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This manual meets EN standards  
14764, 14766, and 14781.

Vélo certifié conforme aux exigences du décret   
N 95-937 du 24 août 1995 norme NFR030

in this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways:

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

indicates special precautions that must be  
taken to avoid damage.  

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SYNAPSE Owner´s manual supplement - 129387.PDF

SAFETY INFORMATION

About This Supplement 

Cannondale owner’s Manual Supplements provide 
important model specific safety, maintenance, and 
technical  information.   They are not replacements for 
your Cannondale Bicycle owner’s Manual.

This supplement may be one of several for your bike.   
Be sure to obtain and read all of them. 

if you need a manual or supplement, or have a question 
about your bike,  please contact your Cannondale 
dealer immediately, or call us at one of the telephone 
numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.  

you can download Adobe Acrobat PdF versions of any 
Cannondale owner’s Manuals or Supplements from our 
website: www.cannondale.com.

  This manual is not a comprehensive safety or 

service manual for your bike. 

   This manual does not include assembly 

instructions for your bike. 

  All Cannondale bikes must be completely 

assembled and inspected for proper operation by 

a Cannondale dealer before delivery to the owner.

WARNING

This supplement may include procedures beyond 
the scope of general mechanical aptitude.  

Special tools, skills, and knowledge may be 
required. improper mechanical work increases the 
risk of an accident.   Any bicycle accident has risk 
of serious injury, paralysis or death. To minimize 
risk we strongly recommend that owners always 
have mechanical work done by an authorized 
Cannondale retailer. 

Important Composites Message

WARNING

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. 

Intended Use

ASTM F2043

Suitable for

road riding

(only)

The intended use of all 
models  is 

ASTM CONDITION 1,   

High-Performance Road.

WARNING

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.

129387 (04/13)

Summary of Contents for SYNAPSE HI-MOD CARBON 2013

Page 1: ...SyNAPSE Hi Mod CARBON OWNER S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT PATENT PENDING ...

Page 2: ... proper operation by a Cannondale Dealer before delivery to the owner WARNING This supplement may include procedures beyond the scope of general mechanical aptitude Special tools skills and knowledge may be required Improper mechanical work increases the risk of an accident Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury paralysis or death To minimize risk we strongly recommend that owners always ...

Page 3: ...abusive or go for it riding style buy heavy duty components Read and follow the component manufacturers warnings and instructions Inspection Crash Damage Of Carbon Frames Forks WARNING 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 splint...

Page 4: ...BB cable guide 3 remove the cables first Use a small thin blade screwdriver to lift off the cover 4 Insert the screwdriver into the guide slot b and turn it clockwise this retracts the claws f of the cable guide and allows the guide to be removed from the shell slot g When replacing the guide cover be sure to align the cover tabs d with the slots in the cable guide correctly they are offset The op...

Page 5: ...Nm 10 InLbs Loctite 242 blue KP158 RD HANGER DROPOUT SERIAL NUMBER The serial number located on the bottom bracket It is a 7 character barcode 1 Use this serial number to registration your bike See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner s Manual for more information on warranty registration www cannondale com registerbike Other codes 2 on the BB shell are related to production including model year frame ty...

Page 6: ...n key into the hex shape in the TOP CAP itself Turn the entire top cap clockwise to increase preload Turning it counter clockwise will decrease the preload When the headset preload feels correct turn the stem to align the handlebar and tighten the stem fork clamp bolts to the torque specified for the stem Consult the stem manufacturer s instructions The torque values for components are often marke...

Page 7: ...aces with standard bike grease avoid applying carbon gel to these areas Apply carbon gel inside the seat tube and on the seat post before inserting the seatpost If the removable cover 1 comes out press it back in The center wedge a cannot be removed The upper 3 and lower wedge could drop into the seat tube if the bolt 2 is un threaded completely Invert the seat tube and allow them to drop out if t...

Page 8: ...7 3 7 3 7 0 7 0 L Front Center Distance cm 57 8 58 2 58 7 58 7 59 2 57 3 58 3 58 7 59 6 60 6 62 0 M Head Tube Length cm 12 0 13 5 15 0 16 5 18 0 12 5 14 5 16 5 18 5 20 7 23 0 N Stack cm 51 6 53 3 55 0 56 7 58 4 52 9 54 9 57 0 59 0 61 1 63 1 O Reach cm 35 6 36 2 36 8 37 4 38 0 36 2 37 0 37 8 38 6 39 4 40 2 Intended Use ASTM Condition 1 High Performance Road Bottom Bracket BB30 73A mm w Adapter Head...

Page 9: ... OWNER S MANUAL Both contain important safety information Keep both for future reference CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group Vantage Way The Fulcrum Poole Dorset BH12 4NU Voice 44 0 1202 732288 Fax 44 0 1202 723366 sales cyclingsportsgroup co uk CANNONDALE AUSTRALIA Cycling Sports Group Unit 8 31 41 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048 Phone 61 0 2 8595 4444 Fax 61 0 8595 4499 askus cyclingsportsgroup com...

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