CANNONDALE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MULTI-SPEED BICYCLES This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read the manual before taking your first ride on your new bicycle, and keep the manual handy for future reference. In order to validate your warranty and BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE SUPER V RAVEN 2000, please fill out the Registration Card inside or visit our website at www.cannondale.com.
CONTENTS Warranty Registration Card . . . . . . . . . .Front of Manual CANNONDALE Super V Raven 2000 Sweepstakes Official Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5 2 What It’s Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7 3 What Kind of a Bike Is It? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–10 4 Fit and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 A.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and be AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED TO WIN A CANNONDALE SUPER V RAVEN! Fold here and tape closed before mailing. Product Registration Department P.O. Box 2127 Denver, CO 80201-2127 USA Please do not send products or other correspondence to this address.
CANNONDALE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 1 1. Mr. ❏ 2. Mrs. ❏ 3. Ms. ❏ First Name Thank you for buying a Cannondale bicycle. Please complete and mail this card immediately or if you would like to register your bike via the internet you can do so at www.cannondale.com and join our Cannondale CHAIN Gang for important product information. Prompt registration will insure that your serial number is recorded in the event of theft and that you will receive safety notifications. 4.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 1 CANNONDALE Super V Raven Sweepstakes Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, complete and mail in the attached warranty registration card, or register your new Cannondale bike on-line at cannondale.com. You’ll be automatically entered when we receive your registration.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A CANNONDALE. No assembly instructions are in this manual. Your new bicycle should be delivered to you only in a completely assembled and properly adjusted condition, complete with all CPSC required safety equipment. YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL To help you get the most out of your Cannondale, we’ve included this owner’s manual with your purchase. The manual is organized into two sections.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 3 YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CANNONDALE RETAILER Along with this manual, your key source of information and assistance is the shop where you purchased your bicycle. Your local Authorized Cannondale Retailer is your primary contact for service and adjustment of your bicycle, instruction in its use, and any warranty questions. To find the Cannondale retailer closest to you, call 1-800-BIKE-USA.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM BOUT THIS 1 AMANUAL Page 4 WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL This manual was written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment and safety when riding your new bike. It’s important for you to understand your new bike, its features and its operation, so that, from your first ride, you get maximum enjoyment with maximum safety. By reading this manual before you go out on your first ride, you’ll know how to get the most from your new bicycle.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 5 When all else fails . . . it’s too late to read the manual Even if you’ve been riding a bike all your life, you probably need an updating of your bicycling habits, knowledge and assumptions. Why? Because bicycles are going through some pretty dramatic changes in the technology which affects function, handling, comfort, performance and safety. A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS: It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 6 2 CALLED WHAT IT’S 32 36 37 43 41 39 38 31 1 35 41 43 7 2 42 39 27 9 10 4 5 18 16 25 20 22 6 19 seat tube 5 chain stay 6 seat stay 7 head tube 8 fork 9 wheel 13 valve stem 15 rim 24 43 28 29 down tube 4 14 tube 26 30 3 12 sidewall 15 8 top tube 11 tread 12 3 6 frame 2 10 tire 11 40 40 43 33 1 23 13 21 14 17 16 spokes 17 hub 18 quick release 19 bottom bracket 20 crank 21 chainrings fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 7 22 chain 23 pedal 24 toeclip/strap 25 rear derailleur 26 front derailleur 34 36 32 35 31 1 27 shifter 33 42 28 shifter cable 27 29 adjusting barrel 38 37 43 41 40 30 freewheel/rear cluster/cassette 41 2 7 43 9 10 31 headset 11 39 43 3 4 8 6 12 39 33 handlebar 34 bar end extension 26 30 35 seatpost 21 18 28 29 32 stem 40 5 23 25 16 37 seat binder 17 13 20 22 19 36 saddle 43 38 brake lever 14 15 39 brake 40 br
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM 3 WOFHATA BIKEKIND IS IT ? fig. 2 Road Bike 8 Page 8 Adult bicycles can be broadly categorized into four types, according to the intended use for which the bike was designed: Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Cross Bikes and City or Cruiser Bikes. While there is a lot of use overlap in bike design, each type of bike is designed to provide optimum performance, comfort and safety under specific use conditions.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 9 uncomfortable for more casual riding. The narrow tires are not recommended for use on loose surfaces. fig. 3 Mountain Bike The Mountain Bike is designed to give the rider maximum control and durability on a wide variety of harsh terrain. Everything about the Mountain Bike is more rugged.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 fig. 4 Cross Bike 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 10 The Cross Bike, also often called a Hybrid, Cross Terrain Bike or Fitness Bike, is like a Swiss Army Knife: it's a versatile tool that does many things well. The Cross Bike is a good choice for the rider who isn't looking for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike paths, graded fire trails and dirt roads.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM 4 FSITAFETYAND ! fig. 5 Standover Height Page 11 A. FIT Make sure the bike fits. A bike that’s too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfortable. WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to exchange it before your ride it. Frame size: Your dealer will have recommended the best frame size for you, based on the information provided.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 12 you ride only on paved surfaces and never, ever take off-road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of one to two inches. A bike that you'll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches of standover height clearance. And a bike that you'll use for real mountain biking on difficult, rough terrain should give you four or more inches of clearance. fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM close close open open fig. 7B QR Binder fig. 7A Standard Binder min insert mark er t s min in fig. 8 ! ◆ ◆ ◆ Page 13 sit on the saddle; place one heel on a pedal; rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the crank arm is parallel to the seat tube. If your leg is not completely straight and just touching the center of the pedal, your saddle height needs to be adjusted.