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Cannondale 120027.PDF Owner's Manual Supplement

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SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................
About This Supplement .......................2
Safety Messages ....................................2
Intended Use ..........................................3
BUILDING UP A FRAMESET ................... 6
SELECTING REAR SHOCKS ..................... 6
SAG ....................................................... 6
CHAIN LENGTH ...................................... 7
CHAIN RETENTION DEVICES .................. 7
MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH ..................... 8
SELECTTING TIRES .................................. 9
CABLE ROUTING ...................................10
BB FD CABLE GUIDE .............................. 13
CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR ....................... 13
Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
Keep it for future reference.
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Owner's Manual Supplement
120027.PDF
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE .....................................14
About Cleaning .................................... 15
Tightening Torques ............................. 15
REAR SHOCK ........................................ 20
Changing Travel ................................... 17
SHOCK LINK ..........................................18
BUSHING PRESS TOOL ......................... 20
SWINGARM PIVOT ............................... 24
SELECTING TIRES .................................. 23
BRAKE LINK .......................................... 26
REAR AXLE/ DROPOUTS ...................... 28
Wheel Truing Tool .............................. 29
GEOMETRY ........................................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 31
REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................... 32
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information. Keep it for future reference. perp Owner’s Manual Supplement 120027.PDF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ......MAINTENANCE ........14 About This Supplement .......2 About Cleaning ........15 Safety Messages ........2 Tightening Torques ......15 Intended Use ..........3...

  • Page 2: About This Supplement

    If you need a manual or supplement, or have avoided, can result in serious injury or a question about your bike, please contact death. your Cannondale Dealer immediately, or call us at one of the telephone numbers listed CAUTION on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    120027.PDF intended use Gravity, Freeride, Downhill INTENDED for riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled riders should attempt. Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill are terms which describe hardcore mountain, north shore, dirt jumping, slopestyle, hucking etc. This is “extreme”...

  • Page 4: About Freeriding & Downhill

    about freeriding & downhill WARNING FREERIDING AND OTHER FORMS OF “EXTREME RIDING” ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Freeriding, jumping, hucking, dirt jumping, mountaincross, downhill, slalom, slopestyle, urban or street riding or other evolving forms of extreme or hard core mountain biking are inherently dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
  • Page 5 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 Warranties section of the Owner’s Manual.) The warranty doesn’t mean that they’re going to last forever.

  • Page 6: Building Up A Frameset

    Consult with your Cannondale Dealer and the component manufacturers and frankly discuss your riding style, ability, weight, and interest in and patience for maintenance. Generally speaking, lighter weight components have shorter lives. In selecting lightweight components you are making a trade-off, favoring the higher performance that comes with less weight over longevity.

  • Page 7: Chain Length

    As always, its a great idea to consult with your Cannondale Dealer about compatibility before deciding on any component for your bike.

  • Page 8: Maximum Fork Length

    maximum fork length Maximum Fork Length is an important frame safety testing specification. You must observe the measurement when installing headset parts, headset adapters, installing and adjusting a fork, and replacement forks. The specification is printed on a warning label indicated in the figure below. In this manual, the number is also listed in the specifications section.

  • Page 9: Selectting Tires

    Take care that the tires you select are compatible with your bike’s frame design. Also, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations of your front fork and rear shocks. Ask your Cannondale Dealer for the right tires for your bike and its particular components!

  • Page 10: Cable Routing

    REAR BRAKE REAR DERAILLUER FRONT DERAILLUER (full housing) GROMMET Cannondale Kit # KF102/ (10pk) GROMMET Cannondale Kit # KF102/ (10pk)
  • Page 11 120027.PDF REAR BRAKE...

  • Page 12: Line & Cable Frame Protection

    Overtime, cable rubbing can are wearing out very quickly, consult with wear into the frame itself causing very your Cannondale Dealer about the routing serious frame damage. on your bike. Check over your bike after your first few rides.

  • Page 13: Housing Guides & Cable Stops

    120027.PDF housing guides and bottom bracket cable stops front derailleur Lines and cables on your bike are routed cable guide through frame guides using cable stops (1) This snap in front derailleur cable guide is and /or cable thru guides (2).

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    The following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. Consult with your Cannondale Dealer to create a complete maintenance program for your riding style, components, and conditions of use. Follow the maintenance recommendations given by the component manufacturers for the various non-Cannondale parts of your bike.

  • Page 15: About Cleaning

    120027.PDF about cleaning When cleaning your bike: USE ONLY A MILD SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION. Clean water and a common dish washing liquid will work best. COVER SENSITIVE AREAS WITH A CLEAN PLASTIC BAG. Secured temporarily with a rubber band or masking tape, a bag can prevent water damage to various bike components (bearings, seals, fork / shock adjustment features).

