We are no strangers to lefty and cannondale suspension at mountain bike action and have seen the evolution of the technology over the last decade and a half. Results for cannondale lefty page 2 pinkbike buysell. This manual meets en standards, and dont have an account. Cannondale lefty needle bearing reset solves issues with bearing migration. Service on cannondale forks includes full telescope rebuild with fresh grease, new bearings. Install a cannondale lefty fork flow mountain bike. Its higher since i had the black spring put in and seals replaced. Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the caliper. Aug 19, 2010 for 2011, cannondale seriously revamped their lefty forks. Apply a highquality bicycle bearing grease to the surfaces indicated. Theod 30 sep for the big maintenance, cannondale advises to get it done once a year. Front brake warning do not ride without a properly mounted, adjusted, and functioning front brake system.
Results for cannondale lefty page 2 pinkbike buysell search. I have been wanting to learn how to repair and maintain my cannondale forks. Page 2 in this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways. Uksaffa 19 dec always tighten securely, but do not overtighten the clamps. It is a very important manual for every bike we make. Cannondale kit list 01 2011 cannondale kit numbers are shown in bold italic. To keep the rear triangle light and strong, cannondale neatly. The heaviest lefty is still lighter than lightest carbon 2legged. This is the perfect bike for me for allmountain, trail riding. If you completely removed your caliper rather than just rotating up, please refer to your cannondale lefty fork owners manual for proper front wheel and brake. You can download adobe acrobat pdf versions of any manual. Can be used with either a 26 or 650b front wheel without an internal travel limiting spaceryes, a 650b wheel clears a 140mm travel lefty fork this is how i ran it can also be used with an internal travel limiting spacer for a 29 front wheelnot. Illustrations are for part reference only, not assembly instructions.
If you need a manual or supplement, or have a question about. I have a 2000 lefty standard that ive been into many times. If you have the castle tool its easy to service the cartridge, all you need is a park pin spanner and some fresh oil. Shockspital local and mailin mtb suspension service. After all, the leftys amazing performance and rigidity is due partly to the 88 needle bearings sets of 22 sandwiched between 4 races that assure the internals slide stictionfree inside the stanchion tube. Most cannondale lefty and headshock fatty fork owners are terrified to service the thing and we cant blame them. If you need a manual or supplement, or have a question about your. Can be used with either a 26 or 650b front wheel without an internal travel limiting spaceryes, a 650b wheel clears a 140mm travel lefty fork this is how i ran it can also be used with an internal travel limiting spacer for a 29 front wheelnot included. How to service cannondales lefty fork mountain bike action. Cannondale has developed different base tunes depending on the application of the fork with the lefty supermax shown here having a different shim configuration from the more xcoriented lefty 2. Cannondale designs it this way to give the lefty a little cushion to keep the wheel in contact with the trail. Find used cannondale bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. The front of bike will look unbalanced until you get used to it. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not warning avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Part i is a generic guide to the proper function and use of bicycles. Lefty 2011 2012 speed 100mm 29er 100mm, 90mm ultra 120mm max 140mm. For 2011, cannondale seriously revamped their lefty forks. If significant bearing migration has occurred in a short period of time, or if the fork repeatedly migrates after resetting the bearings, the fork should be returned to the cannondale factory tech room ftr for service. Complete custom build up is as solid now as it was when brand new which is to say. Page 1 read this supplement and your cannondale bicycle owners manual. Industry usage conditions 1 5 are generalized and evolving.
View online or download cannondale 2011 lefty 126564. Cannondale leftyheadshok take a look at cannondales lefty identification chart to determine which lefty you have. Metering rods allow rebound to be adjusted and lockout engaged from the top of the strut. Release all air pressure through schrader valve in bottom of fork. Brand new never used cannondale lefty ocho with fox cable remote lockout and owners manual. Oct 04, 2011 i have been wanting to learn how to repair and maintain my cannondale forks. Cannondale usa 1800726bike 2453, cannondale europe 00 800 123 123 11 option 3 2011 lefty speed 100 wxlr. Tf tuned the uks number one cycle suspension service centre and tuning company. Ive always enjoyed this bike, but it simply doesnt get the miles it deserves, spending a lot of time on fat bikes lefty fork was factory overhauled in 2011, with upgraded damper installed. They are not replacements for your cannondale bicycle owners manual. Cannondale lefty the story of half a fork factory jackson. Used cannondale bicycles for sale local bicycle trader. Your headshok equipped cannondale bicycle should have included both a standard owners manual and this front suspension specific manual. Cannondale lefty ocho alloy 29 w lockout 100mm scalpel, fsi xc.
