Cannondale Frame Serial Numbers

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Locate the serial number for the bicycle. Depending on the year of manufacture, this can be found on the bottom of the bicycle frame, on the upper rear frame fork or on the seat adjustment bracket.

Serial numbers on bicycles produced from 1983 to 1985 are two letters and four digits located at the bottom of the frame. Bicycles produced from 1986 to 1992 have a serial number composed of 11 or more digits, located either at the bottom of the frame or on the upper rear frame fork. Bicycles produced from 1993 to 2001 have a serial number plate located at the bottom of the frame. Bicycles with Raven frames produced from 1998 to 2001, as well as all bicycles produced from 2002 onward, have a barcode and serial number on the seat adjustment bracket.

Step 2

Identify the two letters at the beginning of the 1983 to 1985 serial number. 'AA' indicates 1983, 'BB' 1984 and 'CC' 1985.

Cannondale Frame Serial Numbers

Step 3

Identify the date code in the 1986 to 1992 serial number. Cannondale used two different formats in these years.

The first format uses a number containing frame size, production date and sequence number. Digits 3 to 8 represent the production date, in a MMDDYY format. For example, the serial number 56020588132 indicates a frame built on February 5, 1988.

The second format uses a number containing rear dropout spacing, frame size, production date and sequence number. Digits 4 to 7 represent the production date, in a MMYY format. For example, the serial number 51803920847 indicates a frame built in March 1992.

Step 4

Identify the date code on the 1993 to 2001 serial number plate. The date code is positioned on the upper left of the serial number plate for years 1993 to 1999, and on the bottom right for years 2000 to 2001. It is composed of two letters indicating the year and month of manufacture. The years are indicated by letters E through K and the months are indicated by letters A through L. For example, the code KD indicates a bicycle manufactured in April 1999.

Step 5

Locate the bar code and serial number for Raven frames manufactured in the years 1998 through 2001. The two letters at the beginning of the serial number below the bar code indicate the year and month of manufacture. The years are indicated by letters J through M and the months are indicated by letters A through L. For example, the code LE indicates a bicycle manufactured in May 2000.

Step 6

Locate the bar code and serial number for bicycles manufactured from 2002 onward. The first letter in the serial number below the bar code indicates the year of manufacture, starting with the letter N for 2002 and continuing in alphabetical order.

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Summary of Contents for Cannondale Bicycles

• Page 1 In order to validate your warranty and BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE SUPER V RAVEN 2000, please fill out the Registration Card inside or visit our website at www.cannondale.com . ICYCLES...

• Page 2: Table Of Contents

  9 Upgrading Your Bike and Your Equipment . . .78–82 10 About Your Dealer .....83 Cannondale-Specific Information ..84–96 11–17 18–21...
• Page 3 So grab a pen, or visit us on-line at cannondale.com and get registered! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. See Official Rules on attached page in manual. NOTE: By mailing this card, you’ll help us in working with your local police department to match bicycle serial numbers with their owners.
• Page 4 11-15 Thank you for buying a Cannondale bicycle. Please complete and mail this card immediately or if you would like to register your bike via the internet you can do so at www.cannondale.com and join our Cannondale CHAIN Gang for important product information. Prompt registration will insure that your serial number is recorded in the event of theft and that you will receive safety notifications.

• Page 5: Warranty Registration Card

  You’ll be automatically entered when we receive your registration. You may also enter by hand-printing your name, address, phone number, and the words “Cannondale Super V Raven Sweepstakes” on a 3” x 5” card and mailing it to: Cannondale Corporation, 16 Trowbridge Drive, Bethel, CT 06801, Attn: Raven Sweepstakes.

• Page 6: Thank You

  Owner’s Manual supplement or additional instructions with the Owner’s Manual, please call your Cannondale dealer immediately, or call us at one of the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Do not ride your new bicycle until you receive and read these additional instructions.
• Page 7 Equally important, establish and adhere to a periodic maintenance schedule. Your individual maintenance requirements will be determined by everything from how often and how far you ride to your riding style to geographic location. Consult your Authorized Cannondale Retailer for help in determining your maintenance requirements.

