Cannondale Synapse Carbon, Owner'S Manual

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5.B - if your Bicycle sustains an impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them
as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you
can so you can get home. Then, take your bicycle to
your dealer for a thorough check.
Carbon composite components, including fames,
wheels, handlebars, stems, cranksets, brakes, etc.
which have sustained an impact must not be ridden
until they have been disassembled and thoroughly
inspected by a qualified mechanic.
See also Bicycle Lifespan on page 76.
WaRninG
a CRash oR otheR imPaCt Can PUt
eXtRaoRdinaRy stRess on BiCyCle
ComPonents, CaUsinG them to fatiGUe
PRematURely. ComPonents sUffeRinG
fRom stRess fatiGUe Can fail sUddenly
and CatastRoPhiCally, CaUsinG loss of
ContRol, seRioUs inJURy oR death.