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About This Supplement Table of Contents

Cannondale Owner’s Manual Supplements provide
Safety Information............................ 2
important model specific safety, maintenance, and
technical information. They are not replacements for your Intended Use.............................................2
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual. Damage / Inspection.................................2
Disassembly / Modification......................3
This supplement may be one of several for your bike. Be sure
Tire-to-Crown Clearance...........................3
to obtain and read all of them.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION...................... 4
If you need a manual or supplement, or have a question
about your bike, please contact your Cannondale Dealer LEFTY 2.0 Structure..................................4
immediately, or call us at one of the telephone numbers Wheel Hub.................................................5
listed on the back cover of this manual. Setting Sag.............................................6-7
XLR Control............................................... 8
You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of any
Cannondale Owner’s Manuals or Supplements from our Pbr Control...............................................9
website: www.cannondale.com/manuals. Wheel Removal....................................... 10
Wheel Installation.................................... 11
• This manual is not a comprehensive safety or service OPI Steerer...........................................12-13
manual for your bike.
MAINTENANCE.......................................14
• This manual does not include assembly instructions for Schedule.................................................. 14
your bike. Cleaning................................................... 15
Tightening Torques................................. 15
• All Cannondale bikes must be completely assembled Frame Bumper......................................... 16
and inspected for proper operation by a Cannondale Moto Guard.............................................. 16
Dealer before delivery to the owner. Brake Line Clamp Positioning..................17
Manual Reset.......................................... 18
WARNING Cannondale Limited Warranty.......19
This supplement may include procedures beyond the REPLACEMENT PARTS........................... 20
scope of general mechanical aptitude.
Special tools, skills, and knowledge may be required.
Improper mechanical work increases the risk of an EN
accident. Any bicycle accident has risk of serious
injury, paralysis or death. To minimize risk we strongly
recommend that owners always have mechanical work
done by an authorized Cannondale retailer.

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SAFETY INFORMATION Damage / Inspection

Intended Use WARNING

TRAVEL/WHEEL INTENDED USE RIDING WITH DAMAGE IS DANGEROUS.
SIZE
STOP RIDING IMMEDITE IF DAMAGE IS
100 mm / 29’ Cross-Country, PRESENT.
ASTM CONDITION 3 The following conditions indicate that serious fork damage is
present:
• Any unusual “klunking” or knocking noises.
LEFTY 2.0 ARE NOT INTENDED - For use • Change in travel.
in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore
• Changes in normal functions.
mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping,
Hucking etc. • Loss of adjustments features, oil leaks, or air leaks.
• Crash or impact damage (deep scratches, gouges, dents,
or bending)
WARNING • Any small cracks under the bolt head of upper and lower
clamp bolts. This inspection requires the removal of the
UNDERSTAND YOUR LEFTY AND ITS
bolts.
INTENDED USE. USING YOUR LEFTY THE
WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS. • Horizontal cracks above and below the intersection of the
upper and lower clamps with the outer tube portion of the
Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. Lefty structure.
Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to
• Vertical cracks in the outer tube (where the races and
use your bike/fork. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle
needle bearings run). These may show as long, straight
Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended Use and
lines perhaps several lines parallel to each other.
Conditions 1-5.
Please read Inspect For Safety in PART II, Section D. of your
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE
THIS WARNING. If your LEFTY/SUPERMAX is damaged, do not ride it. Contact
your Cannondale Dealer to arrange service through an
authorized service center.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE
THIS WARNING.

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Disassembly or Modification Tire-to-Crown Clearance

WARNING WARNING
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY YOUR Modification or installation of damping cartridge/spacers
LEFTY IN ANY WAY. other than specified; or installing over-sized tires can result in
incorrect tire-to-crown clearance
Improper service or modification can lead to serious fork
damage or serious personal injury.
• Do not disaassemble the fork.
• Do not attempt modification in any way.
• Do not drill, file, cut or remove material from any
part. 2
• Do not attempt to repair damage.
• Do not weld, clamp, or bond anything to the fork. 10mm 1
• Do not attempt to remove the damping cartridge or
other internal fork parts.

