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Страница 1: ...gistration Card inside or visit our website at www cannondale com This manual contains important safety performance and maintenance information Read the manual before taking your first ride on your new bicycle and keep the manual handy for future reference CANNONDALE OWNER S MANUAL FOR MULTI SPEED BICYCLES ...

Страница 2: ...Brakes 48 51 D Shifting 52 58 E Toeclips Straps 58 59 F Clipless step in Pedals 59 60 G Tires Tubes 60 64 H Bicycle Suspension 64 66 7 Service and Maintenance 67 A Service Maintenance Schedule 68 72 8 Getting Home When Something Breaks 73 77 9 Upgrading Your Bike and Your Equipment 78 82 10 About Your Dealer 83 Cannondale Specific Information 84 96 A Important Safety Information 84 88 B Mountain B...

Страница 3: ... and tape closed before mailing Sure returning warranty registration cards is a hassle but if you need some extra motivation consider this If you send in your card you just might score a sweet new Super V Raven full suspension bike If you prefer e mail to snail mail you can even register your bike on line and automatically be entered into the same Super V Raven drawing And remember completing your...

Страница 4: ...l Number Located on underside of bottom bracket Please see Page 97 Bicycle Model How many times do you ride per month 1 1 5 2 6 10 3 11 15 4 15 5 4 7 11 10 14 13 Do you plan to race your new bicycle Yes No 16 17 18 20 15 12 1 Model Color 8 E mail 3 Frame Size 9 CANNONDALE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD What other types of bikes do you currently own 1 Full suspension mountain 4 Hybrid City bike 7 Tande...

Страница 5: ...D C 18 years of age or older poration Bethel Connecticut its agents advertising agencies promotional suppliers of the foregoing This Sweepstakes is void everywhere outside the United States and cal laws and regulations apply ndom on or about July 31 2000 from among all eligible entries received Winner will ation Judges decisions are final By entering you agree to be bound by these Official y be re...

Страница 6: ... dels equipped with front and or rear suspension require wner s Manual If your new bicycle is equipped with suspen Owner s Manual supplement in addition to this Owner s covering proper use maintenance and adjustment of your nclude important warnings and warranty information ed with front and or rear suspension and you did not receive nal instructions with the Owner s Manual please call your s at o...

Страница 7: ...nents more complex than ever increasing This on going revolution makes it impossible for tion required to properly repair and or maintain your bicycle s of an accident and possible injury it is critical that you have ormed by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer ere to a periodic maintenance schedule Your individual ermined by everything from how often and how far you ride tion Consult your Authorize...

Страница 8: ...new bicycle t that your first ride on a new bicycle is taken in a ment away from cars obstacles and other cyclists NG a hazardous activity even under the best of roper maintenance of your bicycle is your it helps reduce the risk of injury This Manual Warnings and Cautions concerning the conse e to maintain or inspect your bicycle Many of the utions say you may lose control and fall Because t in se...

Страница 9: ... safety of your ng these responsibilities are to make sure that the bicycle s riding is properly fitted to the child that it is in good erating condition that you and your child have learned e safe operation of the bicycle and that you and your understand and obey not only the applicable local motor nd traffic laws but also the common sense rules of safe cycling As a parent you should read this ma...

Страница 10: ...17 16 13 14 43 43 9 1 frame 2 top tube 3 down tube 4 seat tube 5 chain stay 6 seat stay 7 head tube 8 fork 9 wheel 10 tire 11 tread 12 sidewall 13 valve stem 14 tube 15 rim 16 spokes 17 hub 18 quick release 19 bottom bracket 20 crank 21 chainrings ...

Страница 11: ...e 29 adjusting barrel 30 freewheel rear cluster cassette 31 headset 32 stem 33 handlebar 34 bar end extension 35 seatpost 36 saddle 37 seat binder 38 brake lever 39 brake 40 brake shoe 41 brake cable 42 adjusting barrel 43 reflectors 43 43 42 7 27 32 33 38 41 39 31 40 11 12 15 10 18 8 17 16 13 9 14 34 e ...

Страница 12: ...fastest type of bike Because it is generally y smooth paved roads its frame is made as stiff and and its frame geometry is designed to give it quick nse to rider input Its components especially wheels than those for other categories again because they are et banged around as much Its dropped handlebars ped with aero bar extensions are designed to give the e for climbing and sprinting and to positi...

