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Habit
- Owners Manual Supplement
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.
Frequent checks are necessary to identify the problems that can lead to an accident.
See “Inspect For Safety” in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owners Manual
.
The following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual
for more information on basic bike maintenance.
Item
Frequency
Cable Routing -
Make sure control cables are in place,
undamaged and attached securely.
Frame Protection
- Check the various frame protectors
(downtube, headtube, chainstay, swingarm on your bike. Make
sure they are in place and in good condition.
Before first ride
Damage Inspection
- Clean and visually inspect entire bike
frame/swing arm/linkage assembly for cracks or damage.
Before and after each ride
Check Tightening Torques
- In addition to other component
specific 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/Yoke
• Pivot Axles
• Frame Pivot Bearings
In wet, muddy, sandy
conditions every 25 hrs.
In dry, conditions
every 50 hrs.
Fork and Shock-
Consult the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance requirements.
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