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Safety Information
Intended Use
Intended Use
The intended use of all
models is
ASTM CONDITION 2,
General Purpose Riding.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual for more information about
Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
Servicing
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
Dealer.
Disc Brakes on Road Bikes
Relative to conventional rim brakes, disc
brakes are less affected by water, do not
wear or heat the rims and therefore are
more consistent. Disc brakes also may be
more powerful.
To minimize risk of injury or accidents:
•
Understand that road bikes have a
relatively small tire contact patch (part
of the tire that touches the road). In
order to apply the brakes safely and
effectively, you may need more or less
braking force in different situations.
You need to take into account various
road and weather conditions that can
affect traction.
•
Disc brakes are excellent, but not
some kind of magic. Take some time
riding your new disc brake road bike in
lower risk circumstances to get used
to the feel and performance of the
disc brakes and tires.
You can be severely injured, paralyzed
or killed in an accident if you ignore this
message.