Страница 13: ...otprint on loose or Its wide range gearing usually with 18 or more speeds choice for almost any condition Many Mountain Bikes ith suspension systems which help absorb the shocks and h trails Bike is heavier than a road bike Its wide tires have stance than road bike tires While more comfortable for rider s more upright riding position is aerodynamically ntain Bike is not the best choice for long fa...

Страница 14: ...gle track or rocky rutted rugged ntain Bike handlebars and shifting and braking controls your Cross Bike s performance range to favor either paved or dirt road performance to suit your intended use o called a Cruiser is designed for comfortable low ual riding It is often equipped with three five seven ch are housed in the rear wheel hub Its frame is ort rather than for high performance and its fat...

Страница 15: ...ct frame f someone else selected the bike for you as a gift for rtant for you to make sure that it fits before you ride it r correct size is standover height Standover height is of bike fit It is the distance from the ground to the e at that point where your crotch would be if you were e by standing half way between the saddle and the o check for safe standover height straddle the bike kind of sho...

Страница 16: ...ortant factor in get ormance and comfort from your bicycle Your dealer ed the saddle where experience tells him most people e If you find the saddle position is not comfortable ents you can make A B and C and determine which one illustrates the achment on your bicycle djusted in three directions djustment Your leg length determines the correct sad ddle is at the correct height for you when while s...

Страница 17: ... saddle is too low dle height loosen the seat binder bolt fig 7A B see on Seat Post Quick Releases and move the seat post uired Then make sure that the saddle is parallel to e bike and retighten the seat binder bolt tight enough t twist the saddle out of alignment Check the adjust d above Under no circumstances should the seat post rame beyond its Minimum Insertion or Maximum fig 8 t projects from...

Страница 18: ...ing the saddle to the and retightening the saddle clamping mechanism tight u cannot move or jiggle the saddle es in saddle position can have a substantial effect on comfort Consequently whenever you make a change sition make only one directional change at a time and s in small increments until you have found the position most comfortable any saddle adjustment be sure to tighten the g mechanism pro...

Страница 19: ...ssels If your saddle causes you pain or numb saddle position and your riding position If pain or st talk to your dealer about fitting a different icycle and angle If your bike is equipped with a stem which n to the outside of the steerer tube your dealer may be r height by moving height adjustment spacers from above the stem or vice versa Otherwise you ll have to erent length or rise Consult your ...

Страница 20: ...t brake cable locking the front brake or able slack to make the front brake inoperable If s move in towards the wheel rim or out away from ou change the stem or stem height take your r for correct brake adjustment before riding it s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible headset see fig 9 If the stem is extended Insertion Mark the stem may break or damage be which could cause you to lose contr...

Страница 21: ...nd shifting controls on your bike ere they work best for most people The angle of the con sition on the handlebars can be changed Ask your dealer or to make the adjustments for you y bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach hands and find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers ther adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers horter the brake lever reach the more critical it...

Страница 22: ...hether the law requires it or not cle injuries involve head injuries which might have e rider had worn a helmet Your dealer has a variety of and can recommend one to suit your needs But the ot just a fashion statement It must fit correctly be d be properly secured to do its real job Ask your dealer he fit and adjustment of your helmet and refer to the ovided with the helmet fig 10 s wear an approv...

Страница 23: ...ting brackets regularly to make e clean straight unbroken and securely mounted Have ce damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that ckets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as ble safety catches which prevent the straddle cable from re tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks t remove the front or rear reflector brackets from your an integral safety device which pro...

Страница 24: ...cle with lights so that you can see the road and avoid so that others can see you Vehicle laws treat bicycles icle That means you must have a white front and a ating if you are riding after dusk Your bike dealer can ery or generator powered lighting system appropriate tors are not a substitute for proper lights It is ty to equip your bicycle with all state and locally Riding at dawn at dusk at nig...

Страница 25: ...er of options and mendations nd of riding but particularly off road riding involves air ugs so it s a good idea always to ride with protective eye he sun is bright clear when it s not Most bike shops carry wear some with interchangeable lens systems FETY CHECK y second mechanical safety check which you should get in very time you re about to get on a bike Lift the front wheel off the ground by two...

