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PART II
BICyCle lIfesPAn
nothing lasts forever, Including your
Bike
When the useful life of your bike or its components is
over, continued use is hazardous.
Every Cannondale bicycle frame and the components
attached to the frame have a finite, limited useful
life. The length of that life will vary with the
construction and materials used in the frame and
components, the maintenance and care the frame
and components receive over their life and the type
and amount of use the frame and components are
subjected. Use in competitive events, trick riding,
ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding on
severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with
heavy loads, commercial activities and other types
of non-standard use can dramatically shorten the
life of the frame and components. Any one or a
combination of these conditions may result in an
unpredictable breakage.
All fRAmes And ComPonenTs shoUld Be
PeRIodICAlly CheCked By An AUThoRIZed
CAnnondAle ReTAIleR for indicators of stress
and/or potential breakage , including cracks,
deformation, delamination, creaking sounds,
corrosion, paint peeling, dents, and any other
indicators of potential problems, inappropriate use
or abuse. These are important safety checks and very
important to help prevent accidents, bodily injury
to the rider and shortened product life. (See PART I,
Section 5 Service and PART II, Section D. Inspect For
Safety)
Useful life of lightweight frames
Lightweight frames and components usually have
shorter lives. For example, all aspects of use being
identical, a lightweight Super Six, System Six, CAAD7
or CAAD8 frame will have a shorter life than a heavier
CAAD3 frame.
In selecting lightweight frames and components
you are making a trade-off, favoring the higher
performance that comes with light weight over
longevity. So, If you choose lightweight, high
performance equipment, be sure to inspect it
frequently.
