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- Page 1 Mountain Hardtail Thru Axle Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 Welcome to the Cannondale family. WARNING First up, thank you for buying a new Cannondale bike – we’re excited to have you on board and to get you out riding as soon as possible. Our new This is a Quick Start Guide, not an assembly process is easy-to-follow –...
- Page 3 The 4 major steps to getting your bike ready to ride. Install your handlebars Install your front wheel Install your pedals Set your saddle height SET-UP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 PRE-RIDE CHECK...
- Page 4 Getting your bike ready for assembly. This video applies to one Cannondale Platform: • Trail, Cujo, Fat CAAD Let’s get your bike out of the box. First, locate the staples on the top of the box and carefully remove Tools Needed: them with a screwdriver.
- Page 5 Step 1. Install your handlebars. Using an Allen wrench, loosen and remove the four bolts and faceplate from the stem. The stem connects the handlebar to the fork. Set the bolts and faceplate aside together, so you don’t lose anything. Insert the handlebar into the stem and verify the hoses and cables wrap around the frame cleanly, without kinks to any of the lines.
- Page 6 Step 2. Install the front wheel. Unthread and remove the thru-axle from the fork and place it on a clean surface. Remove the front brake pad spacer from the brake caliper. Take care not to pull the front brake lever without the pad spacer or brake rotor present in the brake caliper.
- Page 7 Step 2. Install the front wheel. Identify the disc brake rotor side of the front wheel. Orient the wheel so the disc brake rotor is on the left side – the same side as the front brake caliper on the fork. Gently lift the front of the bike and roll the front wheel back into the fork dropouts, taking care to guide the disc brake rotor into the brake caliper.
- Page 8 Step 3. Install your pedals. Install your chosen pedals by turning the pedal spindle in the direction of the front wheel. Insert the right pedal (marked with R on the spindle) into the crank and tighten with your fingers. Repeat with the left pedal (with an L on it). Tighten both pedals down very firmly using the provided pedal wrench.
- Page 9 Step 4. Set your saddle height. To set saddle height, first verify the dropper seatpost is fully extended. Loosen the seat collar and pull the seatpost out to expose the minimum insertion line. The seatpost needs to be inserted into the frame beyond this line.
- Page 10 Some final pre-ride checks. Torque Bolts. Select the correct bit and install it into the torque wrench. Look for torque specification markings on the front and back of the stem. If these markings are absent, torque all bolts to 7 Nm. Torque the stem faceplate bolts in an “X”...
- Page 11 Some final pre-ride checks. Reflectors. Ensure the rear reflector is pointing straight back, and the front reflector points straight ahead, perpendicular to the ground. Tighten both reflectors with a screwdriver. Gently pull the wheel reflectors toward the rim to ensure they are braced by the spokes.
- Page 12 Some final pre-ride checks. Twist Checks. Secure the front wheel between your legs and turn the handlebar. If the handlebar and wheel move independently, the stem bolts are not tight enough. Use the torque wrench and correct bit to properly torque the bolts. Attempt to rotate the handlebar forward and backward in the stem.
- Page 13 Some final pre-ride checks. Tire Pressure. Inflate the tires to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, marked on the tire sidewall. Set Suspension. Review all suspension and dropper post documentation prior to riding to ensure the setup is correct. SET-UP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4...
- Page 14 Welcome to the family. @ridecannondale...