Cannondale Topstone Neo 5 User manual

Topstone Neo 5
Quick Start Guide
Applies to: Topstone Neo 5

Welcome to the Cannondale family.
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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 Charge Bicycle
Owner’s manual accompanying
this bike and available online at
www.chargebikes.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
ready to help you. Feel free to give us a call at
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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1.
Install your
handlebars
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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 Neo 5
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
Use a at head screwdriver to carefully open the upper ap of the
box.
Prior to assembling your bike, review the pre-ride checklist and
Assembly Instruction Guide.
Conrm that a builder has completed the checklist.
Carefully lift the bike out of the box and set it onto the top of the box.
Remove the front wheel from the bike by carefully removing the zip
ties or Velcro, then remove all packaging from the wheel and set it
aside.
Remove all additional packaging from the bike.
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Lift the entire bike up o the box and set the
rear end into the standing box.
The front fork should rest over the edge of the
box.
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Gently let the handlebar hang from the frame. Carefully lift and rotate
the bike, lowering it gentlyback into the boxwiththefork overhanging
the side of the box.
Inside the small box, you’ll nd parts essential for assembly, necessary
tools, component documentation and manuals.
Once the bike is assembled, but before you ride, please read the
owner’s manual.
Locate and remove the warrantycard and set it aside withthe owner’s
manual.
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Using the included hex 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.
Place the handlebar into the stem and verify the brake hoses and
shift cables wrap around the frame cleanly, without visible kinks in
the lines.
Loosely reattach the faceplate to the stem. Take care to not tighten
one bolt more than another. The goal is a consistent gap between the
stem and faceplate.
Center the handlebar in the stem using the markings on the bar, then
roll the bars back into a comfortable position.
Hand-tighten the stem bolts using the 4mm hex wrench, ensuring
there’s an even gap between the stem body and faceplate at both
the top and bottom of the stem. You will fully tighten these later.
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Unthread the thru-axle from the fork and place it on a clean surface.
Remove the front brake pad spacer from the brake caliper.
Carefully lift the bike out of the box and lower the fork gently onto the
ground.
Remove the e-bike charger from the larger bicycle box and set it
aside. We’ll get back to it later.
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When installing the front wheel, ensure the brake rotor is on the same
side as the brake caliper on the fork.
Lift the front of the bike and roll the front wheel backward into the
fork dropouts, making sure the rotor goes in-between the brake pads.
Insert the thru-axle from the right side and tighten rmly with a 6mm
hex wrench. The wrench should leave a distinct imprint on your hand.
Remove any additional packaging from the rear of the bicycle.
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Pedals are left- and right-specic. Locate the left and right markings
on the pedal spindles prior to installation.
Locate the bag of grease and carefully insert the threaded portion of
the pedal spindle into the bag.
Insert the right pedal (marked with R) into the right/drive side crank
arm and tighten with your ngers. Repeat with the left pedal (with an
L on it). Please note: Both pedals tighten in the direction of the front
wheel.
Tighten both pedals down very rmly.
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Standing next to the bike, position the saddle so it’s the same height
as your hip.
Align the saddle with the frame and tighten the seatpost clamp
When riding, you should have a slight bend in your knee when the
pedal is at the bottom of its rotation.
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into the torque wrench.
Look for the torque specication markings on the front and back
of the stem, as well as the seatpost. If these markings are absent,
torque all stem, seatpost and seat clamp bolts to 7 Nm.
Tighten stem bolts in an ‘X’ pattern and ensure the gap is even
between the stem and faceplate at all four bolts.
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