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TRAINERS
If you ride a trainer that requires removal of the
front wheel and clamps the fork dropouts: Be sure
your fork quick release is tight! Relative movement
will wear parts, weaken and damage your bike.
If you ride a trainer that holds the bike up by
clamping the rear quick release between two cones:
Take off the nice, lightweight quick release that
came with your bike. Substitute a heavy, classic
all steel quick release and clamp it tight! Relative
movement will wear parts, weaken and damage
your bike. Note that many modern quick releases
will not fit the clamping cones in this kind of trainer
because their shapes are incompatible.
Be particularly cautious with a carbon frame or fork.
Carbon is relatively soft, not abrasion resistant. If
there is any relative movement, carbon will wear
quickly.
If you ride a trainer a lot, consider using an old
bike: Corrosion from sweat will take it’s toll.
Weight is irrelevant. Save wear on your expensive
components.
Ask you dealer for help with trainers, the right one
and the correct way to use it.
NOTICE
TRAINERS - Improperly mounting a bike in a
trainer, or using one that is not compatible with
your particular bike frame can cause serious
damage.
WATER BOTTLES - An impact, crash, or loose
bottle cage can result in damage to your frame.
This kind of damage is not covered by the
Cannondale Limited Warranty.
WATER BOTTLES
Side impacts to a water bottle or cage can result
in damage threaded inserts due to the leverage
on a very small area. In a crash, certainly the last
thing you should be worried about is saving the
threaded inserts in your frame. However, when you
are storing or transporting your bike, take steps
to prevent situations where a water bottle may be
hit or bumped by a strong force that would cause
damage. Remove bottle and cage when you are
packing your bike for travel.
Periodically check the attachment of the bottle
cage; tighten the cage bolts if necessary. Don’t ride
with a loose bottle cage. Riding with loose cage
bolts can produce a rocking motion or vibration of
the attached cage. A loose cage will damage the
insert and possibly lead to the inserts to pull out.
It may be possible to repair a loose insert, or install
another insert only if the frame is undamaged.
Replacement requires the use of a special tool. If
you notice damage to the threaded insert, please
ask your Cannondale Dealer for help.
BUILDING UP A FRAMESET
Before building up a frameset, consult with
your Cannondale Dealer and the component
manufacturers, and discuss your riding style,
ability, weight, and interest in and patience for
maintenance.
Make sure the components chosen are compatible
with your bike and intended for your weight and
riding style.
Generally speaking, lighter weight components
have shorter lives. In selecting lightweight
components, you are making a trade-off, favoring
the higher performance that comes with less weight
over longevity. If you choose more lightweight
components, you must inspect them more
frequently. If you are a heavier rider or have a rough,
abusive or “go for it” riding style, buy heavy duty
components.
Read and follow the component manufacturers
warnings and instructions.
