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Intended Use
The intended use of your bike or frameset is
CONDITION 1 / HIGH PERFORMANCE ROAD.
WARNING
UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS
INTENDED USE. CHOOSINGTHEWRONG
BICYCLE FOR YOUR PURPOSE CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. USING YOUR BIKE THE
WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.
Industry usage Conditions
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-
5
are
generalized and evolving. Consult your
Cannondale Dealer about how you intend
to use your bike.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual for more information
about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
For riding on
pavement
only
Maximum Weight Limit
CONDITION 1 / HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROAD
bikes and framesets are designed for riding
on a paved surface where the tires do not lose
ground contact. They are not intended to be
ridden off-road, cyclocross, or touring with
racks or panniers.
RIDER
LUGGAGE *
TOTAL
lbs / kg
lbs / kg
lbs / kg
ꢀ75 / 1ꢀ5
10 / 4.5
ꢀ85 / 1ꢀ9
* Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only
Material use is optimized to deliver both
light weight and specific performance. You
must understand that (1) these types of bikes
are intended to give an aggressive racer or
competitive cyclist a performance advantage
over a relatively short product life, (2) a less
aggressive rider will enjoy longer frame life, (3)
you are choosing light weight (shorter frame
life) over more frame weight and a longer
frame life, (4) you are choosing light weight
over more dent resistant or rugged frames
that weigh more. All frames that are very
light need frequent inspection for cracks that
would indicate that the frame is worn out from
fatigue. These frames are likely to be damaged
or broken in a crash. They are not designed to
take abuse or be a rugged workhorse.
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Building Up A Frameset
Protect From
Extreme Temperatures
• Protect your carbon bike from extreme
temperatures when storing or transporting it.
Before building up a frameset, consult with
your Cannondale Dealer and the component
manufacturers, and discuss your riding style,
ability, weight, and interest in and patience for
maintenance.
• Allow your bike to cool off or warm up before
you ride
• Do not store your bike in places where the
temperature will exceed 66.5C° (150°F). For
example, do not leave your bike lying flat in
a black pickup truck bed in the desert sun, or,
under the glass of a hatchback auto.
Make sure the components chosen are
compatible with your bike and intended for
your weight and riding style.
Generallyspeaking,lighterweightcomponents
have shorter lives. In selecting lightweight
components, you are making a trade-off,
favoring the higher performance that comes
with less weight over longevity. If you choose
more lightweight components, you must
inspect them more frequently. If you are a
heavier rider or have a rough, abusive or“go for
it”riding style, buy heavy duty components.
Readandfollowthecomponentmanufacturers
warnings and instructions.
Bike Stands
The clamping jaws of an ordinary bike stand
can generate a crushing force strong enough
to seriously damage and ruin your bike frame.
CAUTION
Never place your bike in a bike stand by
clamping the frame. Place your bike in a stand
by extending the seat post and positioning
the stand clamp on the extended seat post.
Don’t extend beyond the MINIMUM INSERT
line marked on the seat post.
Since your carbon seat post can also be
damaged by clamping force, adjust the
stand clamp for the minimum clamping force
needed to secure the bike.
Its a good idea to remove your current seat
post and use an old one when mounting
your bike in a stand.
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Inspection & Crash
Damage of Carbon Frames
Repainting Or Refinishing
You should not paint over the existing finish,
refinish or repaint your bike. The carbon fiber
composites making up the frame are held
together by some extremely strong bonding
chemicals. However, these bonds can be
attacked or weakened by paint stripping or
refinishing chemicals.
WARNING
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.)
WARNING
Repainting, painting over, retouching, or
refinishing your frame or fork can result in
severe damage leading to an accident. You
can be severely injured, paralyzed or killed.
Do not ride your bike if you see any sign
of damage, such as broken, splintered, or
delaminated carbon fiber.
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAY INDICATE
A DELAMINATION OR DAMAGE:
Refinishing chemicals
:
Solvents, and
An unusual or strange feel to the frame
strippers can attack, weaken, or destroy
the important composite chemical bonds
holding your frame together.
