Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Lefty reset cannondale lefty fork technology and history watch the video to see the lefty evolve from wood to the latest carbon tubed wonder forks. See how the cannondale prophet rates and read other mountain bike. This is for forks with the standard nonopi lowerspindle. The headshok suspension fork was first introduced in 1992. Therefore, we recommend you to fine tune your set up with the recommended sag. Ventoux cannondale lefty reset tm modeljaar 2012 duration. Check out our conversion of this 20 bmc team elite to lefty, using a 2012 carbon lefty xlr. Set recommended initial air pressure set before measuring sag 26er rider wt. Sag is the distance the lefty compresses when the bike is statically loaded with your body weight in your riding position.
Cyclinic is a dedicated mountain bike suspension centre, located in kelvin grove, brisbane. The lefty, its a good shock but it makes the bike unbalanced and hard. Page 9 lefty hybrid owners manual supplement 129143. The lefty hybrid needle bearing system the core technology features of the lefty hybrid needle bearing system. Most cannondale lefty and headshock fatty fork owners are terrified to service the thing and we cant blame them.
Service, maintenance, tuning lefty s due to their single sided wheel mount, are probably the most distinctive bicycle front suspension system in the bike industry. Unfollow cannondale lefty to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its tremendous torsional stiffness, which is achieved through its needle bearing telescope and the oversized axle, is not just proven by various machine tests, but. Integrated bearing stops allow needle bearins to reset themselves during regular riding, reducing the need for manual resetting for more troublefree riding. Travel 100mm be aware that conventional pump gages have variations.
These models are packed with value thanks to quality components and technology borrowed from the same competition bikes that have earned cannondale its place among the cycling worlds elite. This manual meets en standards, and dont have an account. Release all air pressure through schrader valve in bottom of fork. Put the bike in a workstand with the front wheel off the ground. What are the required service intervals for lefty forks. The axle spindles on the lefty elo and dlr are titanium for the ultimate in light weight and strength. Illustrations are for part reference only, not assembly instructions. Remove the schrader valve cap 1 at the bottom of the lefty. This will allow the cap to drop in easily for what comes next.
Cannondale hybrid bikes are a great solution to this ageold problem. Remove the rubber o ring from the groove in the top caps edge. Cannondale lefty fork user manual free download as pdf file. Cannondale owners manual supplements provide important model speci.
After all, the lefty s 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. If you want a light 24lbs in a xl with xt xc race bike this is it. Buy cannondale lefty forks and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Each of the needle bearing strips are sandwiched between an inner race of variable thickness and an outer race. Operating since 2004, with a focus on retail suspension sales and service since 2014, cyclinic is the goto for suspension sales and service in australia and new zealand. O rear carbon derailleur shimano xt front derailleur sram x. Its higher since i had the black spring put in and seals replaced. Sag is set by changing the air pressure through the schrader valve at the bottom of the lefty. This manual is intended to be used as a resource for our dealers, helping them to service the ever expanding range of cannondale, headshok, and coda. Cannondale lefty conversion with tapered steerer bmc, by rlc sport. Make offer cannondale 2000 headshok suspension fork owners manual.
From the cdale lefty manual, the fork length should be about 720 to 730 mm after reset. No decals lite cable rub please email us with any questions check out my. How to service cannondales lefty fork mountain bike. I denne video viser vi hvordan du lavet er reset af en lefty forgaffel som man kender fra cannondale cyklerne. It really did need a few very hard shoves to get the thing reset. Authorized cannondale dealer or authorized headshok service center. Ask your cannondale dealer to help you develop a complete fork maintenance program, one that suits where and how you ride. Cannondale kit list 012011 cannondale kit numbers are shown in bold italic. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Cannondale lefty and headshock servicing, wheel building, etc.
Full service telescope rebuild, air spring service, damper service every 200 hoursbiannually. These cannondale forks perform at a high level but require an occasional reset. Tune feel by changing shim stacks, oil viscosity, and air pressure. Like i said before, the lefty is the whole reason to pick up a new cannondale. Cannondale retailers should perform the following procedure on 1999 and later headshok forks every 40 hours of riding time when they are brought in for their regular service. Youll find a variety of uniquely equipped trim levels to meet your specific needs. The regular 40hour service also includes boot and structure inspection, pulling up the fork boot to check for corrosion, and the lubrication of the needle bearing strips.
Fully compress the lefty and measure the clearance between the top of the correctly inflated tire 1 and the underside of the crown 2 directly above the tire. How to reset the needle bearings on a cannondale lefty. New listing cannondale lefty speed alloy 100mm travel lockout fork and wheel. Buy cannondale carbon bicycle forks and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. In the locked position, lefty travel is the red rebound dial 1 is in the down locked. We often get asked about bearing migration, and the reset procedure by clients who own cannondales lefty, but what does it actually mean. The spindle on the lefty m is cast stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.
The forks felt softer than usual so i increased the pressure to 125psi. Cannondale usa 1800726bike 2453, cannondale europe 00 800 123 123 11 option 3 2011 lefty speed 100 wxlr. Results for cannondale lefty page 3 pinkbike buysell. Pdf pbr lockout open position locked position in the open position, lefty travel is active. If the measured clearance is less than specified, the tire shape is not compatible and must not be used. How to easily reset cannondale lefty fork mtb tutorial youtube. Slide the lockout lever straight up and off the fork. I own a 2006 prophet with a lefty max 140, love the frame and am concerned about the fork. Cannondale lefty fork user manual vehicle technology.
Remove the forks lockout lever by loosening the twomillimeter allen pinch bolt. Go with exactly what the manual calls for and then back off the bump threshhold depending on taste. How to reset the needle bearings on a cannondale lefty fork duration. Release the air pressure via the schrader valve at the bottom of the leg. The lefty, its a good shock but it makes the bike unbalanced and hard to use with any fork mount bike rack. Your headshok equipped cannondale bicycle should have included both a standard owners manual and this front suspension.
Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the schrader valve 2. Buy cannondale bicycle forks and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Neat thing about these guys is, the black aluminum sleeve also serves as the feeler gauge for proper rest length. New listing cannondale lefty speed dlr 110 fork 110mm travel 26 27.
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