Страница 26: ... l Replace damaged tires before riding the bike each wheel and check for brake clearance and side a wheel wobbles side to side or hits the brake pads qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued must be true for the brakes to work effectively skill which requires special tools and experience o true a wheel unless you have the knowledge ools needed to do the job correctly the brake levers Are the br...

Страница 27: ... rear wheel and seat post quick releases and in the locked position See Section 6 A and 6 B for with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can to wobble or disengage from the bicycle which can the bicycle and serious injury or death ddle alignment Are the saddle and handlebar stem correct bike s top tube and tight enough so that you can t twist ment Are the handlebar grips secure and in good ...

Страница 28: ...the bar end nough so you can t twist them If not tighten them or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can e control and fall Unplugged handlebars or exten ur body and can cause serious injury in an other ent n your helmet and enjoy your ride ...

Страница 29: ...le riding Mechanical Safety Check Section 4 C before you get on a bike cycling helmet which meets the latest Snell or ANSI 10 eep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth moving chain the turning pedals and cranks and the spin ur bicycle hoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals ot or wearing sandals amiliar with the controls of your bicycle ible clothing that is not ...

Страница 30: ...eep in mind that there is a direct een speed and control and between speed and E ROAD bicycle laws and regulations Many communities lations about licensing of bicycles riding on side ating bike path and trail use and so on Many states child carrier laws and special bicycle traffic laws In most foreign countries a bicyclist is required to obey aws as the driver of a car or motorcycle It s your now ...

Страница 31: ...r doors opening in front of you ns stepping out in front of you laying near the road sewer grating railroad tracks expansion joints road or onstruction debris and other obstructions that could to swerve into traffic catch your wheel or otherwise to lose control and have an accident other hazards and distractions which can occur on a e ated bike lanes on designated bike paths or on the road in the ...

Страница 32: ...raffic sounds and emergency tract you from concentrating on what s going d their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the ou to lose control assenger unless it is a small child wearing an and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier trailer nything which obstructs your vision or your complete ycle or which could become entangled in the moving e ride by holding on to another vehicle ts wheel...

Страница 33: ...ed Each of these conditions of accident E TRAIL something goes wrong while you re riding off road the be miles away See Section 8 for the equipment you you on an off road ride e in remote areas Even when riding with others make e knows where you re going and when you expect to be s make off road riding much more difficult and there ous than riding on paved roads Start slowly and build easier terra...

Страница 34: ...ay so that moves don t endanger you ing in sensitive habitat so stay on the designated bute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary urb wildlife or livestock and don t disturb the ecosys ur own trail through vegetation or streams nsibility to minimize your impact on the environment Leave things as you found them and always take out brought in OUNTAIN BIKING t speed or in competition is to ...

Страница 35: ...nd to be familiar with course conditions hill mountain biking can lead to serious accidents Wear ty gear and be sure your bike is properly maintained tions above Even with state of the art protective safe d be seriously injured or killed when doing downhill suspension the increased speed you may develop also sk When braking the front of a suspended bike dips ontrol and fall if your skill is not up...

Страница 36: ... sharing the road is dramatically reduced and ip nearly as well This makes it harder to control speed control To make sure that you can slow down and conditions ride more slowly and apply your brakes gradually than you would under normal dry conditions 6 C t night is many times more dangerous than riding herefore children should never ride at dawn at dusk s should not ride at dusk or at night unle...

Страница 37: ...of ou must ride under these conditions check and be with all local laws about night riding follow the Rules f the Trail even more carefully and you must take the al precautions awn at dusk or at night take the following steps to re visible hat your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and unted reflectors see Section 4 B d install an adequate battery or generator powered headlight olored ...

Страница 38: ... the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and our clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle truct a reflector or light sk or at night of heavy traffic dark areas th speed limits over 35 mph azards ide on routes already familiar to you ...

Страница 39: ...e even the slightest doubt understand something talk to your dealer K RELEASE g with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release eel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle to the bicycle and serious injury or death to the it is essential that you aler to help you make sure you know and remove your wheels safely and apply the correct technique for wheel in place with a quick release before you ride...

