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cannondale 

121014

english

        WARNING

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE 
AND SERVICE INFORMATION.

ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference.

bicycle owner’s manual

Содержание Chase Series

Страница 1: ...cannondale 121014 english WARNING THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference bicycle owner s manual...

Страница 2: ...N 95 937 du 24 ao t 1995 norme NFR030...

Страница 3: ...replacements for this or any other manual for your bike You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of any Cannondale Owner s Manual or Owner s Manual Supplements or Tech Notes from our website Go to...

Страница 4: ...riers 44 Children and Stationary Bike Trainers 44 Bicycles Have Sharp Surfaces 44 Installing Accessories 45 Aerodynamic Handlebars 45 Bar Ends 45 About Shimmy 46 Toe Clip Overlap 46 Brake Power Modula...

Страница 5: ...possible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions There are risks associated w...

Страница 6: ...te your new bicycle If not before your first ride have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand 1 B Safety First 1 Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike...

Страница 7: ...in component failure which can cause you to loose control and fall Make sure nothing is loose Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches then let it bounce on the ground Anything sound...

Страница 8: ...dlebar and Saddle Alignment Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can t twist them out of alignment See SECTION 3 B and 3...

Страница 9: ...yourself with how the suspension responds to brake application and rider weight shifts See paragraph B 6 above and SECTION 4 F Practice shifting the gears see SECTION 4 D Remembertonevermovetheshifte...

Страница 10: ...N 4 C pedals SECTION 4 E shifting SECTION 4 D 4 Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chainrings the moving chain the turning pedals and cranks and the spinning...

Страница 11: ...and signals for turning and stopping 7 Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens distract you from concentrating on what s going on around you and their wires ca...

Страница 12: ...off road help may not be close 7 Before you attempt to jump do stunt riding or race with your bike read and understand SECTION 2 F Off Road Respect Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can...

Страница 13: ...tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE FRONT OR REAR REFLECTORS OR REFLECTOR BRACKETS FROM YOUR BICYCLE They are an integral part of the bicycle s safety sys...

Страница 14: ...rcycles and therefore face similar hazards and risks Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition Consult with expert riders and r...

Страница 15: ...erience Ultimately avoiding injury is your responsibility 2 G Changing Components Or Adding Accessories There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort performance and appea...

Страница 16: ...the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle s frame at that point where your crotch is when straddling the bike To check for correct standover height straddle the bike while wearing the kin...

Страница 17: ...nce the saddle is at the correct height make sure that the seatpost does not project from the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark fig 4 Figure 3 Saddle Position If your bike h...

Страница 18: ...DLE CLAMP OR SEAT POST BINDER CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SEAT POST OR CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL A correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in any directio...

Страница 19: ...ING EXCESS CABLE SLACK WHICH CAN MAKE THE FRONT BRAKE INOPERABLE If the front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed the brakes...

Страница 20: ...ge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike If you have even the sl...

Страница 21: ...the tension adjusting nut by way of the skewer against the other dropout The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keep...

Страница 22: ...ON 4 C fig 11 through 15 2 Move the wheel s quick release lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position figs 7a 7b Figure 7a 3 If your front fork does not have a secondary retention de...

Страница 23: ...ck release must emboss the surface of the dropouts Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again 5 If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position paral...

Страница 24: ...adjusting nut counterclockwise one quarter turn and try tightening again 7 Push the rear derailleur back into position 8 Re engagethebrakequick releasemechanism to restore correct brake pad to rim cle...

Страница 25: ...pouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts enough so that the wheel stays in place then use a wrench on each nut simultaneously...

Страница 26: ...centered in the frame and clears the brake pads then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly Figure 10 Bolt On Rear Wheel in Dropouts 4 B Seatpost Quick Release S...

Страница 27: ...a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe and unsafe clamping force WARNING THE FULL FORCE OF THE CAM ACTION IS NEEDED TO CLAMP THE SEATPOST SECURELY Holding the nut wit...

Страница 28: ...Europe The rear brake is controlled by the right hand brake lever the front brake is controlled by the left hand lever In the United Kingdom and Japan the rear brake is controlled by the left lever t...

Страница 29: ...transfer of weight to the front wheel or under heavy braking around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressu...

Страница 30: ...28 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 OPEN OPEN OPEN PUSH...

Страница 31: ...hain in towards the centerline of the bike is for accelerating and climbing and is called a downshift Moving the chain out or away from the centerline of the bike is for speed and is called an upshift...

Страница 32: ...EUR IS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY The derailleur may be out of adjustment and the chain could jam causing you to lose control and fall 2 How an internal gear hub drivetrain works If your bicycle has an int...