• Page 8: About This Manual

  By reading this manual ride, you’ll know how to get the most from your new bicycle. It is also important that your first ride on a new bicycle is taken in a controlled environment, away from cars, obstacles and other cyclists.
• Page 9 When all else fails . . . it’s too late to read the manual Even if you’ve been riding a bike all your life, you probably need an updating of your bicycling habits, knowledge and assumptions. Why? Because bicycles are going through some pretty dramatic changes in the technology which affects function, handling, comfort, performance and safety.

• Page 10: What It Scalled

  ’ HAT IT CALLED 42 39 fig. 1a Dropped Bar Bike frame top tube down tube seat tube chain stay seat stay head tube fork wheel 10 tire 11 tread 12 sidewall 13 valve stem 14 tube 15 rim 16 spokes 17 hub 18 quick release 19 bottom bracket...
• Page 11 fig. 1b Flat Bar Bike 22 chain 23 pedal 24 toeclip/strap 25 rear derailleur 26 front derailleur 27 shifter 28 shifter cable 29 adjusting barrel 30 freewheel/rear cluster/cassette 31 headset 32 stem 33 handlebar 34 bar end extension 35 seatpost 36 saddle 37 seat binder 38 brake lever...

• Page 12: What Kind Of A Bike Is It

  IS IT ? fig. 2 Road Bike Adult bicycles can be broadly categorized into four types, according to the intended use for which the bike was designed: Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Cross Bikes and City or Cruiser Bikes. While there is a lot of use overlap in bike design, each type of bike is designed to provide optimum performance, comfort and safety under specific use conditions.
• Page 13 uncomfortable for more casual riding. The narrow tires are not recommended for use on loose surfaces. The Mountain Bike is designed to give the rider maximum control and durability on a wide variety of harsh terrain. Everything about the Mountain Bike is more rugged.
• Page 14 The Cross Bike, also often called a Hybrid, Cross Terrain Bike or Fitness Bike, is like a Swiss Army Knife: it's a versatile tool that does many things well. The Cross Bike is a good choice for the rider who isn't look- ing for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike paths, graded fire trails and dirt roads.

• Page 15: Fit And Safety

  Make sure the bike fits. A bike that’s too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfortable. AFETY WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to exchange it before your ride it.
• Page 16 Saddle position: Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in get- ting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. Your dealer will have positioned the saddle where experience tells him most people find it comfortable. If you find the saddle position is not comfortable, there are adjustments you can make.
• Page 17 sit on the saddle; close place one heel on a pedal; close open rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the crank arm is parallel to the seat tube. open If your leg is not completely straight and just touching the center of the fig.
• Page 18 2. Front and back adjustment. Loosen the saddle clamping mechanism (see fig. 6A, B or C) and slide the saddle back or forward on its rails. Start with the saddle clamped in about the middle, then adjust forward or back until you find the position which is most comfortable for you. Then, retighten the saddle clamping mechanism as tight as you can.
• Page 19 If pain or numbness persist, talk to your dealer about fitting a different saddle to your bicycle. Handlebar height and angle: If your bike is equipped with a stem which clamps directly on to the outside of the steerer tube, your dealer may be able to change bar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem, or vice versa.
• Page 20 Now check to make sure that the handlebars rotate freely in both directions without the brake cables catching or binding on anything. CAUTION: On some bicycles, changing the stem or stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating sufficient cable slack to make the front brake inoperable.
• Page 21 Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the...

• Page 22: Safety Equipment

  ANSI, Snell or other approved helmet whether the law requires it or not. Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn a helmet. Your dealer has a variety of attractive helmets, and can recommend one to suit your needs.
• Page 23 WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear reflector brackets from your bicycle. They are an integral safety device which protects you from the brake straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of brake cable fail- ure.
• Page 24 Vehicle laws treat bicycles like any other vehicle. That means you must have a white front and a red rear light operating if you are riding after dusk.

