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CANNONDALE USA CANNONDALE EUROPE CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group, Inc. Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. Cycling Sports Group 1 Cannondale Way, Hanzepoort 27, 7570 GC, Oldenzaal, Vantage Way, The Fulcrum, Wilton CT, 06897, USA Netherlands +41 61 4879380 Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR 1-800-726-BIKE (2453) [email protected] +44 (0)1202732288 CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL. www.cannondale.com [email protected] Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference. SYSTEMSIX - OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT ENGLISH
Explicit Definitions CONTENTS In this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: Safety Information...... 2-5
Technical Information...... 6-18
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Replacement Parts...... 19-20 may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE Indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage.
Cannondale Supplements This manual is a “supplement” to your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual. Your Authorized This supplement provides additional and important Cannondale Dealer model specific safety, maintenance, and technical To make sure your bike is serviced and maintained information. It may be one of several important correctly, and that you protect applicable warranties, manuals/supplements for your bike; obtain and read all please coordinate all service and maintenance through of them. your Authorized Cannondale Dealer. Please contact your Authorized Cannondale Dealer immediately if you need a manual or supplement, or NOTICE have a question about your bike. You may also contact us using the appropriate country/region/location Unauthorized service, maintenance, or repair parts information. See Contacting Cannondale in this can result in serious damage and void your warranty. supplement.
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Contacting Cannondale Cannondale USA Cycling Sports Group, Inc. THIS SUPPLEMENT MAY INCLUDE PROCEDURES 1 Cannondale Way, Wilton CT, 06897, USA BEYOND THE SCOPE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL 1-800-726-BIKE (2453) APTITUDE. Cycling Sports Group Europe B.V Special tools, skills, and knowledge may be required. Mail: Postbus 5100 Improper mechanical work increases the risk of an Visits: Hanzepoort 27 accident. Any bicycle accident has risk of serious 7570 GC, OLDENZAAL, Netherlands injury, paralysis or death. Tel: +41 61 551 14 80 Fax:+31 54 151 42 40 To minimize risk we strongly recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an Authorized Cannondale retailer.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Composites Inspection & Crash Damage Of Message Carbon Frames/Forks
Your bike (frame and components) is made from AFTER A CRASH OR IMPACT: composite materials also known as “carbon fiber.” Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II, All riders must understand a fundamental reality Section D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale of composites. Composite materials constructed Bicycle Owner’s Manual. ) of carbon fibers are strong and light, but when crashed or overloaded, carbon fibers do not bend, Do not ride your bike if you see any sign of damage, they break. such as broken, splintered, or delaminated carbon fiber. For your safety, as you own and use the bike, you must follow proper service, maintenance, and ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAY INDICATE A inspection of all the composites (frame, stem, fork, DELAMINATION OR DAMAGE: handlebar, seat post, etc.) Ask your Cannondale · An unusual or strange feel to the frame Dealer for help. · Carbon which has a soft feel or altered shape We urge you to read PART II, Section D. “Inspect For · Creaking or other unexplained noises, Safety” in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual · Visible cracks, a white or milky color present in BEFORE you ride. carbon fiber section YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS CONTINUING TO RIDE A DAMAGED FRAME MESSAGE. INCREASES THE CHANCES OF FRAME FAILURE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
Intended Use
The intended use of all models is ASTM CONDITION 1, High-Performance Road. YOU CAN BE YOU SERIOUSLY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IF YOU IGNORE WARNINGS.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
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Disc Brakes on Road Bikes Tightening Torques Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important to your safety. Correct tightening torque for the fasteners is also important for the durability and performance of Relative to conventional rim brakes, disc brakes are your bicycle. We urge you to have your dealer correctly less affected by water, do not wear or heat the rims torque all fasteners using a torque wrench. If you decide and therefore are more consistent. Disc brakes also to torque fasteners yourself always use a torque wrench. may be more powerful. Find Tightening Torque Information : To minimize risk of injury or accidents:
· Understand that road bikes have a relatively The wide range of bicycle models and components small tire contact patch (part of the tire that used means that a listing of tightening torque would touches the road). In order to apply the brakes be out of date by the time it was published. Many safely and effectively, you may need more or less fasteners should be installed with a thread locking braking force in different situations. You need adhesive such as Loctite®®. to take into account various road and weather conditions that can affect traction. To determine correct tightening torque and any adhesive application for a fastener we ask you to · Disc brakes are excellent, but not some kind of check: magic. Take some time riding your new disc brake road bike in lower risk circumstances to get used • Many components are marked. On-product to the feel and performance of the disc brakes marking is becoming common. and tires. • Torque specs in the component manufacturers YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR instructions shipped with your bicycle. KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS MESSAGE. • Torque specs listed on the websites of component manufacturers.
• With your dealer. Dealers have access to current data and have experience with correct torque for most fasteners.
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