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of the caliper clockwise into the bottom brake
mount. Be sure that the spacing shims are on
the inside of the disc brake mount (against the
brake caliper body), not directly under the
head of the caliper bolts. 

8. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts.

TORQUE : Front brake caliper mounting bolts
- 78.0 lbf•in (9.0 N•m). 

9. Spin the wheel to make sure it spins freely.

10.Test the brakes for proper operation before

riding.

COMPUTER MOUNTING

The Lefty front fork will accept a wide range of
available bicycle computers. Follow the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions. 

Mount the computer's pickup/sensor on the front
side and the lowest point on the front of the fork leg.
Now, securely attach the wheel magnet to the front
rotor.    

 

1.

Pickup sensor

2.

Wheel magnet

2

1

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper pickup sensor or magnet installation

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The pickup sensor or disc mounted magnet
can get caught in the disc brake disc or rotat-
ing wheel. You could lose your brakes or be
thrown from the bike if the wheel stops rotating
or the bike become unstable. 

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not mount the magnet in any manner that
will interfere with the proper functioning of the
front disc brake.
Consult the manufacturer’s mounting instruc-
tions/
Have an Authorized Cannondale Dealer install
a ride computer. 

Summary of Contents for Lefty Jake

Page 1: ...2 1 56 0 18 6833 0 17 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information HIW 0 HIW DNH 3 1...

Page 2: ...l means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Indicates that DEATH or severe injury WILL result if the instructions are not followed Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious...

Page 3: ...call your Cannondale dealer immediately or call us at one of the telephone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Do not ride your new bicycle until you have received and read the owner s man...

Page 4: ...mm of travel with a crown height of 470 mm 10mm of negative travel for improved small bump performance International Disc Brake Compatible 8 Rotor Compatible Boot WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding on a...

Page 5: ...u 1 Stem bolts 2 Handlebar clamp bolts 1 2 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD 1 Using the wrong disc brake system 2 Incorrectly fitting mounting brake discs WHAT CAN HAPPEN 1 The disc brake acts a secondary whe...

Page 6: ...ke line routing should not pass between the headtube and fork leg Rather the brake line should pass from the lever through the two cable guides on the outside of the fork leg NOTE The brake line shoul...

Page 7: ...e the bolt or bearing be sure to reinstall the cap with a small amount of grease on the cap threads Remember that the cap is a left hand thread NOTE It is not necessary to remove the front wheel to ch...

Page 8: ...to the inner spindle axle bolt threads Greasing the threads aids removal if the bolt is over tightened accidentally and can prevent seizure in corrosive or punishing environments CAUTION Make sure th...

Page 9: ...structions Mount the computer s pickup sensor on the front side and the lowest point on the front of the fork leg Now securely attach the wheel magnet to the front rotor 1 Pickup sensor 2 Wheel magnet...

Page 10: ...ements is the sag Adjusting sag can be done in two ways either by changing the number of installed preload shims or by changing the installed spring Adding and removing preload shims Adding and removi...

Page 11: ...ress while counter clockwise reduces compression damping easier to compress The knob has 130 degrees of turning adjustment CAUTION Do not force the adjuster beyond the stops Stock Spring Bike size OEM...

Page 12: ...erent ride characteristics Turn the adjuster clockwise for slower rebound Turn the adjuster counter clockwise for faster rebound The adjuster has 130 degrees of turning adjustment CAUTION Do not force...

Page 13: ...justment section of the manual Your local Can nondale dealer can assist you with these proce dures Damage to the Headshok due to contami nation by water or dirt will not be covered under war ranty The...

Page 14: ...m any mechanical adjustment to your bicycle Take your bicycle to an authorized Cannondale retailer where a professional mechanic can do the job safely and cor rectly All Cannondale bicycles must be fu...

Page 15: ...may have developed in the damper 5 Use a 22mm socket to carefully remove the lower cap Hold the bottom of the fork up when removing the cap Once unthreaded slowly pull up on the cap to remove the com...

Page 16: ...w 9 0 Lbf in 1 0 N m 17 Reinstall the fork leg Refer to Fork installation starting on page 16 FORK REMOVAL 1 Position the bike upright in a work stand 2 Remove the front wheel Refer to Removing the fr...

Page 17: ...t is fully extended 2 Next install the new spring making sure that the colored shrink wrap is positioned on the top half of the spring Lubricate the spring 3 Make sure that the bottom out assembly is...

Page 18: ...stment knob by loosening not removing the 2mm Allen wrench and lifting the knob off 3 Remove the upper collar from the outer tube using a green Park pin spanner or a 40mm headset wrench 4 Compress the...

Page 19: ...in the next step 4 Install the washer 5 Make sure the shaft threads are clean Place a small drop of Loctite 242 onto the shaft threads and reinstall the black outer cap 6 Hold the shaft flats with an...

Page 20: ...TIRE SIZE CLEARANCE CROWN HEIGHT FINISHED HT HEIGHT MAX TIRE RADIUS MIN TIRE CLEARANCE 687 0 100mm TRAVEL 130mm TRAVEL CROWN HEIGHT 470 500 FINISHED HT HEIGHT 481 511 MAX TIRE RADIUS 345 345 MIN TIRE...

Page 21: ...D SHAFT ASSEMBLY 2 1 SPRING 3 2 BOTTOM OUT BUMPER 4 1 BOTTOM OUT SPACER 5 1 PRELOAD SPACER 6 1 DAMPER SLEEVE 7 PRELOAD SHIM 8 1 WASHER 9 1 123 O RING 10 1 OUTER CAP 11 1 110 O RING 12 1 SET SCREW 13 1...

Page 22: ...QTY DESC 1 1 O RING 021 2 3 O RING 115 3 1 COMPRESSION VALVE 4 1 O RING 114 5 1 5 632 O RING 110 X 040 6 1 BLEED SCREW 7 1 FOAM COMPENSATOR 8 1 BOTTOM BLEED CAP TORQUE 18 0 IN LB 2 03 N M WITH EPOXY B...

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