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REAR SHOCK
Selecting Rear Shocks
WARNING
SELECT ONLY COMPATIBLE SHOCK/FORKS FOR YOUR BIKE. DO NOT MODIFY
YOUR BIKE IN ANY WAY TO MOUNT ONE. HAVE YOUR SHOCK OR FORK
INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC
· Riding with the wrong rear shock can damage the frame. You could have a
serious accident. Make sure that the total travel, eyelet-to-eyelet length, and
stroke length of the rear shock you select meets the specifications listed in this
manual.
· When selecting different shocks or forks for your bike, make sure that the shock
or fork you select is compatabile with your bike's design and how you will use
your bike.
Changing Suspension Travel
The rear suspension travel can be changed by moving the rear shock mount to a
different swingarm hole position. See Figure 4. Please note that the Gemini DH
Frameset swingarm has one position (180mm).
To change the travel See Figure 5.
1. Secure the bike upright in a work stand. Place a towel or other soft material
(cardboard shown) to act as a buffer between the swingarm and seat tube to
protect the frame finish.
2. Loosen and remove the the smaller rear shock mounting bolt on the non-drive
(left) side of the bike. Use a 5 mm Allen key. Use a 5mm Allen key to hold the
head of the larger bolt on the drive side (right).
3. Support the rear wheel to prevent the swingarm from dropping. Slide out the
larger bolt. Move the shock to the other hole. See CAUTION next.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT SERIOUS FRAME DAMAGE - Mount the shocks so the physical
shape (including any reservoir and adjustments features) will not cause
interference with normal travel or contact the frame, frame mounting points, or
the swingarm at any point in the full suspension travel. See our website TECH
CENTER (http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/tech/) for OEM Gemini shocks and
mounting information.
4. Install the larger bolt from the right side of the bike. Reposition the shock
end, reinstall the bolt and tighten to 5.0 N·m (44 In·Lbs).
