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Are you wearing a helmet and other appropriate equipment and clothing,
such as protective glasses and gloves? Do not wear loose clothing that could
become entangled in the bicycle.
Are your wheels' quick-release skewers properly fastened? Be sure to read the
section on proper operation of quick-release skewers
(see section 6)
.
Are your front and rear brakes functioning properly? With cantilever brakes
(on mountain bikes, hybrids, tandems, touring), the straddle cable must be
attached. With caliper brakes (road bikes), the quick-release must be closed.
The brake pads must contact the rim firmly without the brake levers hitting
the handlebar.
If you have any reason to suspect that your bicycle is not functioning
properly, DO NOT RIDE IT. Instead, have it inspected by your Authorized
Cannondale Retailer. To locate your nearest Authorized Cannondale
Retailer, call 1-800-BIKE-USA.
