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SAfeTy INfoRmATIoN

LEFTY  

MODEL

TRAVEL/  

WHEEL SIZE 

mm/in 

INTENDED USE

OLIVER

30/650B

General Purpose 

Riding, ASTM 

CONDITION 2

For use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore 
mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, 
Hucking etc.

WARNING

UNDERSTAND YOUR LEFTY AND ITS 

INTENDED USE. USING YOUR LEFTY THE 

WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.

Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. 
Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to 
use your bike/fork. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle 
Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended Use and 
Conditions 1-5.

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED 

OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE 

THIS WARNING. 

Damage / Inspection

WARNING

RIDING WITH DAMAGE IS DANGEROUS.
STOP RIDING IMMEDITE IF DAMAGE IS 

PRESENT.

The following conditions indicate that serious fork damage is 
present:

•  Any unusual “klunking” or knocking noises.
•  Change in travel.
•  Changes in normal functions.
•  Loss of adjustments features, oil leaks, or air leaks.
•  Crash or impact damage (deep scratches, gouges, dents, 

or bending)

•  Any small cracks under the bolt head of upper and lower 

clamp bolts. This inspection requires the removal of the 
bolts. 

•  Horizontal cracks above and below the intersection of the 

upper and lower clamps with the outer tube portion of the 
Lefty structure. 

•  Vertical cracks in the outer tube (where the races and 

needle bearings run). These may show as long, straight 
lines perhaps several lines parallel to each other.

Please read Inspect For Safety in PART II, Section D. of your 
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual. 

If your LEFTY is damaged, do not ride it. Contact your 
Cannondale Dealer to arrange service through an authorized 
service center. 

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED 

OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE 

THIS WARNING. 

Making Adjustment 

WARNING

Make any external adjustments only when stopped. Attempting to 
adjust while riding can result in a loss of control.

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED 

OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE 

THIS WARNING. 

Summary of Contents for LEFTY OLIVER

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Page 2: ...for your bike All Cannondale bikes must be completely assembled and inspected for proper operation by a Cannondale Dealer before delivery to the owner WARNING This supplement may include procedures be...

Page 3: ...travel Changes in normal functions Loss of adjustments features oil leaks or air leaks Crash or impact damage deep scratches gouges dents or bending Any small cracks under the bolt head of upper and...

Page 4: ...ing cartridge spacers other than specified or installing over sized tires can result in incorrect tire to crown clearance 10mm 2 1 If tire clearance is less than minimum specified the rotating tire co...

Page 5: ...anty Like brake pads on a car you should expect to have these items professionally replaced or renewed as you use the fork and they wear Fork Warranty Claims For any warranty claim to be considered th...

Page 6: ...s Authorized Dealer Full Service Telescope Rebuild Damper service 200 hours 100 Hours Headshok Service Center SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL FORK SERVICE ANNUALLY Minimum Annually or when problems are indicate...

Page 7: ...parts of the front wheel Stop riding immediately if it does and have the routing corrected before continuing to ride To further protect both the Lefty and bike frame by cable rub apply abrasion prote...

Page 8: ...t is normal for a small amount of oil to be expelled with the escaping air WARNING Contamination can result in reduced or lost braking performance 3 Hold the valve open while fully compressing the LEF...

Page 9: ...Pressure 3 Upper Clamp 4 OuterTube 5 Frame Bumper 6 Clamp Bolt 7 Lower Clamp 8 Steerer 9 Headtube Bearing 10 Headset Bearing Seal 11 Cable Guide upper 12 Cable Guide lower 13 Warning Label 14 Lower C...

Page 10: ...llation 2 See Figure 2 Insert a 5 mm Allen key into the axle hub bolt and turn the the hub extraction bolt counter clockwise Continue turning the extraction bolt until the wheel can be removed easily...

Page 11: ...the spindle Turn the axle bolt clockwise to engage the spindle threads Make sure the wheel and spindle are supported while tightening the hub bolt 3 Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub completel...

Page 12: ...responding only when a large bumps are encountered This is not a complete lockout Climb mode results a firmer more efficient pedaling platform To change to the descend mode press rebound dial 1 down...

Page 13: ...rader valve at the bottom of the LEFTY Be aware that conventional pump gages have variations Therefore we recommendyou to fine tuneyour set up with the Recommended Sag To set sag 1 Remove the Schrader...

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