Страница 33: ...gned to add safety by increasing grip between the rider s shoe and the pedal If your bicycle has this type of high performance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals sh...

Страница 34: ...facturer s setup and service instructions If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer 4 F Bicycle Suspension Many bicycles are equipped with suspensi...

Страница 35: ...ropriate design The size pressure rating and on some high performance tires the specific recommended use are marked on the sidewall of the tire see fig 17 The part of this information which is most im...

Страница 36: ...a high quality dial gauge Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do and have the dealer inflate your tires to that pressure Then check inflation...

Страница 37: ...cle pump remove the valve cap unscrew counterclockwise the valve stem lock nut and push down on the valve stem to free it up Then push the pump head on to the valve head and inflate To inflate a Prest...

Страница 38: ...E SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them Improper adjustment or service may result in...

Страница 39: ...ER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE If the bike has been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain Wipe off excess oil Lubrication is a function of climate T...

Страница 40: ...WEAR OR FATIGUE FROM STRESS AT DIFFERENT RATES AND HAVE DIFFERENT LIFE CYCLES IF A COMPONENT S LIFE CYCLE IS EXCEEDED THE COMPONENT CAN SUDDENLYAND CATASTROPHICALLY FAIL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA...

Страница 41: ...ike for damage and fix what you can so you can get home Then take your bicycle to your dealer for a thorough check WARNING A CRASH OR OTHER IMPACT CAN PUT EXTRAORDINARY STRESS ON BICYCLE COMPONENTS CA...

Страница 42: ...easily thrown off for many reasons including overly hard use of the front brakes See PART I SECTION 4 C Brakes or striking an obstacle Bicycling Inherent Risk WARNING BICYCLING IS AN ACTIVE SPORT WIT...

Страница 43: ...SA or go to www cannondale com tech safety Figure 19 Riding In Traffic Commuting WARNING RIDING IN TRAFFIC AND COMMUTING IS HAZARDOUS AND YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED DOING IT As noted in PAR...

Страница 44: ...at night is risky Take the challenges outlined in SECTION C and add another level of difficulty and risk Seeing the terrain is much more difficult at night Mountain biking at night is only for skilled...

Страница 45: ...s damage IF YOU DECIDE TO REFINISH suggestions Understand that your Cannondale warranty will be voided Go to a professional bicycle repainter often a frame builder Ask about the professional s experie...

Страница 46: ...ild cannot reach the springs when properly strapped in the carrier Cannondale encourages use of trailers for children Be very careful when towing a trailer Remember that braking distances increase and...

Страница 47: ...m having your hands on the extensions to having your hands on the regular handlebars and brake levers WARNING DO NOT RIDE ON THE AERO HANDLEBAR EXTENSIONS IN TRAFFIC OR ON DIFFICULT ROADS Ride on the...

Страница 48: ...f you ride with clipless pedals attach your riding shoes to the pedals and check for front tire clearance Figure 20 Toe clip overlap is common on small frame size bicycles It is simple to avoid any co...

Страница 49: ...car you cannot just jam on the brakes and let the system take over There is no system to think or act for you Some people including sales people may try to explain brake modulators on bicycles by sayi...

Страница 50: ...purposes Your retailer can help you pick the right tool for the job and help you understand its limitations There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each type Cannondale makes many...

Страница 51: ...to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance advantage over a relatively short product life 2 a less aggressive rider will enjoy longer frame life 3 you are choosing light weight s...

Страница 52: ...good condition and bike paths NOT INTENDED For off road or mountain bike use or for any kind of jumping Some of these bikes have suspension features but these features are designed to add comfort not...

Страница 53: ...ooden structures dirt embankments requiring long suspension travel or heavy duty components Cross country and marathon equipment tires shocks frames drive trains are light weight favoring nimble speed...

Страница 54: ...nd use components that fit the intermediate intended use 5 cover a fairly wide range of intended use and within this range are models that are more or less heavy duty Talk to your retailer about your...

Страница 55: ...tantly evolving Gravity Freeride and Downhill bikes are 1 heavier and have more suspension travel than All Mountain bikes allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain over larger obstacles and...

Страница 56: ...NNONDALE BIKE MODELS Chase INTENDED For man made dirt jumps ramps skate parks other predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike control rather than suspension Dirt Jumpi...

Страница 57: ...t intended for mountain bike use The relatively large road bike size wheels are faster than the smaller mountain bike wheels but not as strong MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT RIDER lbs kg LUGGAGE lbs kg TOTAL lb...

