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SYNAPSE - OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
Trainers
If you ride a trainer that requires removal of the front
wheel and clamps the fork dropouts: Be sure your fork
quick release is tight! Relative movement will wear parts,
weaken and damage your bike.
If you ride a trainer that holds the bike up by clamping
the rear quick release between two cones: Take off the
nice, lightweight quick release that came with your
bike. Substitute a heavy, classic all steel quick release
and clamp it tight! Relative movement will wear parts,
weaken and damage your bike. Note that many modern
quick releases will not fit the clamping cones in this kind
of trainer because their shapes are incompatible.
For thru axles, make sure you follow the trainer
manufacturer instructions for the use of any
specialized adapters
Be particularly cautious with a carbon frame or fork.
Carbon is relatively soft, not abrasion resistant. If there is
any relative movement, carbon will wear quickly.
If you ride a trainer a lot, consider using an old bike:
Corrosion from sweat will take it’s toll. Weight is
irrelevant. Save wear on your expensive components.
Ask you dealer for help with trainers, the right one
and the correct way to use it.
NOTICE
TRAINERS
- Improperly mounting a bike in a trainer,
or using one that is not compatible with your
particular bike frame can cause serious damage.
WATER BOTTLES
- An impact, crash, or loose bottle
cage can result in damage to your frame.
This kind of damage is not covered by the Cannondale
Limited Warranty.
Water Bottles
Side impacts to a water bottle or cage can result in
damage threaded inserts due to the leverage on a very
small area. In a crash, certainly the last thing you should
be worried about is saving the threaded inserts in your
frame. However, when you are storing or transporting
your bike, take steps to prevent situations where a water
bottle may be hit or bumped by a strong force that
would cause damage. Remove bottle and cage when
you are packing your bike for travel.
Periodically check the attachment of the bottle cage;
tighten the cage bolts if necessary. Don’t ride with a
loose bottle cage. Riding with loose cage bolts can
produce a rocking motion or vibration of the attached
cage. A loose cage will damage the insert and possibly
lead to the inserts to pull out.
It may be possible to repair a loose insert, or install
another insert only if the frame is undamaged.
Replacement requires the use of a special tool. If you
notice damage to the threaded insert, please ask your
Cannondale Dealer for help.
Building Up A Frame Set
Before building up a frame set, consult with your
Cannondale Dealer and the component manufacturers,
and discuss your riding style, ability, weight, and interest
in and patience for maintenance.
Make sure the components chosen are compatible with
your bike and intended for your weight and riding style.
Generally speaking, lighter weight components 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.
Read and follow the component manufacturers
warnings and instructions.
