Cannondale 2012 RZ ONE TWENTY, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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S A FETY I N FO R M A TIO N
IMPO R T AN T COMPOSITES MESS AG E
WARN I NG
Your bike (frame and components) is made from composite
materials also known as “carbon fiber.”
All riders must understand a fundamental reality of
composites. Composite materials constructed of carbon
fibers are strong and light, but when crashed or overloaded,
carbon fibers do not bend, they break.
For your safety, as you own and use the bike, you must
follow proper service, maintenance, and inspection of all
the composites (frame, stem, fork, handlebar, seat post,
etc.) Ask your Cannondale Dealer for help.
We urge you to read PART II, Section D. “Inspect For Safety”
in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual BEFORE you
ride.
YOU C AN BE SEVE R ELY I N JU R ED, P ARA LYZED O R KILLED
I N AN A CCIDE N T IF YOU I GN O R E THIS MESS AG E.
BICYCLE R EP A I R / W O R K ST AN DS
The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a crushing force
strong enough to seriously damage your frame.
N OTICE
Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping the frame.
Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat post and positioning
the stand clamp on the extended seat post. Don’t extend beyond
the MINIMUM INSERT line marked on the seat post.
Since your carbon seat post can also be damaged by clamping
force, adjust the stand clamp for the minimum clamping force
needed to secure the bike.
Also, before clamping, clean the post and protect the seat post
finish with a rag.
If you have an old un-used seat post, use it instead of your regular
post to mount your bike in a stand.
I N SPECTIO N & C RA SH D A M AG E OF
C AR BO N F RA MES/FO R KS
WARN I NG
A FTE R A C RA SH O R IMP A CT:
Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II, Section
D. Inspect For Safety in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s
Manual . )
Do not ride your bike if you see any sign of damage, such as
broken, splintered, or delaminated carbon fiber.
AN Y OF THE FOLLO W I NG M A Y I N DIC A TE A
DEL A MI NA TIO N O R D A M AG E:
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An unusual or strange feel to the frame
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Carbon which has a soft feel or altered shape
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Creaking or other unexplained noises,
■
Visible cracks, a white or milky color present in carbon
fiber section
Continuing to ride a damaged frame increases the
chances of frame failure, with the possibility of
injury or death of the rider.
I N TE N DED USE
WARN I NG
U N DE R ST AN D YOU R BIKE AN D ITS I N TE N DED USE.
USI NG YOU R BIKE THE WR O NG WA Y IS D ANG E R OUS.
Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving.
Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your
bike.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for
more information about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
OBSE R VE THE “I N TE N DED USE” FO R YOU R BIKE FOU N D I N THE
G EOMET R Y/ SPECIFIC A TIO N S SECTIO N OF THIS SUPPLEME N T.