• Page 25: Mechanical Safety Check

  Pedals: (See also Section 6.E and 6.F.) Some higher performance model bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing adhesion between the rider's shoe and the bicycle pedal. If your bicycle has this type of high-perfor- mance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals’...
• Page 26 Tires & Wheels: Tires correctly inflated? Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection. Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated;...
• Page 27 WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, which can cause damage to the bicycle and serious injury or death. Handlebar and saddle alignment: Are the saddle and handlebar stem correct-...
• Page 28 them before you ride. On a Mountain bike or Cross bike, are the bar end extensions tight enough so you can’t twist them? If not, tighten them. WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged handlebars or exten- sions can cut your body, and can cause serious injury in an other- wise minor accident.

• Page 29: Riding Safely And Responsibly

  5. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle. 6. Wear bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can catch on moving parts of the bicycle or be snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail. fig. 10 Wearing a Helmet...

• Page 30: Rules Of The Road

  Perhaps most vulnerable to jumping- related damage is your front fork. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as to themselves. 8. Think about your speed, and keep your speed at a level which is consistent with conditions.
• Page 31 The many other hazards and distractions which can occur on a bicycle ride. 5. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or on the right side of the road, in the same direction as car traffic and as close...
• Page 32 10. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle. 11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.

• Page 33: Rules Of The Trail

  14. Observe and yield the right of way. 15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired.

• Page 34: Downhill Mountain Biking

  4. Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property. Don't ride where you are not wel- come or where you are not allowed. 5. You are sharing the trail with others -- hikers, equestrians, other cyclists.
• Page 35 Wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body armor. Have your bicycle and equipment careful- ly inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride.

• Page 36: Wet Weather Riding

  See also Section 6.C. F. NIGHT RIDING Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults should not ride at dusk or at night unless it is...
• Page 37 Before riding at dawn, at dusk or at night, take the following steps to make yourself more visible: Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors (see Section 4 B). Purchase and install an adequate battery or generator powered headlight and tail light.
• Page 38 ... any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light. When riding at dusk or at night, Ride slowly.

• Page 39: How Things Work

  HINGS It's important to your performance, enjoyment and safety to under- stand how things work on your bicycle. Even if you're an experienced bicyclist, don't assume that the way things work on your new bike is the same as how they work on older bikes. Be sure to read -- and to under- stand -- this section of the Manual.
• Page 40 Invented in the 1930s to allow quick, easy wheel removal without the need for tools, the bicycle wheel quick release has become standard equipment on most recreational, sports and competition bicycles. While it looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the bike's wheel in place (see fig.
• Page 41 If the hub requires servicing, consult your dealer. 2. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Many bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to keep the wheel from disengaging if the quick release is incor- rectly adjusted.
• Page 42 Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories: a) The clip-on type is an accessory part which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork. b) The integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork dropouts. Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike.
• Page 43 -- the fork dropouts. The quick-release lever should fig. 13 QR Open Position be on the left side of the bicycle (fig. 12 & 13). If your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
• Page 44 (4) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, rotate the quick-release lever upwards and push it into the CLOSED position (fig. 11 & 12). The lever should be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel.
• Page 45 WARNING: Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment. Failure to properly adjust the quick release mechanism can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause you to loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or death. c.
• Page 46 (3) Rotate the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (see fig. 11). The lever should be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets. (4) Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts (fig.
• Page 47 (7) Push the rear derailleur back into position. (8) Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake shoes. 4. Removing and Installing Bolt-On Wheels a. Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel (1) Open up the brake shoes (see Section 6.C.1, figs.
• Page 48 fig. 15b Bolt-on Wheel in Rear Dropouts b. Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel (1) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of the fork blades.
• Page 49 (4) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and, with the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts. d. Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel (1) Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.

• Page 50: Seatpost Quick Release

  B. SEATPOST QUICK RELEASE Many mountain bikes are equipped with quick-release seat post binders. The seatpost quick-release binder works exactly like the wheel quick-release (Section 6.A.1) While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post (see Figs.
• Page 51 clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force ; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force . Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.

