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05 Headshok Super Fatty Forks

Owner’s Manual Supplement
AIR SPRING PRESSURE

Set the air spring pressure using a bicycle suspension
pump for your weight according to the tables
below. Use the correct table for your fork as the air
requirements are quite different between the two
versions of the Super Fatty.
The Schrader valve is located in the fork crown. Also VALVE

note that the Schrader valve plugs of the two forks
are also different in appearance.
The wrong air pressure can result in damage or poor

fork performance. CAP
Figure 1
SUPER FATTY SUPER FATTY ULTRA
• Longer valve end • Shorter valve end

• Slight bevel indent • More recessed
• Cylindrical indent
RIDER WT RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE RIDER WT RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE

psi bar psi bar
Lbs Kg Lbs Kg
lo mid hi lo mid hi lo mid hi lo mid hi
-150 - 68 45 50 55 3.1 3.4 3.8 -150 - 68 80 95 110 5.5 6.6 7.6
150- 160 68 - 73 55 60 65 3.8 4.1 4.5 150- 160 68 - 73 105 110 120 7.2 7.6 8.3
160 - 170 73 - 77 65 70 75 4.5 4.8 5.2 160 - 170 73 - 77 110 120 130 7.6 8.3 9.0
170 - 180 77 - 82 75 80 85 5.2 5.5 5.9 170 - 180 77 - 82 120 130 140 8.3 9.0 9.7
180 - 190 82 - 86 85 90 195 5.9 6.2 6.6 180 - 190 82 - 86 125 135 145 8.6 9.3 10.0
190 + 86 + 95 100 105 6.6 6.9 7.2 190 + 86 + 130 140 150 9.0 9.7 10.3
MINIMUM 40 PSI (2.8 BAR) MINIMUM 70 PSI (4.8 BAR)
MAXIMUM 120 PSI (8.3 BAR) MAXIMUM 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
CAUTION:
• BE SURE TO CLEAN the fork crown area, the VALVE end, and the pump end before attaching the pump to the fork. If dirt is pumped
into the fork air chamber it can cause rapid damage to the air chamber. • Be sure to replace the CAP when completed. • Stay within
pressure limits.
CANNONDALE USA (CUSA) CANNONDALE AUSTRALIA (CA) CANNONDALE JAPAN (CJ) CANNONDALE EUROPE (CE)
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URL: http//www.cannondale.com servicedeskeurope@cannondale.com
All information and specifications are subject to change for product improvement without notice.
© 2005 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation - All Rights Reserved
LOCKOUT LEVER If you find boot damage, the area under the fork should be
Rotate the lever completely between the stops points and not in inspected for damage. And the damaged boot must be
between. The actual position of the lever handle can be rotated or replaced with a new one. Do not try to fix it.
changed atop the fork for your operating preference. To change
the lever, move the lever to a LOCK or UNLOCKED position. Remove WARNING
the small retaining screw in the center of the lever, lift off the lever,
reposition the lever on the large hex nut underneath, then reinstall NEVER RIDE YOUR FORK WITHOUT A BOOT OR WITH A BOOT
and tighten the screw. Be sure to tighten it snug. THAT IS DAMAGED (E.G., CUTS, HOLES, TEARS, ETC.)
WARN001
ABOUT GREASE RENEWAL UNDER THE BOOT

UNLOCKED LEVER
Under the boot, periodic external cleaning and re-greasing helps
assure that the inner tube leg surface, bearings races and needle
HANDLE bearings do not suffer damage due to lack of good lubrication.
The interval will depend on how the fork is used and in what
RETAINING environments. Average riders should have the service performed
every 2 months. Any clean high-quality bicycle bearing grease
SCREW selected for riding temperatures and environment can be used.
The forks are assembled at our factory using Royal Purple Ultra
Performance Grease NLGI #2 (ISO 46 BASE).
LOCKED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of your fork is important to your safety and to the
Figure 2 useful life of the fork. Frequent inspection by you and regular
professional service by your Cannondale Dealer can help ensure
FORK BOOT years of safe/trouble-free operation.
The boot protects the internal parts (inner tube, races, lubricant,
needle bearings, and other internal parts) from contamination and WHAT TO DO HOW OFTEN WHO?
damage. It is a barrier to water, dirt, dust, mud, or grit encountered OVERALL FORK INSPECTION
while riding. If the boot is loose or damaged, dirt, water, dust, salt
Clean and visually inspect entire
spray or other contaminants will quickly ruin the fork.
fork for cracks or damage. Things
that can indicate a serious problem:
(1) Unusual “klunking” or knocking
noises (2) changes in travel (3) Over-
extended or compressed boot Before and
ZIP TIE YOU
(4) Changes in the way the fork After Each Ride
has been working (5) Loss of
adjustments features
If you experience any of the above
conditions, have the fork inspected
BOOT by your Cannondale Dealer before
riding it.
Before and
BOOT INSPECT YOU
After Each Ride
UNDER BOOT GREASE RENEWAL Every 2 months DEALER
ZIP TIE BOOT REPLACE (Annual renewal

As Needed DEALER
suggested)
INSPECTION REBUILD
RACE: Every 6
Inspect and disassembly of months
telescope and races, bearings, DEALER
NORMAL:
main telescope parts, damper
Annually
Figure 3 cartridge, fluids, etc.
Before every ride do the following:

WARNING
1. Check the boot for damage cracking, splits, or tears. Be sure
to check in the folds of the boot. Check for any cables or lines YOU CAN BE YOU SERIOUSLY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED
rubbing the boot. RIDING ON A BROKEN OR POORLY MAINTAINED FORK.
Please ask your Cannondale Dealer to help you develop a
2. Check the attachment of the boot at the top and bottom. complete maintenance program. Frequent checks are necessary
The upper and lower boot lips should be fitted over the lower to identify the problems that can lead to an accident.
collar and fork lip. NO PART OF THE FORK INNER TUBE (lower
Our “Factory Tech Room,” provides professional services through
leg) SHOULD BE EXPOSED.
Cannondale dealers for Headshok suspension forks . Please ask your dealer
3. Replace the zip ties and cable guides (clamps) as required. about the service programs available for your model fork.
Always tighten securely. Replacement boots, zip ties, and WARN002
cable clamps are available through a Cannondale Dealer.

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05 Headshok Super Fatty Forks

AIR SPRING PRESSURE

The Schrader valve is located in the fork crown. Also VALVE

The wrong air pressure can result in damage or poor

SUPER FATTY SUPER FATTY ULTRA

• Longer valve end • Shorter valve end

RIDER WT RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE RIDER WT RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE

ABOUT GREASE RENEWAL UNDER THE BOOT

UNDER BOOT GREASE RENEWAL Every 2 months DEALER

ZIP TIE BOOT REPLACE (Annual renewal

Before every ride do the following:

cable clamps are available through a Cannondale Dealer.

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