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2009 TANDEMS

Owner’s Manual Supplement

123598.PDF

Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product 

improvement.  For the latest product information, go to 

http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/

SAFETY INFORMATION  ...................................... 2

Intended Use ...................................................... 2
Building Up a Frameset .................................. 3
Tandem Specific Forks .................................... 3
Tandem Brakes .................................................. 4 
Tandem Drum Brakes ...................................... 4

TANDEM RIDING INFORMATION  .................... 6
MAINTENANCE .....................................................12
CANNONDALE KITS LIST ....................................19
GEOMETRY AND SPECIFICATION ....................20

CONTENTS

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. 

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE 

OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY!   Both contain important safety 

information.  Keep both for future reference.

Summary of Contents for TANDEMS 2009

Page 1: ...CANNONDALE KITS LIST 19 GEOMETRY AND SPECIFICATION 20 CONTENTS WARNING This supplement may include procedures beyond the scope of general mechanical aptitude Special tools skills and knowledge may be...

Page 2: ...o not lose ground contact Cannondale street tandems are designed for touring with racks and panniers Figure 2 For riding on improved paths and roadways only No jumping ROAD STREET TANDEM MAXIMUM WEIGH...

Page 3: ...uch stronger is that braking a tandem subjects the frame and fork to tremendous stresses Ordinary forks can buckle or fold under tandem braking conditions Any fork used on your tandem must be designed...

Page 4: ...gingerly Slow down drastically before you reach such surfaces Tandems like singles get most of their braking force from the front wheel The rear wheel is more prone to skidding The left hand lever nor...

Page 5: ...GAIN METHOD ALLOWING BRIEF PERIODS IN BETWEEN FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO COOL STOP ENJOY THE VIEW and LET THE SYSTEM COOL CLOSED HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS Closed hydraulic brake systems are not suitable fo...

Page 6: ...for the well being of the other rider THE STOKER The bike is bigger heavier and less forgiving of sloppy riding habits A tandem captain can t be as spontaneous as a rider on a single nor can the capt...

Page 7: ...tions smoothly Ride slightly farther from the curb or from parked cars than you would on a single bike Your stoker doesn t want to feel hemmed in If you ride too far to the right you may find your sto...

Page 8: ...lved in making the maneuver Every successful stoker learns to delegate authority The captain steers The captain decides when to pedal and when to coast When coasting the captain decides where to posit...

Page 9: ...u don t think twice about leaning it The tandem is not only heavy it s top heavy Once you let it lean a little the stoker s weight makes it want to lean more And the stoker just hates the way that fee...

Page 10: ...tandem teams talk a lot about riding They inform each other of every bump every shift every time they slow down every drink from a water bottle Others almost never talk They prefer to communicate sile...

Page 11: ...Talk to an Authorized Cannondale Dealer with Tandem expertise Tandem Club of America c o Jack Susan Goertz 2220 Vanessa Dr Birmingham AL 35242 205 991 7766 e mail tca_of_a mindspring com Their magazin...

Page 12: ...e the maximum pressure named on the tire sidewall CHECK CONTROL CABLES are critical Because of their length on tandems cables are vulnerable to poor performance friction or poor routing Have damaged w...

Page 13: ...dlebar assemblies Follow the manufacturer s torque instructions for your particular handlebar stem seat post components AT LEAST ANNUALLY Remove clean and inspect the captains seat post Replace it wit...

Page 14: ...ontinue to step 3 3 ADJUST THE TENSION Insert a 4 mm Allen key into the eccentric fixing bolt and turn it counter clockwise to loosen the eccentric After the rst turn or so the wedge bolt will feel lo...

Page 15: ...15 In Lbs INCREASE TENSION DECREASE TENSION TIMING CHAIN 6 4mm 1 4 6 4 mm 1 4 BOLT ALLEN KEY HOLES CORRECT TENSION AT THE MIDPOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR TIMING CHAINRINGS FRONT TIMING CHAINRING B...

Page 16: ...that the eccentric can be rotated within the shell easily This should only be done by a bike professional bike mechanic To remove the eccentric from the bottom bracket shell 1 Loosening the fixing bol...

Page 17: ...bare from the captain BB area to the pulleys guides The rear cable guides on the boom tube will not be used It is only necessary for disc brake housing NOTE Even when disc brakes are used both pulley...

Page 18: ...RBRAKE cable thru hole FRONTDERAILLEUR REARBRAKE PLASTIC DISK FRONTDERAILLEUR cable under pin DISC BRAKE HOUSING GUIDE DISC BRAKE HOUSING GUIDE REAR STOKER BOTTOM BRACKET SHELL BOOM TUBE pin smaller s...

Page 19: ...TANDEM 3 channel BB cable guide A181 KIT BB ECCENTRIC TANDEM 1FG COMPLETE ASS Y KP103 KIT BB ECCENTRIC HWARE KA027 KIT STEM STOKER ADJUSTABLE FOR USE WITH 31 6 SEATPOST AND 31 8 H BAR DIAMETER KB002...

Page 20: ...19 0 48 3 17 0 43 2 17 0 43 2 17 0 43 2 19 0 48 3 REAR SEATTUBE MEASURED LENGTH 15 6 39 7 15 6 39 7 17 0 43 2 19 0 48 3 15 6 39 7 15 6 39 7 17 0 43 2 19 0 48 3 HEADTUBE LENGTH 5 9 15 0 6 5 16 5 7 1 18...

Page 21: ...t per the brake manufacturer s instructions for proper brake pad clearance Installation Cable Travel Doubler Setting 1 Remove and recycle old cable housing and cable noodle 2 Place the Travel Agent in...

Page 22: ...egularly in accordance with a preventative maintenance program 6 Use this product at your own risk We stand behind all of our products However we cannot be responsible for certain circumstances includ...

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