The MAINTENANCE section of this supplement If tire clearance is less than minimum specified, the rotating tire
includes information about regular owner maintenance could come into contact with the frame causing the wheel to
practices that can keep your fork in good operating stop suddenly. This can throw a rider off the bicycle or result in
a loss of control and crash.
condition.
CHECK FOR MINIMUM TIRE FORK/
All other service and maintenance procedures must be FRAME CLEARANCE (10 mm) WITH ALL
completed through an Authorized Headshok Service AIR RELEASED FROM LEFTY AND FULLY
Center. Contact your Authorized Cannondale Dealer for COMPRESSED.
more information.
Measure between the top of the properly inflated tire (1) and
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, the bottom of the fork steerer (2).
PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED
IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING. OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE
THIS WARNING. EN

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LEFTY 2.0 Structure

XLR
PBR 1
2
Identification
3
1. OPEN / CLIMB mode button
2. PBR Rebound Dial 23
3. Bonded Upper Clamp
4.
4. Clamp Bolt A B Loctite 242 (blue)
7-9 Nm (62-80 InLbs)
5. Serial Number Location
6. Frame Bumper 5.
7. Carbon / Alloy Outer Tube
8. Brake Housing Guide 9
9. Bonded Lower Clamp
10. Guard
6.
11. Guard Brake Housing Clamp
7
12. Lower Collar Assy.
13. Sag O-Ring 8 X
14. OPI Inner Tube 43mm

15. Guard Mounting Screws

Z
16. Hub Spindle
17. Inner Bearing Land 22
18. Outer Bearing Land
19. Axle Bolt Threads
24.
20. Schrader Valve 41mm
21. Brake Adapter
22. Steerer
23. Damping Cartridge (shown removed)
24. SOLO Air Assembly
25. Volume Reducer(s) 21. 12. 10
180mm
180mm SUPERMAX
SL
13. 11
Y
A - HEADTUBE LENGTH
B - CLAMP SPACING 14
Z - STEERER FLANGE SPACING
X - OIL CYLINDER ADAPTER LENGTH
Loctite 242 (blue)
9 Nm (80 InLbs)
‘
CLAMP
STEERER
OIL CYLINDER 19 16 15 Z
FRAME HEADTUBE FLANGE
SPACING ADAPTER
SIZE LENGTH - (A) SPACING
- (B) LENGTH - (X)
- (Z)
S/M 97.0 mm 100.2 mm 81.10 mm 29.0 mm 25
18 17. 20
LARGE 109.7 mm 112.9 mm 93.80 mm 42. 0 mm
X-LARGE 122.4 mm 125.6 mm 106.5 mm 54.0 mm

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Wheel Hub
■ Either a SUPERMAX 2.0 (SM hub) or LEFTY HYBRID (SL hub) may be used with the LEFTY 2.0 . The wheel hub must be matched with
its correct brake adapter. See item 21 on previous page.

■ The hub cap is a left-hand thread. It retains the axle bolt assembly within the and should only be removed when replacing the bearings
or axle bolts parts, not when removing the wheel.

■ The axle bolt is a right hand (normal) thread. Insert a 5 mm allen key. Turn it clockwise to install a wheel. Turn it counter-clockwise to
remove a wheel.

SM hub for
SUPERMAX 2.0 / LEFTY 2.0 SL hub for LEFTY
KH119/28 KIT,HUB, SUPERMAX 28H6-BOLT/BLK KH105/24H KIT,HUB, LEFTY 24H6-BOLT/BLK
KH119/32 KIT,HUB, SUPERMAX 32H6-BOLT/BLK KH105/28H KIT,HUB, LEFTY 28H6-BOLT/BLK
(Items 10, 1,2,3,4,5,7)
KH105/32H KIT,HUB, LEFTY 32H6-BOLT/BLK
(Items 1,2,3,4,5,7)

QC118/ KB61805/

KB61902/
Identification
Light Loctite 242
10.* 1. grease (blue)
1. Hub Bearing Seal 2.
7. 8.
2. Inner Hub Bearing
3.
3. LEFTY Hub Shell
4.
4. Outer Hub Bearing
5.
5. Axle Bolt Assy. QC117/
6. Lefty Hub Wheel Building Tool 5 mm
15 Nm (133 InLbs)
7. Axle Bolt 9.

