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Tire Size
WARNING
OBSERVE THE “MAXIMUM TIRE WIDTH” FOR YOUR BIKE FOUND IN THE SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE OF THIS MANUAL.
mounting the wrong size tires can result in the tires hitting the fork or frame when riding. if
this happens, you can lose control of your bike and you can be thrown off, a moving tire can
be stopped because it touches the fork or frame.
Do not mount oversized tires, ones that rub or hit the fork or frame, ones that result in too
little clearance, or ones that can hit the fork or frame when the suspension is fully compressed
or when riding.
take care that the tires you select are compatible with your bike’s fork or frame 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 different than its sidewall marking. each time you
mount a new tire, take the time to inspect the actual clearance between the rotating tire
and all parts of the frame. the U.s. Consumer Product safety Commission (CPsC) requires at
least 1/16” (1.6 mm) tire clearance from any part of the bike. allowing for lateral rim flex and a
wheel or rim that is out-of-true will likely mean choosing a rear tire that provides even more
clearance than the CPsC recommends.
ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR THE RIGHT TIRES FOR YOUR BIKE AND ITS
PARTICULAR COMPONENTS!
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT
IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.
Rear Shocks
WARNING
SELECT ONLY COMPATIBLE SHOCKS AND FORKS FOR YOUR BIKE. DO NOT MODIFY
YOUR BIKE IN 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 travel, eye-to-eye length, and stroke length of the rear shock you select
meet the specifications listed in this manual.
• when selecting different shocks or forks for your bike, make sure that the shock or fork you
select is compatible with your bike’s design and how you will use your bike.
