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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. If you choose more lightweight components you must inspect
them more frequently. If you are a heavier rider or have a rough, abusive or "go for it" riding
style, buy heavy duty components.
Make sure the components chosen are compatible with your bike and intended for your
weight and riding style. Read and follow the component manufacturers warnings and
instructions.
selecting rear shocks
WARNING
SELECT ONLY COMPATIBLE SHOCKS AND FORKS FOR YOUR BIKE. DO NOT MODIFY YOUR
BIKE IN ANY WAY TO MOUNT ONE. HAVE YOUR SHOCK OR FORK INSTALLED BY A
PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC
• Riding with the wrong rear shock can damage the frame. You could have a serious
accident. Make sure the total travel, eye-to-eye length, and stroke length of the rear
shock you select meet the specifications listed in this manual.
• When selecting different shocks or forks for your bike, make sure that the shock or fork
you select is compatible with your bike's design and how you will use your bike.
sag
Sag is the distance the bike suspension compresses with a rider (wearing all appropriate
gear) mounted in a normal riding position (seated, hands on handlebar and feet on the
pedals) on flat ground.
The recommended sag for your bike is intended to maximize the bike's suspension travel
and it is usually specified as a percentage (%) of the fork or shock's total travel.
Maintaining the recommended sag in both the front and rear suspension helps assure that
the fork and shock operate normally without excessive top-out or bottom-out that can lead
to difficult handling or damage.
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