARNING WARNING CHILD CARRIERS ADD WEIGHT AND RAISE THE BICYCLES HAVE EXPOSED SHARP SURFACES. CENTER OF GRAVITY, MAKING BALANCE AND Exercise caution with chainrings and pointed, CORNERING MORE DIFFICULT. IF YOU LOOSE aggressive platform pedals, as they have sharp CONTROL, YOU AND YOUR CHILD PASSENGER and potentially dangerous surfaces.

  • Page 49: Aerodynamic Handlebars

    AERODYNAMIC HANDLEBARS WARNING Aerodynamic or “Triathlon” handlebar extensions DO NOT RIDE ON THE AERO HANDLEBAR are fitted to some triathlon or racing bikes. They are EXTENSIONS IN TRAFFIC OR ON DIFFICULT also added by customers. Understand that when ROADS. riding on these extensions your steering and braking are adversely affected.

  • Page 50: About Shimmy

    PART II ABOUT SHIMMY Whether or not you have overlap, or how much overlap you have can be changed. Be aware that toe clearance can be increased or decreased by changes Some cyclists have experienced disturbing “shimmy” in crank arm length, size of pedals or toe clips used, or “vibration”...

  • Page 51: Tire Size

    TIRE SIZE TIRE & RIM PRESSURE COMPATIBILITY WARNING WARNING Mounting the wrong size tires can result in the tires hitting the fork or frame when riding. If MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE MAY BE LIMITED this happens, you can lose control of your bike BY RIM DESIGN.

  • Page 52: How To Check Wheel Rim Wear

    PART II HOW TO CHECK WHEEL UNDERSTANDING DISC RIM WEAR BRAKES ON ROAD BIKES Check the condition of wheel rims wear before every ride. Brake It is important to your safety, that, you also check Disc the surface wear of the wheel rims (in addition to brake pad wear).

  • Page 53: Brake Power Modulators

    BRAKE POWER MODULATORS AFTERMARKET BRAKE SYSTEMS Your bike may be equipped with a brake modulator, WARNING a device installed between the front brake lever and the front brake to reduce initial front braking force. (Brake power modulators are also used on the rear DO NOT MODIFY YOUR BIKE IN ANY WAY TO brake of some bicycles.) MOUNT BRAKES SYSTEMS.

  • Page 54: Section B. Intended Use

    INTENDED USE Intended Use tables on the following pages contain information from Cannondale, the ASTM International (ASTM), as well as information required by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). All table information is part of the picture of intended use for your bike.

  • Page 55: Condition 1 High-Performance Road

    HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROAD MODELS SuperSlice, SuperSix EVO, Super Six, SystemSix, Slice Carbon, Six Carbon, Six, Slice, Synapse Carbon, Synapse, CAAD12, CAAD Optimo, CAAD 10, CAAD9, CAAD 8, CAAD 7, Ironman, CAPO, All Road Tandems (see next page) ASTM Condition 1 ASTM F2043 “This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle on a regular...
  • Page 56 PART II (continued from previous page...) HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROAD MODEL All Road Tandems INTENDED Are designed to be ridden on paved roads only. They are not designed for mountain biking or off-road use. Road tandems are designed for touring with racks and panniers. NOT INTENDED Road tandem should not be taken off-road or used as a mountain tandem.

  • Page 57: Condition 2 General Purpose Riding

    GENERAL PURPOSE RIDING MODEL Slate, Topstone, Hooligan, Street, Touring, Trekking, Adventure, Comfort, Quick, Quick Full Carbon, Bad Boy, ON All Cyclocross (see next page) All Street and Mountain Tandems (see next page) ASTM Condition 2 ASTM F2043 “This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle that includes Condition1 as well as unpaved and gravel roads and trails withmoderate grades.
  • Page 58 PART II, SECTION C. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING of this manual . The added challenges of tandem riding, mean that you should limit off- road tandem riding to easy-moderate terrain. Please read your Cannondale Tandems Owner’s Manual Supplement. It contains important safety information specific to tandem riding! NOT INTENDED For very agressive mountain bike riding.

  • Page 59: Hardtails

    CROSS-COUNTRY, MARATHON, HARDTAILS MODEL Habit, Bad Habit, Scalpel Si, F-Si, Fat CAAD, Trigger 26, CO2, 29’ER, Rush Carbon, Rush, Taurine, Caffeine, Scalpel, F-Series, Law Enforcement, Flash, Trail, Trail SL, Cujo, Tango, Scarlett ASTM Condition 3 ASTM F2043 “This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 and Condition 2 as well as rough trails, rough un-paved roads, and rough technical areas and unimproved trails.

