Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual - Section B.
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seCtion B.
intended Use
WaRninG
UndeRstand yoUR Bike and its intended Use. ChoosinG the WRonG BiCyCle foR yoUR
PURPose Can Be hazaRdoUs. UsinG yoUR Bike the WRonG Way is danGeRoUs.
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right tool for the job”
and help you understand its limitations. There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each
type. Cannondale makes many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring, cyclocross and tandem
bicycles.
There are also bicycles that mix features. For example we have road/racing bikes with triple cranks. These
bikes have the low gearing of a touring bike, the quick handling of a racing bike, but are not well suited for
carrying heavy loads on a tour. For that purpose you want a touring bike.
Within each of type of bicycle, one can optimize for certain purposes. Visit your bicycle shop and find
someone with expertise in the area that interests you. Do your own homework. Seemingly small changes
such as the choice of tires can improve or diminish the performance of a bicycle for a certain purpose.
On the following pages, we generally outline the intended uses of various types of bikes.
Industry usage Conditions are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you
intend to use your bike.
in addition to this section, please consult any Cannondale owner’s manual supplements or components
manufactuer’s instructions for information on intended use.