8. Hub Cap (Left-hand thread!)

Shimano TL-FW30
9. Shimano Tool TL-FW30
10. SM hub only
EN
6. QCTL108/

37 mm CENTERLINE OF WHEEL DIMENSIONS FOR WHEEL BUILDING SM hub SL HUB

C D
A Disc Flange Diameter 58.0 mm
B Non Disc Flange Diameter 45.0 mm
A B C Disc Flange To Center 25.8mm 18.8 mm

D Non Disc Flange To Center 34.6mm 31.6 mm

Spoke hole diameter = 2.5mm

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Setting Sag
Sag is the distance the LEFTY 2.0 compresses when the bike is statically loaded with your body weight in your riding position.
Set it according to the LEFTY 2.0 travel. Sag is set by changing the air pressure through the Schrader valve at the bottom of
the LEFTY 2.0

RIDER RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE

WEIGHT LEFTY 2.0 100/29
LBS KG PSI BAR
100 45 56 3.9
110 50 64 4.4
120 54 71 4.9
130 59 79 5.4
140 64 87 6.0
150 68 94 6.5
160 73 102 7.0
170 77 109 7.5
180 82 117 8.1
190 86 125 8.6
200 91 132 9.1
210 95 140 9.6
220 100 147 10.2
20mm - MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED SAG 25mm
30mm - MAXIMUM
TRAVEL 100mm

Be aware that conventional pump gages have variations. Therefore, we recommend you to fine tune your set up with the
Recommended Sag.

AIR PRESSURE LIMITS

Minimum: 50 psi, 3.4 bar
Maximum: 225 psi, 15.5 bar

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To set sag:

1. Remove the Schrader valve cap (1) at the bottom of the

Supermax 2.0 Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the
Schrader valve (2). See Figure 1.

2. Set the recommended intial starting air pressure

according to your weight. 2.
1.
3. Slide the sag O-ring (3) against the wiper seal (4). See 1
Figure 2.

3. Sit on bike in riding position and dismount.

Note: Your riding position affects weight distribution and 4.

therefore sag. For example, in the “Attack” position 3.
(Figure 3). the rider’s weight is distributed equally
front and rear.

4. Measure the sag distance. See Figure 4.

2
Sag Trouble Shooting
Too much sag add air in small increments
Too little sag reduce air in small increments
Excessive bottom out increasing air pressure
harsh ride or limited reduce air pressure
50/50 Attack
travel

NOTICE 3

EN
A dirty pump or valve end can result in contamination,
damage, and air loss. Make sure pump and valve are
clean before attachment.

SAG

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XLR Hydraulic Remote

OPEN MODE CLIMB MODE

In the open mode, LEFTY travel is active. The button (1) is To set climb mode, press and release the button so it is
in (retracted as shown). To set the open mode, press and out (as shown). Climbing mode is not a fully locked-
release the button). out condition; rather travel will only respond at a higher
threshold of force. Compression damping is very firm.
CAUTION: Riding over very harsh terrain the climbing
mode can result in damage.

XLR Rebound Dial

Rotate the red rebound dial in the “--” direction (counter-clockwise) to increase rebound speed (faster).
Rotate dial in the “+” direction ( clockwise) to decrease rebound speed (slower).

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OPEN / CLIMB mode button

2.
1.

OPEN MODE CLIMB MODE

In the open mode, LEFTY travel is active. The rebound dial To set climb mode, press and release the center button (2)
button (1) is down. and the rebound dial will pop up. Climbing mode is not a
fully locked-out condition; rather travel will only respond
To set the open mode, press down the rebound dial (1)
at a higher threshold of force. Compression damping is
until it clicks into this position.
very firm.
CAUTION: Riding over very harsh terrain the climbing
mode can result in damage.

PBR Rebound Dial

EN

Rotate dial in the “–” direction (counter-clockwise) to increase rebound speed (faster).
Rotate dial in the “+” direction (clockwise) to decrease rebound speed (slower).

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Wheel Removal
1. If needed, loosen the brake line clamp on the front of the
moto guard so the line can move freely. This will make
handling the brake caliper and attached adapter easier.

2. See Figure 1. Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen and

back out both brake adapter mounting bolts enough so
that the adapter and attached caliper can slide up and be
removed from the spindle together. It is not necessary to
completely remove the adapter bolts.

Carefully move the brake caliper out of the way and

protect it from damage.

2. See Figure 3. Insert a 5 mm Allen key into the axle

hub bolt and turn it counter-clockwise.

