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1. Volume Reducer 156 mm KH088 Air Piston Only KT028 w 23 cannondale APPENDIX A LEFTY 26 120mm Kit List PBR XLR Carbon PBR XLR Alloy KH100 S KH101 KH082 KH065 KF205 lt gt Knobs 0nly C LEFTYBOLTS K DO Ta 74 HD215 PeR Damping Cartridge KH062 XLR color red Damping Cartridge e KH079 NODE Solo Air Assembly Kit KH070 End of cartridge lower shaft m we Solo Air Assembly in is sold separately BE KHO99 Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts KH088 Air Piston Only KH047 EM 24 Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF APPENDIX A LEFTY 26 130mm Kit List PBR XLR Carbon PBR XLR Alloy KI082 KH100 KH101 e T pud cess e nr Sle Se pese Knobs Onl ev ee LEFTYBOLTS e e lii PBR Damping Cartridge a KH062 XLR color red 5 Damping Cartridge e KH079 HD 9 Q Solo Air Assembly Kit bum KH102 gt End of cartridge lower shaft Solo Air Assembly TUN is sold separately KHO99 3010 CES Hd 117 Upp2. LEFTIES ARE NOT INTENDED For use in extreme forms of jumping riding such as hardcore mountain Freeriding Downhill North Shore Dirt Jumping Hucking etc USE USING YOUR LEFTY THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS about how you intend to use your bike fork Manual for more information about Intended Use and Conditions 1 5 YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING UNDERSTAND YOUR LEFTY AND ITS INTENDED Industry usage Conditions 1 5 are generalized and evolving Consult your Cannondale Dealer Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner s RIDING WITH DAMAGE IS DANGEROUS STOP RIDING IMMEDITE IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT The following conditions indicate that serious fork damage is present Any unusual klunking or knocking noises Change in travel Changes in normal functions Loss of adjustments features oil leaks or air leaks Crash or impact damage deep scratches gouges dents or bending Any small cracks under the bolt head of upper and lower clamp bolts This inspection requires the removal of the bolts Horizontal cracks above and below the intersection of the upper and lower clamps with the outer tube portion of the Lefty structure Vertical cracks in the outer tube where the races and needle bearings run These may show as long straight lines perhaps several lines parallel to each other Please read Inspect For Safety in
3. loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts enought to remove the brake caliper from the mounting tabs Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the caliper Replace correctly during reinstallation 2 See Figure 2 Insert a 5 mm Allen key into the axle hub bolt and turn the the hub extraction bolt counter clockwise Continue turning the extraction bolt until the wheel can be removed easily from the spindle end See Figure 3 NOTICE m Make sure the axle bolt is completely disengaged before attempting to remove the wheel Never try to pull the wheel off forcefully m When the wheel is off to keep dirt out cover the hub opening m Protect spindle from damage when wheel is removed 13 cannondale Wheel Installation 1 Inspect inside the wheel hub for contamination and the condition of the hub seal Take corrective action if necessary Wipe the spindle clean with a dry shop towel Apply a high quality bike grease to 1 0 of the bearings inside the hub 2 Slide the wheel straight onto the spindle 3 Turn the axle bolt clockwise to engage the spindle threads Make sure the wheel and spindle are supported while tightening the hub bolt 4 Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub completely use torque wrench to tighten to final 15 0 Nem 133 0 IneL bs 5 Reinstall the brake caliper Tighten bolts to 78 0 IneLbf 9 0 Nem 6 Spin the wheel to make sure it
