Cannondale Alloy Road Disc User manual

Alloy Road Disc
Quick Start Guide
Applies to: Topstone Al, Synapse Al, CAAD X

Welcome to the Cannondale family.
WARNING
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This is a Quick Start Guide, not an
Owner’s manual.
Bicycling is an active sport with
inherent risk. A wide range of injuries
are possible. Due to the nature of
bicycle riding, the situations you
encounter while riding, you will be
exposed to the risk of serious injury,
paralysis or death. This risk cannot
be eliminated. You can minimize the
risk in many ways. Begin by reading
the complete Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s manual accompanying
this bike and available online at
www.cannondale.com, particularly
section “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION”.
First up, thank you for buying a new Cannondale bike – we’re excited to
have you on board and to get you out riding as soon as possible. Our new
assembly process is easy-to-follow – using methods outlined in this guide
to assemble your new Cannondale at home, plus it’s even easier to do so
with a friend. Our guide will take you through the simple steps from start
to nish – you can also follow along with a how-to video, as you build your
bike, just visit: [email protected]
If you still have any questions, then our Cannondale rider support sta are
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Also, when your new bike is all assembled and ready to ride, we’d love to
check it out – please don’t forget to tag #ridecannondale in your social
media. Enjoy the ride!

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Install your
handlebars
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Install your
seat post
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Install your
front wheel
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Install your
pedals

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This video applies to one Cannondale Platform:
• Topstone Al, Synapse Al, CAAD X
Tools Needed:
• Flat-Head Screwdriver
• Phillips-Head Screwdriver
• Box Cutter
• Scissors
Tools Included:
• Torque Wrench
• Allen Keys
• Pedal Wrench
Gently lift your bike out of the box and set
it on top of the box. Make sure the attached
wheel is facing upwards
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Inside the box, you’ll nd a smaller box of parts, necessary tools,
documentation and manuals. Once the bike is assembled, but
before you ride, please read the owner’s manual.
First, locate the staples on the top of the box and carefully remove
them with a screwdriver. Use caution: the staples are sharp.
Push the hand aps from the inside to the outside of the box. This
will make removing the bike easier.
Carefully lift the bike out of the box and set it onto the top of the box.
Next, remove the front wheel from the bike and set it aside. Remove
all additional packaging from the bike, letting the handlebar gently
hang from the frame.
Carefully lift and rotate the bike, lowering it gently back into the box
with the fork overhanging the box side.
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Using the included Allen wrench, loosen and remove the bolts and
faceplate from the stem. The stem connects the handlebar to the
fork. Set the bolts and faceplate aside together, so you don’t lose
anything.
Insert the handlebar into the stem and verify the brake hoses and
shift cables wrap around the frame cleanly, without kinks to any of
the lines.
Loosely reattach the faceplate to the stem. Take care to not tighten
one bolt more than another. Your goal is a consistent gap between
the stem and faceplate.
Center the handlebar in the stem using the markings on the bar, then
roll it back into a comfortable position. Lightly hand-tighten the stem
bolts using the Allen key, ensuring there’s an even gap between the
stem and faceplate. We’ll fully tighten these later.
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