Cannondale Easy Rider

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CANNONDALECANNONDALE

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EASYEASY

RIDERRIDER

TMTM

RECUMBENTRECUMBENT

BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUALBICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL

SUPPLEMENTSUPPLEMENT

EASY RIDER CABLE ROUTING..................2

SOME RECUMBENT-SPECIFIC RIDING

CHARACTERISTICS................4-7

SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT..................8-10

Frame Size 8

The Seat 8

The Handlebars and Stem 10

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS............11-21

Holding the Bike in a Work Stand 11

Suspension Set Up 11

Easy Rider Fork 12

Preload Adjustment 13

HeadShok Scheduled Maintenance 16

HeadShok Warranty 18

Fox Rear Shock Service and Warranty 18

Tire Choice and Pressure 18

Shifter Choice and Positioning 19

Mid-Drive / Mid-Drive Bearing 19

Front Chain Tensioner 20

Chainring Bolts 21

Front Derailleur Adjustment 21

Brake Set Up 21

CARRYING STUFF.....................................21

ACCESSORIES...........................................22

TRANSPORTATION....................................23

REFERENCES.............................................23

CANNONDALE WARRANTY ....................24

CONTACT INFORMATION.........................24

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It contains important

safety information.

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Summary

RECUMBENT RIDING CHARACTERISTICS

Handling, Speed, and Braking

Covers handling, slow-speed maneuvering, coming to a stop, and braking techniques.

Riding in Traffic and Visibility

Passenger and Off-Road Riding Limitations

SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT

Frame Size and Seat Fore;Aft Adjustment

Provides frame size guidelines and adjusts seat to pedal distance.

Seat Back and Base Angle Adjustments

Seat Adjustment Safety Warnings

Warns about proper quick release adjustment and potential for slipping.

Handlebar, Backrest Tension, and Stem Adjustment

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Fork Warnings and Brake Mounts

Details fork warnings, brake mount restrictions, and preload adjustment.

Front Suspension Preload Adjustment

Guides on adjusting front fork preload using a chart.

Rear Suspension Preload and HeadShok Warnings

Details rear shock preload and stem extension warnings.

HEADSHOK SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Frame, Fork, and Headset Inspection

Fork Boot and Inner Steerer Tube Inspection

Guides on inspecting the fork boot and inner steerer tube for damage.

HeadShok Structural Integrity Warning

Warns about fork failure risks from steerer tube damage.

TIRE CHOICE AND PRESSURE

Tire Choice and Rear Tire Pressure

Front Tire Pressure and Shifter Setup