Cannondale Bicycles manual

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(4)While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, rotate the quick-release lever upwards and push it into the CLOSED position (fig. 11 & 12). The lever should be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel.

CAUTION: If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping

!your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is

insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.

(5)If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening the lever again.

(6)Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake shoes.

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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