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READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE
OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY! Both contain important safety
information. Keep both for future reference.
Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product
improvement. For the latest product information, go to
synapse carbon
Owner's Manual Supplement
123952.PDF
http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/
EN - 03/09

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  • Page 1 READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY! Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference. synapse carbon Owner’s Manual Supplement 123952.PDF Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product improvement.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    If you need a manual or supplement, or have a question about your bike, please contact your WARNING Cannondale Dealer immediately, or call us at one of the telephone numbers listed on the IMPORTANT COMPOSITES MESSAGE back cover of this manual.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    HAZARDOUS. USING YOUR BIKE THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS. Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your bike. For riding on Please read your Cannondale Bicycle pavement Owner’s Manual for more information...

  • Page 4: Protect From Extreme Temperatures

    The clamping jaws of an ordinary bike stand Before building up a frameset, consult with can generate a crushing force strong enough your Cannondale Dealer and the component to seriously damage and ruin your bike frame. manufacturers, and discuss your riding style,...
  • Page 5 Inspect frame carefully for damage (See refinishing chemicals. PART II, Section D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.) WARNING Do not ride your bike if you see any sign of damage, such as broken, splintered, or Repainting, painting over, retouching, or delaminated carbon fiber.
  • Page 6 The serial number (1) printed and permanently affixed barcode label. Use this serial number for warranty registration and theft recovery. See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information on warranty registration. bottom bracket guide The cable guide (2) is mounted on the lower bottom bracket. Replacements are available through a Cannondale Dealer.

  • Page 7: Cable Routing

    123952.PDF cable routing The top tube guide is removable so that brake cable may be routed inside the tube. The guide is secured in the tube opening by the installed brake cable tension. Make sure the guide is seated properly in the top tube opening when installing and connecting the rear brake. Be sure to use ferrules on housing ends.
  • Page 8 3. Apply carbon gel into the opening of the seat tube. Carbon gel has been included in the parts boxes of 2009 Synapse Carbon. It is also available by ordering Cannondale kit KF115/. 4. To improve clamping force, lightly grease the outside surface of the seat tube insert before reinstalling the seat binder.
  • Page 9 When adjusting SEAT POST the saddle angle of your Synapse Carbon, make sure the saddle rails on both sides of the saddle are aligned with the inner and outer clamp on both sides of the saddle.
  • Page 10 Cutting the Seat Post Depending on the frame size of your Synapse Carbon, the seat post may require cutting to a shorter length. This must be performed by a professional bike mechanic. The Synapse Carbon frame has seat post depth in the seat tube that varies with the frame size.
  • Page 11 (Saddle not shown) 9-12 Nm 80 - 106 In Lbs Apply the supplied carbon gel (Cannondale KF115/) before installing the seat post. Tighten bolts uniformly. SEAT POST KP095/ 6 Nm, 53 In Lbs SEAT BINDER BOLTS...
  • Page 12 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 13 123952.PDF QC616/ KB6180/ KP018/ (ceramic) Park Tool Bearing Cup PressHHP-2 TOOL Loctite® 609 (green) groove TOOL BB SHELL ADAPTER DRIVE SIDE KF365/...

  • Page 14: Bearing Inspection

    KT011/ 1. To remove bearings, position Cannondale tool KT011/ behind the bearing so that the tool ridges are seated on the bearing. 2. Insert a driver (punch or drift) from the BEARING opposite side. Locate it on the back of the tool and use light tapping to drive the bearing from the shell.

  • Page 15: Bearing Installation

    123952.PDF Bearing Installation 1. Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the bottom bracket shell.. 2. Apply a high-quality bicycle bearing CIRCLIPS grease to the inside surface of the shell. 3. Install the square end of the circlip into the groove first, then moving clockwise, GROOVE push the clip into the groove until it is fully seated in the groove.

  • Page 16: Si Compression Assembly

    WARNING USE ONLY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CANNONDALE SI COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY. Do not replace it with a star nut or use any other compression or expanding wedge assembly. DO NOT INSTALL HEADSET SPACERS ON TOP OF THE STEM. Installing spacers above the stem will raise the TOP CAP inside the steerer removing necessary support for the steerer tube wall.
  • Page 17 123952.PDF EXPLODED VIEW TOP CAP “READY TO INSERT” EXPANDER BOLT KP017/ 6.8N•m, 5 Ft•Lbs 48mm EXPANDER Do not grease. Cut the steerer tube 2 - 3mm below the top Thread on TOP CAP. of the installed stem. Set EXPANDER BOLT STEM so that the the expanding parts CARBON...

  • Page 18: Chainstay Protection

    Contact your Cannondale Dealer for a replacement if it is becomes missing or damaged. The clear chainstay protector (above right) provides limited protection against frame or finish damage caused by the chain.
  • Page 19 72.5° 74° 977.1 Campy style bearings: HEADSET MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT 41.8mm OD w/ 45° chamfers SEAT POST DIA. Synapse Carbon specific RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL BINDER CLAMP MAX TORQUE: 6 Nm SEAT BINDER 275 lbs / 285 lbs / SADDLE CLAMP TORQUE: 9-12 Nm 10 lbs / 4.5 kg...

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    SI HOLLOWGRAM CRANKARM EXTRACTION TOOL KF365/ SIBB/68 ADP.INSTALL QC787/ EXTRACT CAP TOOL FOR SI CARBON CRANKSETS KP009/ ADAPTER,SIBB TO 68MM TAP For an up to date list of kits available for your bike, please visit our Tech Center at : http://www.cannondale. com/bikes/tech/...

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