Cannondale Moto Configuration guide

05/08

moto

Owner’s Manual Supplement

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Please note that the specications and information in this manual are subject to change for product

improvement. For the latest product information, go to http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................... 1

About This Supplement .......................... 2

Important Composites Message.......... 2

Intended Use............................................... 3

Building Up A Frameset........................... 4

Bike Stands................................................... 4

Extreme Temperatures............................. 4

Inspection and Crash Damage ............. 5

Repainting and Renishing ................... 5

Maximum Fork Length ............................ 6

Minimum Seat Post Insert ...................... 7

Tire Size ......................................................... 8

FRAME TYPES ................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS............................................10

HEAD TUBE......................................................12

DROPOUTS......................................................13

SHOCK LINK, PUSH LINK,

MAIN PIVOT.....................................................14

REAR SHOCK...................................................16

MAINTENANCE .............................................18

Frame Protection .....................................19

CABLE ROUTING ..........................................20

CONTENTS

WARNING

This supplement may include procedures beyond the scope of general mechanical aptitude. Special

tools, skills, and knowledge may be required. Improper mechanical work increases the risk of an

accident. Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.To minimize risk we strongly

recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an authorized Cannondale retailer.

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE

OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY! Both contain important safety

information. Keep both for future reference.

SAFETY INFORMATION

About This Supplement

Cannondale Owner’s Manual Supplements

provide important model specic 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

back cover of this manual.

You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF

versions of any Cannondale Owner’s Manuals

or Supplements from our website: http://www.

cannondale.com/bikes/tech.

• This manual is not a comprehensive

safety or service manual for your bike.

• This manual does not include assembly

instructions for your bike.

• All Cannondale bikes must be completely

assembled and inspected for proper

operation by a Cannondale Dealer before

delivery to the owner.

Important Composites

Message

Your bike 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.

WARNING

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED,

PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT

IF YOU IGNORE THIS MESSAGE.

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Intended Use

This model bike is intended for Condition 4

(All Mountain) riding. Condition 4 symbol

shown in Figure 2.

For riding on

rough trails

with medium

obstacles

Figure 2.

CONDITION 4

Condition 4 bikes are designed for riding

Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus rough technical

areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small

jumps.

Fortrail anduphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles

are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country

bikes, but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes,

(2) lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes,

(3) heavier and have more suspension travel

than a cross country bike, allowing them

to be ridden in more dicult terrain, over

larger obstacles and moderate jumps, (4)

intermediate in suspension travel and use

components that t the intermediate intended

use, (5) cover a fairly wide range of intended

use, and within this range are models that are

more or less heavy duty. Talk to your retailer

about your needs and these models.

NOT INTENDED

For Hardcore Freeriding, Extreme Downhill,

Dirt Jumping, Slopestyle, or very aggressive or

extreme riding .

TRADE OFF

All-Mountain bikes are more rugged than cross

country bikes, for riding more dicult terrain.

All-Mountain bikes are heavier and harder

to ride uphill than cross country bikes. All-

Mountain bikes are lighter, more nimble and

easier to ride uphill than Freeride bikes. All-

Mountain bikes are not as rugged as Freeride

bikes and must not be used for more extreme

riding and terrain.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT

RIDER

lbs / kg

LUGGAGE *

lbs / kg

TOTAL

lbs / kg

300 / 136 5 / 2.3 305 / 138

* Seat Bag Only

WARNING

UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS

INTENDED USE. USING YOUR BIKE THE

WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.

Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are

generalized and evolving. Consult your

Cannondale Dealer about how you intend

to use your bike.

Please read your Cannondale Bicycle

Owner’s Manual for more information

about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.

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.

Generallyspeaking,lighterweightcomponents

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.

Readand followthe componentmanufacturers

warnings and instructions.

Bike Stands

The clamping jaws of an ordinary bike stand

can generate a crushing force strong enough

to seriously damage and ruin your bike frame.

CAUTION

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.

Its a good idea to remove your current seat

post and use an old one when mounting

your bike in a stand.

Protect From

Extreme Temperatures

• Protect your carbon bike from extreme

temperatures when storing or transporting it.

• Allow your bike to cool o or warm up before

you ride

• Do not store your bike in places where the

temperature will exceed 66.5C° (150°F). For

example, do not leave your bike lying at in

a black pickup truck bed in the desert sun, or,

under the glass of a hatchback auto.

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Inspection & Crash

Damage of Carbon Frames

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 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.

Repainting Or Renishing

You should not paint over the existing ﬁnish,

reﬁnish or repaint your bike. The carbon ﬁber

composites making up the frame are held

together by some extremely strong bonding

chemicals. However, these bonds can be

attacked or weakened by paint stripping or

reﬁnishing chemicals.

WARNING

Repainting, painting over, retouching, or

renishing your frame or fork can result in

severe damage leading to an accident. You

can be severely injured, paralyzed or killed.

Renishing 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.

HEADTUBE

HEADSET

PARTS or

ADAPTERS

AXLE

MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH

MOTO CARBON = 545mm

MOTO ALLOY = 560mm

Maximum Fork Length

Maximum Fork Length is an important frame safety testing specication. You must observe

the measurement when installing headset parts, headset adapters, installing and adjusting

a fork, and selecting replacement forks. In this supplement the number is also listed in the

specications section.

HOW TO MEASURE: 1. Install headset and fork. 2. Extend fork and measure the distance from

the bottom of the head tube to the center of the wheel axle. Do not measure from the bottom of

headset bearing cups or head tube adapters. The measurement MUST be taken from the bottom

of the head tube!!