4. the Cannondale Limited Warranty Internal fork parts are defined as items such as damping cartridges and their internal parts seals o rings air cylinders air pistons springs elastomers bumpers bushings needle bearings races and oil Normal wear and tear on these items is NOT covered by this 1 year 2 in EU warranty Like brake pads on a car you should expect to have these items professionally replaced or renewed as you use the fork and they wear Fork Warranty Claims For any warranty claim to be considered the bicycle fork must be brought into an Authorized Cannondale Retailer on the continent on which the bicycle fork was purchased The bicycle fork must be in assembled condition and accompanied by the original dated sales receipt for the bicycle fork Dealer Locator at http Avww cannondale com Dealerlocator 20 Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF APPENDIX A LEFTY 29 90mm Kit List PBR XLR Carbon PBR XLR Alloy KHO82 C KH100 KH101 _ s UA mE S a N 3 fo wA KF205 __ e 92 LEFTYBOLTS XLR KH079 HD011 color red o KH099 ex LEFTYBOLTS Bm E Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts E 21 Solo Air Assembly is sold separately T HD010 3x10 mm Travel educers lolume
5. Clamp Clamp Bolt Serial Number Location Frame Bumper OPI Outer Tube alloy Brake Housing Guide ntegrated Lower Clamp 11 Guard 12 Guard Brake Housing Clamp 13 Lower Collar Assy 14 Sag O Ring 15 OPI Inner Tube 16 Guard Mounting Screws 17 Hub Spindle nner Bearing Land 19 Outer Bearing Land 20 Axle Bolt Threads 21 Schrader Valve D cannondale ADJUSTMENT Setting Sag Sag is the distance the LEFTY compresses when the bike is statically loaded with your body weight in your riding position Set it according to the LEFTY travel Sag is set by changing the air pressure through the Schrader valve at the bottom of the LEFTY Set Recommended Initial Air Pressure Set before measuring sag 26 w 29 26 y 29 RIDER WT RIDER WT Ibs 65 70 75 Kg 65 70 75 PSI PSI PSI Bar Bar Bar 125 81 88 94 55 5 5 6 1 6 6 135 88 95 101 60 6 0 6 6 7 2 145 94 102 109 65 6 5 7 2 78 155 01 109 116 70 7 0 Jl 8 4 165 07 116 124 75 7 5 83 9 0 175 14 123 131 80 8 0 8 8 9 6 185 20 130 139 85 8 5 9 4 10 2 200 30 140 150 90 9 0 9 9 10 8 215 40 151 161 95 9 5 10 5 11 4 230 50 161 173 100 10 0 11 0 12 0 240 56 168 180 105 10 5 IMG 12 6 Fine Tune to 25 Recommended Sag Adjust the air pressure to set
6. all rider weights CUSTOM AIRSPRING VOLUME Lightweight air volume spacers deliver spring rates that perfectly match the travel and intended usage of each fork
7. moves freely Be sure to test the brakes for proper operation before riding 14 DO NOT CONTAMINATE BRAKE CALIPER PADS OR ROTOR WITH GREASE DO NOT RIDE WITHOUT A PROPERLY MOUNTED ADJUSTED AND FUNCTIONING FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM The Lefty disc caliper acts as an integral secondary wheel retention system If the System is missing or improperly installed or if the wheel hub axle bolt should loosen the front wheel could slide off the spindle end When mounting IS compatible brake Systems Follow brake manufacturer s instructions when mounting the brake caliper to the spindle brake bosses Do not modify the fork in any way PLEASE ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR HELP WHEN INSTALLING COMPATIBLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF NOTICE m LOCATE BRAKE ROTOR BETWEEN THE PADS Replace shims that are in use be sure the shims are positioned between the caliper adapter if any and inner face of the fork mounts not under the head of the caliper bolts m USE ONLY THE LEFTY 16mm CALIPER BOLTS TO MOUNT THE BRAKE Longer bolts can result in contact with the brake rotor causing severe damage Check clearance between the bolt tips and rotor after remounting the caliper Order replacement bolts Cannondale p n LEFTYBOLTS 15 cannondale MAINTENANCE Schedule This schedule is intended as a guide only You must establish a schedule appropriate to
8. tighten the upper clamp bolt 9 Re tighten the steerer to 12 Nm ensuring the stem and Lefty do not move relative to each other Then hand tighten the lower clamp bolt 10 Finish by tightening both the upper and lower Lefty clamp bolts to the final torque of 7 9 Nm 11 Apply Loctite 242 and tighten the handlebar clamp bolts evenly and equally in a cross pattern to 6 Nm USE ONLY 0 3 OPI SPACERS DO NOT USE OTHER SPACERS Installing extra or different spacers will result in inadequate thread engagement between the stem and steerer resulting in serious damage A damaged stem steerer can break without warning and you could lose control of your bicycle NOTICE USE A TORQUE WRENCH The recommended tightening torque for Lefty clamp bolts with the OPI stem system is 7 Nm Do not exceed 9 Nm Over tightening can damage the OPI steerer parts 0 9 50 Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF OPI Stem Stem Bolts 4X Nylon Washer Spacers 0 3 Headshok Bearing Seal OPI Steerer LEFTY Clamp Bolts Shimano Tool TL FC33 OPI Stem Steerers Kit List H BAR CODE SIZE DIA RISE mm QSH09046318 BBQ STEM OPI 31 8 6D 090 318 6 05 100 6318 8 0 STEM OPI 31 8 6D 100 318 6 110 6318 STEM OPI 31 8 60 110 318 6 10 QSH120 6318 BBQ STEM 31 8 6 120 318 6 120 QSH090 5318 8BQ STEM OPI 31 8 5D 090 318 5 90
