Installation of Components on a Frameset 4 JEKYLL GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT..11 Fork and Headset Compatibility FRONT DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT..14 Rear Shock Compatibility JEKYLL REAR SUSPENSION SETUP.16-19 Pivoting Shock Mounting Collar Sag and Preload Adjustment Tire Usage Compression and Rebound Adjustment Front Derailleur WARNING FOR ALL CANNONDALES..20...
There are additional important warnings throughout this manual. Please clearance. Rear wheel travel for the Jekyll is 130mm with an air shock read and follow all of them. Many hazards are described, and we have and 110mm with a coil shock, regardless of where the shock is attempted to explain how to avoid or minimize the hazards.
This section covers specially designed brass bushings that are pressed into the front triangle. design features unique to the Jekyll bicycle, and is intended primarily for the The bushings are Teflon® coated and need no lubrication. They should Authorized Cannondale Retailer performing the assembly and adjustments.
When selecting a new Failure to properly tighten the collar could lead to slippage, loss of brake system for your Jekyll, choose one that mounts to the swingarm control and risk of serious injury or death.
Suggested Tools for Basic Maintenance: You should (at minimum) have components will void the warranty and may weaken or damage the the following on hand when preparing to adjust or service your Jekyll: frame. For installation instructions and other warnings, read the literature provided by the brake manufacturer.
Some riders change geometry only when faced with terrain way out of the ordinary, while still others fine-tune the geometry almost continuously. How often you change your Jekyll geometry is up to you - here’s how to do it:...
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Fig. 1. Loosen the using a Park red lockring on the pin spanner tool. If your bike is equipped with Cannondale Remote Rear shock body, Lockout, you will need to loosen the cable set screw, disconnect the Fig. 2 Fig. 2...
5. Secure the shock in place using a Park red pin spanner by tightening There are two basic schools of thought about how often to adjust Jekyll the lock ring against the shock-mounting collar. Tighten the lock ring front derailleur position: 1) For riders who change geometry often and firmly to prevent the shock from moving within the collar’s threads.
The following steps will help you find the right settings: If the Jekyll’s rear shock is moved to a more rearward position in the frame’s pivoting collar, the front derailleur position must be 1.
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1.5” (38.1mm) stroke, this amounts to approximately 0.5” matters of personal preference. Generally they should be as fast as (12.7mm). Jekyll air shocks have a 1.75” (44.5mm) stroke and should possible without making the rear suspension kick back and force you therefore be sagged in about 0.525”...
These riders have free will. cracked frame or fork could lead to These riders do not ask Cannondale for clearance to ride in any particular way. complete bicycle failure. Like other high-...
Under this warranty we will repair any defective frame, or at our discretion, we will replace a defective frame with the same or comparable model (due to product evolution). See the standard Cannondale Owner’s Manual for more details. All other components, including HeadShok forks, suspension parts,...
CONTACT INFORMATION For warranty related questions or for more information on this or any Cannondale product, please feel free to contact us. USA and Canada: (800) BIKE-USA Europe (EC): (31) 541-573580 Japan: (81) 722-99-9399 Australia: (61) 2-9979-5851 http://www.cannondale.com custserv@cannondale.com IQMc/JCH 062502 #114608...
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