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WARNING
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY,
PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION.
Read it before you take the first ride on your new
bicycle, and keep it for reference.
WARNING
FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT THAT YOUR BICYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE IT.
Have it inspected by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized Cannondale Retailer call the 1-800-BIKE-USA.
Failure to follow this checklist and to have any potential problem inspected could lead to an accident, with risk of serious injury, paralysis
or death.
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PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate equipment
and clothing, such as protective glasses and gloves?
Do not
wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the bicycle
(See PART I, Section 2.A The Basics).
Are your seatpost and stem securely fastened?
Twist the
handlebars firmly from side to side while holding the front
wheel between your knees. The stem must not move in the
steering tube. Similarly, the seatpost must be secure in the seat
tube (See PART I, Section 3. Fit).
Are you visible to motorists?
If you are riding at dusk, dawn or
at night, you must make yourself visible to motorists. Use front
and rear lights and a strobe or blinker. Reflectors alone do not
provide adequate visibility. Wear reflective clothing (See PART
I, Section 2.E Night Riding and PART II, A. Important Safety
Information).
Is it raining or wet?
If so, be more cautious. Your braking
distances will increase, and your tires’ grip on the road will
decrease. Remember that motorists’ visibility decreases with
bad weather (See PART I, Section 2.D Wet Weather Riding and
PART II, A. Important Safety Information).
Are your tires properly inflated?
Tires must inflated to the
recommended pressure. (See PART I, Section 4.G Tires and
Tubes).
Are your wheels true?
Lift each end of the bike and spin each
wheel. Does the space between the rim and the brake pads,
or the tire and the frame, remain nearly the same size as the
wheel turns? Are your spokes tight? (See PART I, Section 1.C
Mechanical Safety Check).
Are your wheels’ quick-releases properly fastened?
Be sure to
read the section on proper operation of quick-release skewers
(See PART I, Section 4.A Wheels).
Are your front and rear brakes functioning properly?
With
V-brakes, the quick release “noodle” must be properly installed.
With cantilever brakes, the quick release straddle cable must
be properly attached. With caliper brakes the quick release lever
must be closed. With any rim brake, the brake pads must make
firm contact with the rim without the brake levers hitting the
handlebar grip (See PART I, Section 4.C Brakes).
With hydraulic disc brakes, check that the lever feels firm,
does not move too close to the handlebar grip, and there is no
evidence of leaking brake fluid. With cable actuated disc brakes,
check that the lever feels firm and does not move too close to
the handlebar grip. With any disc brakes, the brake pads must
make firm contact with the rotor without the brake levers
hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section 4.C Brakes).
How do your clipless pedals work today?
Clip in and out of
your pedals before you begin. Experienced cyclists do. The
connection between cleat and pedal is affected by dozens of
factors including dirt, mud, lubrication, spring tension and wear.
By clipping in and out you will check the function and have a
fresh memory of how they feel (See PART I, Section 4.E Pedals).
How recently were your frame, fork and components
inspected?
Never ride a frame, fork or components with any
crack or damage. (See PART II, Section D. Inspect For Safety).
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