9. your riding style and conditions SERVICE ITEM FREQUENCY NORMAL RIDING Check For Damage pg 3 Pre Post Ride Check Tightening Torques pg 17 First Ride Every 4 5 Rides Replace Frame Bumper Guard pg 18 As Needed Manual Reset pg 19 50 Hours Telescope Lubrication 100 Hours Air Spring Damping Cartridge Inspection 100 Hours Telescope Rebuild 200 Hours Indicates Authorized Cannondale Dealer Only service sais f you race with your LEFTY you will have to perform the items listed twice as often i e 50hrs becomes rs SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL FORK SERVICE ANNUALLY Minimum Annually or when problems are indicated you must have your LEFTY serviced through a Cannondale Dealer or an Authorized Headshok Service Center Disassembly and inspection by a suspension professional is required to evaluate the internal and external parts identify wear or damage Damaged parts must be replaced with new ones and the work must also include any work described in any technical bulletins or product recalls FREQUENT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SAFETY YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED PARALYZED OR KILLED RIDING ON A BROKEN OR POORLY MAINTAINED FORK Ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete maintenance program one that suits where and how you ride 16 Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF Cleaning Clean using only a mild soap and wa
10. 129143 2 LEFTY HYBRID OWNER S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF About This Supplement Table of Contents Cannondale Owner s Manual Supplements provide important model specific safety maintenance and SAFETY INFORMATION 2 technical information They are not replacements Intended Fork Use 2 for your Cannondale Bicycle Owner s Manual Damage 5 2 This supplement may be one of several for your Disassembly Modification 3 bike Be sure to obtain and read all of them 29R Travel Reduction 3 If you need a manual or supplement or have a IDENTIFICATION 4 Question about your bike please contact your ieee rie ens E Cannondale Dealer immediately or call us at one LEFTY Hybrid Carbon 4 of the telephone numbers listed on the back cover LEFTY Hybrid OPI Alloy 5 of this manual ADJUSTMENT u uuu u ua 6 You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of Setting Sa 6 7 any Cannondale Owner s Manuals or Supplements 8 pU dM Md ibat from our website http www cannondale com XLR Hydraulic Remote 8 bikes tech XER R botiridi 8 PBR EOGKOULE eet 9 e This manual is not a comprehensive safety or PBR a a 9
11. PART Il Section D of your Cannondale Bicycle Owner s Manual If your LEFTY is damaged do not ride it Contact your Cannondale Dealer to arrange service through an authorized service center YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF Disassembly or Modification DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY YOUR LEFTY IN ANY WAY Improper service or modification can lead to serious fork damage or serious personal injury Do not disaassemble the fork e Do not attempt modification in any way e Do not drill file cut or remove material from any part e Do not attempt to repair damage e Do not weld clamp or bond anything to the fork e Do not attempt to remove the damping cartridge or other internal fork parts The MAINTENANCE section of this supplement includes information about regular owner maintenance practices that can keep your fork in good operating condition All other service and maintenance procedures must be completed through an Authorized Headshok Service Center Contact your Authorized Cannondale Dealer for more information YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING 29R Travel Reduction DO NOT REMOVE 29 ER TRAVEL REDUCERS LEFTY for 29 wheel bikes have internal travel reducers to maintain correct clearance with the wheel and frame If r