Continue turning the extraction bolt until the wheel is

disenaged and can be removed easily from the spindle
end.
See Figure 4.

NOTICE
■ Make sure the axle bolt is completely disengaged
before attempting to remove the wheel. Never try
to pull the wheel off forcefully.

■ When the wheel is off, to keep dirt out, cover the

hub opening.

■ Protect spindle from damage when wheel is

removed.

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Wheel Installation
1. Wipe the spindle clean with a dry shop towel. Apply a high-
quality bike grease to I.D. of the bearings inside the hub.

WARNING
DO NOT CONTAMINATE BRAKE CALIPER,
PADS, OR ROTOR WITH GREASE.

2. Slide the wheel straight onto the spindle. Turn the

axle bolt clockwise to engage the spindle threads. Make sure the
wheel and spindle are supported while tightening the hub bolt.

3. Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub completely, use
torque wrench to tighten to final 15.0 Nm (133.0 InLbs). See
Figure 1.

4. Reinstall the brake adapter onto the spindle bosses making sure
that the brake disc locates properly between the pads.

NOTICE
■ LOCATE BRAKE ROTOR BETWEEN THE PADS.

Apply Loctite 242 (blue to the threads and tighten the adapter
mounting bolts to 9 Nm, (78 IN Lbs). See Figure 2.

5. Spin the wheel to make sure it moves freely. Be sure to test the
brakes for proper operation before riding. WARNING

EN
DO NOT RIDE WITHOUT A PROPERLY MOUNTED, ADJUSTED,
AND FUNCTIONING FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM.
The (disc/caliper) acts as an integral secondary wheel retention
system. If the system is missing or improperly installed, or if the
wheel hub axle bolt should loosen, the front wheel could slide
off the spindle end.
Follow brake manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the
brake caliper to the spindle brake bosses. Do not modify the
fork in any way.
PLEASE ASK YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER FOR HELP WHEN
INSTALLING COMPATIBLE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMS.

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OPI Stem Steerer 13. Use Shimano tool TL-FC33 bottom bracket tool and a torque
wrench to tighten the steerer slowly to Tighten the steerer to 12
Installation Instructions Nm.

Align the stem and only hand tighten the upper clamp bolt.
The following procedure should only be completed
by a professional bike mechanic. 14. Re-tighten the steerer to 12 Nm, ensuring the stem and Lefty do
not move relative to each other. Then, hand tighten the lower
clamp bolt.
1. Inspect the condition of the headtube bearings. Make sure they
are in good condition, installed and seated properly, and not
15. Finish by tightening both the upper and lower Lefty clamp bolts to
damaged. If damage is found, replace both bearings with new
the final torque of 7 - 9 Nm.
ones.

2. Use a clean shop towel to remove any dirt and/or residual grease
from the heatube and bearing surfaces.

3. Place the upper bearing seal onto the upper headtube bearing with
the open side of the seal facing the bearing.

4. Position the LEFTY onto the headtube by sliding the clamps over
the head tube and seal.

6. Slide the thin nylon washer onto the OPI stem with rounded side
facing downward. Then, slide the desired number of outer spacers
(0 to 3) onto the stem.

7. Apply a high-quality bicycle bearing grease, to the stem below the

outer spacers, stems internal steerer threads, and the inner race of
the upper and lower headtube bearings.

8. Make sure the LEFTY clamp bolts are loosened. Align the clamps
on the headtube over the bearings and insert the stem with the
spacers through the upper clamp and into the upper headtube
bearing. With a soft mallet, carefully drive stem straight down WARNING
until fully seated into the upper clamp.
USE ONLY 0-3 OPI SPACERS. DO NOT USE
9. Slide the O-Ring onto the steerer. Apply grease to the steerer OTHER SPACERS. Installing extra or different spacers
lower bearing surface and the steerer threads. will result in inadequate thread engagement between the stem
and steerer resulting in serious damage. A damaged stem/
10. Slide the required red chamfered spacer onto the steerer. The steerer can break without warning and you could lose control
chamfer faces down. of your bicycle.

11. Slide a matching number of inner spacers onto the steerer above
the red chamfered spacer. Ex. If you have no outer spacers under
the stem, you will not install any inner spacers. If you installed NOTICE
three outer spacers; you will install three inner spacers.
USE A TORQUE WRENCH.
12. Insert steerer with the spacers through the lower clamp and
The recommended tightening torque for Lefty clamp bolts with
bearing and carefully hand thread into stem.
the OPI stem system is 7 Nm. Do not exceed 9 Nm.
Over-tightening can damage the OPI steerer parts .