Страница 40: ...the other elease uses a cam action to clamp the bike s wheel in Because of its adjustable nature it is critical that ow it works and how to use it properly l force of the cam action is needed to clamp the Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever ith the other hand until everything is as tight as you t clamp the wheel safely in the dropouts closed closed open open position closed positio...

Страница 41: ...counterclockwise while keep from rotating reduces clamping force Less than tension adjusting nut can make the difference between ce and unsafe clamping force quick release is installed in the hub axle by the manu aler it never needs to be removed unless the hub itself If the hub requires servicing consult your dealer condary Retention Devices ve front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retentio...

Страница 42: ...e front fork dropouts explain the particular secondary retention device on ving or disabling the secondary retention device is rous and may lead to serious injury or death It e warranty nstalling Quick Release Wheels ick Release Front Wheel brake shoes see Section 6 C 1 Figs 16a b c and d eel s quick release lever from the locked or CLOSED PEN position Fig 11 12 13 ...

Страница 43: ... wheel out of the front fork ck Release Front Wheel ck release lever so that it curves away from the wheel is is the OPEN position ng fork facing forward insert the wheel between the fork axle seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the ades the fork dropouts The quick release lever should e of the bicycle fig 12 13 If your bike has a clip on ention device engage it uick release lever in...

Страница 44: ...ck release without wrapping und the fork blade for leverage and the lever does imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is n the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise hen try again nnot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the the lever to the OPEN position Then turn the tension nterclockwise one quarter turn and try tightening the ke shoes then spin the wheel to make sure ...

Страница 45: ...k Release Rear Wheel derailleur to high gear the smallest outermost rear sprocket rake shoes see Section 6 C 1 figs 16A B C and D leur body back with your right hand ck release lever to the OPEN position fig 11 13 heel off the ground a few inches and with the derailleur push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the ck Release Rear Wheel derailleur to its outermost position leur body ba...

Страница 46: ...e lever toward the front of the bike until it is me s chainstay or seatstay and is curved toward the can fully close the quick release without wrapping und the fork blade for leverage and the lever does imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is n the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clock urn then try again nnot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to eatstay tube return the leve...

Страница 47: ...eel rake shoes see Section 6 C 1 figs 16A B C box wrench or a six inch adjustable wrench e nuts ork has a clip on type secondary retention device go to step 4 If your front fork has an integral on device loosen the axle nuts about six full turns t wheel a few inches off the ground and tap the top of e palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the fork ...

Страница 48: ...e it the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork he same time centering the wheel rim in the fork use ble wrench or a 15mm box wrench to tighten the axle ou can e shoes then spin the wheel to make sure that it is ame and clears the brake shoes lt On Rear Wheel brake shoes see Section 6 C 1 figs 16A B C and D derailleur to high gear the smallest rear sprocket and body back with your right ...

Страница 49: ...nd pull the ck with your right hand on to the smallest sprocket Then insert the wheel opouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts The should be on the outside between the frame and the le nuts as tightly as you can using a six inch h or a 15mm box wrench derailleur back into position e then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered clears the brake shoes ...

Страница 50: ...lamp the seat post see Figs 7B and 11 g with an improperly tightened seat post can allow n or move and cause you to lose control and fall aler to help you make sure you orrectly clamp your seat post and apply the correct technique our seat post quick release ride the bike first check ost is securely clamped ck release mechanism quick release cam squeezes the seat collar around old the seat post se...

Страница 51: ...fference between safe d unsafe clamping force l force of the cam action is needed to clamp the y Holding the nut with one hand and turning the nut with the other hand until everything is as tight will not clamp the seatpost safely can fully close the quick release without wrapping und a frame tube for leverage and the lever does not print in the palm of your hand the tension is insuffi ever turn t...

Страница 52: ... bike In the U S bikes are required to be ght brake lever controlling the rear brake and the ling the front brake n of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the usually the brake shoes and the wheel rim To make e maximum friction available keep your wheel rims clean and free of lubricants waxes or polishes ur hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers com ands are too small to operate ...

Страница 53: ...o control your speed not just to stop the bike ing force for each wheel occurs at the point just l locks up stops rotating and starts to skid Once the ually lose most of your stopping force and all ntrol You need to practice slowing and stopping locking up a wheel The technique is called progres dulation Instead of jerking the brake lever to the u think you ll generate appropriate braking force er...

