Cannondale Synapse Carbon Configuration guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
123394.PDF, August 08
2009 Synapse Carbon
Cutting the Seat Post
Depending on the frame size of your Synapse Carbon, the seat post
may require cutting to a shorter length. This must be performed by
a professional bike mechanic. The Synapse Carbon frame has seat
post depth in the seat tube that varies with the frame size. Small
frame sizes can accept between 110-130mm. Larger frame sizes can
accept between 110-150mm.
8 Nm
SEAT BINDER
SEAT POST
SEAT TUBE 80mm
MINIMUM
INSERT
SADDLE HIEGHT
Make a new
permanent
mark here.
80mm
17 Nm
(Saddle not shown)
Use a 220 or
lighter grit
sandpaper
to round the
cut edge.
SEAT POST
CUT END
CUTTING GUIDE
Figure 1.
To maximize saddle height adjustment range as well as maintain the
necessary minimum insert depth of 80mm of any seat post, the seat
post must be tted (cut) to the frame.
To cut the seat post
1. Insert an uncut post into the seat tube. Insert it until it stops
inside the frame. It should slide in easily. Do not force it into the
seat tube. This is the maximum distance inside the seat tube the
post will insert.
2. Determine the maximum desired adjustment range of the
saddle that maintains the required 80mm of seat post inside the
seat tube. See Figure 1.
3. Remove the excess section from the end of the seat post. You
should use a cutting guide such as Park Tool SG-7 and a carbon
specic saw blade. See Figure 2. You should also lightly sand the
cut post to round and smooth the cut.
4. Re-mark the MINIMUM INSERT line 80mm up from the bottom of
the cut seat post. Mark the seat post without scoring, scratching
or otherwise damaging the surface of the seat post. Use a thin
decal (automotive pin striping) or a paint marker.
8 Nm
SEAT BINDER
SEAT POST
SEAT TUBE 80mm
MINIMUM
INSERT
SADDLE HIEGHT
Make a new
permanent
mark here.
80mm
17 Nm
(Saddle not shown)
Use a 220 or
lighter grit
sandpaper
to round the
cut edge.
SEAT POST
CUT END
CUTTING GUIDE
Figure 2.
NOTE: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) bicycle
regulations require minimum seat post insertion be marked on the
seat post.
WARNING
If the seat post requires cutting, have it done by a professional
bike mechanic with experience cutting high-performance carbon
components.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IF
YOUR IGNORE THIS WARNING.
More Information on Carbon Seat Posts
For more information about carbon ber seat posts, see also
“APPENDIX D. Care and Maintenance of Carbon Fiber Seat Posts” in
your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.

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BB DROP
FRONT CENTER
WHEELBASE
ST ANGLE HT ANGLE
HT LENGTH
TT LENGTH HORIZ
ST CLAMP
13.0 mm
ST LENGTH
CS LENGTH
410.0 337.0
337.0
RAKE 45.0
Figure 3.
Intended Use
The intended use of your bike or frameset is CONDITION 1 / HIGH
PERFORMANCE ROAD.
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.
Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving.
Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use
your bike.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more
information about Intended Use and Conditions 1-5.
Important Composites Message
Your bike is made from composite materials also known as “carbon
ber.”
All riders must understand a fundamental reality of composites.
Composite materials constructed of carbon bers are strong and
light, but when crashed or overloaded, carbon bers do not bend,
they break.
For your safety, as you own and use the bike, you must follow proper
service, maintenance, and inspection of all the composites (frame,
stem, fork, handlebar, seat post, etc.) Ask your Cannondale Dealer
for help.
We urge you to read PART II, “Section D. Inspect For Safety” in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual BEFORE you ride.
Geometry and Specications
SIZE
(cm)
ST LENGTH
(cm)
TT LENGTH HORIZ
(cm) HT ANGLE ST ANGLE BB DROP (cm)
HT LENGTH
(cm)
FRONT CENTER
(cm)
WHEELBASE
(cm)
48 436 510 71° 74.5° 72 130 565.8 964.8
51 466 525 72° 74° 72 145 570.7 969.8
54 496 540 72° 74° 69 165 587.3 987.4
56 526 560 72.5° 73.5° 69 180 599.1 99.3
58 546 580 73° 73° 67 200 610.3 1011.1
61 576 600 73° 72.5° 67 220 624.9 1025.8
Feminine
44 396 500 70.5° 76° 72 125 567.5 966.5
48 436 510 71° 74.5° 72 130 565.8 964.8
51 466 525 72° 74° 72 145 570.7 969.8
54 506 535 72.5° 74° 72 160 578 977.1
HEADSET Campy style bearings:
41.8mm OD w/ 45° chamfers MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
SEAT POST DIA. Synapse Carbon specic
BINDER CLAMP MAX TORQUE: 8 Nm
SADDLE CLAMP TORQUE: 17 Nm
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
SEAT BINDER 275 lbs / 125 kg 10 lbs / 4.5 kg 285 lbs / 129 kg
DROPOUT SPACING FRONT 100mm
REAR 130mm * Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only
FRONT DERAILLEUR TYPE BRAZE ON
BOTTOM BRACKET BB30
68mm English (w/ adapter)