12. QSHI00 5318 8BQ STEM OPI 31 8 5D 100 318 5 100 QSHI10 5318 8BQ STEM OPI 31 8 50 110 318 5 110 QSHI20 5318 8BQ STEM OPI 31 8 50 120 318 5 120 QSH090 15 BBQ 31 8 150 090 318 15 90 QSH100 15 BBQ STEM OPI 31 8 15D 100 318 15 100 QSH110 15 BBQ STEM OPI 31 8 15D 110 318 15 110 QSHI20 15 8BQ STEM OPI 31 8 15D 120 318 15 120 KHO78 STD STEER OPI STD Included with stem KHO78 XL STEER OPI XL Optional 1 9 Nm 62 80 InLbs Shimano TL FC33 12 Nm 106 InLbs 11 cannondale LEFTY Hybrid Wheel Hub 1 Bearing Seal 6 Lefty Hub Wheel Building Tool 2 Inner Hub Bearing 7 Axle Bolt 3 LEFTY Hub Shell 8 Hub Cap Left hand thread 4 Outer Hub Bearing 9 Shimano Tool TL FW30 5 Axle Bolt Assy b 2 3 KH105 24H KIT HUB LEFTY 24H6 BOLT BLK J KH105 28H KIT HUB LEFTY 28H6 BOLT BLK KH105 32H KIT HUB LEFTY 24H6 BOLT BLK QC118 5 06117 7 8 d Light grease anam Loctite 242 blue 7 s C ig gt dull Shimano TL FW30 5mm 15 Nm 133 InLbs DIMENSIONS FOR WHEEL BUILDING A Disc Flange Diameter 68 0 mm B Non Disc Flange Diameter 54 0 mm C Disc Flange To Center 18 8 mm D Non Disc Flange To Center 31 6 mm 12 Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF Wheel Removal l SeeFigure 1 Use a 5 mm Allen key to
13. Reducer 60 mm 181 Damping Cartridge M KH065 Knobs Only PBR Damping Cartridge KH062 color red Solo Air Assembly Kit KH085 End of cartridge lower shaft KH088 Air Piston Only cannondale APPENDIX A LEFTY 29 100mm Kit List PBR XLR Carbon Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts KH047 gt w XLR KH079 color red Solo Air Assembly is sold separately T Damping Cartridge 1 E Travel HD010 3x10 mm Reducers 22 il Volume Red 60 mm KHO65 Knobs Only PBR Damping Cartridge KHO62 color red Solo Air Assembly Kit KHO91 End of cartridge lower shaft A Upper Air Seal 58mm KH088 Air Piston Only Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF APPENDIX A LEFTY 26 100mm Kit List PBR XLR Carbon PBR XLR Alloy gt KO KIO cD SS 2 KH065 KF205 Knobs Onl gt lt lt LEFTYBOLTS PBR Damping Cartridge KH087 16mm LEFTYBOLTS Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts KH047 color green XLR Damping Cartridge KHO86 color green I Solo Air Assembly Kit KH052 End of cartridge lower shaft Solo Air Assembly is sold separately KH099
14. ble Each Lefty model s damper and airspring are custom tuned to deliver the ideal suspension response for the fork s travel and intended riding style POPTOP PLATFORM Restricts fork movement for efficiency when actuated with the XLR or PBR control but blows open with bump impact for greater control and comfort VARIABLE BLOW OFF THRESHOLD Each model comes with a platform setting that is appropriate for its travel and usage can be factory adjusted to rider preference VARIABLE SPEED SENSITIVE DAMPING Each Lefty has speed sensitive high and low speed compression and rebound damping circuits custom tuned for the fork s travel and usage METAL DAMPER COMPONENTS Damper body shafts pistons and oil caps are all machined from high grade alloys for maximum durability and performance 28 ON THE FLY REBOUND ADJUSTABLE Convenient fork top rebound controls allow on the fly adjustment ISOLATED DAMPER TECHNOLOGY Sealed damper isolates oil and prevents it from mixing with air for consistent controlled performance INTERNAL PRESSURE COMPENSATER PISTON Controls heat expansion of the oil for consistent damping from the top of the hill to the bottom SOLO AIR SELF ADJUSTING NEGATIVE SPRING Lefty air pistons all feature SRAM s SoloAir technology which automatically adjusts the negative airspring to perfectly match the positive Fluid response and controlled return at for
