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Cannondale CAAD8 Owner's Manual

Cannondale CAAD8 Owner's Manual (84 pages)

Brand: Cannondale | Category: Bicycle | Size: 3.86 MB

Table of Contents

Use of this Manual

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Part I

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- Table of Contents
  4
General Warning

5
- A Special Note for Parents
  5
Section 1. First

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A Special Note for Parents

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- Section 1. First
  6
- A Bike Fit
  6
- B Safety First
  6
- C Mechanical Safety Check
  7
- D First Ride
  9
- Section 2. Safety
  9
Section 2. Safety

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- A the Basics
  10
- B Riding Safety
  11
- C Off-Road Safety
  12
- D Wet Weather Riding
  12
- E Night Riding
  13
- F Extreme, Stunt, or Competition Riding
  14
Section 3. Fit

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- Section 3. Fit
  16
- A Stand over Height
  16
- B Saddle Position
  17
- Handlebar Height and Angle
  19
- D Control Position Adjustments
  19
Section 4. Tech

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- E Brake Reach
  20
- Section 4. Tech
  20
- A Wheels, Quick Release
  20
- B Seatpost Quick Release
  26
- C Brakes
  28
- D Shifting Gears
  31
- E Pedals
  33
- F Bicycle Suspension
  34
- G Tires and Tubes
  35
- Section 5. Service
  38
Section 5. Service

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- A Service Intervals
  39
- B if Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact
  41
Section A.

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Important Safety Info

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- A Wide Range of Injuries Are Possible
  42
- Bicycles Cannot Protect You
  42
- Bicycling Inherent Risk
  42
- Warning Label
  43
- Riding in Traffic, Commuting
  43
- Riding at Night, Dusk, Dawn
  44
- Refinishing
  45
- Modifications
  45
- Child Carriers
  46
- Children and Stationary Bike Trainers
  46
- Bicycles Have Sharp Surfaces
  46
- Installing Accessories
  47
- Aerodynamic Handlebars
  47
- Bar Ends
  47
- About Shimmy
  48
- Toe Clip Overlap
  48
- Brake Power Modulators
  49
- Aftermarket Brake Systems
  49
- Aftermarket Power Systems
  50
Section B. Intended Use

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- High Purpose Road
  51
- General Purpose Riding
  52
- Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
  53
- All Mountain
  54
- Gravity, Freeride, Downhill
  55
- Dirt Jump
  56
- Cyclocross
  57
- Road Tandems
  57
- Mountain Tandems
  58
Section C. Mountain Bike Riding

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- Off-Road Riding
  59
- Bike Types
  59
- Inspection and Maintenance Routines
  59
- Suspension
  60
- Jumping
  60
- Stay in Control
  60
- Downhill and Lift-Serviced Riding
  60
- Riding through Water
  61
- Shifting Gears While Pedaling
  61
Section D. Inspect for Safety

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Section E. Maintenance

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Day Service

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- Cleaning
  75
- Preventing Corrosion
  75
- Lubrication
  76
- Tightening Torques
  76
- Repair/Work Stands
  77
- Auto Racks
  77
Section F.

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Cannondale Limited Warranty

78
- Warranty Registration
  79
- Serial Number
  79
Authorized Distributors

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