I denne video viser vi hvordan du lavet er reset af en lefty forgaffel som man kender fra cannondale cyklerne. Owners manual supplement view pdf nachtrag zum handbuch view. The lefty supermax is the latest incarnation of the cannondale lefty fork, and it features 160mm of travel and is on their top flight jekyll carbon 1 photo cannondalecsg fj. Cannondale lefty ocho alloy 29 w lockout 100mm scalpel, fsi xc new. How to easily reset cannondale lefty fork mtb tutorial duration. The forks felt softer than usual so i increased the pressure to 125psi. This supplement may be one of several for your bike. Get yourself the best handling, lightest fork on the market for a fraction of the cost of a. Regardless, this bike doesnt feel out of place on long climbs by any means. All information is subject to change without notice. Owners manual supplements are available for certain models. Thanks for purchasing the fork up by hurricane components. How to reset the needle bearings on a cannondale lefty.
Must you do this on all lefty forks or just older ones. Cannondale lefty hybrid owners manual supplement pdf. Weight before steerer tube is cut is 217g weight will vary drastically due to the varying clamp spacing of the lefty. Cannondale lefty headshok take a look at cannondale s lefty identification chart to determine which lefty you have. Indicates special precautions that must be notice taken to avoid damage. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page, select owners manuals, then search for the year and model bike. The axle spindles on the lefty elo and dlr are titanium for the ultimate in light weight and strength. Does anybody know where to get a service manual for a cannondale lefty dlr, preferably. Manual on proper operation of quick release skewers.
Pros and cons of singlesided forks cannondale lefty. Not really a product weakness, but more of a user setup issue. How to reset the needle bearings on a cannondale lefty fork. Cannondale owners manuals can be found online at cannondale. Thanks for visiting the cannondale experts, the worlds source for hard to find original cannondale parts, tools, and accessories. I initially set the rear shock to 200psi to match my body weight like on my previous bike, and suffered from too much rebound.
How to service cannondales lefty fork mountain bike. If you need to remove the front wheel, you need to remove the brake caliper also. Oct 23, 2003 does anybody know where to get a service manual for a cannondale lefty dlr, preferably. In a market where suspension forks are generally very good and the pricing is coming down why are cannondale still producing the lefty. If you do though, be careful not to knock the race retainer clip off the slider. Your headshok equipped cannondale bicycle should have included both a standard owners manual and this front suspension. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not warning avoided, could result in death or. Stout frame, good components, the lefty absolutely rocks, the single pivot suspension works great. Travel has changed for both the speed and 29er models, and theyve partnered with rockshox to develop new compression and suspension settings to accommodate users that felt older models were too soft. Be sure to read section 6 of the cannondale owners.
Flow mountain bike shows you how to install a cannondale lefty fork on your mountain bike. Diese anleitung stellt keine umfassende sicherheits oder service. I have a lefty dlr 2000 a lefty dlr2 2007 a super fatty d and the delta suspension system fork that im writing about today. All cannondale bikes must be completely assembled and inspected owners manual supplement 2011 lefty cannondale owners manual supplements provide important model speci. For headshok fatty ultra forks, dlr models have a lockout lever and red rebound adjustment knob. I dont let the air out when doing a manual one, but if youre an anal retentive, safety first and foremost no matter how much extra time it takes, then sure, do that first. Customs services and international tracking provided. The spindle on the lefty m is cast stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.
The cannondale habit is a lightweight fullsuspension bike that feels like it offers endless possibilities. Cannondale kit list 012011 cannondale kit numbers are shown in bold italic. Please read your cannondale bicycle owners manual for more information about intended use and conditions 15. Jul 19, 2012 ventoux cannondale lefty reset tm modeljaar 2012 duration. Use of this manual cannondale bicycle owners manual this manual contains important information affecting your safety and the proper use of bicycles. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. You can replace the tire without removing the wheel.
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