Cannondale PROPHET User manual

120020 09/06
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LEFTY MAX 140
SPV - STABLE PLATFORM VALVE
Features the Manitou SPV compression damper. Adjust
SPV air pressure and volume externally to control pedaling
platform and progressive or linear damping. Additional
features include the Cannondale-Specific rebound system
which provides external rebound damping control with an
indexed dial and wider range of adjustment.
TPC - TWIN PISTON CHAMBER
Features independent damping pistons: one optimized for
rebound, and the other for compression. Additionally, we use
a low pressure, high volume system to eliminate cavitation
(which leads to compression spikes and stiffening) and heat
related problems. Our Quick Range TPC allows minimum to
maximum compression damping adjustment in a half-turn of
the knob. With the combination of Quick Range TPC and the
Cannondale-Specific rebound system, riders can quickly and
easily tune ride qualities.
FFD - FLUID FLOW DAMPING
A TPC derived hydraulic damping system featuring compression
and externally adjustable rebound damping pistons. We use
a low pressure, high volume system to eliminate cavitation
(which leads to compression spikes and stiffening) and heat-
related problems. The FFD still uses the Cannondale-Specific
rebound system.
SPV LEVER
(4-positions)
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE
Position shock as shown in the XC or FR swingarm positions.
LEFTY MAX 140 - SPV SWINGER X3
SWINGARM POSITIONS
RIDER
WT.
(lbs)
FORK SIZE
FORK
SPRING
(Color )
SPV
PRESSURE (psi)
REBOUND
xc fr
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE (psi)
120 PT GREEN 40 9 95 85 21
130 SM GREEN 50 9 105 95 21
140 SM GREEN 60 9 115 100 21
150 MD BLUE 50 9 120 105 21
160 MD BLUE 60 8 130 115 20
170 LG RED 60 8 135 120 20
180 LG RED 60 8 145 130 20
190 XL BLACK 60 8 155 140 20
200 XL BLACK 70 7 160 145 19
210 XL BLACK 70 7 165 150 19
220 XL BLACK 80 6 170 155 18
45 mm
37.4mm
27.4mm
35 mm
FR
XC
PROPHET SWINGARM POSITIONS
For detailed adjustment and maintenance , please consult manufacturer's Owner's Manuals.
• Shock mounting bolts are 5 mm Allen Key.
• Be sure to use Loctite™ 242 (blue).
• Tighten to 5.0 N•m , 44 In•Lbs.
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE
Position shock as shown in the XC or FR swingarm positions.
LEFTY MAX 140 -
TPC OR FFD
FLOAT R
SWINGARM POSITIONS
RIDER
WT.
(lbs)
FORK SIZE
FORK SPRING
(Color )
REBOUND
xc fr
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE (psi)
120 PT BLUE 9 100 90 4
130 SM BLUE 9 110 105 4
140 SM BLUE 9 115 115 3
150 MD RED 9 125 120 3
160 MD RED 8 135 130 3
170 LG BLACK 8 140 135 2
180 LG BLACK 8 150 145 2
190 XL BLACK 8 160 155 2
200 XL BROWN 7 165 160 1
210 XL BROWN 7 175 165 1
220 XL BROWN 6 185 170 1
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE
Position shock as shown in the XC or FR swingarm positions.
LEFTY MAX 140 -
TPC OR FFD
RADIUM R
SWINGARM POSITIONS
RIDER
WT.
(lbs)
FORK SIZE
FORK SPRING
(Color )
REBOUND
xc fr
REBOUND
AIR PRESSURE (psi)
120 PT BLUE 9 110 100 9
130 SM BLUE 9 115 105 9
140 SM BLUE 9 125 110 9
150 MD RED 9 135 120 9
160 MD RED 8 145 130 8
170 LG BLACK 8 155 140 8
180 LG BLACK 8 165 150 8
190 XL BLACK 8 175 160 8
200 XL BROWN 7 180 165 7
210 XL BROWN 7 185 170 7
220 XL BROWN 6 190 180 6
Technology Overview
SHOCK
POSITION HEADTUBE ANGLE RESULT SUGGESTED
REAR SHOCK
SAG
xc 69°
Cross-country feel. Steeper
head tube and seat tube
angles - quicker turning
and better climbing.
