READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information. Keep it for future reference. super six Owner’s Manual Supplement 120858.PDF Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product improvement. For the latest product information, go to http://www.cannondale. com/tech/.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING About This Supplement Cannondale Owner’s Manual Supplements provide important model specific safety, maintenance, and technical information. They are not replacements for your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual. This supplement may be one of several for your bike. Be sure to obtain and read all of them.
120858.PDF Intended Use WARNING The intended use of your bike or frameset is CONDITION 1 / HIGH PERFORMANCE ROAD. UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS INTENDED USE. CHOOSING THE WRONG BICYCLE FOR YOUR PURPOSE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. USING YOUR BIKE THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS. Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your bike. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
Building Up A Frameset Protect From Extreme Temperatures 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. • 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).
120858.PDF Inspection & Crash Damage of Carbon Frames WARNING AFTER A CRASH OR IMPACT: Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II, Section D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.) Repainting Or Refinishing You should not paint over the existing finish, refinish or repaint your bike. The carbon fiber composites making up the frame are held together by some extremely strong bonding chemicals.
1 2 3 Figure 2. Serial Number The serial number (1) printed and permanently affixed barcode label. Use this serial number for warranty registration and theft recovery. See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information on warranty registration. Bottom Bracket Guide The cable guide (2) is mounted on the bottom bracket. Replacements are available through a Cannondale Dealer.
120858.PDF headset KP017/ 48mm 6mm 5mm 6.8Nm KP044/ QC777/ 35mm Use only original Cannondale parts. QC778/ Figure 3.
seat post / binder KF362/BBQ KF115/ Figure 4. Installation WARNING 1. Make sure the seat post, binder, and seat tube are clean. Use a dry towel. TO AVOID SEAT POST OR FRAME DAMAGE: 2. Apply small amount of seat post gel to seat post surface and reinstall the post into the seat tube. • Follow instructions seatpost manufacturer’s • Use a torque wrench to tighten. 4. Tighten the seat binder with a torque wrench. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM SPECIFIED TORQUE 6.8Nm. • Use only seat post gel to lubricate.
120858.PDF bottom bracket shell KB6180/ QC616/ Figure 5. Crankset Compatability KT011/ The BB shell is compatable with the BB30 Standard. See http://www.bb30standard.com/ For information See SI Cranksets Owner’s Manual Supplement. See http://www.cannondale.com/ tech/. Bearing Maintenance Shell bearings (KB6180/) are sealed cartridge type and do not require lubrication. Inspect bearing condition annually (at a minimum) and anytime the crankset assembly is disassembled or serviced.
BB30-to-68mm Standard Adapter The adapter (Cannondale kit KF365/) converts the BB30 bottom bracket cranksets for use with 68mm bottom brackets. Once installed, the adpater can not be removed. The adapter IS NOT a repair part and will only work in undamaged frames in good condition. Improper installation or removal can result in damage and void applicable frame warranty. c Lo tite 6 n) e gre ( 09 groove SI BB30 DRIVE SIDE KF365/ Figure 6.
120858.PDF Cannondale Tools KT011/ is a bearing removal tool. KT010/ is a set of bearing installation tools to be used with a standard headset press. KT013/ a two piece tool set required for removing the crankarms SI Hollowgram alloy cranksets. KT011/ KB6180/ KT010/ KT013/ 8mm Figure 7.
chainstay protection The chainstay plate located on the right chainstay just behind the chainrings, protects the chainstay from damage in the event the chain is dropped from the chainring. Contact your Cannondale Dealer for a replacement if it is becomes missing or damaged. KP045/ Figure 8. The clear chainstay protector provides limited protection against frame or finish damage caused by the chain. Replacement protectors are available through a Cannondale Dealer. Figure 9.
120858.PDF derailleur hanger Before re- installing (same or new): Clean dropout and inspect carefully for any cracks or damage. Clean surfaces and apply a light film of bike grease to the dropout to minimize any noise or “creaking” that might result from very slight movement between the dropout and hanger during movement of the derailleur. Apply grease and Loctite carefully. Do not contaminate the male or female bolt threads with grease which would cause the Loctite to be ineffective. 2.5 mm 1.
geometry/specification A B M K J E F L C D G I H ITEM Horizontal Top Tube Length (cm) Measured Size (cm)* Seat Tube Angle Head Tube Angle Chainstay Length Fork Rake Bottom Bracket Height (cm) Wheelbase (cm) Trail (cm) Standover @ Top Tube Midpoint Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) Front Center Distance (cm) Head Tube Length (cm) Headset Compression Assy Seatpost Dia. Seat Binder Front Derailleur Clamp Dia. Dropout Spacing 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 63 A 51.5 52.5 53.5 54.5 56.0 57.5 59.0 60.
120858.PDF replacement parts ORDER KF363/ KF055/ KF362/BBQ KF115/ KP045/ BB CABLE GUIDE w/fixing bolt INLINE ADJUSTER (QTY 2) SEAT BINDER 34.
owner notes Record maintenance history, service information here.