• Page 52: Brakes

  The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the open brake surfaces -- usually the brake shoes and the wheel rim. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake shoes clean and free of lubricants, waxes or polishes.
• Page 53 consult your dealer before riding the bike. The lever reach may be adjustable; or you may need a different brake lever design. Most brakes have some form of quick release mechanism to allow the brake shoes to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled. When the brake quick release is in the open position, the brakes are inoperative .
• Page 54 WARNING: Some bicycle brakes, such as linear-pull (fig 16B) and disc brakes, are extremely powerful. You should take extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them.
• Page 55 The keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer. Practice braking and weight transfer techniques where there is no traffic or other hazards and distractions. Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced, so the wheels have less cornering and braking fig.

• Page 56: Shifting

  The purpose of having multiple gears on a bicycle is to let you chose the gear that allows you to maintain your optimum cadence under the widest range of riding con- ditions.
• Page 57 2. Shifting a derailleur drivetrain If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain, the gear-changing mechanism will consist of: d o w n s h i f t u p s h i f t a rear sprocket cluster, called a freewheel or freewheel cassette...
• Page 58 Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicycle derailleur system design requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least...
• Page 59 CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle. WARNING: Never shift a misadjusted derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket. The chain could jam, causing you to lose control and fall.
• Page 60 2) Shifting the Front Derailleur: The front derailleur, which is controlled by the left shifter, shifts the chain between the larger and smaller chainrings. Shifting the chain onto a smaller chainring makes pedaling easier (a downshift ). Shifting to a larger chainring makes pedaling harder (an upshift ). b) Which gear should I be in? The combination of largest rear, smallest front gears (Fig.
• Page 61 3. Shifting an internal gear hub drivetrain If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing mech- anism will consist of: a 3, 5, 7 or possibly 12 speed internal gear hub one, or sometimes two shifters...

• Page 62: Toeclips & Straps

  Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift . Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence.

• Page 63: Clipless ('step-in') Pedals

  WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice. Until it becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration which can distract the rider's attention, causing you to lose control and fall. Practice the use of toeclips and straps where there are no obstacles, hazards or traf- fic.

• Page 64: Tires & Tubes

  G. TIRES AND TUBES 1. Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. Your bicycle has been...
• Page 65 The best way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump. Your dealer can help you select an appropriate pump.
• Page 66 Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. High pres- sures work best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low pressures, at the bottom of the recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand.
• Page 67 There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves (actually, there are other designs, but they are seldom seen in the US any more): The Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appro- priate to the valve stems on your bicycle.

• Page 68: Bicycle Suspension

  The Presta valve (Fig. 21b) has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed valve stem bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counterclockwise) the lock nut valve stem lock nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up.
• Page 69 CAUTION: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems. Before retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension, check with the bicycle's manufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the bicycle's design.
• Page 70 Suspension can increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster; but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider. Increasing your skill will take time and practice.

• Page 71: Service And Maintenance

  ERVICE AND NOTE: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components AINTENANCE more complex than ever before, and the pace of innovation is increasing. This ongoing evolution makes it impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order...

• Page 72: Service & Maintenance Schedule

  1. Ask your dealer whether copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike are available. 2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair. 3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area.
• Page 73 The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair should be per- formed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer.
• Page 74 3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly oil the chain, freewheel cogs and rear derailleur pulley bushings. Wipe off excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate.
• Page 75 Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not. WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles.
• Page 76 counterclockwise , then lock the adjustment in by turning the barrel’s lock nut clockwise as far as it will go. If the lever still fails the Mechanical Safety Check, have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear: the derailleur is out of adjustment.

• Page 77: Getting Home When Something Breaks

  1. If you get a flat tire: Depress the tire valve to let all the air out of the tube (see Section 6.G2). Remove the wheel from the bicycle (see Section 6.A.3 or 4). Remove one bead of the tire from the rim by grasping it at a point opposite the valve stem with both hands and, at the same time, lifting and peeling one side of the tire off the rim.
• Page 78 Carefully check the outside and inside of the tire for the cause of the puncture and remove the cause if it is still there. If the tire is cut, line the inside of the tire in the area of the cut with something handy – tape, a spare patch, a piece of inner tube, a dollar bill –...
• Page 79 Replace the wheel in the bike (see Section 6.A.3 or 4). WARNING: Riding your bicycle with a flat or underinflated tire can seriously damage the tire, tube, and bicycle, and can cause you to lose control and fall.
• Page 80 3. If your bicycle sustains an impact: WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components, causing them to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious injury or death.
• Page 81 Section 7.A.4 and check for any other damaged parts. All bent, scored or discolored parts are suspect and should be replaced. CAUTION: If you have any doubt about the condition of the bicycle or any of its parts, take it to your dealer for a thorough check.