  • Page 60: Condition 4 All-Mountain, Overmountain

    PART II ALL MOUNTAIN, OVERMOUNTAIN MODELS Jekyll 27.5, Jekyll 29, Trigger 27.5, Trigger 29, Prophet, Jekyll, Rize, RZ, Moto, Scarlet, Claymore ASTM Condition 4 ASTM F2043 “This is a set of conditions for operation of a bicycle that includes Conditions 1,2, and 3 and downhill grades on rough trails as speeds in excess of 40km/h (25 mph) or extreme jumping or both.

  • Page 61: Downhill, Dirt Jump

    GRAVITY, FREERIDE, DOWNHILL, DIRT JUMP MODELS Gemini, Perp, Judge Includes Chase dirt jump models (see next page) CONDITION 5 Bikes designed for jumping, hucking, high speeds, or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces, or landing on flat surfaces. However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or parts.
  • Page 62 PART II (continued from previous page...) MODELS All CHASE dirt jump models INTENDED For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike control, rather than suspension. Dirt Jumping bikes are used much like heavy duty BMX bikes.

  • Page 63: Section C. Mountain Bike Riding

    See also APPENDIX B. Maximum Fork Length. RIDE. See also SECTION B. Intended Use. There are now many different kinds of “mountain bikes.” Cannondale makes mountain OFF-ROAD RIDING bikes ranging from the light, nimble Rush and Scalpels, designed for cross country (XC) racing, to our rugged, long-travel freeride bikes.

  • Page 64: Suspension

    PART II SUSPENSION STAY IN CONTROL Suspension will increase the handling capabilities WARNING and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster, particularly on rough or bumpy surfaces. As common sense tells you, FAILURE TO RIDE IN CONTROL COULD RESULT increased speed brings increased risk.

  • Page 65: Shifting Gears While Pedaling

    SHIFTING GEARS WHILE PEDALING CAUTION Shifting under extreme pedaling pressure puts a great amount of stress on components. While most components can withstand an occasional “power shift,” continual power shifting will most assuredly damage some part of your drivetrain. Whenever possible, ease up on your pedals when shifting.

  • Page 66: Freeride And Downhill Riding

    The judgment, lack of judgment or insanity of a rider who may ride a Cannondale bicycle cannot be completely predicted, so it’s flat-out impossible to predict how anyone’s equipment is going to hold up.
  • Page 67 Even so, your sweet rig isn’t going to last forever. Nothing does, particularly bikes and parts that are built to minimize weight and then are subjected to abuse. Cannondale frames carry a warranty, but that’s to cover issues with workmanship and/or materials. (See the Cannondale Limited Warranty in this manual).

  • Page 68: Section D. Inspect For Safety

    You, the rider/owner, have control and more common. knowledge of how often you use your bike, how hard you use it and where you use it. Cannondale In addition to 2. Understanding Composites (Carbon does not. We design rugged and light bicycles Fiber) in this section, see also: and test them extensively.

  • Page 69: Understanding Metals

    Both are therefore quite resistant to corrosion. The in tension and the down tube buckled. Hit harder 6000 series aluminum alloys Cannondale has used and the top tube may be broken, the down tube for years are commonly used in marine applications.
  • Page 70 PART II When all metal bikes are crashed you will usually see One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue some evidence of this ductility in bent, buckled or life is nearly infinite. This requires a lot of material folded metal.
  • Page 71 A few things to think about: ONCE A CRACKS STARTS IT CAN GROW AND GROW FAST. Think about the crack as forming a pathway to failure. This means that any crack is potentially dangerous and will only become more dangerous. SIMPLE RULE 1: If you find crack, replace the part.
  • Page 72 PART II Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Aluminum Frame Inspection Science Clean the bike and remove the wheels. Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but 2. Inspect the whole frame carefully for cracks. we can give you some general factors to help you Pay particular attention to the underside of the determine how often you need to inspect (or have downtube where it intersects the headtube...
  • Page 73 HEADSHOK, LEFTY, or SUPERMAX. If you do not have the product soecific owner’s manual supplement, get one now. You can ask your Cannondale Dealer, or go to our website for a free Adobe Acrobat version of any supplement. Go to http://www.cannondale.com/manuals/.

