Cannondale Bicycles manual Min insert mark Stem binder Handlebar binder

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min insert mark

fig. 9

stem binder

handlebar binder

doesn't, get a piece of wood or a soft mallet and give the bolt a good whack to release the wedge. Adjust the stem position as desired, align stem with tire, and retighten the binder bolt tight enough so that you cannot twist the stem and handlebars out of alignment. Under no circumstances should the stem be

retightened with its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum extension" mark visible.

Now check to make sure that the handlebars rotate freely in both directions without the brake cables catching or binding on anything.

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CAUTION: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can

!creating sufficient cable slack to make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake shoes move in towards the wheel rim or out away from

the wheel rim when you change the stem or stem height, take your bicycle to your dealer for correct brake adjustment before riding it.

WARNING: The stem's Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset (see fig. 9). If the stem is extended

!beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem may break or damage the fork's steerer tube, which could cause you to lose control and fall.

You can change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions by loosening their binder bolt, rotating the bar or extension to the desired angle, recenter-

ing it and retightening the binder bolt tight enough so that the bars or exten- sions can't move in relation to each other and the stem.affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or

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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