15. educers are removed or installed incorrectly and the air spring pressure is lost or too low and the fork is loaded in a large compression event a rotating tire could come into contact with the frame causing the wheel to stop suddenly This can throw a rider off the bicycle or result in a loss of control and crash CHECK FOR MINIMUM TIRE FORK FRAME CLEARANCE 10 mm WITH ALL AIR RELEASED FROM LEFTY AND FULLY COMPRESSED Measure between the top of the properly inflated tire and the bottom of the fork Steerer YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING cannondale IDENTIFICATION LEFTY Hybrid Carbon Structure O Oy O G S pA m N N O O O BI XLR Remote Lockout Assy XLR Hydraulic Line XLR Rebound Dial XLR PBR Carbon Outer Collar Bonded Upper Clamp Clamp Bolt Serial Number Location Frame Bumper Carbon Outer Tube carbon fiber Brake Housing Guide Bonded Lower Clamp Guard Guard Brake Housing Clamp Lower Collar Assy Sag O Ring OPI Inner Tube Guard Mounting Screws Hub Spindle Inner Bearing Land Outer Bearing Land Axle Bolt Threads Schrader Valve Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF LEFTY Hybrid OPI One Piece Integration PBR Lockout Button PBR Rebound Dial XLR PBR OPI Outer Collar Integrated Upper
16. er Air Seal gl 58 mm 1 Y l6mm a CT LEFTYBOLTS Ro Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts KHU88 Air Piston Only KH047 25 cannondale APPENDIX B LEFTY TECHNOLOGY ISOLATED DAMPER Sealed cartridge damper keeps air and oil separate for consistent predictable damping HYBRID NEEDLE BEARING SYSTEM This new feature combines the friction free action of our needle bearings with all weather sealing and the additional support of a lower glide bearing Smoother action under all loads and less maintenance than other forks BOOT FREE DUAL INTEGRATED CROWNS Dual Crowns clamp to an oversize steerer above and below the headtube distributing loads more evenly for a stronger and stiffer fork The new Durathon seal system eliminates the need for the old accordion boot for a cleaner look MOTO GUARD Detachable moto style guard protects lower leg from rocks and debris OPI LOWER LEG AXLE The One Piece Integrated lower leg and tapered 25mm to 15mm axle are forged from a single piece of aluminum for incredible strength and stiffness 26 40mm dia 32mm dia INVERTED DESIGN Like racing motorcycle forks Lefty has the larger diameter fork tube on top the best arrangement for fighting flex and increasing strength SELF RESETTING New integ
17. l is The XLR lever button 1 is retracted as locked The XLR lever button is extended shown To go to the locked position push as shown Push black button in and the black button in and release it release it to return to the open position XLR Rebound Dial Rotate the red rebound dial inthe direction counter clockwise to increase rebound speed faster Rotate dial inthe direction clockwise to decrease rebound speed slower Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF PBR Lockout OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION In the open position LEFTY travel is active In the locked position LEFTY travel is The red rebound dial 1 is in the down locked The red rebound dial is up To go position To go to the locked position press back to the open position press the red the blue button 2 redound dial down until it clicks PBR Rebound Dial Rotate dialin the direction counter clockwise to increase rebound speed faster Rotate dialin the direction clockwise to decrease rebound speed slower cannondale OPI STEM STEERER The following procedure should only be completed by a professional bike mechanic Before installation make sure all part surfaces are clean Apply a high quality bicycle bearing grease to the surfaces indicated See shaded areas in illustration next page Make sure both upper and lower head tube bearings are fully seated in the headtube Fol
18. low these steps carefully 1 Install the upper bearing seal onto the upper headtube bearing The open side of the seal faces the bearing 2 Position the Lefty onto the headtube by sliding the Lefty clamps over the head tube and seal 3 Slide the nylon washer onto the OPI stem with rounded side facing the shoulder of the stem 4 Apply grease to fully cover stem bearing surface and the internal steerer threads Also apply grease to the inner race of the upper and lower headtube bearings Slide the desired number of spacers onto the stem You may use 0 3 spacers onto the OPI stem Use only OPI spacers See the warning below 5 Make sure the Lefty is aligned over the head tube bearings insert stem with nylon washer and desired spacers through upper clamp seal and onto the bearing With a soft mallet carefully drive stem straight down until fully seated 6 Next install the nylon washer onto steerer with the rounded side of the washer facing the steerer bottom flange Grease entire steerer lower bearing surface and the steerer threads 7 Insert steerer into bearing and carefully hand thread into stem not use a tool Continue hand threading until the steerer 10 contacts the lower clamp surface 8 Tighten the steerer to 12 Nm using the Shimano TL FC33 bottom bracket tool and atorque wrench This step draws the stem and spacer stack to the upper clamp When tightened align the stem and only hand
