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MAINTENANCE
The following table includes supplemental maintenance items for your bike. Please consult your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. And, so you
may create a complete maintenance program best suited to you and your riding style, please talk to
your Cannondale Dealer. Also, remember to follow the maintenance recommendations given by the
component manufacturers for the various non-Cannondale parts of your bike.
Item Schedule
WHAT TO DO
HOW OFTEN
You/ Professional
Check lines/ cables for rubbing, install guard material.
Before and After
1st Rides
You
Clean and visually inspect entire bike frame/swingarm
for cracks or damage
Before and After
Each Ride
You
CARBON CHAIN STAYS: Clean and visually inspect the
chain stays for deep scratches, cracks, dents, splintering,
delamination or excessive wear.
Do not ride if damaged.
REPLACE THE CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR AS NEEDED
Every 10 hours
You or
Professional
Check condition/ attachment of cable stops and housing
guides.
Every 10 hours
You
REAR SHOCK LINK ASSEMBLY:
Check for tightness and damage. Hold the mainframe of
the bike stationary and try to move the rear wheel from
left to right. Any unneccessary movement or creaking is a
sign of a loose or damaged pivot.
Every 15 hours
You or
Professional
Disassemble, clean and inspect all parts, replace as
needed, and reassemble. Pay particular attention to the
2 white washers between the seat tube and "frog link"
as well as the 8 teflon bushings locate at the top and
bottom of the seat stay.
Every 50
Professional Only
WARNING
ANY PART OF A POORLY MAINTAINED BIKE CAN BREAK OR MALFUNCTION. AND, THAT CAN LEAD TO
AN ACCIDENT WHERE YOU CAN BE KILLED, SEVERELY INJURED OR PARALYZED.
Please ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete maintenance program, a program
which includes a list of the parts on your bike for YOU to check regularly.
Frequent checks are necessary to identify the problems that can lead to an accident.
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