Страница 54: ...and fall ne or both brakes the bike begins to slow but your ntinue at the speed at which it was going This causes ht to the front wheel or under heavy braking around l hub which could send you flying over the handle h more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pres pply brakes and your weight shifts forward you need toward the rear of t...

Страница 55: ... less cornering and braking ock up with less brake force Moisture or dirt on the es their ability to grip The way to maintain control on ces is to go more slowly to begin with brakes er on your bike fails the Mechanical Safety Check can restore brake lever travel by turning the brake arrel figs 17A B counterclockwise then lock by turning the barrel s lock nut clockwise as far as ver still fails th...

Страница 56: ...ou learn to spin the pedals at er minute called cadence against low resistance You fitness benefit and have the least endurance by push edals against heavy resistance The purpose of having a bicycle is to let you chose the gear that allows you optimum cadence under the widest range of riding con g on your fitness level and experience the more fit dence optimum cadence is between 60 and 90 per minu...

Страница 57: ...ontrol cables three front sprockets called chainrings n ssible gear combinations speeds is the product of umber of sprockets at the rear of the drivetrain by the ets at the front 6 x 2 12 6 x 3 18 7 x 3 21 fferent types of shifter mechanisms each preferred of application because of its ergonomic performance eristics The designers of your bike have selected the ...

Страница 58: ...nd Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a one of two ways shift the chain down the gear ller gear at the front or up the gear steps to a e rear So at the rear gear cluster what is called a like an upshift The way to keep things straight is to hifting the chain in towards the centerline of the bike g and climbing and is called a downshi...

Страница 59: ...y changing gear drive ratios The on the gear cluster produce higher gear ratios Pedaling in equires greater pedaling effort but takes you a greater dis evolution of the pedal cranks The larger sprockets produce Using them requires less pedaling effort but takes you a with each pedal crank revolution Moving the chain from a t of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a ing the chain from ...

Страница 60: ...ombination he greatest speed It is not necessary to shift gears in d find the starting gear which is right for your level ar which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy u start from a stop without wobbling and experiment nd downshifting to get a feel for the different gear first practice shifting where there are no obstacles traffic until you ve built up your confidence Once he basics exp...

Страница 61: ... chainrings in al gear hub gears nternal gear hub drivetrain is simply a matter of moving indicated position for the desired gear After you have to the gear position of your choice ease the pressure on instant to allow the hub to complete the shift ould I be in owest gear 1 is for the steepest hills The numerically 7 or 12 depending on the number of speeds of your eatest speed ...

Страница 62: ...stacles hazards or other e built up your confidence Once you ve learned the e will teach you which gear is appropriate for which actice will help you shift smoothly and at precisely the TRAPS s are the traditional means which experienced cyclists feet correctly positioned and engaged with the pedals ons the ball of the foot over the pedal spindle which edaling power The toe strap when tightened ke...

Страница 63: ...til your technique n getting in and out of the pedals warrants it Never ride ur toe straps tight TEP IN PEDALS ometimes called step in pedals are the means most rac eir feet securely in the correct position for maximum ped hey work like ski bindings a plate on the sole of the spring loaded fixture on the pedal Clipless pedals require designed for the make and model pedal being used als are designe...

Страница 64: ...ing clipless pedals there are no obstacles hazards or traffic and be low the setup and service instructions and warn with your pedals BES vailable in many designs and specifications ranging ose designs to tires designed to perform best under her or terrain conditions Your bicycle has been es which the bike s manufacturer felt were the best mance and value for the use for which the bike was you ve ...

Страница 65: ...ure may the rim which could cause damage to the bike and r and bystanders nflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle r can help you select an appropriate pump ation air hoses move a large volume of air very rapidly pressure in your tire very rapidly To avoid overinfla a gas station air hose put air into your tire in short ven either as maximum pressure or as a pressure e perfo...

Страница 66: ...itions can of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently tube between the rim and the riding surface type automotive tire gauges and gas station air ttings can be inaccurate and should not be relied ent accurate pressure readings Instead use a high e recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of rid often do and have the dealer inflate your tires to that heck inflation as described in...