19. r position and affix by pressing firmly against the outer tube IMPORTANT Be sure to position the bumper so that when the handlebar is rotated to the left the bumper prevents fork contact with the the frame Frame damage can result from using the wrong bumper or positioning a bumper incorrectly Ask your Cannondale Dealer for help 1 Standard clamp width bumper 2 Tall clamp width bumper Moto Guard The LEFTY hybrid moto guard protects the inner tube surface from damage It also supports the brake line Check it periodically Make sure it is in good condition and attached properly NOTICE Replace guard with a new one if it becomes damaged It is a normal wear item 1 Guard 2 M Mounting points 3 Mounting screws 18 1 KHO99 Loctite 242 1 0Nm 9 0 InLbs Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF Manual Reset Perform every 50 hours 1 With your bike on the floor 2 Cover the brake rotor with a clean shop towel Remove the Schrader valve cap and hold the valve to release all air pressure It is normal for a small amount of oil to be expelled with the escaping air Contamination can result in reduced or lost braking performance 3 Hold the valve open while fully compressing the LEFTY with the the handlebar until it bottoms out With the air out using moderate force bottom out the LEFTY firmly several times 4 No
20. rated bearing stops allow needle bearings to reset themselves during regular riding reducing the need for manual resetting for more trouble free riding NEEDLE BEARINGS Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF Sandwiched between hardened polished steel races on the inner and outer legs these friction free bearings handle the bulk of the forces allowing the fork to stay super active under all loads LUBRICATING OIL BATH Space between inner and outer leg contains an oil bath that keeps the needle bearings and glide bearing constantly lubed for buttery smooth performance and long life GLIDE BEARING Increases contact and overlap between inner and outer legs reducing flex especially deep in the travel DURATHON SEAL SYSTEM Completely seals the fork structure sealing out contaminants and holding in a lubricating oil bath for the needle bearings and glide bearing 2 SQUARE IN SQUARE DESIGN The needle bearing races form a square in square interface between the inner and outer fork legs preventing the two tubes from rotating relative to each other like the round in round design of traditional forks Contributes to Lefty s incredibly stiff and precise handling cannondale Lefty s advanced isolated damper and integrated airspring work with the free moving hybrid needle bearing system to deliver the smoothest most controlled suspension response possi
21. service manual for your bike OPI STEM STEERER 10 e This manual does not include assembly instructions for your bike LEFTY HYBRID WHEEL HUB mananasnaaanannanana 12 Wheel Removal 13 Al Cannondale bikes must be completely Wheel Installation 14 15 assembled and inspected for proper operation by a Cannondale Dealer before delivery to the MAINTENANCE rere 16 Owner Schedule E enanas 16 Cleaning 17 _ 17 Thi uw Frame 18 is supplement may include procedures beyond the scope of general mechanical Moto Guard see 18 aptitude Manual 19 Special tools skills and knowledge may be Cannondale Limited Warranty a required Improper mechanical work increases APPENDIX A KITS LIST 21 25 the risk of an accident Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury paralysis or death APPENDIX B LEFTY TECHNOLOGY 25 28 To minimize risk we strongly recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an authorized Cannondale retailer 06 12 cannondale SAFETY INFORMATION Intended Use Damage Inspection LEFTY TRAVEL INTENDED USE 120mm All Mountain Overmountain ASTM CONDITION 4 Cross Country Marathon Hardtails SEI ASTM CONDITION 3