  • Page 16: Rear Shock

    See our website TECH CENTER (http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/tech/) for more on how to mount the OEM shocks for your bike.
  • Page 17 120027.PDF 180 mm 200 mm Be sure to align link arms and the top tube frame hole before inserting the pivot by hand.

  • Page 18: Shock Link

    shock link...
  • Page 19 Replace the bushings as a new set, and be sure to inspect the axles for damage. You can accurately check the bushings for wear using the gauges included in the special tool, Cannondale kit QC746/. REF QTY...

  • Page 20: Bushing Press Tool

    The tool kit a sizer for the upper link arm bushings (item G) and swingarm bushings (item H). After the bushing are installed, use the tool to draw the sizer through the bushing. Cannondale Kit # QC765/ DO NOT USE SIZER H ON BRASS TYPE BUSHINGS...
  • Page 21 120027.PDF Diagonal cutters EYELET BUSHINGS Remove both. Carefully SLEEVE BUSHING pinch and hold the lip edge with diagonal cutters and rotate while pulling out. TOP TUBE LINK ARM Replace all new after sleeve bushings are installed. Use a soft jaw bench vice to press new bushings.
  • Page 22 To remove 13mm wrench to hold 5mm Allen Key To install...

  • Page 23: Selecting Tires

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  • Page 24: Swingarm Pivot

    flatter side of the spacer fits against the inspection. Replacement of worn part bearing. may be necessary. Have this service performed by your Cannondale dealer. To check the spacers, remove them and look for any uncharateristic wear, deep grooves, cracks or other damage. Be sure to check the frame bore surfaces as well.
  • Page 25 120027.PDF BEARING BEARING 28mm HEX 10mm HEX PIVOT NUT PIVOT 12 N•m 106 In•Lbs Always clean and apply a light Loctite 242 blue film of grease. Locate pivot head on drive side for chainring clearance. SPACERS The smooth rounded side faces the frame.

  • Page 26: Brake Link

    brake carrier & link arm M8X1.25X30 SHCS BOLT 10 N•m 89 In•Lbs Loctite 242 blue The brake link assembly shown here is an optional braking system. See REPLACEMENT PARTS (KITS) in 165mm this manual for kit ordering information.. AXLE Disc brake spacing will change with the installation of the brake link.
  • Page 27 120027.PDF BRAKE LINK CARRIER SHIELD BRAKE LINK DROPOUT SHIELD SHIELD BEARING SKF # 61902-2RS [I.D. 15 x O.D. 28 x W 7mm] M8X1.25X30 SHCS BOLT SPACER SPACER ARM END PARTS 10 N•m 89 In•Lbs Loctite 242 blue LINK ARM SPERICAL...

  • Page 28: Rear Axle/ Dropouts

    rear axle & dropouts assemblies AXLE BOLT 12 N•m 106 In•Lbs Loctite 242 blue BRAKE DROPOUT CR NUT NO GAP CR BOLT 10 N•m 89 In•Lbs Loctite 242 blue DER HGR NO GAP BRAKE LINK DROPOUT CLAMP 150mm AXLE BOLTS 10 N•m 89 In•Lbs Loctite 242 blue Tightening Order = A,B,C,D, E...

  • Page 29: Wheel Truing Tool

    O-RING DRIVE NON-DRIVE Order Cannondale Kit KF079/ rear wheel removal and installation Here are some things you must remember when removing and reinstalling the rear wheel: 1. Keep your hands and fingers from between the wheel and the swingarm, and out of the shock linkage.

  • Page 30: Geometry

    geometry ● ▲ ● ▲ TRAVEL ● ▲ PERPETRATOR Perp 1, Perp 2 SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE Seat Tube Overall (cm/in) 15.9/40.5 16.7/42.5 17.3/44 17.3/44 Seat Tube Angle (degree) 71.0 Head Tube Angle (degree) 23.2/59 ★ ★ ★ Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 22.6/57.5 23.4/59.5 24.2/61.5...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    “compatible” devices may fit and work better than others. For that reason, we recommend that you run the rear suspension through its complete range of travel when checking the device for interference. As always, its a great idea to consult with your Cannondale Dealer about compatibility before deciding on any component for your bike.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Kit,BB CABLEGUIDE, SINGLE KF103/ KIT,GUARD,SCUFFGUARD-8PK KF078/ Kit,Gemini chnsty undersid pro QC747/ KIT,UPGRADE,BRAKE LINK,JUDGE :EVERYTHING TO UPGRADE TO THE BRAKE LINK EXCEPT HUB. For an up to date list of kits available for your bike, please visit our Tech Center at : http://www.cannondale.com/tech/...

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