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OPI STEMS
CODE SIZE H-BAR RISE° LENGTH
QSH090+6318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, +6D, 090 31.8 mm +6 90 mm 1.
QSH100+6318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, +6D, 100 31.8 mm +6 100 mm
QSH110+6318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, +6D, 110 31.8 mm +6 110 mm
QSH120+6318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, +6,120 31.8 mm +6 120 mm
QSH090-5318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -5D, 090 31.8 mm -5 90 mm
QSH100-5318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -5D, 100 31.8 mm -5 100 mm
QSH110-5318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -5D, 110 31.8 mm -5 110 mm
QSH120-5318/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -5D, 120 31.8 mm -5 120 mm 2.
3.
QSH090-15/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -15D, 090 31.8 mm -15 90 mm 6 Nm, 52 In Lbs
QSH100-15/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -15D, 100 31.8 mm -15 100 mm
QSH110-15/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -15D, 110 31.8 mm -15 110 mm
QSH120-15/BBQ STEM, OPI, 31.8, -15D, 120 31.8 mm -15 120 mm

4.
14.
5.
1. OPI Stem
2. Stem Bolts (4X) 6.
3. Nylon Washer 7. 7 - 9 Nm,
4. Outer Spacers (0-3) (62 - 80 InLbs)
5. Upper Clamp
6. Headshok Bearing Seal 8. ** PLEASE NOTE **
REQUIRED!! USE MATCHING
7. Headshok Bearing
9. SPACERS
8. Inner Spacers (0-3)
OUTER INNER
9. Chamfered Spacer (Required) SPACER = SPACER
10. Headtube 10.
(a) QTY QTY
11. OPI Steerer 0 0
12. Lower Clamp 11. 1 1
13. O-Ring
2 2
14. Clamp Bolts
3 3

STEERER FRAME
HEADTUBE LENGTH
EN
KIT SIZE
7 - 9 Nm,
KH148/97 S/M 97.0 mm 14.
7. (62 - 80 InLbs)
KH148/110 LARGE 110 mm
12.
KH148/122 X-LARGE 122 mm
13.

HT LENGTH 12 Nm,
Date Code (106 InLbs)

Shimano
TL-FC33

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MAINTENANCE
Schedule
This schedule is intended as a guide only. You must establish a schedule appropriate to your riding style and conditions.

SERVICE ITEM FREQUENCY WHO?

(NORMAL RIDING)
Check for damage Pre/Post ride Bike owner

Please wipe excess lubrication from lower leg/slider to Pre/Post ride Bike owner
avoid brake contamination
Check for Tightening Torques First Ride / Every 4-5 rides Bike owner
Replace Frame Bumper, Guard As Needed Bike owner
Manual Reset 50 hours Bike owner
Telescope Lubrification 100 hours Dealer
Damper Service: 100 hour or every year Dealer
Air spring/Damping Cartridge Inspection
Full Service (Telescope Rebuild + Damper service) 200 hours Headshok Service Center

RACING - If you race with your LEFTY 2.0, you will have to perform the items listed twice as often. (i.e. 50hrs becomes 25hrs)

SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL FORK SERVICE ANNUALLY (Minimum)

Annually, or when problems are indicated you must have your LEFTY 2.0 serviced
through a Cannondale Dealer or an Authorized Headshok Service Center. Disassembly and
inspection by a suspension professional is required to evaluate the internal and external
parts, identify wear or damage. Damaged parts must be replaced with new ones and the
work must also include any work described in any technical bulletins or product recalls.

WARNING
FREQUENT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SAFETY. YOU
CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED RIDING ON A BROKEN OR POORLY
MAINTAINED FORK. Ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a complete maintenance program, one that
suits where and how you ride.

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Cleaning
Clean using only a mild soap and water solution. Clean water and common liquid dish washing soap will work best. Be sure to
cover the adjusters with a clean plastic bag secured with a rubber band or masking tape. Spray off heavy dirt before wiping.
Spray indirectly.