  • Page 74: Understanding Composites (Carbon Fiber)

    While fatigue life is an advantage of carbon fiber, carbon fibers are strong and light, but when crashed Cannondale still urges you to regularly inspect your or overloaded, carbon fibers do not bend, they break. carbon fiber frame, fork, or components.
  • Page 75 Composite Frame, Fork, and Component • A difference in sound when tapping the surface. If you gently tap the surface of an undamaged Inspection composite you will hear a consistent sound, Cracks: usually a hard, sharp sound. If you then tap a delaminated area, you will hear a different Inspect for cracks, broken, or splintered areas.

  • Page 76: Understanding Components

    Most customers will use this component list as Cannondale tests the fatigue life of many of the a checklist. The intention here is to tell you what parts, components that are original equipment on your bike.
  • Page 77 CARBON GEL - Is a gel like lubricant formulated for use nearby surface untouched by the brake pads, speak to with carbon fiber components (Cannondale p/n KF115/). your retailer about possible replacement. Severely worn brake tracks can lead to a broken wheel.

  • Page 78: Bicycle Lifespan

    In selecting lightweight frames and components you are making a trade-off, favoring the higher Every Cannondale bicycle frame and the components performance that comes with light weight over attached to the frame have a finite, limited useful longevity.

  • Page 79: Section E. Maintenance

    DO NOT POWER WASH or spray water under Please ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you high pressure to clean. Power washing will develop a complete maintenance program, a...

  • Page 80: Lubrication

    PART II LUBRICATION TIGHTENING TORQUES After cleaning your bike you should lubricate it. The Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts, chain should be lubricated. Consult with your retailer screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important to your to choose among the many types of chain lubes best safety.

  • Page 81: Repair/Work Stands

    BICYCLE REPAIR / WORK STANDS The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a crushing force strong enough to seriously damage your frame. See next figure. CAUTION Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping INCORRECT the frame. Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat post and positioning the stand clamp on the extended seat post.

  • Page 82: Applying Frame Protection

    NOTE: Damage to your bike resulting cable rub is not covered under your warranty. Make sure the protections indicated below are in place whenever you ride your bike. Ask your Cannondale Dealer for help. Housing and Cable Guides Normal line and cable movement against the frame can wear away painted finishes and decals.
  • Page 83 Right Chainstay Plate Chainstay Protector On mountain or road bikes, the chainstay plate (1) On mountain or road bikes, the chainstay protector is located on the right chainstay (2) just behind is a clear, adhesive film applied to the upper surface the chainrings (3).

  • Page 84: Water Bottles

    Replacement requires the use of a special tool. If you notice damage to the threaded insert, please ask your Cannondale Dealer for help. CAUTION WATER BOTTLES - An impact, crash, or loose bottle cage can result in damage to your frame.

  • Page 85: Section F. Limited Warranty

    This limited warranty applies only to the original owner of the bicycle and is not transferable to subsequent owners. For any warranty claim to be considered, the bicycle must be brought in to an Authorized Cannondale Retailer on the same continent on which the bicycle was purchased.
  • Page 86 Due to product evolution and obsolescence (such as products that have been discontinued or are no longer kept in stock), some frames or components may not be available for older models. In these cases, Cannondale may elect to provide a replacement that it determines to be the most nearly comparable model, but sourcing and paying for components is the responsibility of the bicycle owner.

  • Page 87: Product Registration

    NOT unique to your bicycle although, they could be helpful to authorities in theft We respect your privacy, see http://www. recovery. These numbers are used in our factory. cannondale.com/privacy for details. WRITE YOUR BIKE’S SERIAL NUMBER HERE: 7-CHARACTER 2FS2S...
  • Page 88 PART II This page has been left blank intentionally.

  • Page 89: Section G. Pre-Ride Checklist

    (See PART I, Section 4.A DO NOT RIDE IT. Wheels). Have it inspected by an Authorized Cannondale Are your front and rear brakes functioning Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized properly? With V-brakes, the quick release “noodle”...

  • Page 90: Cannondale Bb30 Standard Bicycle Frames

    BB30standard.com/. It may be possible to convert a BB30 frame for use with standard English/68mm or 73mm bottom bracket cranksets using the appropriate Cannondale frame adapter. Other adapters, ones not specifically approved for use by Cannondale, may void your warranty.

  • Page 91: Maximum Fork Length

    DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH. Exceeding the MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH limit can overload the frame causing it to break while riding. Your retailer MUST follow observe this specification for your bike. For Maximum Fork Length specifications for Cannondale bicycles, see http://www.cannondale.com/ YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT...