Страница 67: ... the tire s inner tube under pressure but out unless you want it to y two kinds of bicycle tube valves actually there are other are seldom seen in the US any more The Schraeder Valve lve The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appro stems on your bicycle g 21a is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a ube remove the valve cap and push the air hose or pump d of the valve stem To let air o...

Страница 68: ... adapter bike shop which screws on to the valve stem once e valve The adapter fits the end of the air hose fitting ter inflation To let air out of a Presta valve open up k nut and depress the valve stem ension ikes come equipped with suspension systems which mooth out some of the shocks encountered in off road many different types of suspension systems too individually in this Manual If your bicyc...

Страница 69: ...braking characteristics of the uspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of ems Before retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension icycle s manufacturer to make sure that what you mpatible with the bicycle s design r bike has suspension the increased speed you may eases your risk When braking the front of a suspend u could lose contro...

Страница 70: ...omfort of your nced capability may allow you to ride faster but you the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own ider Increasing your skill will take time and practice until you are sure you are competent to handle the full r bike ...

Страница 71: ... by your dealer is that your individual maintenance requirements will everything from your riding style to geographic location er for help in determining your maintenance requirements r bike s service and maintenance you can do yourself evel of skill and experience and on whether you have the ired bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowl Do not begin any adjustments or service on you...

Страница 72: ...r about the availability of bicycle in your area ch option you select we recommend that you ask your e quality of your work the first time you work on some you ride the bike just to make sure that you did every nce that will require the time of a mechanic there charge for this service AINTENANCE SCHEDULE maintenance can and should be performed by the no special tools or knowledge beyond what is pr...

Страница 73: ...ew bike is first used and may require readjustment by Mechanical Safety Check Section 4 C will help you gs that need readjustment But even if everything it s best to take your bike back to the dealer for a typically suggest you bring the bike in for a 30 day way to judge when it s time for the first checkup is to after three to five hours of hard off road use or ours of on road or more casual off ...

Страница 74: ...f you feel a clunk with each forward or movement of the bike you probably have a loose ave your dealer check it nt wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side h If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering ve a tight headset Have your dealer check it edal and rock it toward and away from the centerline then do the same with the other pedal Anything feel have your dealer check it at...

Страница 75: ...needs to be replaced ke sure that all parts and accessories are still secure any which are not ny mechanical device a bicycle and its components ear and stress Different materials and mechanisms rom stress at different rates and have different life onent s life cycle is exceeded the component can astrophically fail causing serious injury or death to hes cracks fraying and discoloration are signs o...

Страница 76: ...rakes shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear the adjustment The cause may be as simple as cable ase you can compensate by turning the shifter or justing barrel counterclockwise 1 2 turn Try shifting o a full turn of the cable adjusting barrel does not cure our dealer off road to 50 on road hours of riding Take your r for a complete checkup ...

Страница 77: ...ple know who you are in case of accident dollars in cash for a candy bar cool drink or emergency at tire Depress the tire valve to let all the air out of the tube Remove the wheel from the bicycle see Section 6 A 3 or ead of the tire from the rim by grasping it at a point opposite h both hands and at the same time lifting and peeling one the rim If the bead is on too tight for you to unseat it wit...

Страница 78: ...ube resulting failure which could cause you to loose control and atched tube as soon as possible and tube Slip one tire bead over the rim Insert the h its hole in the rim but don t secure it with the lock tube carefully into the cavity of the tire Inflate the to give it some shape Starting at the valve stem and oth sides of the rim to the side opposite the valve stem to push and seat the other bea...

Страница 79: ...6 G all the while checking the tire beads stay seated in the rim Screw down the valve r tight Secure the valve locknut Presta valve Replace the the wheel in the bike see Section 6 A 3 or 4 your bicycle with a flat or underinflated tire can e the tire tube and bicycle and can cause you to lose poke se or broken spoke is much weaker than a fully tensioned k a spoke while on a ride you will have to r...

Страница 80: ...bbing against a brake shoe try turning the brake arrel s clockwise to slacken the cable and open up the on 6 C 2 If the wheel still won t turn open the brake s Figs 16a through 16d and secure any loose cable Walk the bike or if you must ride it with extreme you now have only one working brake sustains an impact sh or other impact can put extraordinary stress onents causing them to fatigue prematur...

