Cannondale 120858 manual Building Up a Frameset, Bike Stands

Building Up A Frameset

Before building up a frameset, consult with your Cannondale Dealer and the component manufacturers, and discuss your riding style, ability, weight, and interest in and patience for maintenance.

Make sure the components chosen are compatible with your bike and intended for your weight and riding style.

Generallyspeaking,lighterweightcomponents have shorter lives. In selecting lightweight components, you are making a trade-off, favoring the higher performance that comes with less weight over longevity. If you choose more lightweight components, you must inspect them more frequently. If you are a heavier rider or have a rough, abusive or“go for it” riding style, buy heavy duty components.

Read and follow the component manufacturers warnings and instructions.

Bike Stands

The clamping jaws of an ordinary bike stand can generate a crushing force strong enough to seriously damage and ruin your bike frame.

CAUTION

Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping the frame. Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat post and positioning the stand clamp on the extended seat post. Don’t extend beyond the MINIMUM INSERT line marked on the seat post.

Since your carbon seat post can also be damaged by clamping force, adjust the stand clamp for the minimum clamping force needed to secure the bike.

Its a good idea to remove your current seat post and use an old one when mounting your bike in a stand.

Protect From Extreme Temperatures

•Protect your carbon bike from extreme temperatures when storing or transporting it.

•Allow your bike to cool off or warm up before you ride

•Do not store your bike in places where the temperature will exceed 66.5C° (150°F). For example, do not leave your bike lying flat in a black pickup truck bed in the desert sun, or, under the glass of a hatchback auto.