Cannondale PROPHET - User Manual

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Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product
improvement. For the latest product information, go to http://www.cannondale.com/tech/.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
Keep it for future reference.
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Owner’s Manual Supplement
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................
About This Supplement .......................2
Safety Messages ....................................2
Intended Use ..........................................3
Building Up A Frameset .......................3
ABOUT FREERIDING & DOWNHILL ....... 4
FRONT TRIANGLE ................................... 6
SWINGARM ............................................ 7
MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH ..................... 8
HEAD TUBE ............................................ 7
LINE & CABLE FRAME PROTECTION .....10
HOUSING GUIDES & CABLE STOPS ...... 11
BB FD CABLE GUIDE .............................. 11
CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR ....................... 11
MAINTENANCE .................................... 22
About Cleaning ....................................23
Tightening Torques .............................23
SWINGARM ...........................................14
Field Check ............................................ 14
Chainslapper ........................................ 18
Rear Derailluer Hanger ...................... 17
12mm Thru Axle ................................... 18
REAR SHOCK ........................................ 20
Selecting Rear Shocks ........................ 17
Sag .................................................... 17
Changing Rear Shock Mounting .....22
SELECTING TIRES .................................. 23
GEOMETRY ........................................... 24
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................25
REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................... 26
OWNER NOTES .....................................27

Summary

SAFETY MESSAGES

INTENDED USE

All-Mountain

Describes the intended use for All-Mountain riding, including terrain and component suitability.

NOT INTENDED

ABOUT FREERIDING & DOWNHILL

Fundamental Risk

Explains the inherent risks, required skills, and personal responsibility in extreme riding.

SWINGARM

FIELD CHECK

Describes how to perform a field check on the swingarm pivot for play and smooth operation.

Hot Box Pivot

MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH

HOW TO MEASURE

Step-by-step instructions on how to correctly measure the maximum fork length.

HEAD TUBE & HEADSHOK HEADSET

LINE AND CABLE FRAME PROTECTION

MAINTENANCE

Schedule

Provides a schedule of maintenance tasks, frequency, and who should perform them.

About Cleaning

Tightening Torques

REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER REPLACEMENT

Before re- installing (same or new)

Outlines steps for cleaning, greasing, applying Loctite, and tightening the derailleur hanger.

12 mm Thru Axle & Derailleur Hanger

TIGHTENING ORDER = ABCD

REAR SHOCK

SELECTING REAR SHOCKS

SAG

Explains sag as suspension compression with a rider and its importance for performance.

CAUTION

Recommends reading manufacturer manuals before adjusting sag or suspension.

Changing the Rear Shock Mounting Position

SWINGARM SHOCK LOCATION

RESULTING GEOMETRY CHANGE

SELECTING TIRES

WARNING

Warns that incorrect tire size or fit can lead to accidents and severe injury or death.

GEOMETRY

SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT PARTS (KITS)

Cannondale PROPHET Specifications

General

Model Name	PROPHET
Suspension	Full Suspension
Frame Material	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Float
Brake Type	Disc Brake
Brakes	Shimano or SRAM
Rear Shock	Fox Float