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 14 2. Front and back adjustment. Loosen the saddle clamping mechanism (see fig. 6A, B or C) and slide the saddle back or forward on its rails. Start with the saddle clamped in about the middle, then adjust forward or back until you find the position which is most comfortable for you. Then, retighten the saddle clamping mechanism as tight as you can. 3. Saddle tilt adjustment.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 15 If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and-aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a different saddle design. Saddles, like people, come in many different shapes, sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style, will be comfortable.
00 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM stem binder handlebar binder min insert mark doesn't, get a piece of wood or a soft mallet and give the bolt a good whack to release the wedge. Adjust the stem position as desired, align stem with tire, and retighten the binder bolt tight enough so that you cannot twist the stem and handlebars out of alignment. Under no circumstances should the stem be retightened with its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum extension" mark visible.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 17 WARNING: Failure to properly tighten the stem binder bolt, the handlebar binder bolt or the bar end extension clamping bolts may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 18 B. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ! fig. 10 Wearing a Helmet 18 ! WARNING: Many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 19 Reflectors: Reflectors are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of your bicycle. Federal regulations require every bicycle to be equipped with front, rear, wheel and pedal reflectors. The size, performance and location of each reflector is specified by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 20 WARNING: Do not remove the reflectors from your bicycle. They are an integral part of the bicycle's safety system. Removing the reflectors may reduce your visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death. Remember: reflectors are not a substitute for lights. Always equip your bicycle with all state and locally mandated lights.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 21 Pedals: (See also Section 6.E and 6.F.) Some higher performance model bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing adhesion between the rider's shoe and the bicycle pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high-performance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’ sharp surfaces.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 22 Tires & Wheels: Tires correctly inflated? Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary. See Section 6.G.1 for details and recommended tire pressures.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 23 full braking force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted. See Sections 6.C.1 and 6.C.2 for details. ! WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake shoes is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 24 them before you ride. On a Mountain bike or Cross bike, are the bar end extensions tight enough so you can’t twist them? If not, tighten them. ! WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or extensions can cut your body, and can cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident. OK: now buckle on your helmet and enjoy your ride. fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 5 10/27/99 11:16 AM RIDING SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY Page 25 NOTE: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk. Not the people who sold you the bike. Not the people who made it. Not the people who distribute it. Not the people who manage or maintain the roads or trails you ride on. You. So you need to know -- and to practice -- the rules of safe and responsible riding. A. THE BASICS 1.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 26 7. Don't jump with your bike. Jumping a bike, particularly a BMX or mountain bike, can be fun; but it puts incredible stress on everything from your spokes to your pedals. Perhaps most vulnerable to jumpingrelated damage is your front fork. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves. 8. Think about your speed, and keep your speed at a level which is consistent with conditions.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 27 3. Ride defensively. Assume that the people with whom you are sharing the road are so absorbed with what they are doing and where they are going that they are oblivious to you. 4. Look ahead of where you're going, and be ready to avoid: ◆ Vehicles slowing or turning in front of you, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you. ◆ Parked car doors opening in front of you. ◆ Pedestrians stepping out in front of you.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 28 6. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a bicycle always looses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way. 7. Use hand signals for turning and stopping. Learn the local vehicle code for the correct signals. 8. Never ride with headphones.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 29 13. Don't weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road. 14. Observe and yield the right of way. 15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident. C. RULES OF THE TRAIL 1. Be prepared.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 30 4. Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property. Don't ride where you are not welcome or where you are not allowed. 5. You are sharing the trail with others -- hikers, equestrians, other cyclists. Respect their rights, and be tolerant if they inconvenience you. 6. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 31 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. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 32 E. WET WEATHER RIDING ! WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions. Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don't grip nearly as well.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 33 WARNING: Riding at dawn, at dusk, after dark or at times of poor visibility without a bicycle lighting system which meets local and state laws and without reflectors is illegal, dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Even if you have excellent night vision, many of the people with whom you're sharing the road don't.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 34 flashing lights ... any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic ◆ Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. When riding at dusk or at night, ◆ Ride slowly. ◆ Avoid areas of heavy traffic, dark areas, and roads with speed limits over 35 mph. ◆ Avoid road hazards.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM 6 HWOWORKTHINGS Page 35 It's important to your performance, enjoyment and safety to understand how things work on your bicycle. Even if you're an experienced bicyclist, don't assume that the way things work on your new bike is the same as how they work on older bikes. Be sure to read -- and to understand -- this section of the Manual. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something, talk to your dealer. A.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 36 Invented in the 1930s to allow quick, easy wheel removal without the need for tools, the bicycle wheel quick release has become standard equipment on most recreational, sports and competition bicycles. While it looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the bike's wheel in place (see fig. 11).
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 37 1. Adjusting the quick release mechanism (see Fig. 11, opposite) The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against the other dropout. The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 38 Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories: a) The clip-on type is an accessory part which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork. b) The integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork dropouts. Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 39 (3) If your front fork does not have a secondary retention device go to step 5. (4) If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to step (5). If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device, loosen the tension adjusting enough to allow removing the wheel; then go to step (5).
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 40 (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.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 41 WARNING: Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment. Failure to properly adjust the quick release mechanism can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause you to loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or death. c. Removing a Quick Release Rear Wheel (1) Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket). (2) Open up the brake shoes (see Section 6.C.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 42 (3) Rotate the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (see fig. 11). The lever should be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets. (4) Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts (fig. 14). fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 43 (7) Push the rear derailleur back into position. (8) Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake shoes. 4. Removing and Installing Bolt-On Wheels a. Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel (1) Open up the brake shoes (see Section 6.C.1, figs. 16A, B, C and D). open closed fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 44 b. Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel (1) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of the fork blades. The axle nut washers should be on the outside, between the fork blade and the axle nut. If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 45 (4) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and, with the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts. d. Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel (1) Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. (2) Put the chain on to the smallest sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 46 B. SEATPOST QUICK RELEASE Many mountain bikes are equipped with quick-release seat post binders. The seatpost quick-release binder works exactly like the wheel quick-release (Section 6.A.1) While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post (see Figs. 7B and 11 ).
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 47 clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 48 C. BRAKES NOTE: For most effective braking, use both brakes and apply them simultaneously. ! WARNING: Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars, causing serious injury or death. 1. How brakes work It's important to your safety that you instinctively know which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. In the U.S.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 49 consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different brake lever design. Most brakes have some form of quick release mechanism to allow the brake shoes to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the brake quick release is in the open position, the brakes are inoperative.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 50 different speeds and on different surfaces. To better understand this, experiment a little by walking your bike and applying different amounts of pressure to each brake lever, until the wheel locks. ! WARNING: Some bicycle brakes, such as linear-pull (fig 16B) and disc brakes, are extremely powerful. You should take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 51 The keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer. Practice braking and weight transfer techniques where there is no traffic or other hazards and distractions. fig. 17A Brake Lever Adjusting Barrel Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced, so the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 52 D. SHIFTING Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 2. below), an internal gear hub drivetrain (see 3. below) or, in some special cases, a combination of the two. 1. Why all those gears? You will get the greatest fitness benefit, produce the greatest sustained power and have the greatest endurance if you learn to spin the pedals at high revolutions per minute (called cadence) against low resistance.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 53 2. Shifting a derailleur drivetrain downshift upshift If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain, the gear-changing mechanism will consist of: upshift downshift fig. 18A downshift upshift upshift downshift fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM shifter design which they believe will give the best results on your bike. The different types of shifters and their operation are illustrated in figures 18A through 18H. Identify the shifters on your bike before reading on. down shift up shift up shift fig. 18E down shift downshift up shift up shift down shift fig. 18F downshift up shift up shift down shift fig. 18G down shift up shift 54 upshift fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 55 CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle. WARNING: Never shift a misadjusted derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket. The chain could jam, causing you to lose control and fall. 1) Shifting the Rear Derailleur The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 56 2) Shifting the Front Derailleur: The front derailleur, which is controlled by the left shifter, shifts the chain between the larger and smaller chainrings. Shifting the chain onto a smaller chainring makes pedaling easier (a downshift). Shifting to a larger chainring makes pedaling harder (an upshift). b) Which gear should I be in? hills speed fig. 19 Chain 56 The combination of largest rear, smallest front gears (Fig.