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05/08

moto

Owner’s Manual Supplement

122172.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  ............................... 1

about this supplement .......................... 2
important Composites message .......... 2
intended Use ............................................... 3
Building Up a Frameset ........................... 4
Bike stands ................................................... 4
extreme temperatures ............................. 4
inspection and Crash Damage ............. 5 

repainting and refinishing ................... 5
maximum Fork Length ............................ 6
minimum seat Post insert ...................... 7
tire size ......................................................... 8

Frame tyPes ................................................... 9
sPeCiFiCations ............................................10
HeaD tUBe ......................................................12
DroPoUts ......................................................13
sHoCK LinK, PUsH LinK,  

main PiVot.....................................................14
rear sHoCK ...................................................16
 maintenanCe  .............................................18

Frame Protection .....................................19

CaBLe roUtinG  ..........................................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 Moto

Page 1: ...8 FRAME TYPES 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 HEAD TUBE 12 DROPOUTS 13 SHOCK LINK PUSH LINK MAIN PIVOT 14 REAR SHOCK 16 MAINTENANCE 18 Frame Protection 19 CABLE ROUTING 20 CONTENTS WARNING This supplement may inc...

Page 2: ...or 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 deliver...

Page 3: ...models that are more or less heavy duty Talk to your retailer about your needs and these models NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding Extreme Downhill Dirt Jumping Slopestyle or very aggressive or extr...

Page 4: ...jaws of an ordinary bike stand can generate a crushing force strong enough to seriously damage and ruin your bike frame CAUTION Never place your bike in a bike stand by clampingtheframe Placeyourbikei...

Page 5: ...ider Repainting Or Refinishing You should not paint over the existing finish refinish or repaint your bike The carbon fiber composites making up the frame are held together by some extremely strong bo...

Page 6: ...s also listed in the specifications section HOW TO MEASURE 1 Install headset and fork 2 Extend fork and measure the distance from the bottom of the head tube to the center of the wheel axle Do not mea...

Page 7: ...ng the frame to fail while riding Remove the seat post Measure 100 mm from the bottom of the seat post Use a permanent marker to mark the post at 100 mm When adjusting the seat post height in the seat...

Page 8: ...design Also be sure to follow the manufacturer s recommendations of your front fork and rear shocks When you are considering tires for your bike consider The actual measured size of a tire may be diff...

Page 9: ...122172 PDF MOTO ALLOY MOTO CARBON Front triangle welded alloy construction Front triangle composite construction ICSG FRAME TYPES...

Page 10: ...X LARGE SEAT TUBE LENGTH 41 0 16 1 42 9 16 9 48 2 19 0 53 7 21 1 SEAT TUBE ANGLE 72 5 TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL 57 8 22 8 60 3 23 7 62 9 24 8 65 2 25 7 TOP TUBE ACTUAL 53 5 21 1 56 0 22 0 59 0 23 2 62 5 24...

Page 11: ...ION 1 QC842 BBQ SEATBINDER MTN 34 9 BLK QC843 BBQ SEATBINDER MTN QR 34 9 BLK 2 KP002 BADGE HEADSHOK 3 KP054 SCUFFGUARD DOWNTUBE 4 KF102 GROMMET 10 PCS 5 KF363 CABLEGUIDE MOTO CARBON 6 KF085 CABLEGUIDE...

Page 12: ...s accept only the Cannondale headset bearing in the kit shown above The headset kit is compatible with 1 5 steerers MOTO ALLOY frames are compatible the One Point Five standard and One Point Five to 1...

Page 13: ...e 13 Nm 115 In Lbs Loctite 242 blue 13 Nm 115 In Lbs 12mm MAXLE DROPOUTS KP079 135mm STANDARD QR DROPOUTS KP078 GROMMET KF102 NOTE Follow ROCKSHOX MAXLE instructions for wheel installation Both dropou...

Page 14: ...bs 11 Nm 98 In Lbs DRIVE SIDE 11 Nm 98 In Lbs 19 20 NOTES 1 Apply grease to items 4 12 2 Apply Loctite 242 to items 6 8 10 22 3 Items 10 19 20 ridged side a face bearing smooth side b face out 4 Item2...

Page 15: ...FOX DHXAIR5 0MOTO 24 KP083 SHOCKMOUNTHWARE MOTO 12 19 20 22 KP084 PIVOTSWINGARM MOTO 18 21 KP085 BEARINGS MAIN MOTO 3 7 2 8 4 10 4 16 4 17 4 KP086 LINK PUSH RED ASS Y NO QTY ORDER DESCRIPTION 3 7 2 8...

Page 16: ...hock mounting bolts are tightened This will allow the parts to be drawn together properly Once the shock is mounted and the bolts tightened to the final torque Tighten the pivot nut and the push link...

Page 17: ...N ANY WAY TO MOUNT ONE HAVE YOUR SHOCK OR FORK INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC Riding with the wrong rear shock can damage the frame You could have a serious accident Make sure the total tra...

Page 18: ...CH RIDE CHECK TIGHTENING TORQUES In addition to other component specific tightening torques for your bike check tightening torques listed in this manual See table on page 10 BEFORE EVERY RIDE DISASSEM...

Page 19: ...f it becomes missing or damaged KP054 protects the downtube from damage caused by small debris KF103 These are adhesive backed patches Place them on the frame where cables and housing rub due to movem...

Page 20: ...20 CABLE ROUTING REAR BRAKE REAR DERAILLEUR...

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