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WaRninG
do not Ride a fRame oR foRk With any
CRaCk, even a small one. RidinG a
CRaCked fRame oR foRk CoUld lead
to ComPlete fRame failURe, With
Risk of aCCident, seRioUs inJURy,
PaRalysis oR death.
fork inspection
. Remove the front wheel.
. Clean the fork.
3. Carefully inspect the whole fork for cracks.
Pay particular attention to the fork crown area
and the area where the dropouts meet the fork
blades. Look on the inside of the fork while the
wheel is out. Check the area around the brake
pivot bosses or caliper mount.
Cannondale headshok forks
If you have a Cannondale HeadShok fork you
must follow the special 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 safety
information see your HeadShok Owner’s Manual
Supplement or visit http://www.cannondale.com/
bikes/tech/index.html.
other suspension forks
If you have a fork made by a third party, please read
and follow the inspection instructions contained
in the manual that covers that fork. If you do not
have the third party’s manual, get one now.
WaRninG
RidinG With an imPRoPeRly adJUsted
Wheel QUiCk Release Can alloW the
Wheel to WoBBle oR fall off the
BiCyCle, WhiCh Can CaUse seRioUs
inJURy oR death.
For information on how to properly remove and
reinstall your wheels, see PART I, SECTION
4.A Wheels / Quick Releases.