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH Exceeding the MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH limit

can overload the frame causing it to fail (break) while riding.

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT

IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.

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100mm

SEATPOST

SEATTUBE

Top of the seat tube.

Seat binder shown removed for clarity

Minimum Seat Post Insert Depth (MOTO CARBON)

For MOTO carbon frames, the seat post must be inserted a minimum of 100mm or 4 inches

WARNING

MAKE SURE AT LEAST 100 mm OF THE SEAT POST IS INSERTED INTO THE FRAME AT ALL

TIMES. Failure to insert the seat post at least 100 mm can place a very high stress on the seat

tube top tube junction causing the frame to fail while riding.

Remove the seat post. Measure 100 mm from the bottom of the seat post. Use a permanent

marker to mark the post at 100 mm. When adjusting the seat post height in the seat tube,

never adjust the seat post so that the line you mark is above the top edge of the seat tube.

YOU MUST ALSO BE AWARE THAT bicycle seat posts are permanently marked by the

manufacturer with a “MINIMUM INSERT” line on the seat post itself. You must not rely on this

marking as an indication of the proper MINIMUM SEAT POST INSERTION DEPTH.

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT

IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.

Tire Size

WARNING

OBSERVE THE “MAXIMUM TIRE WIDTH” FOR YOUR BIKE FOUND IN THE SPECIFICATIONS

PAGE OF THIS MANUAL.

Mounting the wrong size tires can result in the tires hitting the fork or frame when riding. If

this happens, you can lose control of your bike and you can be thrown o, a moving tire can

be stopped because it touches the fork or frame.

Do not mount oversized tires, ones that rub or hit the fork or frame, ones that result in too

little clearance, or ones that can hit the fork or frame when the suspension is fully compressed

or when riding.

Take care that the tires you select are compatible with your bike’s fork or frame design. Also,

be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations of your front fork and rear shocks.

When you are considering tires for your bike consider...

The actual measured size of a tire may be dierent than its sidewall marking. Each time you

mount a new tire, take the time to inspect the actual clearance between the rotating tire

and all parts of the frame. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires at

least 1/16”(1.6 mm) tire clearance from any part of the bike. Allowing for lateral rim ex and a

wheel or rim that is out-of-true will likely mean choosing a rear tire that provides even more

clearance than the CPSC recommends.

ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR THE RIGHT TIRES FOR YOUR BIKE AND ITS

PARTICULAR COMPONENTS!

YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT

IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.

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MOTO ALLOY

MOTO CARBON

Front triangle

welded-alloy construction

Front triangle

composite construction

ICSG

FRAME TYPES

MOTO SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME REAR SHOCK

BB SHELL WIDTH 73 mm, STROKE 2.25 in, 57 mm

MAX. FORK LENGTH

See page 6.

CARBON - 545 mm EYETO EYE 7.875 in, 200 mm

ALLOY - 560 mm

BUSHING WIDTH

UPPER:

32.4 ± 0.05 mm

LOWER:

37.4 ± 0.05 mm

MINIMUM SEAT POST INSERT

See page 7

CARBON - 100 mm, 4 in.

ALLOY - See seat post.

INTENDED USE

See page 3. CONDITION 4

MAX. TIRE WIDTH 26 x 2.4 in BOLT HOLE DIA. 8. ± 0.05 mm

SEAT POST DIA. 34.9 mm

SAG - 20 - 25%

Adjust air pressure to achieve

11.5 - 14.3 mm of sag. See page 17.

FRONT DERAILLEUR DIA. 34.9 mm

CHAINLINE 50 mm

DROPOUT SPACING 135 mm

REAR HUB SPACING 135 mm

REAR HUB AXLE MAXLE, QR

REAR BRAKE MOUNT INTERNATIONAL

STANDARD

LEVERAGE RATIO 2.6-3.0:1

GEOMETRY (cm/ in) SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE

SEAT TUBE LENGTH 41.0/16.1 42.9/16.9 48.2/19.0 53.7/21.1

SEAT TUBE ANGLE 72.5˚ * * *

TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL 57.8/22.8 60.3/23.7 62.9/24.8 65.2/25.7

TOP TUBE ACTUAL 53.5/21.1 56.0/22.0 59.0/23.2 62.5/24.6

STAND OVER 74.8/29.4 76.4/30.1 80.7/31.8 82.0/32.3

HEAD TUBE ANGLE 67.5˚ * * *

HEADTUBE LENGTH CARBON 13.6/5.3 13.6/5.3 16.1/6.3 16.1/6.3

HEADTUBE LENGTH ALLOY 11.4/4.5 11.4/4.5 14.0/5.5 14.0/5.5

WHEEL BASE 109.8/43.2 112.4/44.3 115.6/45.5 118.4/46.6

FRONT CENTER DISTANCE 68.0/26.8 70.6/27.8 73.8/29.1 76.6/30.2

CHAINSTAY LENGTH 42.0/16.5 * * *

BOTTOM BRACKET DROP 3.3/1.3 * * *

BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 36.3/14.3 * * *

FORK RAKE 4.5/1.8 * * *

FORK TRAIL 8.8/3.5 * * *

REAR TRAVEL 16.0/6.3 * * *

TIGHTENING TORQUES N•m In•Lbs Loctite™ Page

Main Pivot Nut 16 142 242 14

Shock Link Pivot Nut 9 80 242 14

Shock Mounting Bolts 12 106 242 14

Push Link Pivot Bolts 11 98 242 14

Dropout Mounting Bolts 5 44 242 13

Seat Binder 6.8 60 11

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