Страница 81: ... bike for damage and fix what you can et home carefully perform the checks described in d check for any other damaged parts All bent scored s are suspect and should be replaced have any doubt about the condition of the bicycle or take it to your dealer for a thorough check ...

Страница 82: ...st doubt as to their suitability or about your em correctly ask your dealer for help e to install and operate any accessory properly can damage to the bicycle and serious injury or death to onvenience Accessories frame size saddle position and angle stem length and rise dle becomes the single most important comfort accessory bicycle saddle depends much more on how the saddle he rider s body than o...

Страница 83: ...ds if you fall nd cycling jerseys are both performance and comfort are two kinds of cycling shorts the traditional skin and loose fit cycling shorts Both are designed to d chafing The washable pad in the crotch of the ons and protects against chafing Wear them without d the undergarment s bunching up and chafing Also rgarments designed to reduce chafing when worn with hes The jerseys have pockets ...

Страница 84: ... a spare tire tube pgrades ng the components on your bike may void the d voiding your warranty check with your dealer the components on your bike way to improve the performance of a bicycle is to priced drivetrain or brake components Before attempt ur drivetrain or brakes make sure that the components are fully compatible with the rest of the components dealer can help you determine component comp...

Страница 85: ...ension bike or installing a fork el or geometry characteristics than the original fork on must make sure that the frame is designed to take the ry and the changes in stress characteristics which the n cause Ask your dealer to check with the bike s man ck with the manufacturer s technical support staff nstalling a different fork on your bicycle nsion forks particularly the double clamp and signs fa...

Страница 86: ...put on the seatstay or chainstay Before all a rear disc brake ask your dealer to check with the er or check with the manufacturer s technical support make sure that the frame can absorb the localized c brake s mounting points disc brakes put extraordinary stresses on the seat which the frame s design may not be able to han s can result in sudden catastrophic frame failure serious injury or death a...

Страница 87: ... ts of a variety of manufacturers so that you can have best meet your needs and your budget staff can t make decisions for you nor can they ility for your lack of knowledge experience skill or ey can explain to you how something works or what will meet your special needs but they can t know your needs unless you tell them lem with your bike or your riding talk to your dealer e dealer understands y...

Страница 88: ...re lightweight human powered vehicles Unlike a motorcycle there is no restraint system for your body cture around your body Crashworthiness is not a rider sits on a bicycle and can be easily thrown off including overly hard use of the front brakes see riking an obstacle ride checklist See back cover all times when riding a bicycle never against it under control maintain a steady course and avoid u...

Страница 89: ...life will vary tion and materials used in the frame and components and care the frame and components receive over their and amount of use the frame and components are competitive events trick riding ramp riding jumping riding on severe terrain riding in severe climates loads commercial activities and other types of non dramatically shorten the life of the frame and compo a combination of these con...

Страница 90: ...could lead to complete bicycle failure Like other structures this frame should be inspected periodically articular attention to the underside of the downtube s the head tube See fig A left Wipe the tube clean mine the surface Inspect mountain bikes with particu ey are routinely subjected to demanding conditions DO ith any crack even a small one See your authorized 00 BIKE USA Make inspections for ...

Страница 91: ... handlebars may be particularly poorly suited for ant bar ends consult your Authorized Cannondale Retailer oices read and follow instructions and warnings that andlebars and bar ends and inspect the handlebars and bar making tight turns Be aware that many small frame size 0c wheels such as racing touring and hybrid may not etween the toe clips and the front tire Avoid such ould distract you disrup...

Страница 92: ...dren when towing a bicycle trailer Remember that braking se and the trailer will track inside the line of the king turns ALWAYS wear helmets when riding in a child carrier a bicycle trailer Note that the use of bicycle en is required by law in many areas ay from bicycles mounted on stationary trainers cycle is not in use Spinning wheels attract on and present a serious risk to young fingers o been...

Страница 93: ... speeds seen on similar hazards and risks WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified sure it is in perfect condition Consult with expert riders on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where wnhill ion will increase the handling capabilities and comfort of enhanced capability may allow you to ri...

