Cannondale Bicycles Bicycle User Manual


 
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counterclockwise
, then lock the adjustment in by turning the barrel’s
lock nut
clockwise
as far as it will go. If the lever still fails the
Mechanical Safety Check, have your dealer check the brakes.
If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear: the
derailleur is out of adjustment. The cause may be as simple as cable
stretch, in which case you can compensate by turning the shifter or
derailleur cable adjusting barrel
counterclockwise
1/2 turn. Try shifting
again. If 1/2 turn to a full turn of the cable adjusting barrel does not cure
the problem, see your dealer.
6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your
bike to your dealer for a complete checkup.
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