22. ter solution Clean water and common liquid dish washing soap will work best Be sure to cover the adjusters with a clean plastic bag secured with a rubber band or masking tape Spray off heavy dirt before wiping Spray indirectly NOTICE e DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER Use a low pressure garden hose Power washing will force contaminants into the fork promoting corrosion immediately damaging or result in accelerated wear e DON T DRY WITH COMPRESSED AIR FOR THE SAME REASON Tightening Torques Correct tightening torque for the fasteners bolts screws nuts on your bicycle is very important to your safety 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 tighten fasteners yourself always use a good torque wrench Description Nm In Lbs Loctite LEFTY Upper Lower Clamp Bolts 7 9 62 80 242 blue Guard Screws 1 0 9 242 blue LEFTY Wheel Axle Bolt 15 133 OPI Stem Steer Handlebar Bolts 6 52 242 blue OPI Steerer 12 106 17 cannondale Frame Bumper The LEFTY frame bumper is located on the outer tube between the clamps The bumper cushions the frame from contact with the LEFTY Replace it with a new one if it ever becomes damaged torn or missing REPLACEMENT Before replacement gently clean the LEFTY outer tube with warm soapy water and wipe dry Remove the backing from the new bumpe
23. this sag LEFTY TRAVEL mm 130 120 100 90 25 SAG mm 32 30 25 22 2096 SAG Minimum 26 24 20 18 30 SAG Maximum 39 36 30 27 LEFTY AIR PRESSURE LIMITS Minimum 50 psi 3 4 bar Maximum 225 psi 15 5 bar Lefty Hybrid Owner s Manual Supplement 129143 PDF To set sag 1 Remove the Schrader valve cap 1 at the bottom of the LEFTY Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the Schrader valve 2 See Figure 1 2 Set the recommended intial starting air pressure according to your weight w co ide the sag O ring 3 against the wiper eal 4 See Figure 2 it on bike in riding position and ismount w Qan Note Your riding position affects weight distribution and therefore sag For example in the Attack position Figure 3 the rider s weight is distributed equally front and rear 4 Measure the sag distance See Figure 4 Sag Trouble Shooting Too much sag add air in small increments Too little sag reduce air in small increments Excessive increasing air pressure bottom out harsh ride or reduce air pressure limited travel A dirty pump or valve end can result in contamination damage and air loss Make sure pump and valve are clean before attachment cannondale XLR Hydraulic Remote OPEN POSITION LOCKED POSITION In the open position LEFTY travel is active In the locked position LEFTY trave
24. w measure from the bottom of the spindle to the top of the outer collar Repeat step three until the correct measurement for your LEFTY is reached LEFTY LENGTH A 29 578 3mm 26 548 3mm 5 When you are finished reset sag See page 6 Measure Fully Compressed 19 cannondale Cannondale Limited Warranty Cannondale Headshok LEFTY Fatty Solo suspension products are covered under the terms and conditions of the Cannondale Limited Warranty It is available on the Policies page of our website at http Avww cannondale com Be sure to read the exclusions listed in the limited warranty For example damage from accidents and improper maintenance are not covered Definitions related to forks The fork structure is covered in the FRAMES section of the Cannondale Limited Warranty Fork structure means certain structural parts of the fork specifically the fork legs outer tube the steerer tube steerer tube clamps and the inner tubes with attached dropouts or spindle The boot air filter assembly cable clamps needle bearings races and bushings which are part of the telescopic assembly are normal wear and tear items and ARE NOT covered by the limited lifetime warranty The internal fork internal parts are covered by the 1 year 2 years in EU countries warranty against defects in materials or workmanship described in the COMPONENTS section of
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