Страница 94: ...and hubs are effective at keeping mud and grit out Water however is a different story Any mountain bike large amounts of water will require a complete bearing nt extensive and expensive damage der extreme pedaling pressure Like jumping shifting daling pressure puts an incredible amount of stress on e most components can withstand an occasional power power shifting will most assuredly damage some p...

Страница 95: ...on every ride to keep the land And if you re feeling ambitious voluntary trail maintenance thers trash will benefit everyone Mountain Bicycling Association IMBA has established or good trail riding trails only cycle he trail nimals ...

Страница 96: ...ame Don t your frame Any of these procedures will seriously harm the longevity of your frame which could lead to serious accident and procedures will void the warranty on your frame IKES ALSO KNOWN AS CROSS BIKES brid bikes are all purpose bikes equally at home on road or brids work well on roads or bike paths that are relatively smooth s cinders good dirt roads and rails to trails paths Hybrids g...

Страница 97: ...THE FRAME bes on Cannondale bicycles are crafted from high performance at can be damaged by clamp style bicycle repair stands ECIFICATIONS t 150 180lb in or 170 200kgf cm 175 260lb in or 200 300kgf cm er 100 120lb in or 115 140kgf cm 150 180lb in or 170 200kgf cm 175 350lb in or 200 400kgf cm 130 210lb in or 150 250kgf cm ...

Страница 98: ... dusk dawn or at night urself visible to motorists through the use of front and tors alone do not provide adequate visibility Also give on to wearing reflective clothing t If so be more cautious Your braking distances will r tires grip on the road will decrease Also remember ibility decreases with inclement weather perly inflated Tires must inflated to the recommended to provide maximum performanc...

Страница 99: ... quick release skewers see section 6 s functioning properly With cantilever brakes tandems touring the straddle cable must be road bikes the quick release must be closed the rim firmly without the brake levers hitting suspect that your bicycle is not functioning nstead have it inspected by your Authorized cate your nearest Authorized Cannondale SA ...

Страница 100: ...tion where the toe clip may be able to con front fender when the pedal and toe clip are all the front wheel is turned to a position where the the tire mmon on small frame size bicycles On all bicycles up before beginning a turn As you turn to the left should be positioned at twelve o clock As you nside right pedal should be positioned at twelve side pedal up will preclude any toe clip to tire con ...

Страница 101: ...model bikes number printed adjacent to a bar on the bottom bracket shell Please igit number It is important that we t you regarding your bicycle uld still keep your serial number receipt on file in a safe place in your only proof of purchase to your ny and the police and it makes any ocess SER 18 037914 SER 18 037914 123456A 9DMNS1LG OR fig C Late Model Serial Number Location When referring to you...

Страница 102: ...and or workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner ill frames are warranted against manufacturing defects in mate anship for a period of one year from the date of original retail ll other components including HeadShok forks suspen fixtures and finishes paint and decals are warranted uring defects in materials and or workmanship for a period he date of original retail purchase Suspension for...

Страница 103: ...le Be receipt in a safe place nly applies to bicycles purchased in fully assembled and n from Authorized Cannondale Retailers or other outlets rized by Cannondale to distribute Cannondale bicycles void if the bicycle is subjected to abuse neglect terations modifications an accident or other abnormal oper conditions g from normal wear and tear including the results of ered Fatigue damage is a sympt...

Страница 104: ...AMAGES LY WARRANTY MADE BY CANNONDALE ON ITS MPONENTS ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY OTHER D BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY NTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A RPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE DURATION D WARRANTY e documents included with your bicycle for possible s anty gives the consumer specific legal rights The o have other legal rights which vary from state to state t allow the exclu...

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Страница 109: ...receipt Serial Number see page 97 for location Late model bikes will have the serial number printed adjacent to a bar code label on the bottom bracket shell Please write the eight digit number below Color ____________________ Size __________ Date of Purchase _______________________ Name of Retailer _______________________ Retailer Address _______________________ Purchase Price ____________________...

Страница 110: ...quick release must be closed The brake pads must contact the rim firmly without the brake levers hitting the handlebar Are your seatpost and stem securely fastened Twist the handle bars firmly from side to side while holding the front wheel between your knees The stem must not move in the steering tube Similarly the seatpost must be secure in the seat tube Are you visible to motorists If you are r...

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