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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL F o r m u l t i – s p e e d r a c i n g b i c y c l e s Cervélo Owner’s Manual...
- Page 3 Cervélo Owner’s Manual For multi-speed racing bicycles IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Your Cervélo bicycle will be delivered to you fully assembled by your authorized Cervélo dealer to the requirements set out in this manual.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERAL WARNING 4. Technical A special note to parents ......... . A. -
Page 5: General Warning
GENERAL WARNING: Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risks choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or risk, so you need to know —... -
Page 6: First
1. FIRST B. Safety First NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before 1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand instructions for fit, use and care. -
Page 7: Mechanical Safety Check
C. Mechanical Safety Check Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.F.1). Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while Nuts, bolts screws &... -
Page 8: Intended Use
D. Intended Use need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic. Cervélo produces bicycles designed and built for road racing, time trailing and triathlon. They are intended to be used for long, fast types of Quick Releases: Make sure the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post rides on smooth surfaces such as paved roads, and are not designed for quick releases are properly adjusted and in the locked position. -
Page 9: Safety
Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort. 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.C.); pedals (Section 4.E.); shifting (Section 4.D.) If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be, consult your dealer before your next ride. - Page 10 3. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: 8. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child wearing an approved • Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead helmet and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child- of you, or coming up behind you.
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Page 11: Wet Weather Riding
C. Wet Weather Riding CAUTION: Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, and securely mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose. -
Page 12: Competition
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: gear. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper equipment • Ride slowly. and to be familiar with course conditions. • Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and •... -
Page 13: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
remember that your weight is positioned further forward than you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, pp. 29. normal, with more weight on the front wheel. Caution should be WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install, exercised when braking from this position as the forward weight operate and maintain any component or accessory can result bias makes it more likely for you to flip over the front wheel if the in serious injury or death. -
Page 14: Standover Height
additional performance fitting requirements, please consult with Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most your dealer. performance and comfort from your bicycle. If fig. 3 the saddle position is not comfortable for you, WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose see your dealer. - Page 15 4), the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose how to make this adjustment. control and fall. 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but Note that some seatposts also have a second insertion mark entitled some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little.
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Page 16: Handlebar Height And Angle
saddle adjustment or a different saddle. cause you to lose control and fall. C. Handlebar Height and Angle Your dealer may also be able to change the angle of the handlebar or aerobar extensions. Your bike is equipped with a “threadless” stem, which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube. -
Page 17: Technical
4. TECHNICAL 7. Brakes and derailleurs adjusted. 8. Handlebars wrapped with bar tape & plugged. It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to 9. -
Page 18: Wheel Quick Release
which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is fig. 5 essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely. 2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place with a quick release. -
Page 19: Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels
device. As its name implies, it serves as a disengage it and go to step (5). If your front fork has an integral back-up for a critical adjustment. If the quick secondary retention device, loosen the tension adjusting nut release is not adjusted correctly, the enough to allow removing the wheel;... - Page 20 force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping until it comes out of the rear dropouts. your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever d. Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient.
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Page 21: Brakes
The rear wheel must be secured to the bicycle frame with is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. sufficient force so that it cannot be pulled forward by the 2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, chain, even under the greatest pedaling force. -
Page 22: D Shifting Gears
make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your forward, you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike, to wheel rims and brake pads clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or transfer weight back on to the rear wheel; and at the same time, you polishes. - Page 23 There are several different types and styles of shifting controls: b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and The rear derailleur is controlled by the push-buttons. Ask your dealer to explain the type of shifting controls right shifter.
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Page 24: Pedals
CAUTION: Never pedal for long periods in cross-chain gears as these d. Which gear should I be in? combinations place unnecessary stress on your bicycle’s drivetrain, The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. 10) is and may result in premature wearout and decreased performance. for the steepest hills. - Page 25 2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum add safety by increasing grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedaling efficiency.
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Page 26: Tires And Tubes
F. Tires and Tubes the pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could cause fig. 11 the tube to explode. 1. Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a specifications, ranging pressure range. - Page 27 tread pattern is designed to work of a Presta valve, open up the valve stem lock nut and depress the fig. 12 turn better in one direction than in the valve stem. locknut other. The sidewall marking of WARNING: Patching a tube is an emergency repair. If you do a unidirectional tire will have not apply the patch correctly or apply several patches, the an arrow showing the correct...
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Page 28: Tightening Of Fasteners
G. Tightening of Fasteners review and clarification of the required torque prior to installation. Your Cervélo bicycle is equipped with precision components which require precise adjustment and care in order to function properly. When- • Water bottle cage bolts – 2 to 3 Nm ever components are changed or adjusted on the bicycle, it is critical for •... -
Page 29: Service
repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual performed by your dealer. Equally important is that your individual maintenance requirements will be determined • Round Road Seatposts (R3, R5, Rca) - refer to seatpost by everything from your riding style to geographic location. manufacturer’s instructions Consult your dealer for help in determining your maintenance •... - Page 30 owner, and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is thing feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset. Have presented in this manual. your dealer check it. The following are examples of the type of service you should perform •...
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Page 31: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
• Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer check the brake. and tighten any which are not. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. -
Page 32: Appendix A: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
you are making a tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes WARNING: Failure to select and properly install suitable, with lighter weight over longevity. So, If you choose lightweight, high genuine replacement parts may lead to unforeseen changes performance equipment, be sure to have it inspected frequently. in the safety and performance characteristics of your bicycle. -
Page 33: Section A: Understanding Metals
that characterizes the use of different metals for bicycles. What is true WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is important to is how the metal chosen is applied is much more important than the your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section material alone. - Page 34 components is irrelevant to what happens to your body. part receives must be great enough. A crude, often-used example is bending a paper clip back and forth (repeated loading) until it breaks. What should you expect from your metal frame? It depends on many This simple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing complex factors, which is why we tell you that crashworthiness cannot to do with time or age.
- Page 35 It may not a be a crack, but whatever is causing • CORROSION SPEEDS DAMAGE. Cracks grow more quickly when the noise should be fixed promptly. they are in a corrosive environment. Think about the corrosive solution as further weakening and extending the crack. In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect.
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Page 36: Section B: Understanding Composites
Factors that lengthen product life: The composites with the best strength-to-weight ratios are made of carbon fiber in a matrix of epoxy plastic. The epoxy matrix bonds the • Smooth, fluid riding style carbon fibers together, transfers load to other fibers, and provides a •... - Page 37 If You Hit Something Or Have A Crash, What Can You Expect From the ordinary undamaged areas. Undamaged areas will look Your Carbon Fiber Bike? glassy, shiny, or “deep,” as if one was looking into a clear liquid. Delaminated areas will look opaque and cloudy. Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, other cyclist or other object.
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Page 38: Section C: Understanding Components
bicycle will be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and components that are original equipment on your bike. This means find the source of any noise. It may not be a crack or delamination, but that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue life. It whatever is causing the noise must be fixed before riding.
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