Carbon which has a soft feel or altered
shape
Creaking or other unexplained noises,
Using abrasives or sanding the frame/fork
structure, original paint, decals, or coatings
through the use of mechanical actions
such as plastic or glass bead blasting or
other abrasive methods such as sanding
or scraping can remove frame material or
weaken it.
Visible cracks, a white or milky color present
in carbon fiber 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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1
2
3
Figure 2.
Serial Number
The serial number (1) printed and permanently affixed barcode label.
Use this serial number for warranty registration and theft recovery. See your Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual for more information on warranty registration.
Bottom Bracket Guide
The cable guide (2) is mounted on the bottom bracket. Replacements are available through a
Cannondale Dealer. The kit # is KF363/
Vent
Keep the small vent hole (3) in the bottom of the bottom bracket shell clear of any dirt so that
any water can drain out.
Water can enter into frame tubes through washing, condensation, wet rides, or rain. It penetrates
or can be sprayed in through water bottle bosses, seat tube, head tube and seat post openings.
Water will not chemically harm your bike. If it freezes, the ice expansion can burst or crack the
frame making it unsafe to ride. This damage is NOT covered under your warranty.
After wet rides, remove seat post, invert bike to drain any water.
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headset
KP017/
6mm
5mm
6.8Nm
KP044/
QC777/
35mm
Use only original Cannondale parts.
QC778/
Figure 3.
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seat post / binder
KF362/BBQ
KF115/
Figure 4.
Installation
1. Make sure the seat post, binder, and seat
tube are clean. Use a dry towel.
WARNING
TO AVOID SEAT POST OR FRAME
DAMAGE:
2. Apply small amount of seat post gel to seat
post surface and reinstall the post into the
seat tube.
•
Follow seatpost manufacturer’s
instructions
• Use a torque wrench to tighten.
• Use only seat post gel to lubricate.
4. Tighten the seat binder with a torque
wrench. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM
SPECIFIED TORQUE 6.8Nm.
• Do not use solvents, or chemical spray
cleaners to clean.
5. Check tightening torques of the saddle to
seat post clamp bolts. Too much torque
may fail the bolts. Too little torque will
result in movement which leads to fatigue
and bolt failure.
• Never force a seat post into the seat
tube.
• After any crash, fall, or impact, remove
and inspect the seat post for damage
(e.G., Cracks, scratches, scrapes, gouges,
splintering). If damage is found, do not
ride it; discard it. Replace the seat post
with a new one.
YOU CAN BE
SEVERELY INJURED,
PARALYZED OR KILLED IFYOUR IGNORE
THESE WARNINGS.
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bottom bracket shell
KB6180/
QC616/
Figure 5.
Crankset Compatability
tech/.
Bearing Maintenance
Shell bearings (KB6180/) are sealed cartridge type and do not require lubrication. Inspect
bearing condition annually (at a minimum) and anytime the crankset assembly is disassembled
or serviced. The bearings are a press fit within the shell. Old bearings should not be reinstalled
if removed. Replace both bearings at the same time.
Replacements circlips (QC616/) are available if the circlips become damaged. The circlips can be
lifted from the BB groove (inset) by lifting the hooked end with a thin blade screwdriver.
CAUTION
DO NOT FACE, MILL OR MACHINE THE BOTTOM BRACKET SHELL FOR ANY REASON.
Doing so can result in serious damage and possibly a ruined bike frame.
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BB30-to-68mm Standard Adapter
The adapter (Cannondale kit KF365/) converts the BB30 bottom bracket cranksets for use with
68mm bottom brackets. Once installed, the adpater can not be removed.
The adapter IS NOT a repair part and will only work in undamaged frames in good condition.
Improper installation or removal can result in damage and void applicable frame warranty.
groove
SI BB30
DRIVE SIDE
KF365/
Figure 6.
CAUTION
SERIOUS FRAME DAMAGE
Once installed, the SI-to-Standard adapter is a non-removable/ permanent frame part. Do not
remove it. Adapters must be installed by a professional bike mechanic.
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Cannondale Tools
KT011/ is a bearing removal tool. KT010/ is a set of bearing installation tools to be used with
a standard headset press. KT013/ a two piece tool set required for removing the crankarms SI
Hollowgram alloy cranksets.
KT011/
KB6180/
KT010/
KT013/
8mm
Figure 7.
