Cannondale Bicycles manual PRE-RIDE Checklist

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PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST

Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate equipment and

clothing, such as protective glasses and gloves? Do not wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the bicycle.

Are your wheels’ quick-release skewers properly fastened? Be sure to read the section on proper operation of quick-release skewers (section 6).

Are your front and rear brakes functioning properly? With can- tilever brakes (on mountain bikes, hybrids, tandems, touring), the straddle cable must be attached. With caliper brakes (road bikes), the 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 riding at dusk, dawn or at night, you must make yourself visible to motorists through the use of front and rear lights. Reflectors alone do not provide adequate visibility. Also, give strong consideration to wearing reflective clothing.

Is it raining or wet? If so, be more cautious. Your braking distances will increase, and your tires’ grip on the road will decrease. Also, remember that motorists’ visibility decreases with inclement weather.

Are your tires properly inflated? Tires must be inflated to the recommended pressure in order to provide maximum performance.

If you have any reason to suspect that your bicycle is not functioning properly, DO NOT RIDE IT. Instead, have it inspected by your Authorized Cannondale Retailer.

Cannondale Customer Service: http://www.cannondale.com

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USA: Call 1-800-BIKE USA, Fax: 814-623-6173.

Europe: Call 31-541-573580, Fax: 31-5415-14240.

Japan: Call 0722-99-9399, Fax: 0722-93-6166.

Australia: Call 61-2-9979-5851, Fax: 61-29979-5688.

In other locations, call your Authorized Cannondale Retailer.

©1999 Cannondale Corporation, Bethel, CT 06801. Version 90501299.

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Contents Cannondale For MULTI-SPEED Bicycles Contents Complete your Cannondale Warranty Registration Card Cannondale Thank YOU for Purchasing a Cannondale Repair and Maintenance Your Local Authorized Cannondale RetailerWHY YOU should Read this Manual About this ManualWhen all else fails . . . it’s too late to read the manual Special Note for ParentsWhat IT’S Called Adjusting barrel Reflectors What Kind of a Bike is IT? Mountain Bike Cross Bike FIT and Safety FITPage Close Open Standard Binder QR Binder Min insert Mark Page To do this yourself, as it requires special knowledge Min insert mark Stem binder Handlebar binder May result in serious injury or death Safety Equipment Wearing a HelmetPage Page Mechanical Safety Check Page Page OK now buckle on your helmet and enjoy your ride Basics Rules of the Road Page Page Rules of the Trail Downhill Mountain Biking Page WET Weather Riding Night RidingSerious injury or death When riding at dusk or at night HOW Things Work Wheel Quick ReleaseQuick Release Cam Open position Adjusting the quick release mechanism see , opposite Your bike Removing a Quick Release Front WheelInstalling a Quick Release Front Wheel QR Closed Position OpenPage Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel Removing a Quick Release Rear WheelWheel in Rear Dropouts Push the rear derailleur back into position Removing a Bolt-On Front WheelInstalling a Bolt-On Front Wheel Removing a Bolt-On Rear WheelInstalling a Bolt-On Rear Wheel Adjusting the quick release mechanism Seatpost Quick ReleasePage Brakes How brakes workOpen Push Page Adjusting your brakes Why all those gears? ShiftingShifting a derailleur drivetrain Shifting GearsI f t W n s h i f t S h i f t Shifting the Rear Derailleur Shifting the Front Derailleur Which gear should I be in?Shifting an internal gear hub drivetrain Shifting internal gear hub gearsToeclips & Straps Clipless STEP-IN Pedals Tires and Tubes TiresPage Page Tire Valves Schraeder ValveBicycle Suspension Page Page Service and Maintenance Service & Maintenance Schedule About 10 to 15 hours of on-road or more casual off-road use Page As required Page Getting Home When Something Breaks Cut from pinching the inner tube If you break a spoke If your bicycle sustains an impact Seek medical help if necessary Comfort and Convenience Accessories Upgrading Your Bike and Your EquipmentPage Ity and resolve compatibility conflicts Page Page Adealerbout Your CANNONDALE-SPECIFIC Information Periodically Checked by AN Authorized Cannondale Retailer Fig. a Downhill riding When Riding with Children Mountain Bike Usage Page Page Other Proper USE of Bicycle Repair Stands PRE-RIDE Checklist Become entangled in the bicycle TOE Clip Overlap Reading Warranties Terms of Warranty 100 101 Authorized European Distributors102 Authorized International Distributors103 104 Your Purchase Record PRE-RIDE Checklist