Congratulations and thanks for purchasing the Cannondale Jekyll, one of
the most innovative and adjustable full suspension bicycles in the world.
Please read and understand this supplement and the other literature
included with this bike. These provide important safety warnings,
adjustment advice, and maintenance tips. If you have any questions,
please contact your nearest Cannondale retailer or Cannondale directly;
see the back page for our phone numbers and E-mail contacts.
JEKYLL FEATURES
The Jekyll is a moderate-travel, all-mountain full-suspension bike that fits
between our race-tuned Scalpel and freeriding Gemini. Equally at home
on twisting singletrack as it is descending a backcountry downhill, the
nimble yet durable Jekyll is TIG-welded and heat-treated of 6061-T6
aluminum. The Jekyll's lightweight swingarm and front triangle join via
the rear shock at a threaded, pivoting collar, allowing adjustment of the
bike's geometry and handling characteristics. Threading the shock
absorber farther forward in the collar lowers the bottom bracket and
slackens the head and seat tube angles, making the bike better for high
speed descending. Threading it farther back raises the bottom bracket
and steepens the angles for quicker handling and better root and rock
clearance. Rear wheel travel for the Jekyll is 130mm with an air shock
and 110mm with a coil shock, regardless of where the shock is
positioned in the collar. The Jekyll's externally butted headtube is
designed to accept HeadShok and 1.5" (38.1mm) headsets, while
available headset adapter cups allow for use of standard 1-1/8"
(28.6mm) forks. International standard disc brake mounts are located on
the swingarm and fork, regardless of model.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
While the Jekyll is designed for use in the most demanding off-road
conditions, Cannondale cannot anticipate and design around every
situation in which you will put yourself. Given the realities of
mountain bike riding, the risks you choose to take, and/or the limits
of your own ability, you may lose control of your bike.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A loss of control may result in severe injury, paralysis, or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
The hazards of mountain biking cannot be avoided completely. They
can be minimized with training, practice, progressive learning and
experience, by wearing a helmet and other protective gear, and by
using good judgement at all times. Regardless of your current ability,
there will be a learning curve associated with riding your Jekyll.
Reading and understanding this supplement, the Cannondale
Owner's Manual, and all warning labels is essential and will help you
begin the learning process.
There are additional important warnings throughout this manual. Please
read and follow all of them. Many hazards are described, and we have
attempted to explain how to avoid or minimize the hazards. Because any
fall or crash can result in serious injury or even death we do not repeat
the warning of potential consequences every time we call attention to a
hazard. Some low speed falls may result in serious injury, and some high
speed crashes may result in none. The reality is that the exact nature of
the consequences is not predictable.
Please note that this manual supplements the Cannondale Bicycle
Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual contains valuable information
regarding the safe operation, adjustment, and maintenance of your
bicycle, as well as more complete warranty information. See Section B,
"MOUNTAIN BIKE USAGE". Please read the Cannondale Bicycle Owner's
Manual thoroughly before riding your bicycle, and keep both it and this
supplement for future reference.
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All Cannondale bicycles must be fully assembled and adjusted by
an Authorized Cannondale Retailer before delivery to the customer.
