Cannondale F-SI - User Manual

Bicycle
Owner‘s Manual
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL
131264 (07/18)
FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY REASON TO SUSPECT
THAT YOUR BICYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE IT. Have it inspected
by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized Cannondale Retailer
call the 1-800-BIKE-USA. Failure to follow this checklist and to have any potential problem
inspected could lead to an accident, with risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.
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 (See PART I, Section 2.A The Basics).
Are your seatpost and stem securely
fastened? Twist the handlebars rmly 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 (See PART I, Section 3.
Fit).
Are you visible to motorists? If you are riding at
dusk, dawn or at night, you must make yourself
visible to motorists. Use front and rear lights
and a strobe or blinker. Reectors alone do
not provide adequate visibility. Wear reective
clothing (See PART I, Section 2.E Night Riding
and PART II, A. Important Safety Information).
Is it raining or wet? If so, be more cautious.
Your braking distances will increase, and
your tires’ grip on the road will decrease.
Remember that motorists’ visibility decreases
with bad weather (See PART I, Section 2.D Wet
Weather Riding and PART II, A. Important Safety
Information).
Are your tires properly inated? Tires must
inated to the recommended pressure. (See
PART I, Section 4.G Tires and Tubes).
Are your wheels true? Lift each end of the bike
and spin each wheel. Does the space between
the rim and the brake pads, or the tire and
the frame, remain nearly the same size as the
wheel turns? Are your spokes tight? (See PART I,
Section 1.C Mechanical Safety Check).
Are your wheels’ quick-releases properly
fastened? Be sure to read the section on proper
operation of quick-release skewers (See PART I,
Section 4.A Wheels).
Are your front and rear brakes functioning
properly? With V-brakes, the quick release
“noodle” must be properly installed. With
cantilever brakes, the quick release straddle
cable must be properly attached. With caliper
brakes the quick release lever must be closed.
With any rim brake, the brake pads must make
rm contact with the rim without the brake levers
hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section
4.C Brakes).
With hydraulic disc brakes, check that the lever
feels rm, does not move too close to the
handlebar grip, and there is no evidence of
leaking brake uid. With cable actuated disc
brakes, check that the lever feels rm and does
not move too close to the handlebar grip. With
any disc brakes, the brake pads must make rm
contact with the rotor without the brake levers
hitting the handlebar grip (See PART I, Section
4.C Brakes).
How do your clipless pedals work today?
Clip in and out of your pedals before you begin.
Experienced cyclists do. The connection between
cleat and pedal is affected by dozens of factors
including dirt, mud, lubrication, spring tension
and wear. By clipping in and out you will check
the function and have a fresh memory of how
they feel (See PART I, Section 4.E Pedals).
How recently were your frame, fork and
components inspected? Never ride a frame,
fork or components with any crack or damage.
(See PART II, Section D. Inspect For Safety).
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY,
PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION.
Read it before you take the rst ride on your new
bicycle, and keep it for reference.

Summary

GENERAL WARNING

SECTION 1. FIRST

1.A - BIKE FIT

Ensuring the bicycle is the correct size and adjusted for the rider.

1.B - SAFETY FIRST

Essential safety precautions and checks before riding.

1.C - MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK

Routine checks of the bicycle's mechanical condition.

1.D - FIRST RIDE

SECTION 2. SAFETY

2.A - THE BASICS

Fundamental safety rules and equipment recommendations for riders.

2.B - RIDING SAFETY

Rules for safe riding in traffic and on paths.

2.C - OFF-ROAD SAFETY

Specific safety considerations for riding off paved surfaces.

2.D - WET WEATHER RIDING

2.E - NIGHT RIDING

Safety measures for riding in low light conditions.

2.F - EXTREME, STUNT OR COMPETITION RIDING

Warnings and advice for high-risk riding.

SECTION 3. FIT

3.A - STAND OVER HEIGHT

How to check for proper bicycle frame sizing.

3.B - SADDLE POSITION

Adjusting saddle height, fore/aft, and angle for comfort.

3.C - Handlebar Height And Angle

Adjusting handlebar for optimal riding position and control.

3.D - Control Position Adjustments

3.E - Brake Reach

SECTION 4. TECH

4.A - Wheels

Information on wheel mounting, securing, and maintenance.

4.C - BRAKES

Explanation of brake types, controls, and operation.

COASTER BRAKES

4.D - SHIFTING GEARS

How to operate and maintain derailleur and internal gear systems.

4.E - PEDALS

Information on different pedal types and their use.

4.F - BICYCLE SUSPENSION

Understanding and maintaining suspension systems.

4.G TIRES AND TUBES

Information on tires, tubes, and proper inflation.

SECTION 5. SERVICE

5.A - SERVICE INTERVALS

Recommended service schedules and checks for the bicycle.

SECTION A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

A WIDE RANGE OF BICYCLING INJURIES ARE POSSIBLE

BICYCLES CANNOT PROTECT YOU

BICYCLING INHERENT RISK

RIDING IN TRAFFIC, COMMUTING

RIDING AT NIGHT, DUSK, DAWN

Mountain Biking At Night

Adding Lighting

Flashing (blinker) and Strobe Lighting

AERODYNAMIC HANDLEBARS

TOE OVERLAP OR TOE CLIP OVERLAP

TIRE SIZE

TIRE & RIM PRESSURE COMPATIBILITY

HOW TO CHECK WHEEL RIM WEAR

UNDERSTANDING DISC BRAKES ON ROAD BIKES

BRAKE POWER MODULATORS

SECTION B. INTENDED USE

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROAD

GENERAL PURPOSE RIDING

CROSS-COUNTRY, MARATHON, HARDTAILS

ALL MOUNTAIN, OVERMOUNTAIN

GRAVITY, FREERIDE, DOWNHILL, DIRT JUMP

Use cases for extreme riding bikes.

SECTION C. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING

OFF-ROAD RIDING

Understanding the complexities and challenges of off-road cycling.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINES

SUSPENSION

STAY IN CONTROL

DOWNHILL AND LIFT SERVICED RIDING

SHIFTING GEARS WHILE PEDALING

FREERIDING & DOWNHILL

SECTION D. INSPECT FOR SAFETY

2. UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITES (CARBON FIBER)

Composite Frame, Fork, and Component Inspection

SECTION E. MAINTENANCE

TIGHTENING TORQUES

BICYCLE REPAIR; WORK STANDS

APPLYING FRAME PROTECTION

SECTION F: LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

APPENDIX A.

APPENDIX B.

MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH (Mountain Bikes)

APPENDIX C.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CARBON FIBER SEAT POSTS

Periodic Seat Post Inspection

Seat Post Insert Limit

APPENDIX D.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CARBON FIBER FORKS & STEM

What You Have To Know When Installing Or Adjusting Any Handlebar Stem

APPENDIX E.

APPENDIX F.

APPENDIX G.

APPENDIX H.

FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE VERY HAZARDOUS

Cannondale F-SI Specifications

General

Fork	Lefty Ocho Carbon
Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Wheel Size	29"
Wheelset	Hollowgram 25
Handlebar	Cannondale Carbon
Stem	Cannondale C1
Seatpost	Cannondale Carbon
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR