Cannondale Synapse User Manual
SYNAPSE
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
Read this supplement and your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference.
Explicit Denitions
In this supplement, particularly important information is
presented in the following ways:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage.
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Cannondale Supplements
This manual is a “supplement” to your Cannondale
Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
This supplement provides additional and important
model specic safety, maintenance, and technical
information. It may be one of several important
manuals/supplements for your bike; obtain and read all
of them.
Please contact your Authorized Cannondale Dealer
immediately if you need a manual or supplement, or
have a question about your bike. You may also contact
us using the appropriate country/region/location
information. See Contacting Cannondale in this
supplement.
You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of any
manual/supplement from our website:
http://www.cannondale.com
Your Authorized
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.
CONTENTS
Safety Information .............................. 1-4
Technical Information .......................5-12
Replacement Parts................................ 13
Intended Use
The intended use of all models is
ASTM CONDITION 1,
High-Performance Road.
Contacting Cannondale
Cannondale USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
1 Cannondale Way, Wilton CT, 06897, USA
1-800-726-BIKE (2453)
Cycling Sports Group Europe B.V
Mail: Postbus 5100
Visits: Hanzepoort 27
7570 GC, OLDENZAAL, Netherlands
Tel: +41 61 551 14 80
Fax:+31 54 151 42 40
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Manual for more information about Intended Use
and Conditions 1-5.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Composites
Message
Your bike (frame and components) is made from
composite materials also known as “carbon ber.”
All riders must understand a fundamental reality
of composites. Composite materials constructed
of carbon bers are strong and light, but when
crashed or overloaded, carbon bers 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
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
ber.
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 ber section
CONTINUING TO RIDE A DAMAGED FRAME
INCREASES THE CHANCES OF FRAME FAILURE,
WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH OF
THE RIDER.
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YOU CAN BE YOU SERIOUSLY INJURED,
PARALYZED OR KILLED
IF YOU IGNORE WARNINGS.
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Disc Brake on Road Bikes
Relative to conventional rim brakes, disc brakes are
less aected by water, do not wear or heat the rims
and therefore are more consistent. Disc brakes also
may be more powerful.
To minimize risk of injury or accidents:
· Understand that road bikes have a relatively
small tire contact patch (part of the tire that
touches the road). In order to apply the brakes
safely and eectively, you may need more or less
braking force in dierent situations. You need
to take into account various road and weather
conditions that can aect traction.
· Disc brakes are excellent, but not some kind of
magic. Take some time riding your new disc brake
road bike in lower risk circumstances to get used
to the feel and performance of the disc brakes
and tires.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR
KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS
MESSAGE.
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:
• 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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