• Page 82: Upgrading Your Bike And Your Equipment

  Be sure to read, and under- stand, the instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle. If you have the slightest doubt as to their suitability or about your ability to install them correctly, ask your dealer for help.
• Page 83 shape for you . That’s why your dealer stocks saddles which offer a variety of shapes, padding, covering materials and prices. If the saddle on your new bike is uncomfortable, ask your dealer to suggest an alternative. If you’re planning to spend an hour or more at a time on your bike, get a pair of cycling gloves.
• Page 84 To avoid voiding your warranty, check with your dealer before changing the components on your bike. The most popular way to improve the performance of a bicycle is to substitute higher priced drivetrain or brake components. Before attempt- ing to upgrade your drivetrain or brakes, make sure that the components you plan to install are fully compatible with the rest of the components on your bike.
• Page 85 cause.
• Page 86 Be sure that the fork you are using is designed to accept disc brake stress- es. Most bicycle frames, however, were not designed for the stresses which a rear disc brake can put on the seatstay or chainstay. Before attempting to install a rear disc brake, ask your dealer to check with the bike’s manufacturer—or check with the manufacturer’s technical support...

• Page 87: About Your Dealer

  BOUT YOUR DEALER Your dealer is here to help you get the bike and accessories which are most appropriate for the kind of riding that you intend to do; and to help you maintain your equipment so that you can get the maximum enjoy- ment from it.

• Page 88: Cannondale-specific Information

  WARNINGS: Note that bicycles are lightweight human powered vehicles. Unlike a car, much like a motorcycle, there is no restraint system for your body, no protective structure around your body. Crashworthiness is not a design criteria.
• Page 89 Check your state laws. Lights are required for riding at dusk, night, or dawn. Every Cannondale bicycle frame and the components attached to the frame have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life will vary...
• Page 90 1-800-BIKE-USA. Make inspections for fatigue-related Inspect this area. cracks a part of your normal service schedule. Have all accessories mounted by your Authorized Cannondale Retailer. fig. A Poorly or improperly mounted accessories can adversely affect the performance of your bicycle. Be sure that any accessory your or your authorized retailer fits to your bike does not block or interfere with required CPSC reflectors.
• Page 91 If you suspect that supplements might be missing, contact your Authorized Cannondale Retailer, or call us at one of the numbers listed on the back cover. CAUTION: Cannondale urges consumers not to install “Bar Ends” on bicycles.
• Page 92 Spinning wheels attract children’s attention, and present a serious risk to young fingers. Children have also been known to rotate cranks by hand on bicycles left unattended on stationary trainers, putting themselves at risk of...

• Page 93: B Mountain Bike Usage

  Likewise, suspension will increase the handling capabilities and comfort of your bicycle. This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster. But do not confuse the enhanced capabilities of a suspension bike with your own capabilities.
• Page 94 Perhaps most vulnerable to jumping-related damage is your front fork. Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage, to their bicycles as well as themselves. Riding through water. The so-called “sealed” components (such as head- sets, bottom brackets and hubs) are effective at keeping mud and grit out of your bearings.
• Page 95 And if you’re feeling ambitious, voluntary trail maintenance and packing out others’ trash will benefit everyone. The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has established these guidelines for good trail riding: Ride on open trails only.

• Page 96: C Other Important Notes

  CODA Dry wax, Tri-Flow or WD40 to minimize corrosion from sweat and salt. This is particularly important on bicycles used in coastal salt air environments and those drenched in sweat on an indoor trainer.

• Page 97: Proper Use Of Bicycle Repair Stands

  PROPER USE OF BICYCLE REPAIR STANDS When using clamp-style bicycle repair stands, be sure to clamp your Cannondale bicycle by the seatpost. DO NOT CLAMP YOUR BICYCLE BY ANY OF THE FRAME TUBES. The frame tubes on Cannondale bicycles are crafted from high-performance, thin-walled tubing that can be damaged by clamp-style bicycle repair stands.

