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CAAD13 - Owner’s Manual Supplement
Servicing
This supplement may include procedures
beyond the scope of general mechanical
aptitude.
Special tools, skills, and knowledge may
be required. Improper mechanical work
increases the risk of an accident. Any
bicycle accident has risk of serious injury,
paralysis or death.
To minimize risk we strongly recommend
that owners always have mechanical
work done by an Authorized Cannondale
Dealer.
Disc Brakes on Road Bikes
Relative to conventional rim brakes, disc
brakes are less affected by water, do not
wear or heat the rims and therefore are
more consistent. Disc brakes also may be
more powerful.
To minimize risk of injury or accidents:
•
Understand that road bikes have a
relatively small tire contact patch
(part of the tire that touches the
road). In order to apply the brakes
safely and effectively, you may
need more or less braking force in
different situations. You need to
take into account various road and
weather conditions that can affect
traction.
•
Disc brakes are excellent, but not
some kind of magic. Take some time
riding your new disc brake road bike
in lower risk circumstances to get
used to the feel and performance of
the disc brakes and tires.
You can be severely injured, paralyzed
or killed in an accident if you ignore this
message.
Intended Use
The intended use of all
models is
ASTM CONDITION 1,
High-Performance Road.
Please read your
Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual
for more information
about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
Cutting a Seat Post
THE SEAT POST MUST ONLY BE CUT BY A
PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC. Incorrectly
cutting the seat post can result in damage
leading to an accident.
