Cannondale 2016 SUPERSIX EVO Owner's Manual Supplement

2016 SUPERSIX EVO

OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT - ENGLISH

WARNING

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL.

Both contain important safety information.
Keep both for future reference.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..............................5-11

REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................12

YOUR CANNONDALE
DEALER

To make sure your bike is serviced and maintained
correctly, and that you protect applicable warranties,
please coordinate all service and maintenance
through your authorized Cannondale Dealer.

NOTICE

Unauthorized service, maintenance, or repair
parts can result in serious damage and void your
warranty.

INTENDED USE

ASTM F2043

Suitable for

road riding

(only)

The intended use of all
models is ASTM CONDITION
1, High-Performance Road.

ABOUT THIS SUPPLEMENT

Cannondale Owner’s Manual Supplements provide
important model specific safety, maintenance, and
technical information. They are not replacements
for your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.

This supplement may be one of several for your
bike. Be sure to obtain and read all of them.

If you need a manual or supplement, or have a
question about your bike, please contact your
Cannondale Dealer immediately, or call us at one of
the telephone numbers listed on the inside cover of
this supplement.

You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of
any Cannondale Owner’s Manuals or Supplements
from our website: http://www.cannondale.com/

Please note that the specifications and information
in this manual are subject to change for product
improvement. For the latest product information,
go to http://www.cannondale.com/

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

In this supplement, particularly important
information is presented in the following ways:

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage.

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IMPORTANT COMPOSITES
MESSAGE

WARNING

Your bike (frame and components) is made from
composite materials also known as “carbon
fiber.”

All riders must understand a fundamental reality
of composites. Composite materials constructed
of carbon fibers are strong and light, but when
crashed or overloaded, carbon fibers do not bend,
they break.

For your safety, as you own and use the bike,
you must follow proper service, maintenance,
and inspection of all the composites (frame,
stem, fork, handlebar, seat post, etc.) Ask your
Cannondale Dealer for help.

We urge you to read PART II, Section D. “Inspect
For Safety” in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s
Manual BEFORE you ride.

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE
THIS MESSAGE.

INSPECTION & CRASH
DAMAGE OF CARBON
FRAMES/FORKS

WARNING

AFTER A CRASH OR IMPACT:

Inspect frame carefully for damage (See PART II,
Section D. Inspect For Safety in your Cannondale
Bicycle Owner’s Manual. )

Do not ride your bike if you see any sign
of damage, such as broken, splintered, or
delaminated carbon fiber.

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAY INDICATE A
DELAMINATION OR DAMAGE:

■ An unusual or strange feel to the frame

■ Carbon which has a soft feel or altered shape

■ Creaking or other unexplained noises,

■ Visible cracks, a white or milky color present

in carbon fiber section

CONTINUING TO RIDE A DAMAGED FRAME
INCREASES THE CHANCES OF FRAME
FAILURE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY
OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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REPAINTING OR
REFINISHING

WARNING

Repainting, painting over, retouching, or
refinishing your frame or fork can result in severe
damage leading to an accident. You can be
severely injured, paralyzed or killed.

Refinishing chemicals : Solvents, and strippers
can attack, weaken, or destroy the important
composite chemical bonds holding your frame
together.

Using abrasives or sanding the frame/fork
structure, original paint, decals, or coatings
through the use of mechanical actions such as
plastic or glass bead blasting or other abrasive
methods such as sanding or scraping can remove
frame material or weaken it.

BICYCLE REPAIR / WORK
STANDS

The clamping jaws of a bike stand can generate a
crushing force strong enough to seriously damage
your frame.

NOTICE

Never place your bike in a bike stand by clamping
the frame.

Place your bike in a stand by extending the seat
post and positioning the stand clamp on the
extended seat post. Don’t extend beyond the
MINIMUM INSERT line marked on the seat post.

Since your carbon seat post can also be damaged
by clamping force, adjust the stand clamp for
the minimum clamping force needed to secure
the bike.

Also, before clamping, clean the post and
protect the seat post finish with a rag.

If you have an old un-used seat post, use it
instead of your regular post to mount your bike
in a stand.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts,
screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important
to your safety. Correct tightening torque for the
fasteners is also important for the durability and
performance of your bicycle. We urge you to have
your Dealer correctly torque all fasteners using a
torque wrench. If you decide to torque fasteners
yourself always use a torque wrench.

Find Tightening Torque Information

The wide range of bicycle models and
components used means that a listing of
tightening torque would be out of date by the
time it was published. Many fasteners should
be installed with a thread locking adhesive
such as Loctite®.

To determine correct tightening torque and
any adhesive application for a fastener we ask
you to check:

• Markings on the component. Many
components are marked. On-product
marking is becoming common.

• Torque specs in the component
manufacturers instructions shipped with
your bicycle.

• Torque specs listed on the websites of
component manufacturers.

• With your Dealer. Dealers have access to
current data and have experience with
correct torque for most fasteners.

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TRAINERS

If you ride a trainer that requires removal of the
front wheel and clamps the fork dropouts: Be sure
your fork quick release is tight! Relative movement
will wear parts, weaken and damage your bike.

If you ride a trainer that holds the bike up by
clamping the rear quick release between two cones:
Take o the nice, lightweight quick release that
came with your bike. Substitute a heavy, classic
all steel quick release and clamp it tight! Relative
movement will wear parts, weaken and damage
your bike. Note that many modern quick releases
will not fit the clamping cones in this kind of trainer
because their shapes are incompatible.

Be particularly cautious with a carbon frame or fork.
Carbon is relatively soft, not abrasion resistant. If
there is any relative movement, carbon will wear
quickly.

If you ride a trainer a lot, consider using an old
bike: Corrosion from sweat will take it’s toll.
Weight is irrelevant. Save wear on your expensive
components.

Ask you dealer for help with trainers, the right one
and the correct way to use it.

NOTICE

TRAINERS - Improperly mounting a bike in a

trainer, or using one that is not compatible with
your particular bike frame can cause serious
damage.

WATER BOTTLES - An impact, crash, or loose
bottle cage can result in damage to your frame.

This kind of damage is not covered by the
Cannondale Limited Warranty.

WATER BOTTLES

Side impacts to a water bottle or cage can result
in damage threaded inserts due to the leverage
on a very small area. In a crash, certainly the last
thing you should be worried about is saving the
threaded inserts in your frame. However, when you
are storing or transporting your bike, take steps
to prevent situations where a water bottle may be
hit or bumped by a strong force that would cause
damage. Remove bottle and cage when you are
packing your bike for travel.

Periodically check the attachment of the bottle
cage; tighten the cage bolts if necessary. Don’t ride
with a loose bottle cage. Riding with loose cage
bolts can produce a rocking motion or vibration of
the attached cage. A loose cage will damage the
insert and possibly lead to the inserts to pull out.
It may be possible to repair a loose insert, or install
another insert only if the frame is undamaged.
Replacement requires the use of a special tool. If
you notice damage to the threaded insert, please
ask your Cannondale Dealer for help.

BUILDING UP A FRAMESET

Before building up a frameset, consult with
your Cannondale Dealer and the component
manufacturers, and discuss your riding style,
ability, weight, and interest in and patience for
maintenance.

Make sure the components chosen are compatible
with your bike and intended for your weight and
riding style.

Generally speaking, lighter weight components
have shorter lives. In selecting lightweight
components, you are making a trade-o, favoring
the higher performance that comes with less weight
over longevity. If you choose more lightweight
components, you must inspect them more
frequently. If you are a heavier rider or have a rough,
abusive or “go for it” riding style, buy heavy duty
components.

Read and follow the component manufacturers
warnings and instructions.