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SAFETY INFORMATION
Intended Use
ASTM F2043
For extreme
off-road riding
The intended use of all models is
ASTM CONDITION 4, OverMountain.
WARNINGS
UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS INTENDED USE.
USING
YOUR BIKE THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.
Please read your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual
for
more information about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
Important Composites Message
WARNINGS
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
WARNINGS
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.
Bicycle Repair / Work Stands
The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a crushing force
strong enough to seriously damage your frame.
NOTICE
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 unused seat post, use it instead of your regular
post to mount your bike in a stand.
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