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IMPORTANT COMPOSITES
MESSAGE
WARNING
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 CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE
THIS MESSAGE.
INSPECTION & CRASH
DAMAGE OF CARBON
FRAMES/FORKS
WARNING
AFTER A CRASH OR IMPACT:
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.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAY INDICATE A
DELAMINATION OR DAMAGE:
■
An unusual or strange feel to the frame
■
Carbon which has a soft feel or altered shape
■
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