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chainstay protection
The chainstay plate located on the right chainstay just behind the chainrings, protects the
chainstay from damage in the event the chain is dropped from the chainring. Contact your
Cannondale Dealer for a replacement if it is becomes missing or damaged.
KP045/
Figure 8.
The clear chainstay protector provides limited protection against frame or finish damage caused
by the chain. Replacement protectors are available through a Cannondale Dealer.
Figure 9.
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derailleur hanger
Before re- installing (same or new): Clean dropout and inspect carefully for any cracks or damage.
Clean surfaces and apply a light film of bike grease to the dropout to minimize any noise or
“creaking”that might result from very slight movement between the dropout and hanger during
movement of the derailleur. Apply grease and Loctite carefully. Do not contaminate the male or
female bolt threads with grease which would cause the Loctite to be ineffective.
2.5 mm
1.1 N•m, 10 In•Lbs
Loctite 242 (blue)
Cannondale Kit #
KF096/
Figure 10.
Check derailleur adjustment after replacement. Readjust wheel quick release so it is very tight.
See PART I Section 4. A in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE A DERAILLEUR HANGER ALIGNMENT TOOL TO STRAIGHTEN.
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geometry/specification
A
B
M
K
F
J
L
C
E
D
G
I
H
ITEM
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
63
Horizontal Top Tube Length (cm)
Measured Size (cm)*
Seat Tube Angle
A
B
C
D
E
51.5 52.5 53.5 54.5 56.0 57.5 59.0 60.0
46 48 50 52 54 56 58 61
74.5° 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73.5° 73° 72.5° 72°
72° 72.5° 73° 73° 73° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.8 40.8
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Head Tube Angle
Chainstay Length
Fork Rake
F
Bottom Bracket Height (cm)
Wheelbase (cm)
G
H
I
26.5 26.5 26.5 26.8 26.8 27.0 27.0 27.0
95.9 96.6 96.8 97.5 99.2 99.6 100.1 101.3
Trail (cm)
6.2
74
5.9
75.3 76.5 78.5 80.1 82.2 83.8 86.6
7.2 7.2 6.9 6.9 6.7 6.7 6.7
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.3
5.3
5.3
Standover @ Top Tube Midpoint
Bottom Bracket Drop (cm)
Front Center Distance (cm)
Head Tube Length (cm)
Headset Compression Assy
Seatpost Dia.
J
K
L
7.2
56.5 57.2 57.4 58.0 59.7 60.1 61.0 61.4
11.0 11.5 12.0 14.0 15.5 17.5 19.0 22.0
M
Cannondale SI Compression Assembly - KP017/
31.6mm
Seat Binder
SIZE 34.9mm
MAXIMUM TORQUE 6.8Nm
MAXIMUM TORQUE 6.8Nm
Front Derailleur Clamp Dia.
Dropout Spacing
SIZE 34.9mm clamp-on
Rear 130mm, Front 100mm
* The measured size is from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube along the seat
tube axis. All sizes have a slightly sloping top tube.
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replacement parts
ORDER
KF363/
KF055/
KF362/BBQ
KF115/
BB CABLE GUIDE w/fixing bolt
INLINE ADJUSTER (QTY 2)
SEAT BINDER 34.9mm
SEAT POST GEL
KP045/
CHAINSTAY PROTECT-SUPERSIX
ORDER
KP043/
KP044/
QC777/
QC778/
KP017
HEADSET & FORK PARTS
FORK SUPER SIX
HEADSET SUPER SIX
CROWN RACE
BRAKE BOLT(35mm)
SI COMPRESSION ASSY
ORDER
KB6810/
QC616/
KF096/
KP009/
KF365/
KF366/
SI BB30
BEARINGS (QTY 2)
CIRCLIPS (QTY 2)
REAR DERAILLUER HANGER
KIT, ADAPTER, SIBB TO 68mm TAP
SI ADAPTER W/ SET
SI ADAPTER EXTRACTION TOOL SET
For an up to date list of kits available for your bike, please visit our Tech Center at : http://www.
cannondale.com/bikes/tech/
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owner notes
Record maintenance history, service information here.
DATE WORK PERFORMED
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