  • Page 92: Care And Maintenance Of

    Make sure the seat post, seat binder, and seat tube are clean. 2. Apply small amount of a carbon seat post gel (Cannondale part number KF115/ to seat post surface. The gel adds desirable friction and minimizes corossion. It will help keep your seat...
  • Page 93 TUBE. The seat post should always be a slide fit. If the seat post is difficult to install, there is a serious problem. Do not shorten or cut a seat post. Ask your Cannondale dealer for help in properly fitting and adjusting your seat post.
  • Page 94 PART II How does it affect my bike? The seat post must not be forced beyond the limit Seat Post Insert Limit depth. Attempting to insert the seat post beyond the limit can damage the seat post and/or frame. To fit some riders who require a lower seat it may be necessary to cut the seat post.
  • Page 95 SPECIFIED LENGTH SEAT POST IS INSTALLED MINIMUM TOP TUBE INSIDE THE SEAT TUBE AT ALL TIMES. ASK SEAT POST YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER ABOUT THIS INSERT DEPTH SPECIFICATION. (for frame) Failure to insert the seat post correctly can improperly stress the frame and/or the seat post causing the frame to break while riding.

  • Page 96: Care And Maintenance Of Carbon Fiber Forks And Stems

    It could break. All Cannondale carbon road forks with a carbon steerer tube must use the SI Compression Assembly - KP017/. No star nuts, no other compression devices may be used, no exceptions. The SI compression assembly must be assembled and installed inside the steerer tube according to the instructions.
  • Page 97 Your fork appearance and shape may vary from what is shown. If you have any questions about your fork, ask your Cannondale Dealer. NOTE: DROPOUTS, STEERER, and HANDLEBAR STEM can be made from carbon fiber, metals or both in a “carbon fiber” fork.
  • Page 98 Only the SI Compression Assembly KP017/ mechanic experience d with carbon components. may be used in Cannondale carbon forks with a carbon steerer tube. You may not use any other 2. To produce a straight cut, use a fork cutting jig compression assemblies: star nuts, expanding (e.g., Park Tool SG-6).
  • Page 99 KP017/ INSTALLED CORRECTLY Top cap at REV. 1 upper stem bolt 48 mm 6Nm, 53InLbs Do not grease. Expander at lower stem bolt 2 - 3 mm STEERER TUBE STEM 55mm HEADSET SPACERS HEADSET TOP CAP EXPLODED VIEW REV. 2 4Nm, 35InLbs TOP CAP MAXIMUM STACK HEIGHT...

  • Page 100: Bicycle Racks

    ■ Remove all bags, panniers, water bottles etc. To minimize wind resistance, loading, and avoid chafing damage. Ask your Cannondale Dealer for help choosing and using a bike rack. See the table on the following page for more rack information.
  • Page 101 TYPE OF RACK DESIGN RECOMMENDATION & CAUTIONS CLAMPS ON TIRES / WHEELS ONLY Suitable for both carbon and aluminum frames This type does not use clamps on any This is the best system design because there is no potential other part of the frame or fork. cracking or crushing damage to the frame or fork.

  • Page 102: Using Bicycle Trainers

    Children have also been known to rotate This kind of damage is not covered by the cranks by hand on bicycles left unattended on Cannondale Limited Warranty. stationary trainers, putting themselves at risk Ask you dealer for help with trainers, the right of serious injury.

  • Page 103: Bicycle Lights

    APPENDIX G. BIKE LIGHTS WARNING SOME URBAN, CITY, COMMUTER BICYCLE MODELS HAVE BUILT IN, INTEGRATED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR “BE SEEN” LIGHTS. INTENDED USE: These lights are intended to be daytime running lights. They are intended to draw attention to you while riding and increase the chance of other cyclists, pedestrians and motorists seeing you.

  • Page 104: Foreign Objects (Riding Hazard)

    PART II APPENDIX H. FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE VERY HAZARDOUS WARNING DO NOT RIDE OVER STICKS OR DEBRIS (FOREIGN OBJECTS). We are aware of rare but very serious accidents where a foreign object was kicked up, entered the spokes of the front wheel, was swept around and either broke the fork or stopped the wheel.
  • Page 105 ITALIANO - Se la sua lingua è l’italiano la preghiamo di contattare Cannondale Europe al recapito che trovate qui sotto per per ottenere una copia in italiano di questo manuale. Il manuale può anche essere visualizzato sul sito Internet www.cannondale.com/ manuals <http://www.cannondale.com/manuals>...
  • Page 106 THAT YOUR BICYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE IT. Have it inspected by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized Cannondale Retailer call the 1-800-BIKE-USA. Failure to follow this checklist and to have any potential problem...

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