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WARNINGS FOR ALL CANNONDALE FRAMES:
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-perfor-
mance structures, this frame should be inspected periodically for
cracks. DO NOT RIDE a bike with any crack, even a small one. See
your authorized Cannondale retailer or call 1-800-BIKE-USA. A crack
will weaken the frame and could lead to failure, with risk of serious
injury or death to the rider.
RAVEN SPECIFIC WARNINGS:
WARNING: Do not ride your Super V Raven 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 backbone and the thermoplastic carbon fiber may be present if
the seam has turned white. You should also periodically inspect the
magnesium backbone 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.
WARNING: New Raven frames (2000 model year) were not designed
to use triple clamp forks. If you do so you may break, damage, or
shorten the life of the Cannondale frame, with resulting risk of injury
or death to the rider. If you do so you will also void your Cannondale
frame's warranty.
CAUTION: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR SOME WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE FRAME
WHEN THE BIKE IS RIDDEN IN WET CONDITIONS, CARRIED ON TOP OF A CAR IN
THE RAIN, OR WASHED. THIS WATER MUST BE DRAINED OUT, PARTICULARLY IF
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. KEEP THE DRAIN HOLE LOCATED ON
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOWNTUBE (NEAR THE BOTTOM BRACKET) OPEN.
CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO SAND OR POLISH SCRATCHES FROM THE FINISH OF
THE RAVEN FRAME. SANDING WILL RESULT IN A FLAT, DULL FINISH. SIGNIFICANT
SANDING COULD THIN AND WEAKEN THE FRAME.
CAUTION: DO NOT PAINT YOUR RAVEN FRAME. CANNONDALE CANNOT FORESEE
ALL POSSIBLE PAINT PREPARATION TECHNIQUES AND PAINTING SOLVENTS. TO
AVOID DAMAGE WE SIMPLY RECOMMEND AGAINST PAINTING THE RAVEN
FRAME. PAINTING THE FRAME COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION OF THE
THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND WILL VOID THE FRAME'S WARRANTY.
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3. Again measure the distance between the centers of the bolts at each end of
the shock. The difference between this measurement and the uncompressed
measurement is the suspension "sag."
4. Most riders prefer to set the preload so that the bike's rear shock compres-
ses about 1/4" when the rider is seated in a normal, relaxed riding position.
With the rider off of the bike, turn the adjusting ring clockwise to compress
the coil (decreasing the amount of sag,) or counter-clockwise to increase the
amount of sag compression. Recheck your measurements to achieve your
desired sag setting. If more than 4-5 turns of preload are required to achieve
the correct amount of sag, it is recommended that the coil be replaced with
the next heavier spring rate. If the suspension is still too stiff with the adjust-
ing ring applying no pressure to the spring, it is recommended that the coil
be replaced with the next lighter spring rate.
REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTER KNOB
Rebound damping controls the speed at which the suspension returns to its ex-
tended position after being compressed by a bump. The rebound damping on
some Fox rear shocks can be tuned by turning the red adjuster knob, located
on the shock body. To set the rebound damping to a heavier position (for slower
suspension return), turn the adjuster knob clockwise. Conversely, to set damp-
ing lighter (for quicker suspension return), turn the knob counter clockwise.
Rebound should be as fast as possible without kicking back and pushing the
rider off the saddle when riding the bike in rough terrain. If the rebound is too
slow the suspension will not allow the wheel to follow the changing terrain. De-
termining the proper rebound setting may take a number of rides. During the
first few rides adjust the damping and note the different ride characteristics.
You may want to change your rebound setting for different riding conditions.
COMPRESSION DAMPING ADJUSTER
Some Fox rear shocks also have a compression adjuster which changes the rate
at which the shock compresses through the shock stroke, stiffening the shock
against small bumps. Determining the proper compression setting is a matter
of personal preference. During the first few rides adjust the two position lever
to vary the compression characteristics. Note that different trail conditions
may favor different compression settings.
