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CANNONDALE

CANNONDALE

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®

EASY

EASY

RIDER

RIDER

TM

TM

RECUMBENT

RECUMBENT

BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL

BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL

SUPPLEMENT

SUPPLEMENT

EASY RIDER CABLE ROUTING..................2
SOME RECUMBENT-SPECIFIC RIDING 

CHARACTERISTICS................4-7

SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT..................8-10

Frame Size

8

The Seat

8

The Handlebars and Stem      

10

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS............11-21

Holding the Bike in a Work Stand               11
Suspension Set Up

11

Easy Rider Fork

12

Preload Adjustment

13

HeadShok Scheduled Maintenance           16
HeadShok Warranty

18

Fox Rear Shock Service and Warranty       18
Tire Choice and Pressure

18

Shifter Choice and Positioning

19

Mid-Drive / Mid-Drive Bearing

19

Front Chain Tensioner

20

Chainring Bolts

21

Front Derailleur Adjustment

21

Brake Set Up

21

CARRYING STUFF.....................................21
ACCESSORIES...........................................22
TRANSPORTATION....................................23
REFERENCES.............................................23
CANNONDALE WARRANTY ....................24
CONTACT INFORMATION.........................24

READ THIS MANUAL

CAREFULLY!

It contains important

safety information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for Easy Rider

Page 1: ...1 Suspension Set Up 11 Easy Rider Fork 12 Preload Adjustment 13 HeadShok Scheduled Maintenance 16 HeadShok Warranty 18 Fox Rear Shock Service and Warranty 18 Tire Choice and Pressure 18 Shifter Choice...

Page 2: ...oid serious or fatal injury and to minimize risk you must learn and practice new skills Before riding read this Recumbent Owners Manual Supplement and learn and practice the skills described below Not...

Page 3: ...es You do not SOME RECUMBENT SPECIFIC RIDING CHARACTERISTICS Handling Recumbents have handling characteristics that are different from conventional bicycles and the Cannondale Easy Rider may handle di...

Page 4: ...new sport or new equipment consult with your doctor regarding your fitness start slowly work up progressively cross train stretch and listen to your body If you feel pain work with your retailer on ad...

Page 5: ...e suggest mid position or steeper SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT Frame sizes The following is a good starting point Height 5 7 170cm Standard frame Height 5 7 170cm 200Lbs 90Kg Large frame Height 5 9 6 10 175...

Page 6: ...wn tube you may pinch the cables You may clamp the left hand chainstay or the seat back upright If you clamp the left hand chain stay or the seat back upright get help and be careful as the weight of...

Page 7: ...t suspension spring preload first use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the stem extension tube You will now see a hole in the center of the top of the fork Insert a 4mm hex Spring rate The force needed to c...

Page 8: ...eload resulting in a higher spring rate and less sag Turning the ring counterclockwise decreases preload resulting in a lower spring rate and more sag See Fig 12 With the rear wheel off the ground tur...

Page 9: ...bly and to the top of the fork crown Reattach the boot with two zip ties Make sure that the zip ties are secured tightly For the majority of riders the standard springs once preloaded for a rider will...

Page 10: ...re requires partial disassembly of the suspension fork and therefore must be performed only by an experienced bicycle mechanic at an Authorized Cannondale retailer HeadShok warranty All HeadShok forks...

Page 11: ...ack will be available that attaches to the base of the seat assembly The seat assembly is pre drilled and tapped standard M6 to accept this pannier rack This rack will accept a pair of medium panniers...

Page 12: ...r cargo could fall into the rear wheel and cause an accident with risk of serious injury ACCESSORIES Lighting Must be added if you ever ride at dawn dusk or night See section 2 F of the Cannondale Own...

Page 13: ...nsion parts frame fixtures and finishes paint and decals are warrantied against manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase For complete in...

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