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WARNING: Failure to properly tighten the stem binder bolt, the han- dlebar binder bolt or the bar end extension clamping bolts may com-

!promise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and

attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handle- bar, tighten the bolts.

Control position adjustments: The brake and shifting controls on your bike are positioned where they work best for most people. The angle of the con- trols and their position on the handlebars can be changed. Ask your dealer to show you how, or to make the adjustments for you.

Brake reach: Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach. If you have small hands and find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers, your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers.

WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be

!applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel insuffi- cient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which

may result in serious injury or death.

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Contents Cannondale For MULTI-SPEED Bicycles Contents Complete your Cannondale Warranty Registration Card Cannondale Thank YOU for Purchasing a Cannondale Your Local Authorized Cannondale Retailer Repair and MaintenanceAbout this Manual WHY YOU should Read this ManualSpecial Note for Parents When all else fails . . . it’s too late to read the manualWhat IT’S Called Adjusting barrel Reflectors What Kind of a Bike is IT? Mountain Bike Cross Bike FIT FIT and SafetyPage 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 Wearing a Helmet Safety EquipmentPage 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 Night Riding WET Weather RidingSerious injury or death When riding at dusk or at night Wheel Quick Release HOW Things WorkQuick Release Cam Open position Adjusting the quick release mechanism see , opposite Removing a Quick Release Front Wheel Your bikeQR Closed Position Open Installing a Quick Release Front WheelPage Removing a Quick Release Rear Wheel Installing a Quick Release Rear WheelWheel in Rear Dropouts Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel Push the rear derailleur back into positionRemoving a Bolt-On Rear Wheel Installing a Bolt-On Front WheelInstalling a Bolt-On Rear Wheel Seatpost Quick Release Adjusting the quick release mechanismPage How brakes work BrakesOpen Push Page Adjusting your brakes Shifting Why all those gears?Shifting Gears Shifting a derailleur drivetrainI f t W n s h i f t S h i f t Shifting the Rear Derailleur Which gear should I be in? Shifting the Front DerailleurShifting internal gear hub gears Shifting an internal gear hub drivetrainToeclips & Straps Clipless STEP-IN Pedals Tires Tires and TubesPage Page Schraeder Valve Tire ValvesBicycle 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 Upgrading Your Bike and Your Equipment Comfort and Convenience AccessoriesPage 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 Authorized European Distributors 101Authorized International Distributors 102103 104 Your Purchase Record PRE-RIDE Checklist