13-15mm
(25-30%)
fr 67.5°
Freeride style riding. Slack
head tube seat tube angles
- more stability- slightly
better for attacking bumps.
15-17mm
(30-35%)

lefty max 140
1 - REBOUND KNOB (SPV, TPC and FFD forks)
Controls the speed at which the fork extends
following compression.
SLOWER
Turn clockwise "+" to increase
rebound damping which slows
the rebound speed.
FASTER
Turn the knob counter-
clockwise "-" to decrease
rebound damping which
increases the rebound speed.
2 - SPV PRESSURE (SPV forks only)
Controls pedaling platform of the fork. Pedaling
platform is the fork’s tendency to resist
compression under the force of pedaling.
MORE PRESSURE Stiffer pedaling platform
LESS PRESSURE Softer pedaling platform
3 - SPV VOLUME (SPV forks only)
Controls the volume of the internal SPV
compression bladder. Change air volume by
turning the red 16 mm hex.
PROGRESSIVE Turn clockwise to increase
bottoming resistance
LINEAR
Turn counter-clockwise to
decrease bottoming resistance
3
2
1
SPV RANGE: 30 - 100 psi
HOW TO SETUP SAG
X
PROPHET GEOMETRY
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SIZE PETITE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE
Seat Tube Length (cm/in)
STL 40.5/15.9 ★43.0/16.9 48.0/18.9 53.020.9
Seat Tube Angle (degree)
A73.5 [75.0] ★ ★ ★ ★
Head Tube Angle (degree)
B67.5 [69.0] ★ ★ ★ ★
Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in)
C54.5/21.5 57.5/22.6 60.0/23.6 62.5/24.6 65.0/25.6
Chainstay Length (cm/in)
E43.4/17.1 ★ ★ ★ ★
Fork Rake (cm/in)
F4.6/1.8 ★ ★ ★ ★
Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in)
G33.0/13.0
[34.9/13.7] ★ ★ ★ ★
Wheel Base (cm/in)
H106.2/41.8
109.0/42.9 111.7/44.0 114.8/45.2 117.9/46.4
Fork Trail (cm/in)
I7.3/2.9 ★ ★ ★ ★
Standover TT Midpoint (in/cm)
J74.0/29.1 74.4/29.3 74.5/29.3 75.0/29.5 75.9/29.9
Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in)
K0.0/0.0
-1.9/-0.7] ★ ★ ★ ★
Front Center Distance (cm/in)
L63.5/25 67.1/26.4 69.7/27.4 72.8/28.7 75.9/29.9
Rear Travel (in/cm) 14.0/5.5 ★ ★ ★ ★
Shock Eye-to-Eye (in/cm) 20.0/7.9 ★ ★ ★ ★
Shock Stroke (in/cm) 5.0/2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★
Recommended Sag 25% ★ ★ ★ ★
All dimensions are given with suspension fully extended in FR and [XC] position. ★ = same spec
HTH
TTA
B
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
A
K
L
STL
Please note: All information and specifications are subject to change for product improvement without notice.
set-up guide
1. Match FORK SPRING
(color) to rider weight.
See tables opposite
side.
2. With the help of a
second person, seat
the rider on the saddle
with feet on pedals
and hands on the
handlebar. Measure X.
3. Calculate Sag:
686mm - X = Sag(mm)
XC 25-30% 35-45mm
TR 30-35% 40-50mm
Fine tune sag by
changing the spring
preload adjusters inside
the fork. See the Lefty
MAX 140 Owner's
Manual Supplement.
On the cover: Tom Nieri Cannondale Quality Engineer testing outside our Bedford, Pennsylvania factory.