NOTICE
• DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER. Use a low pressure garden hose. Power washing will force contaminants into the
fork promoting corrosion, immediately damaging, or result in accelerated wear.
• DON’T DRY WITH COMPRESSED AIR FOR THE SAME REASON.

Tightening Torques
Correct tightening torque for the fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts) on your bicycle is very important to your safety.the durability
and performance of your bicycle. We urge you to have your Dealer correctly torque all fasteners using a torque wrench. If you
decide to tighten fasteners yourself always use a good torque wrench!

Description Nm In Lbs Loctite™

Upper/Lower Clamp Bolts 7-9 62-80 242 (blue)
Guard Screws 1.0 9 242 (blue)
Wheel Axle Bolt 15 133
Brake Adapter Mouting Bolts 9 80 242 (blue)

EN

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Frame Bumper
The bumper cushions the frame from contact with the
LEFTY 2.0. Replace it with a new one if it ever becomes
damaged, torn, or missing.
REPLACEMENT: Clean surfaces well. Remove the
backing from the new bumper, position and affix by pressing
firmly against the frame.
Be sure to position the bumper so that when the handlebar
is rotated to the left, the bumper prevents fork contact with
the the frame.
The bumper is designed to be applied to either the bicycle
frame or the LEFTY/SUPERMAX outer tube. Select the best
location to depending on the shape of your frame.

NOTICE HD215/
HD215/ KH074/
KH074/
Damage to your frame or fork can result from using the
wrong bumper or positioning a bumper incorrectly. Ask
your Cannondale Dealer for help.

Moto Guard
The moto guard protects the inner tube surface from damage.
It also supports the brake line. Check it periodically. Make sure
it is in good condition and attached properly.
1.
NOTICE
Replace guard with a new one if it becomes damaged. It
is a normal wear item. 2.
1. Guard
2. Mounting points
3. Mounting screws
3.

Loctite 242
1.0Nm, (9.0 InLbs)

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SUPERMAX/LEFTY BRAKE LINE ROUTING 130920.PDF 37

2015 CANNNDALE TECH BOOK HEADSHOK/LEFTY/SUPERMAX

SUPERMAX/LEFTY
Proper Brake line RoutingBRAKE LINE ROUTING
37

Align the upper and lower clamps so that the brake line
passes vertically through them to the the brake line
guide on the guard.
Make sure the brake line is saddled completed in the
brake line guide and secured/fixed firmly with the
cable tie.
Proper
To tightenBrake
the cableline Routing
tie, use a cable guide tool If the tie
is too loose it will permit the
Align the upper and lower clamps brakesoline to the
that move in the
brake line UPPER CLAMP
guide.
passes vertically through them to the the brake line
SUPERMAX - 45mm
LEFTY 2.0 - 43mm
guide on
Route thethe
lineguard.
as shown to the brake caliper. LEFTY - 41mm

Make sure the brake line is saddled completed in the

brake line guide and secured/fixed firmly with the BRAKE LINE
cable tie.
To tighten the cable tie, use a cable guide tool If the tie
is too loose it will permit the brake line to move in the UPPER CLAMP
Minimum
guide. Clamp Height - (A) SUPERMAX - 45mm
LEFTY 2.0 -CLAMP
43mm
LOWER
Routethe
(from thetop
lineof
asthe
shown to the
GUARD brake
to the caliper.CLAMP)
LOWER LEFTY - 41mm
SUPERMAX - 43mm
LEFTY 2.0 - 41mm
To prevent the guard from contact with the brake line LEFTY - 41mm
clamp during movement, position the clamp according BRAKE LINE
to the table below.
(A)
(A)
Minimum Clamp HeightTravel
SUPERMAX - (A)+ 30mm
LOWER CLAMP
(from the top of the GUARD to the LOWER
160mm/27.5 CLAMP)
190mm SUPERMAX - 43mm
LEFTY 2.0 - 3mm
41mm
To prevent the guard from contact with
140mm/27.5 the brake line
170mm YES NO! LEFTY - 41mmZIP TIE
clamp during movement, position the clamp according
130mm/29 160mm
to the table below. EN
(A)
GUIDE
(A)
SUPERMAX
LEFTY 2.0 Travel + 30mm BRAKE LINE
(to caliper)
160mm/27.5
100mm/29 190mm
130mm 3mm
140mm/27.5 170mm YES NO! GUARD ZIP TIE
130mm/29 160mm

GUIDE

LEFTY 2.0 BRAKE LINE

(to caliper)
100mm/29 130mm
GUARD

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Manual Reset

NOTICE:
Do not disaasemble or open for the following procedure.

