WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not ride your Scalpel if you see any sign of
damage, such as broken, splintered, or delaminated
thermoplastic carbon fiber. A delamination or break in the
adhesive bond between the bottom bracket or dropouts and the
carbon fiber chainstays may be present if the seam has turned
white. You should also periodically inspect the aluminum part of
the frame for cracks. If you have any questions, contact your
Cannondale retailer, or contact Cannondale directly. Continuing
to ride a damaged frame increases the chances of frame failure,
with the possibility of injury or death of the rider.
WARNINGS FOR ALL CANNONDALE FRAMES:
WARNINGS FOR ALL CANNONDALE FRAMES:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Inspect the frame carefully for damage after any
crash, drop, impact to the frame, or other harsh treatment.
Riding a cracked frame could lead to complete bicycle failure.
Like other high-performance structures, this frame should be
inspected periodically for cracks. DO NOT RIDE a bike with any
crack, even a small one. If you discover a crack, see your
authorized Cannondale retailer or call one of our customer
service lines listed on the back page. A crack will weaken the
frame and could lead to failure, with risk of serious injury or
death to the rider.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
It is very important that the bolt-on parts of the Scalpel frame, such as the seatstay
assembly, shock mounting bolts, etc. be kept properly torqued. Also, the roller
bearings in the front of each link should occasionally be greased. See the following
illustrations for the proper torque specifications for each bolt.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Use a torque wrench
and the proper tool attachment
to check these torque values on
a regular basis. Failure to keep
these fasteners properly torqued
could lead to the failure of the
frame, with attendant risk of
injury or death to the rider.
Rear Derailleur Hanger Bolt (1):
Lightly greased at 75 In-Lbs (8.5 Nm)
Shock Mounting Bolt (1):
115 In-Lbs (13 Nm)--Do Not Grease!
Link Mount Bolts (2):
115 In-Lbs (13 Nm)--Grease bearings
Link Lock Rings (2):
75 In-Lbs (8.5Nm)--Do Not Grease!
(Use Park red pin spanner or similar)
Seatstay Mounting Bolts (4):
20 In-Lbs (2.25 Nm)--Do Not Grease!
6
7
Grease roller bearings
inside link
