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- Page 1 READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL. WARNING Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF...
- Page 2 In this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates special precautions that must be taken to NOTICE avoid damage. A TIP provides helpful information. This manual meets EN standards 14764, 14766, and 14781.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cannondale Owner’s Manual Supplements provide important About this Supplement ........... 1 model specific safety, maintenance, and technical information. Intended Fork Use ........... 2 They are not replacements for your Cannondale Bicycle Fork Damage ............3 Owner’s Manual. Disassembly/Modification ........3 This supplement may be one of several for your bike. -
Page 4: Intended Fork Use
UNDERSTAND YOUR FORK AND ITS INTENDED USE. USING YOUR FORK THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS. Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your bike/fork. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended Use... -
Page 5: Fork Damage
If your fork requires 1. Any unusual “klunking” or knocking noises. service, please take it to an Authorized Cannondale Dealer. 2. A change in fork travel. DO NOT: 3. An over-extended, elongated, or compressed boot. -
Page 6: Fork Identification
FORK IDENTIFICATION CARBON EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS (PBR shown) CLAMP BOLT 7- 9 Nm, 62-80 In Lbs OUTER COLLAR (bonded alloy) UPPER CLAMP CARBON FIBER OUTER TUBE CLAMP WIDTH 4.5 in Headtube - 137.6 mm FRAME BUMPER 5.5 in Headtube - 163.0 mm CLAMP w/guide LOWER CLAMP (bonded alloy) CLAMP BOLT... -
Page 7: Wheel Hub
126564.PDF WHEEL HUB Lefty 24 And 32 Spoke Hub Dimensions Disc Flange Diameter 58 mm Non Disc Flange Diameter 44.5 mm Disc Flange To Center 35 mm Non Disc Flange To Center 20 mm INNER BEARING KB61805/ I.D. x O.D. x Thick WHEEL HUB 25 x 37 x 7mm 6.2 Nm, Loctite 262... -
Page 8: Front Wheel
FRONT WHEEL To remove the wheel: 1. Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts enought to remove the brake caliper from the mounting tabs. Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the caliper. Replace correctly during reinstallation. 2. - Page 9 Do not while tightening the hub bolt. modify the fork in any way. PLEASE ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR HELP 4. Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub completely, WHEN INSTALLING COMPATIBLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS.
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Page 10: Xlr Hydraulic Remote
LOCKOUT ADJUSTMENT XLR Hydraulic Remote OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION Push black button to engage lockout. Push black button again to return to open. * NOTICE DO NOT ROTATE THE GOLD DIAL! This is not an adjustment when used with Lefty. This dial has been set at the factory. OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION Press blue button to engage lockout. -
Page 11: Xlr Rebound
126564.PDF REBOUND ADJUSTMENT XLR Rebound Dial ROTATE DIAL IN THE “--” DIRECTION (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE) TO INCREASE REBOUND SPEED (FASTER). ROTATE DIAL IN THE “+” DIRECTION ( CLOCKWISE) TO DECREASE REBOUND SPEED (SLOWER). PBR Rebound Dial ROTATE DIAL IN THE “--” DIRECTION (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE) TO INCREASE REBOUND SPEED (FASTER). ROTATE DIAL IN THE “+”... -
Page 12: Recommended Air Pressure
Recommended Air Pressure RIDER (B) NO RIDER (A) “Attack” “A “ tt k” Weight Distribution 50/50 SAG = A-B... - Page 13 126564.PDF Recommended Air Pressure To set air pressure 1. Make sure the bottom of the fork is clean. Remove the Schrader valve cap. Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the valve end. 2. Pressurize the fork to an initial starting air pressure of 65-75% of rider weight. 3.
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Page 14: Opi Stem
OPI STEM The following procedure should only be completed by a professional bike mechanic. Before installation, make sure all part surfaces are clean. Apply a high-quality bicycle bearing grease to the surfaces indicated. See shaded areas in illustration, next page. Make sure both upper and lower head tube bearings are fully seated in the headtube. Follow these steps carefully: 1. - Page 15 126564.PDF 6 Nm, 52 In Lbs STEM Loctite 242 (blue) shoulder rounded-side Grease entire surface NYLON WASHER lead-in edge Grease inner threads BEARING SEAL (0-3) SPACERS UPPER CLAMP open side UPPER BEARING Grease inner clamp surfaces LEFTY CLAMP BOLTS HEAD TUBE LOWER CLAMP LOWER BEARING YOU WILL NEED THIS TOOL:...
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Page 16: 1/8" Steerer Adapter Kits
1 1/8 in STEERER ADAPTER Four different 1 1/8 steerer adapter kits are available. The kits enable the installation of a Lefty onto a bicycle with an 1 1/8 in headtube. The adapter system must be installed by a professional bike mechanic. Here are some important points to remember about the kits: See the detail in the illustration. - Page 17 126564.PDF 1 1/8 in STEERER SPACERS Reducer Slot 5 mm 10 mm 20 mm STANDARD LEFTY LEFTY 4.5 in, 137.6 mm 1 1/8 in HEADTUBE XL LEFTY 5.5 in, 163.0 mm STEERER CROWN RACE LEFTY CLAMP BOLTS Lower clamp LOWER REDUCER XL LEFTY STANDARD LEFTY CLAMP WIDTH...
