Cannondale Bicycles manual Mountain Bike Usage

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B. MOUNTAIN BIKE USAGE

	If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also
	increases your risk. When braking, the front of a suspended bike dips.
	You could have a bad accident if your skill is not up to handling this
	system. Get to know how to handle your suspension system well
	before trying any downhill or very fast biking.
	To ride downhill at speed or in competition is to voluntarily assume a very
	large risk. When riding downhill such as at a ski area, on trails or access
	roads, or on dirt roads such as fire roads, you can reach speeds seen on
	motorcycles, with similar hazards and risks. WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY
	GEAR, including an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body
	armor. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified
	mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders
	and race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where
	you plan to ride downhill.
	Likewise, suspension will increase the handling capabilities and comfort of
	your bicycle. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster. But do
	not confuse the enhanced capabilities of a suspension bike with your own
	capabilities. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed care-
	fully until you are sure you are competent to handle the full capabilities of	89
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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