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Alloy Road Disc

Quick Start Guide

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Summary of Contents for Alloy Road Disc

Page 1: ...Alloy Road Disc Quick Start Guide Applies to Topstone Al Synapse Al CAAD X ...

Page 2: ... SAFETY INFORMATION First up thank you for buying a new Cannondale bike we re excited to have you on board and to get you out riding as soon as possible Our new assembly process is easy to follow using methods outlined in this guide to assemble your new Cannondale at home plus it s even easier to do so with a friend Our guide will take you through the simple steps from start to finish you can also...

Page 3: ...SET UP STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 PRE RIDE CHECK The 4 major steps to setting up our ride 1 Install your handlebars 2 Install your seat post 3 Install your front wheel 4 Install your pedals ...

Page 4: ...essarytools documentation and manuals Once the bike is assembled but before you ride please read the owner s manual First locate the staples on the top of the box and carefully remove them with a screwdriver Use caution the staples are sharp Push the hand flaps from the inside to the outside of the box This will make removing the bike easier Carefully lift the bike out of the box and set it onto t...

Page 5: ...and verify the brake hoses and shift cables wrap around the frame cleanly without kinks to any of the lines Loosely reattach the faceplate to the stem Take care to not tighten one bolt more than another Your goal is a consistent gap between the stem and faceplate Center the handlebar in the stem using the markings on the bar then roll it back into a comfortable position Lightly hand tighten the st...

Page 6: ...st Loosen the seatpost clamp with the Allen key On the seatpost locate the minimum insertion line Insert the seatpost into the frame beyond the minimum insertion line Hand tighten the clamp using the Allen key enough so the seatpost can t be pulled from the frame A B C D A B C D ...

Page 7: ...front brake lever without either the pad spacer or disc brake rotor is not installed Carefully lift the bike from the box and gently place the fork ends on the ground Locate the disc brake rotor on the front wheel Orient the wheel so the rotor is on the left side the same side as the front brake pads A B C D SET UP STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 PRE RIDE CHECK A B C D ...

Page 8: ...disc and the wheel axle is fully seated in the fork dropouts Insert the thru axle from the right drivetrain side of the bike and tighten When properly tightened the lever should leave a mark on your hand Ensure the thru axle head is is aligned behind the fork leg Holding the end of the thru axle with your thumb pull the thru axle head out to make angle adjustments without affecting the tightness o...

Page 9: ...the spindle into the crank and tighten with your fingers Installyourchosen pedals byturningthe pedal spindle inthe direction of the front wheel Repeat with the left pedal with an L on it Tighten both pedals down very firmly with the appropriate Allen or 15mm pedal wrench A B C D SET UP STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 4 PRE RIDE CHECK A B C D ...

Page 10: ...rque wrench Tighten the stem bolts in an X pattern ensuring the gap between the faceplate and stem remains even Look for torque specification markings on the front and back of the stem as well as the head of the seatpost If these markings are absent torque all stem and seatpost bolts to 7 Nm Seat Height Adjust seat height by loosening the seatpost collar Standing next to the bike position the sadd...

Page 11: ...s Ensure the rear reflector is pointing straight back and the front reflector points straight ahead perpendicularto the ground Gently pull the wheel reflectors toward the rim to ensure they are snug Twist Checks Secure the front wheel between your legs and turn the handlebar If the handlebar and wheel move independently the stem bolts are not tight enough Use the torque wrench and correct bit to p...

Page 12: ... Brake Check Confirm the front and rear brakes engage when the levers are squeezed The brake lever and handlebar should not come into contact with the brakes fully engaged Wheel Engagement Verify both thru axles are tightened securely The lever should leave a mark in your hand Tire Pressure Inflate the tires to the manufacturer s recommended tire pressure which is marked on the tire sidewall I J K...

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