MAINTENANCE
ANY PART OF A POORLY MAINTAINED BIKE CAN BREAK OR MALFUNCTION LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT WHERE
YOU CAN BE KILLED, SEVERELY INJURED OR PARALYZED.
Please ask your Authorized Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete maintenance program, a program
which includes a list of the parts on your bike for YOU to check regularly. Frequent checks are necessary to identify the
problems that can lead to an accident.
The following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s
Manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. Consult with your Authorized Cannondale Dealer to create
a complete maintenance program for your riding style, components, and conditions of use. Follow the maintenance
recommendations given by the component manufacturer’s for the various parts of your bike.
ITEM FREQUENCY
HOUSING AND CABLES - Your bike has been supplied with small adhesive
frame protectors - KF103/. Place this material on the the frame between where
cables and housing rub due to movement. Overtime, cable rubbing can wear
into the frame itself causing very serious frame damage.
NOTE: Damage to your bike caused by cable rubbing is not a condition
covered under your warranty. Also, adhesive frame guards are not a x for
incorrectly installed or routed cables or lines. If you nd that applied guards
are wearing out very quickly, consult with your Cannondale Dealer about the
routing on your bike.
BEFORE FIRST RIDE
DAMAGE INSPECTION - Clean and visually inspect entire bike frame/swing
arm/linkage assembly for cracks or damage. See “Inspect For Safety” in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
BEFORE AND AFTER EACH RIDE
CHECK TIGHTENING TORQUES - In addition to other component specic
tightening torques for your bike. Tighten according to the “TIGHTENING
TORQUES” information listed in this supplement.
EVERY FEW RIDES
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN, INSPECT, RE-GREASE, REPLACE WORN OR
DAMAGED PARTS IN THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLIES:
• SHOCK LINK ASSEMBLY • PIVOT AXLES • FRAME PIVOT
BEARINGS
IN WET, MUDDY, SANDY
CONDITIONS EVERY 25 HRS.
IN DRY, CONDITIONS
EVERY 50 HRS.
FORK and SHOCK: - Please consult the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance information.
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