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 57 3.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 58 Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 59 WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice. Until it becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration which can distract the rider's attention, causing you to lose control and fall. Practice the use of toeclips and straps where there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 60 WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes specifically made to fit them and are designed to firmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal. Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration which can distract the rider's attention, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 61 The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended use, are marked on the sidewall of the tire (see Fig. 20). The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure. ! WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire's sidewall.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 62 Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. High pressures work best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 63 Some special high-performance tires have unidirectional treads: their tread pattern is designed to work better in one direction than in the other. The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow showing the correct rotation direction. If your bike has unidirectional tires, be sure that they are mounted to rotate in the correct direction. 2.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM valve stem lock nut fig. 21B Presta Valve Page 64 The Presta valve (Fig. 21b) has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, and inflate.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! ! ! ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 65 WARNING: Failure to maintain, check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction, which may cause you to lose control and fall. CAUTION: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 66 Suspension can increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice. Proceed carefully until you are sure you are competent to handle the full capabilities of your bike.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM AND 7 SMERVICE AINTENANCE Page 67 NOTE: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex than ever before, and the pace of innovation is increasing. This ongoing evolution makes it impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 68 If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike, you have three options: 1. Ask your dealer whether copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike are available. 2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair. 3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 69 The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer. 1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 70 3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain, freewheel cogs and rear derailleur pulley bushings. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area. 4.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 71 ◆ Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index finger. Do they all feel about the same? If any feel loose, have your dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness. ◆ Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints, the handlebars, the stem and the seatpost for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 72 counterclockwise, then lock the adjustment in by turning the barrel’s lock nut clockwise as far as it will go. If the lever still fails the Mechanical Safety Check, have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear: the derailleur is out of adjustment.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM GETTING 8 HOME WHEN SOMETHING BREAKS Page 73 Unless you’re going for a short ride in the neighborhood, or you can walk home or call someone to pick you up if something breaks, you should never go for a bike ride without the following emergency equipment: ◆ 4mm, 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches, used to tighten various clamping ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ bolts that may loosen Patch kit and a spare inner tube Tire levers Tire pump or cartridge inflator with correct head to fit you
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 74 Carefully check the outside and inside of the tire for the cause of the puncture and remove the cause if it is still there. If the tire is cut, line the inside of the tire in the area of the cut with something handy – tape, a spare patch, a piece of inner tube, a dollar bill – whatever will keep the cut from pinching the inner tube. Either patch the tube (follow the instructions in your patch kit), or use a new one.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 75 CAUTION: If you use a screwdriver or any tool other than a tire lever, you are likely to puncture the tube. Check to make sure the tire is evenly seated around both sides of the rim and that the tube is inside the tire beads. Push the valve stem into the tire to make sure that its base is seated within the tire’s beads. Inflate the tube slowly to the recommended pressure (see Section 6.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 76 WARNING: A broken spoke seriously weakens the wheel and may cause it to wobble, striking the brakes or the frame. Riding with a broken spoke can cause you to lose control and fall. Twist the broken spoke around the spoke next to it to keep it from flopping around and getting caught between the wheel and the frame. Spin the wheel to see if the rim clears the brake shoes.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 77 First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Seek medical help if necessary. Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you can. ! Then, when you get home, carefully perform the checks described in Section 7.A.4 and check for any other damaged parts. All bent, scored or discolored parts are suspect and should be replaced.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 9 UPGRADING YOUR BIKE AND YOUR EQUIPMENT ! 78 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 78 The variety of components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your bicycle is almost endless. Your dealer can help you select those that will work best for the kind of riding you do.