Cannondale Bicycles manual Downhill riding

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Exercise caution with chainrings and pointed, aggressive platform pedals, as they have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces.

If you have features (such as suspension or brake systems) not covered by this manual, you should have a supplement included with your manual. If you suspect that supplements might be missing, contact your Authorized Cannondale Retailer, or call us at one of the numbers listed on the back cover.

CAUTION: Cannondale urges consumers not to install “Bar Ends” on bicycles. Some handlebars are designed to take the added stress of bar ends, others are not. Very lightweight handlebars may be particularly poorly suited for bar ends. If you want bar ends, consult your Authorized Cannondale Retailer about suitable choices, read and follow instructions and warnings that accompany the handlebars and bar ends, and inspect the handlebars and bar ends regularly.

Be careful when making tight turns. Be aware that many small frame size bicycles with 700c wheels, such as racing, touring and hybrid, may not have clearance between the toe clips and the front tire. Avoid such contact, which could distract you, disrupt your turn or cause a fall. (see section E.)

WARNING: Downhill mountain biking can lead to serious accidents. Wear
appropriate safety gear and be sure your bike is in perfect condition.
Follow all instructions below. EVEN WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART PROTECTIVE
SAFETY GEAR YOU COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED when doing
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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