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Mf 1 130594 p/n 130954 revision a, 11/13 1 contents safety information .....................................2-3 tandem riding ...............................................4-8 technical information ............................. 9-15 maintenance ...................................................16 ...
2 3 130594 2 tandems are different from single rider bikes warning tandems are bigger, heavier, and less maneuverable than single rider bikes. ■ ride very cautiously as your team climbs the tandem learning curve. ■ more time is needed to react and avoid ride hazards. ■ always think further ahead. Al...
2 3 130594 3 checking the stoker handlebar system stem seatpost clamp bolts 8 nm, 71 in lbs seat binder bolt 6 - 8 nm handlebar clamp bolts “minimum insert” mark saddle clamp bolt see post. 6 nm, 53 in lbs captain’s seatpost stoker handlebar stem extension bolts 8 nm, 71 in lbs warning to prevent th...
4 5 130594 4 tandem riding the tandem partnership tandems are fun, and with two engines for the same frontal area, they’re considerably faster than single bikes. Tandem teams learn to ride together well, to communicate without words, and to anticipate each other’s desires. Tandeming is a great way t...
4 5 130594 5 the captain’s responsibility the captain’s primary job is to make the stoker happy. With an unhappy stoker, the captain won’t have a riding partner! So you must reassure your partner with careful, methodical riding habits. Anticipate maneuvers, beginning them far in advance. Be alert to...
6 7 130594 6 tandem bike fit in addition to sizing and comfort issues for each individual, the bicycle must be made to accommodate the interaction between the two riders. This document is meant to offer hints and suggestions but only scratches the surface of tandem setup. The best configuration for ...
6 7 130594 7 stopping if you stop briefly, say, for a traffic light, the captain stops the bike while the stoker stays strapped in. The captain takes one foot off the pedal, dismounts from the seat, and puts the foot on the ground while holding the bike absolutely upright. Starting up again is just ...
8 9 130594 8 riding at night most of tandem safety comes from good technique, which we’ve described above. A few specific warnings merit mention, though. Riding a tandem at night is legal if you have a headlight and taillight—but we don’t recommend it. Nighttime riding is more mentally demanding tha...
8 9 130594 i r j b h f p a k l c n d e o m q g h s 9 technical information geometry road 700c mountain 29r sizes (in/cm) m/s l/s x/s j/m md lg a seat tube angle 73.0° * * * 73.0 * b 73.0° * * * 73.0 * c head tube angle 71.0° * * * 72.5 * d horizontal top tube length 22.5/57.1 23.0/58.5 23.6/60.0 24....
10 11 130594 10 specifications model road 700c mountain 29r headset campy style bearings: 41.8mm od w/ 45° chamfers 1.5in or headshok w/ kp119/ timing chain length size links m/s 78 l/s 78 x/s 78 j/m 79 size links md 78 lg 79 bb shell front bb30 eccentric, rear bb30 front bsa eccentric, rear bsa sea...
10 11 130594 11 rear derailleur hanger rear bb parts kf051/ 5.0 nm, 44 inlbs loctite™ 242 front derailleur rear derailleur rear brake housing guide circlip bb30 bearing qc616/ kb6180/ circlip groove rear bb cable guide (not used) rear brake housing guide kf086/ kf086/ kp320/.
12 13 130594 12 bottom bracket eccentric your tandem’s has either, a standard 68mm english threaded bb eccentric, or a bb30 eccentric assembly (shown next page) depending on the model. Both eccentric types are available from cannondale. See replacement parts. The purpose of an eccentric is to enable...
12 13 130594 13 eccentric maintenance annually, as part of your regular maintenance schedule, the crankset should be removed from the eccentric and the eccentric assembly removed from the frame. At this time, the eccentric should be disassembled, cleaned and re-greased. The inside the frame bb shell...
14 15 130594 14 periodically, the tension of the timing chain must be checked. The tension should be maintained at 1/2” of total vertical deflection. Normal chain wear and stretch will cause the tension to change over time. How to adjust the timing chain tension: 1. Clean and lubricate the timing ch...
14 15 130594 15 fixing bolt loctite 242 (blue) 13 nm, 115 in lbs increase tension decrease tension timing chain allen key holes correct place to inspect tension is at the midpoint between the front and rear timing chainrings. Front timing chainring wedge centering bolt figure 5..
16 mf 130594 16 maintenance the following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your cannondale bicycle owner’s manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. Consult with your cannondale dealer to create a complete maintenance program for your riding style, compone...
Tandem owner’s man ual supplem ent cannondale u sa cycling sports gro up, inc. 172 friendship ro ad, bedford, pennsylv ania, 15522-6600 , usa (voice): 1-800-bi ke-usa (fax): 814-623-617 3 custserv@cyclings portsgroup.Com cannondale e urope cycling sports gro up europe, b.V. Mail: postbus 510 0 visit...