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 79 shape for you. That’s why your dealer stocks saddles which offer a variety of shapes, padding, covering materials and prices. If the saddle on your new bike is uncomfortable, ask your dealer to suggest an alternative. If you’re planning to spend an hour or more at a time on your bike, get a pair of cycling gloves.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 80 Some basic tools are also useful. The minimum tool kit you will need to make adjustments, perform maintenance and handle emergency repairs should include: ◆ a set of Allen wrenches in 2mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm sizes ◆ a set of tire levers ◆ a 6 inch adjustable wrench ◆ a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver and a 1/4 inch flat blade screwdriver ◆ a tire pump ◆ a tire patching kit and a spare tire tube 2.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 81 Another popular way to improve the performance of a bicycle is to substitute lighter weight “racing” components. Lighter wheels, tires, handlebars and so on can enhance the performance of your bike; but you must always keep in mind that light weight racing components are not intended to have the life expectancy of their heavier counterparts, and you must therefore exercise extra care in checking for signs of stress fatigue (See Section 7.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 82 Disc brakes are becoming a more common mountain bike performance upgrade. Most front suspension forks are designed to accept a disc brake, and can take the added stresses at the brake mounting points. Be sure that the fork you are using is designed to accept disc brake stresses. Most bicycle frames, however, were not designed for the stresses which a rear disc brake can put on the seatstay or chainstay.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10 DEALER 10/27/99 11:16 AM ABOUT YOUR Page 83 Your dealer is here to help you get the bike and accessories which are most appropriate for the kind of riding that you intend to do; and to help you maintain your equipment so that you can get the maximum enjoyment from it. Your bike shop's staff has the knowledge, tools and experience to give you reliable advice and competent service.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 84 A. A. ISMPORTANT AFETY INFORMATION CANNONDALE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION Like any sport, cycling is not without risk. Be sure to follow the safety guidelines below each time you ride. Failure to follow these instructions could cause an accident and possible serious injury or death. Read this manual in its entirety, and familiarize yourself with your bicycle and its controls before riding.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 85 Never ride double or carry packages that obstruct your view or inhibit your control of the bicycle. Avoid riding at night, or in inclement weather. If you must ride at night, wear reflective clothing and equip your bicycle with front and rear lights. Make sure your bicycle is equipped with reflectors. If you get caught in a shower, remember that braking distances increase in wet weather, while visibility and tire traction decrease.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 86 safety checks and very important to help prevent accidents, bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life. (see section 7.A.4 and A) Note that generally speaking, lightweight frames and components have shorter lives. For example, all aspects of use being identical, a lightweight CAAD4 frame will have a shorter life than a heavier CAAD1 frame.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 87 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.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 88 WHEN RIDING WITH CHILDREN Cannondale urges consumers not to install child carriers on bicycles. Only qualified and experienced mechanics should install framemounted accessories on bicycles. Use caution when riding with a child carrier. Child carriers add weight to the rear, and raise the bicycle’s center of gravity, making balance and cornering more difficult. Cannondale encourages the use of trailers for carrying children.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM B. MBIKEOUNTAIN USAGE Page 89 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.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 90 While the rugged appearance of mountain bikes might suggest that they’re indestructible, they are not. Certainly, they are tough and sturdy. But as with any machine, abuse will soon take a toll on its ability to perform. More specifically, be sure to avoid: Jumping. Jumping a mountain bike is fun, but it puts incredible stress on everything from your spokes to your pedals. Perhaps most vulnerable to jumping-related damage is your front fork.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 91 equestrians are simple things we can all do on every ride to keep the land open to bicycles. And if you’re feeling ambitious, voluntary trail maintenance and packing out others’ trash will benefit everyone. The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has established these guidelines for good trail riding: Ride on open trails only. Leave no trace. Control your bicycle. Always yield the trail. Never spook animals. Plan ahead.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM THER C. OIMPORTANT NOTES Page 92 PREVENTING CORROSION: Periodically clean your frame with soap and water. After cleaning and drying it is a good idea to lightly coat the water bottle bosses with a water displacing lubricant such as CODA Dry wax, Tri-Flow or WD40 to minimize corrosion from sweat and salt. This is particularly important on bicycles used in coastal salt air environments and those drenched in sweat on an indoor trainer.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 93 PROPER USE OF BICYCLE REPAIR STANDS When using clamp-style bicycle repair stands, be sure to clamp your Cannondale bicycle by the seatpost. DO NOT CLAMP YOUR BICYCLE BY ANY OF THE FRAME TUBES. The frame tubes on Cannondale bicycles are crafted from high-performance, thin-walled tubing that can be damaged by clamp-style bicycle repair stands.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM RE-RIDE D. PCHECKLIST Page 94 Are your seatpost and stem securely fastened? Twist the handlebars firmly from side to side while holding the front wheel between your knees. The stem must not move in the steering tube. Similarly, the seatpost must be secure in the seat tube. Are you visible to motorists? If you are riding at dusk, dawn or at night, you must make yourself visible to motorists through the use of front and rear lights.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 95 Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate equipment and clothing, such as protective glasses and gloves? Do not wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the bicycle. Are your wheels’ quick-release skewers properly fastened? Be sure to read the section on proper operation of quick-release skewers (see section 6).