Perform every 50 hours.

1. With your bike on the floor.

2. Cover the brake rotor with a clean shop towel. Remove the
Schrader valve cap and hold the valve to release all air pressure.
It is normal for a small amount of oil to be expelled with the
escaping air.

WARNING
Contamination can result in reduced or lost
braking performance.

3. Hold the valve open while fully compressing the LEFTY 2.0
with the the handlebar until it bottoms out. With the air
out, using moderate force, bottom out the LEFTY 2.0 firmly
several times.

4. Now, measure length of exposed inner tube as shown. Repeat

step three until the correct measurement for your
A
LEFTY 2.0 is reached.

5. When you are finished, reset sag.

LEFTY/LEFTY 2.0 LENGTH (A)

100mm/29 35mm +/- 3

Measure Fully Compressed

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CANNONDALE LIMITED WARRANTY

Cannondale Headshok (Supermax 2.0, LEFTY, Fatty, Solo) suspension products are covered under the terms and conditions of
the Cannondale Limited Warranty. It is available on the Policies page of our website at: www.cannondale.com
Be sure to read the exclusions listed in the limited warranty. For example, damage from accidents and improper maintenance
are not covered.
Definitions related to forks:
The fork structure is covered in the FRAMES section of the Cannondale Limited Warranty.
“Fork structure” means certain structural parts of the fork, specifically the fork legs, outer tube, the steerer tube, steerer tube
clamps and the inner tubes with attached dropouts or spindle. Cable clamps, needle bearings, races, and bushings which are
part of the telescopic assembly are normal wear and tear items and ARE NOT covered by the limited lifetime warranty.
The internal fork internal parts are covered by the 1 year (2 years in EU countries) warranty against defects in materials or
workmanship described in the COMPONENTS section of the Cannondale Limited Warranty. “Internal fork parts” are defined
as items such as damping cartridges and their internal parts, seals, o-rings, air cylinders, air pistons, springs, elastomers,
bumpers, bushings, needle bearings, races, and oil. Normal wear and tear on these items is NOT covered by this 1 year (2 in
EU) warranty. Like brake pads on a car, you should expect to have these items professionally replaced or renewed as you use
the fork and they wear.

Fork Warranty Claims

For any warranty claim to be considered, the bicycle/fork must be brought into an Authorized Cannondale Retailer on the
continent on which the bicycle/fork was purchased. The bicycle/fork must be in assembled condition and accompanied by the
original, dated sales receipt for the bicycle/fork.
Dealer Locator at: www.cannondale.com/Dealerlocator

EN

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 REPLACEMENT PARTS - 2015 LEFTY 2.0 PBR/XLR 100 - 29’
The following replacement part kits are available through a Cannondale Dealer:

PBR XLR XLR

OPI STEM
See HEADSHOK STEMS KH149/
KH147/RH - (Left side/below bar)
KH147/LH - (Left side/top of bar)

UPPER BEARING SEALS

QSCSEAL (60mm)

KH074/ HD215/
HEADSET BEARINGS
HD169/

LEFTYBOLTS
Loctite 242 (blue)
7 Nm (35 InLbs) KH150/
DAMPER FSI
HD011/ 29”
Z
“43”mm

HT LENGTH
X
Date Code

“41”mm

130mm
KH111/
180mm ADAPTER
SMAX HUB
KH112/
180mm ADAPTER
LEFTY HYBRID HUB
#119
KH145/

Y Volume
Reducer

KT028/ #119

ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS

KH047/ Solid
Loctite 242 (blue) Z Spacer
9 Nm (80 InLbs)

Headtube Clamp STEERER OIL CYLINDER

Frame
Length Spacing FLANGE ADAPTER
Size
- (A) - (B) SPACING- (Z) LENGTH - (X)
SMALL 97mm 100.2mm 81.10 mm 29.0 mm
MEDIUM 97.0 mm 100.2 mm 81.10 mm 29.0 mm
LARGE
X-LARGE
109.7 mm
122.4 mm
1112.9 mm
125.6 mm
93.80 mm
106.5 mm
42. 0 mm
54.0 mm 20