Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2012-2015 Owner's Manual

Cannondale SuperSix Evo: Experience unparalleled speed, agility, and control on the road with our high-performance road bike, crafted from premium carbon fiber for a lightweight and responsive ride. Conquer challenging climbs, descend with confidence, and outpace the wind with its aerodynamic design.

126884 (05/11)SUPERSIX EVO.OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 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/.
■ 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.
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.
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.
Intended Use
ASTM F2043
Suitable for
road riding
(only)
The intended use of all models
is ASTM CONDITION 1, High-
Performance Road.
WARNING
UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS INTENDED USE.
USING YOUR BIKE THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s
Manual for more information about Intended Use
and Conditions 1-5.

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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.
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 off 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-off, 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.