Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual - Refinishing
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RefinishinG
WaRninG
We knoW that Bike oWneR’s Refinish and
RePaint Bikes. no oWneR’s manUal oR
voided WaRRanty Will PRevent this. We
Can’t PRediCt all the thinGs that CoUld
Go WRonG in the RefinishinG PRoCess.
What We hoPe to CommUniCate to yoU in
the foRm of this WaRninG is that:
1. Incorrectly refinishing or repainting your
bike can lead to a serious accident.
2. Refinishing could hide structural damage
(fatigue cracks, dented or bent tubes, or
other structural problems) also leading to
an accident. You can be injured or killed.
PReCaUtions:
• Chemicals that might be used in refinishing
might attack your frame and/or fork (carbon
fiber) and weaken them.
• Removing original paint, decals (sanding,
scouring, scratching, or blasting) can actually
remove frame material possibly weakening
them.
• Refinishing can not fix structural problems;
refinishing might conceal serious damage.
if yoU deCide to Refinish: (suggestions)
• Understand that your Cannondale warranty will
be voided
• Go to a professional bicycle repainter (often a
frame builder).
• Ask about the professional’s experience with
aluminum and/or carbon frames.
• Be sure your frame is never sanded with paper
coarser than 150 grit.
modifiCations
WaRninG
do not modify yoUR Bike fRame oR
ComPonents in any Way. modifiCations
Can CaUse damaGe leadinG to failURe
and aCCident. yoU Can Be seveRely
inJURed oR killed.
Do not physically alter your frame in any way.
Don’t sandblast, shot blast or glass bead your
frame. Don’t use any coarse sandpaper on your
bike. Don’t grind, wire brush, file, scrape or
machine buff your frame. Don’t weld, braze or let
anyone touch your frame with a torch. Don’t drill
any holes in your frame. Don’t acid dip or etch
your frame. Don’t anodize or chrome plate your
frame. Any of these procedures will seriously
harm the structural integrity and/or longevity of
your frame, which could lead to serious accident
and injury.
modifications will void any applicable
warranty.