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MountainCycler · 02-08-2010, 12:45 PM

I need some help with servicing a Cannondale Lefty fork, circa 2001. The fork does not hold air. I have not worked on one before, and reviewed the cannondale website for instructions and did not find anything.

Does anyone know / refer anyone where a service manual is or anyone who can repair it? It may be just as simple as tightening the valve core in shrader valve, which I attempted to due, but the entire shrader valve rotate and it is not obvious as to hold it in place.

Thanks in advance.

simonmtb · 02-08-2010, 12:49 PM

Try Drake Thomas. He will service it for you.

shudder · 02-08-2010, 12:55 PM

Here's the official Lefty thread from MTBR: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=572616

You might find that one or another of the various threads might suit you.

Most shops don't (can't) work on them, so they send 'em to Cannondale.

- shud
Lefty Rider

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I didn't know Drake worked on Leftys!!!! Cool!

simonmtb · 02-08-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shudder

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I didn't know Drake worked on Leftys!!!! Cool!

He recently serviced a friend's Lefty and I heard he did a pretty good job.
OP: I sent drake this thread link, so I think he will respond to this post.

duke777 · 02-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Cool! Drake do you service DT forks?

Drakethomas · 02-08-2010, 06:40 PM

Yes sir.

Drakethomas · 02-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountainCycler

I need some help with servicing a Cannondale Lefty fork, circa 2001. The fork does not hold air. I have not worked on one before, and reviewed the cannondale website for instructions and did not find anything.

Does anyone know / refer anyone where a service manual is or anyone who can repair it? It may be just as simple as tightening the valve core in shrader valve, which I attempted to due, but the entire shrader valve rotate and it is not obvious as to hold it in place.

Thanks in advance.

I can help you if interested, feel free to contact me.

JMarquart · 02-08-2010, 09:15 PM

I used Win Allen of Win's Wheels in Westlake Village. He is a former Cannondale employee...he knows what he is doing and is very friendly. http://www.winswheels.com/

shudder · 02-08-2010, 10:00 PM

^^ +1 on Win. Great guy (and he just expanded his shop!).

He's done a lot for me on my RUSH and never mentioned he'd worked at C'dale OR that he could work on my Lefty. Jeez -- he's my local wrench for cry pete!!!

- shud

vince72 · 02-10-2010, 08:56 AM

Drake is a safe bet, hes honest and works quickly.

02-08-2010, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
MountainCycler OTB	Cannondale Lefty Service I need some help with servicing a Cannondale Lefty fork, circa 2001. The fork does not hold air. I have not worked on one before, and reviewed the cannondale website for instructions and did not find anything. Does anyone know / refer anyone where a service manual is or anyone who can repair it? It may be just as simple as tightening the valve core in shrader valve, which I attempted to due, but the entire shrader valve rotate and it is not obvious as to hold it in place. Thanks in advance. __________________ you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find, you get what you need (m. jagger)

02-08-2010, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
simonmtb Digging for fun.	Try Drake Thomas. He will service it for you. __________________ "Democracy may sometimes be undermined by the money that pays for it." Heckler frame:http://www.socaltrailriders.org/clas...ate=1260223940

02-08-2010, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
shudder I'm on a horse.	Here's the official Lefty thread from MTBR: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=572616 You might find that one or another of the various threads might suit you. Most shops don't (can't) work on them, so they send 'em to Cannondale. - shud Lefty Rider ==== EDIT ==== I didn't know Drake worked on Leftys!!!! Cool! __________________ Laggdawg: Go on a newbi ride, that'll get ya knowing people faster than Shudder breaks ribs! Heidi: After it was all said and done we realized all you really need is a bike, a keg and a hacksaw.

02-08-2010, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
shudder I'm on a horse.	^^ +1 on Win. Great guy (and he just expanded his shop!). He's done a lot for me on my RUSH and never mentioned he'd worked at C'dale OR that he could work on my Lefty. Jeez -- he's my local wrench for cry pete!!! - shud __________________ Laggdawg: Go on a newbi ride, that'll get ya knowing people faster than Shudder breaks ribs! Heidi: After it was all said and done we realized all you really need is a bike, a keg and a hacksaw.

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