Страница 58: ...OUNTAIN BIKE RIDING of this manual The added challenges of tandem riding mean that you should limit off road tandem riding to easy moderate terrain Please read your Cannondale Tandems Owner s Manual S...

Страница 59: ...T FROM RIDING A BIKE ON THE ROAD For starters it is almost certain you will fall off Get training Join a club and find experienced people to teach you It is likely that your retailer can hook you up w...

Страница 60: ...Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage to their bicycles as well as themselves Stay In Control WARNING FAILURE TO RIDE IN CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A FALL LEADING TO SERIOUS INJURY...

Страница 61: ...nts of water will require a complete bearing overhaul to prevent extensive and expensive damage Shifting Gears While Pedaling CAUTION Shifting under extreme pedaling pressure puts a great amount of st...

Страница 62: ...Dew commercials to the X Games to the Red Bull Rampage riders are grabbing big air and sticking sick drops And it sure looks fun But what the videos and bike magazines and ads don t always tell you is...

Страница 63: ...n good working order is critical and it s up to you to maintain and inspect it Even so your sweet rig isn t going to last forever Nothing does particularly bikes and parts that are built to minimize w...

Страница 64: ...re you use it Cannondale does not We design rugged and light bicycles and test them extensively But because we cannot track your use you must be responsible for inspection and maintenance Most custome...

Страница 65: ...l is the most ductile titanium less ductile followed by aluminum Metals vary in density Density is weight per unit of material Steel weighs 7 8 grams cm3 grams per cubic centimeter titanium 4 5 grams...

Страница 66: ...Fatigue happens only through use So what kind of damage are we talking about On a microscopic level a crack forms in a highly stressed area As the load is repeatedly applied the crack grows At some p...

Страница 67: ...nspect and investigate any staining to see if it is associated with a crack SIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES GOUGES DENTS OR SCORING CREATE STARTING POINTS FOR CRACKS Think about the cut surface as a focal point...

Страница 68: ...product life Smooth fluid riding style No hits crashes jumps other shots to bike Low mileage Lower body weight Less aggressive rider Non corrosive environment dry salt free air Clean riding environmen...

Страница 69: ...pecial HeadShok inspection instructions in the HeadShok Owner s Manual Supplement that came with your bike If you do not have this owner s manual supplement get one now For important inspection and sa...

Страница 70: ...re The Limits Of Composites Well designed composite or carbon fiber bicycles and components have long fatigue lives usually better than their metal equivalents While fatigue life is an advantage of ca...

Страница 71: ...the source of any noise It may not be a crack or delamination but whatever is causing the noise must be fixed before riding WARNING DO NOT RIDE A FRAME OR FORK WITH ANY DELAMINATION OR CRACK RIDING A...

Страница 72: ...eed to remove the handlebar tape Remove any handlebar mounted components Clean and inspect carefully for cracks Pay particular attention to the area where the handlebar emerges from the stem This is t...

Страница 73: ...s meet the rim Brake Track of Wheel Rim The brake track is the surface of the rim where the brake pads make contact While not related to fatigue this surface can be worn out We urge you to inspect the...

Страница 74: ...s may result in an unpredictable failure ALL FRAMES AND COMPONENTS SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED BY AN AUTHORIZED CANNONDALE RETAILER for indicators of stress and or potential failure including crack...

Страница 75: ...ion forks and shocks cover adjustment knobs and air filter if equipped with a clean plastic bag secured temporarily with a rubber band or masking tape Before wiping away dirt use an ordinary water hos...

Страница 76: ...ee Your Headshok owner s manual supplement Tightening Torques Correct tightening torque for the fasteners bolts screws nuts on your bicycle is very important to your safety Correct tightening torque f...

Страница 77: ...post Since your carbon seat post can also be damaged by clamping force adjust the stand clamp for the minimum clamping force needed to secure the bike Also before clamping clean the post and protect t...

Страница 78: ...to abuse neglect improper repair improper maintenance alteration modification an accident or other abnormal excessive or improper use This warranty applies only to bicycles purchased in fully assembl...

Страница 79: ...ee http www cannondale com privacy for details Serial Number The serial number for your bike is located on a barcoded label which is attached permanently to the underside of the bottom bracket Figure...

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Страница 83: ...ation numbers The bike serial number is one of them You ll use the serial number when you register your warranty The serial number should match the barcode label located on the underside of your bike...

Страница 84: ...Safety Check Are your wheels quick releases properly fastened Be sure to read the section on proper operation of quick release skewers See PART I Section 4 A Wheels Are your front and rear brakes func...

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