SAFETY INFORMATION
YOU CAN BE YOU SERIOUSLY INJURED,
PARALYZED OR KILLED
IF YOU IGNORE WARNINGS.
Important
Composites Message
Your bike (frame and components) is made from
composite materials also known as “carbon ber.”
All riders must understand a fundamental reality
of composites. Composite materials constructed
of carbon bers are strong and light, but when
crashed or overloaded, carbon bers do not bend,
they break.
For your safety, as you own and use the bike, you
must follow proper service, maintenance, and
inspection of all the composites (frame, stem, fork,
handlebar, seat post, etc.) Ask your Cannondale
Dealer for help.
We urge you to read PART II, Section D. “Inspect For
Safety” in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual
BEFORE you ride.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS
MESSAGE.
Inspection & Crash Damage Of
Carbon Frames/Forks
AFTER A CRASH OR IMPACT:
Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II,
Section D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale
Bicycle Owner’s Manual. )
Do not ride your bike if you see any sign of damage,
such as broken, splintered, or delaminated carbon
ber.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAY INDICATE A
DELAMINATION OR DAMAGE:
– An unusual or strange feel to the frame
– Carbon which has a soft feel or altered shape
– Creaking or other unexplained noises,
– Visible cracks, a white or milky color present in
carbon ber section
CONTINUING TO RIDE A DAMAGED FRAME
INCREASES THE CHANCES OF FRAME FAILURE,
WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH OF
THE RIDER.
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