• Page 98: D Pre-ride Checklist

  HECKLIST Are your seatpost and stem securely fastened? Twist the handlebars firm- ly 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. Are you visible to motorists? If you are riding at dusk, dawn or at night, you must make yourself visible to motorists through the use of front and rear lights.
• Page 99 The brake pads must contact the rim firmly without the brake levers hitting the handlebar. If you have any reason to suspect that your bicycle is not functioning properly, DO NOT RIDE IT. Instead, have it inspected by your Authorized Cannondale Retailer.

• Page 100: E Toe Clip Overlap

  Toe clip overlap is common on small frame size bicycles. On all bicycles, have the inside pedal up before beginning a turn. As you turn to the left, the inside (left) pedal should be positioned at twelve o’clock.

• Page 101: F Reading Your Serial Number

  EADING ERIAL The serial number on your Cannondale bicycle consists of a series of numbers and letters engraved UMBER into the underside of the bottom bracket. Contained in the serial number are codes representing the date of manufacture, frame style and size, color, and one sequence of numbers which is unique to your bicycle.

• Page 102: G Cannondale Warranties & Distributors

  ARRANTIES ISTRIBUTORS The specific warranty covering your Cannondale bicycle is governed by the country in which it was purchased, and applies only to bicycles purchased from Authorized Cannondale Retailers. CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED RETAILERS IN THE U.S.A.
• Page 103 (Be sure to keep your receipt in a safe place.) • This warranty only applies to bicycles purchased in fully assembled and adjusted condition from Authorized Cannondale Retailers or other outlets specifically authorized by Cannondale to distribute Cannondale bicycles.
• Page 104 • All labor charges for warranty service are the responsibility of the bicycle’s owner. • During the acceptable duration of this warranty, Cannondale will either repair any defective frame, or, at our option, replace any defective frame with the same or most nearly comparable model then available. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

• Page 105: Authorized European Distributors

  CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED RETAILERS IN EUROPE Please see page 97 of this manual for Cannondale’s warranty policy. If you have further questions, please contact: Cannondale Europe B.V., Postbus 5100, Hanzepoort 27 7570 GC Oldenzaal, Netherlands, 011-31-541-573-580 AUTHORIZED EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTORS CROATIA: Spectral D.O.O., Gajdekova 20, 10000-Zagreb, tel: (385) 1 433 309,...

• Page 106: Authorized International Distributors

  CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BICYCLES PURCHASED THROUGH AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL RETAILERS/DISTRIBUTORS Please see page 97 of this manual for Cannondale’s warranty policy. If you have further questions, please contact the distributor where you purchased your bicycle: AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS AUSTRALIA: Cannondale Australia, PO Box 445, Mona Vale, N.S.W. 2103, Australia, 612 9979 5851, cannondaleaustralia@cannondale.com...
• Page 107 SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Cycle Systems Ltd., PO Box 14684, Wetton 7790, Cape Town, tel: 27 21 761 3528, fax: 27 21 761 5914 TAHITI: Pacific Cycles, Rue Marechal Foch, BP 1535, Pepeete, Tahiti, tel/fax: 689-450-451 TAIWAN: Cash Crest, 1st Floor, #2., Lane 66, Huan Nan Road, Ping Chen City, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan, 886 349 15050 THAILAND: Bikesports, 41 St.

• Page 109: Purchase Record

  URCHASE ECORD It is important to keep a record of your bicycle’s serial number, and the date and place of purchase. We’ve provided space below for you to keep this information. (Be sure to save your sales receipt.) Serial Number (see page 97 for location):...
• Page 110 Australia: Call 61-2-9979-5851, Fax: 61-29979-5688. In other locations, call your Authorized Cannondale Retailer. © 1999 Cannondale Corporation, Bethel, CT 06801. Version 90501299. Are you visible to motorists? If you are riding at dusk, dawn or at night, you must make yourself visible to motorists through the use of front and rear lights.