Cannondale TANDEM - User Manual

TANDEM
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
CANNONDALE USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
172 Friendship Road,
Bedford, Pennsylvania, 15522-6600, USA
(Voice): 1-800-BIKE-USA
(Fax): 814-623-6173
custserv@cyclingsportsgroup.com
CANNONDALE EUROPE
Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V.
mail: Postbus 5100
visits: Hanzepoort 27
7570 GC, Oldenzaal, Netherlands
(Voice): +41 61.4879380
(Fax): 31-5415-14240
servicedeskeurope@cyclingsportsgroup.com
Warning! Read this supplement and your cannondale bicycle owner’s manual.
Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference.
CANNONDALE UK
Cycling Sports Group
Vantage Way, The Fulcrum,
Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU
(Voice): +44 (0)1202 732288
(Fax): +44 (0)1202 723366
sales@cyclingsportsgroup.co.uk
CANNONDALE AUSTRALIA
Cycling Sports Group
Unit 8, 31-41 Bridge Road
Stanmore NSW 2048
Phone: +61 (0)2 8595 4444
Fax: +61 (0) 8595 4499
askus@cyclingsportsgroup.com.au
CANNONDALE JAPAN
Namba Sumiso Building 9F,
4-19, Minami Horie 1-chome,
Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0015, Japan
(Voice): 06-6110-9390
(Fax): 06-6110-9361
cjcustserv@cannondale.com
www.cannondale.com
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Summary

About This Supplement

Your Cannondale Dealer

Explicit Definitions

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage.

Building Up A Frameset

SAFETY INFORMATION

Tandems are Different from Single Rider Bikes

Tandems are bigger, heavier, and less maneuverable; requires cautious riding and anticipation.

Tandem Specific Forks Only

Tandem forks are stronger; use only forks designed for tandem use to prevent failure.

Checking the Stoker Handlebar System

TANDEM RIDING

The Tandem Partnership

Describes the dynamic between captain and stoker, and external attention tandems attract.

The Captains Responsibility

The Stoker: The Best Seat in The House

Tandem Bike Fit

Getting Underway

Starting Off

Stopping

Slow Speed Riding

Communication

Riding at Night

Further Reading & Information

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Geometry

Specifications

Replacement Parts

Rear Derailleur Hanger

Rear BB Parts

Bottom Bracket Eccentric

Eccentric Maintenance

Adjusting The Timing Chain Tension

MAINTENANCE

Cannondale TANDEM Specifications

General

Frame Material	Aluminum
Front Derailleur	Shimano
Rear Derailleur	Shimano
Wheel Size	26 inches
Suspension	Rigid