SISL2 Installation

[Wonderman]

Just a quick question,

Do I need to buy the cannondale tool to install the crank and spider ring on a new bike? It's new in the box so I don't need to remove it from another bike first.

[jdc5r]

only for removal do you need special tool.

You only need hex key (10mm or 12mm i forgot) to install cranks.

[Wonderman]

Hi thanks for the reply,

http://media.cannondale.com/media/uploa ... r_1012.pdf

Here it says I need a KT012 tool to install the chainrings, is that not true?

[NiFTY]

You need a special tool for spider removal/installation ( or spidering installation/removal) and a seperate set of two tools for crank removal. You CAN install the crank without the tools but as the instructions state to install washers one at a time until the wave washer is correctly preloaded you will get a single go at guessing the right number of spacers. Just get the tool.

[Svetty]

There are some online/you-tube instructional tips on removing the cranks without the tool but TBH it is a lot simpler to just buy it.

[Wonderman]

Ok thanks for the quick replies guys, looks like another £50 needs spending, these cranks are some expensive sh1t!!

[shoemakerpom2010]

They are worth every penny.....

[r3awak3n]

there are replica tools on ebay. They are really high quality and are half the price of the cannondale ones. I bought both and super happy with them. Sure there are ways to remove the cranks without the tool but was so much easier.

[Wonderman]

Hi guys I fitted this today, but I'm struggling with the spindle, I can't seem to figure how far to fit it into the frame? Should it have a even amount sticking out each side of the bb? There doesn't seem to be any marking to show?

[shlammed]

use spacers to center it in the frame if there is any side to side play.... or to get it close to center with a better chainline and then use a pedal spacer to even the pedals left to right.

[Wonderman]

Hi, there's no play, I had to freeze it and heat the bb just to get it in!! What do you mean "get it close to centre with a better chain line"?

[Wonderman]

Iv measured the crank arms from the seat tube and the drive side is 1mm further out, am I ok to assume that everything is ok?

[hornedfrog]

Did you follow the instructions per the manual?

http://media.cannondale.com/media/uploa ... r_1012.pdf

If so, you should be fine. Basically, make sure you have the 2.5mm spacer on the drive side then add spacers on the NDS to eliminate the play.

[Wonderman]

I put the spindle in the frame and then attached both crank arms, I might whip it all apart tomorrow and attaché the spindle to the drive side before fitting into the bb

[Wonderman]

And finally, the new groupo and crank are on!!