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 CLIP E. TOOEVERLAP ! 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 96 WARNING: Toe clip overlap could cause you to lose control of your bike. Check your bicycle for toe clip overlap. If you have any questions, check with your retailer before you ride. If you have toe clip overlap, the toe clip may be able to contact the front tire (or front fender) when the pedal and toe clip are all the way forward and the front wheel is turned to a position where the toe clip can contact the tire.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM EADING F. RYOUR SERIAL NUMBER Cable guide location GJ B1-030 149158 18014 6FL5WM The serial number on your Cannondale bicycle consists of a series of numbers and letters engraved into the underside of the bottom bracket. Contained in the serial number are codes representing the date of manufacture, frame style and size, color, and one sequence of numbers which is unique to your bicycle.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM G. CWANNONDALE ARRANTIES & DISTRIBUTORS Page 98 The specific warranty covering your Cannondale bicycle is governed by the country in which it was purchased, and applies only to bicycles purchased from Authorized Cannondale Retailers. CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED RETAILERS IN THE U.S.A.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 99 TERMS OF WARRANTY: • This warranty is not meant to suggest or imply that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever. It does mean that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. • This warranty only applies to the original owner of a Cannondale bicycle and is not transferable to subsequent owners.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 100 • All labor charges for warranty service are the responsibility of the bicycle’s owner. • During the acceptable duration of this warranty, Cannondale will either repair any defective frame, or, at our option, replace any defective frame with the same or most nearly comparable model then available. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 101 CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED RETAILERS IN EUROPE Please see page 97 of this manual for Cannondale’s warranty policy. If you have further questions, please contact: Cannondale Europe B.V., Postbus 5100, Hanzepoort 27 7570 GC Oldenzaal, Netherlands, 011-31-541-573-580 AUTHORIZED EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTORS ◆ CROATIA: Spectral D.O.O.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 102 CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL RETAILERS/DISTRIBUTORS Please see page 97 of this manual for Cannondale’s warranty policy. If you have further questions, please contact the distributor where you purchased your bicycle: AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS ◆ AUSTRALIA: Cannondale Australia, PO Box 445, Mona Vale, N.S.W. 2103, Australia, 612 9979 5851, cannondaleaustralia@cannondale.
2000 owner's manual 10/27/99 10/27/99 11:16 AM Page 103 ◆ SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Cycle Systems Ltd., PO Box 14684, Wetton 7790, Cape Town, tel: 27 21 761 3528, fax: 27 21 761 5914 ◆ TAHITI: Pacific Cycles, Rue Marechal Foch, BP 1535, Pepeete, Tahiti, tel/fax: 689-450-451 ◆ TAIWAN: Cash Crest, 1st Floor, #2., Lane 66, Huan Nan Road, Ping Chen City, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan, 886 349 15050 ◆ THAILAND: Bikesports, 41 St. Louis 3, Soi Ging PLU, S. Sathorn Road.
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YOUR PURCHASE RECORD It is important to keep a record of your bicycle’s serial number, and the date and place of purchase. We’ve provided space below for you to keep this information. (Be sure to save your sales receipt.) Serial Number (see page 97 for location): Late model bikes will have the serial number printed adjacent to a bar code label on the bottom bracket shell.
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate equipment and clothing, such as protective glasses and gloves? Do not wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the bicycle. Are your wheels’ quick-release skewers properly fastened? Be sure to read the section on proper operation of quick-release skewers (section 6). Are your front and rear brakes functioning properly? With cantilever brakes (on mountain bikes, hybrids, tandems, touring), the straddle cable must be attached.