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Page 18: Maintenance
FREQUENT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SAFETY. YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED RIDING ON A BROKEN OR POORLY MAINTAINED FORK. Ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete fork maintenance program, one that suits where and how you ride. -
Page 19: Cleaning
Frame damage can result from using the wrong bumper or KIT DESCRIPTION ORDER NO. positioning a bumper incorrectly. Ask your Cannondale KIT,FRAME BUMPER, LEFTY Dealer for help. -
Page 20: Boot Inspection
(lower leg) SHOULD BE EXPOSED. 3. Replace clamps as required. Always tighten securely, but do not over-tighten the clamps . Replacement cable clamps are available through a Cannondale Dealer. IMPORTANT: If you find boot damage, the area under the fork should also be inspected for damage. -
Page 21: Clean/Re-Oil Air Filter
126564.PDF Clean/Re-Oil Air Filter The air filter assembly is located over breather air holes in the outer tube. The air filter assembly stops the passage of dirt and water which would damage the internal fork components. The cleaning procedure is the same for carbon or alloy outer tube forks. -
Page 22: Clean/Re-Grease Telescope
Clean/Re-Grease Telescope Periodically, or whenever the fork is ridden in extreme conditions or is submerged, perform the following procedure. To clean and re-grease 1. Release all air pressure through Schrader valve in bottom of fork. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. - Page 23 The techniques of resetting is the same for all forks, however, dis-engaging the damping cartridge differs. We provide the information in the supplement, however, we recommend that you always have this procedure performed by your Cannondale Dealer. If migration re-occurs frequently (immediately after resetting), the cause could be damage present in the inner or outer races, ,bearings/cages or other fork parts.
- Page 24 DAMPING CARTRIDGE OUTER TUBE MIGRATED OUTER RACE INNER RACE NEEDLE BEARING CAGES INNER TUBE AIR FILTER ALIGNED BOOT...
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Page 25: Needle Bearing Reset
126564.PDF PBR/XLR Needle Bearing Reset Shimano TL-FC32 The following procedure should only be completed by a OUTER COLLAR O-RING professional bike mechanic. grease 28 Nm, 248 In Lbs To reset 1. Release all air pressure through Schrader valve in bottom KH027 PLASTIC of fork. -
Page 26: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS The following replacement part kits are available through a Cannondale Dealer: LEFTY MAX 140 LEFTY ULTRA120 / 29’ER 90 LEFTY SPEED 100 TELESCOPE PARTS Graphic ORDER NO. HD161/ KIT,NEEDLE BEARINGS HDR2N/024 KIT,RACE,OUTER,LEFTY--8.11” x .024” (206mm x .61mm) HDR2R/020 KIT,RACE,INNER,LEFTY--8.310”... - Page 27 126564.PDF CARBON XLR - KH081/ XLR - KH080/ KF119/ PBR - KH064/ PBR - KH063/ KF205/ KF205/ HD161/ LEFTYBOLTS/ LEFTYBOLTS/ HD215/ HD215/ KH074/ KF209/ 41 mm w/guide HD011/ HD209/BLK 43 mm w/guide 43 mm AIR FILTER MAX - KF222/ MAX - KF222/ SPEED - QC678/ SPEED - QC678/ LEFTYBOLTS/...
- Page 28 MAX 140 w/XLR MAX 140 w/PBR KH082/ KH065/ KH066/ SOLO AIR ASSEMBLY End of cartridge KH062/ KH079/ lower shaft #112 #117 KF272/ UPPER AIR SEAL #010 49 mm The SOLO AIR assembly is sold separaretly #010 #206 #210 Illustration for part reference only, not assembly instructions.
- Page 29 126564.PDF ULTRA 120 ULTRA 120 29’ER 90 w/PBR 29’ER 90 w/XLR KH082/ KH065/ 3x10mm 3x10mm TRAVEL TRAVEL REDUCERS REDUCERS 29’ e r Only 29’ e r Only KH070/ or KH085/ SOLO AIR ASSEMBLY KH062/ KH079/ End of cartridge lower shaft #112 KF272/ #117...
- Page 30 SPEED 100 w/XLR SPEED 100 w/PBR KH065/ KH082/ KH087/ KH086/ KH052/ SOLO AIR ASSEMBLY End of cartridge KF272/ lower shaft #010 #112 #117 UPPER AIR SEAL 26 mm The SOLO AIR assembly is sold separaretly #010 #206 VOLUME REDUCER 156 mm #210 Illustration for part reference only, not assembly instructions.
- Page 31 Cannondale Limited Warranty Cannondale Headshok (Lefty, Fatty, Solo) suspension products are covered under the terms and conditions of the Cannondale Limited Warranty. It is available on the Policies page of our website at: http://www.cannondale.com Be sure to read the exclusions listed in the limited warranty. For example, damage from accidents and improper maintenance are not covered.
- Page 32 CANNONDALE USA CANNONDALE EUROPE CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group, Inc. Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. Cycling Sports Group 172 Friendship Road, mail: Postbus 5100 Vantage Way, The Fulcrum, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 15522-6600, USA visits: Hanzepoort 27 Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU (Voice): 1-800-BIKE-USA...