Cannondale Bicycles - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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. Fit 11–17
B. Safety Equipment 18–21
C. Mechanical Safety Check 21–24
5 Riding Safely and Responsibly . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
A. The Basics 25–26
B. Rules of the Road 26–29
C. Rules of the Trail 29–30
D. Downhill Mountain Biking 30–31
E. Wet Weather Riding 32
F. Night Riding 32–34
6 How Things Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
A. Wheel Quick Release 35–45
B. Seatpost Quick Release 46–47
C. Brakes 48–51
D. Shifting 52–58
E. Toeclips & Straps 58–59
F. Clipless (“step-in”) Pedals 59–60
G. Tires & Tubes 60–64
H. Bicycle Suspension 64–66
7 Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
A. Service & Maintenance Schedule 68–72
8 Getting Home When Something Breaks . . . . .73–77
9 Upgrading Your Bike and Your Equipment . . .78–82
10 About Your Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Cannondale-Specific Information . . . . . . . .84–96
A Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .
84–88
B Mountain Bike Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89–91
C Other Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92-93
Proper Use of Bicycle Repair Stands 93
D Pre-Ride Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94-95
E Toe Clip Overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
F Reading Your Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
G Cannondale Warranties & Distributors . . . . .
98–103
Authorized European Distributors 101
Authorized International Distributors 102-103
Purchase Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
Customer Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover