CODA EXPERT CRANK INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Congratulations and thanks for your purchase of the new CODA

Expert crankset. You have invested in a component which offers
light weight, high strength, and stiffness for increased performance.
This forged aluminum Crankset is designed to work with a 109.5mm
splined hollow spindle bottom bracket such as a Shimano Dura Ace,
Ultegra, or 105 model. The Expert Crank also allows you to inter-
change spiders for changes between two and three chainring config-
urations. CODA Expert chainrings use the compact chainring bolt
pattern of 94mm bolt circle diameter for rings larger than 28 teeth,
and 58mm bolt circle diameter for the small inner ring on
a triple chainring configuration.

This owner’s manual contains important and useful information

regarding the proper installation, operation, care, and maintenance
of your CODA Expert Crankset. Please read and carefully follow these
instructions for miles of safe, high performance riding. If you have
any questions about the contents of this manual, or about this or
any other CODA or Cannondale product, don’t hesitate to contact
us. See the back page for phone numbers and E-mail contacts.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Torque wrench
8mm hex drive bit for torque wrench
32mm socket for torque wrench
5mm hex wrench
Shimano TL-UN96 (XTR bottom bracket / chainring spider tool)
Shimano TL-FC20 (Chainring nut wrench / self extracting cap tool)
Shimano TL-FC15 tool (for use with non-self extracting crank bolts
only)
Cotterless crank extractor (for use with non-self extracting crank bolts
only)
Loctite 242 (blue)
Bicycle grease

EXPERT EX3 CRANKS

The CODA Expert EX3 Crank is supplied with a triple compact chain-
ring, 8 and 9 speed compatible spider. Mounted to this spider are a
44 tooth aluminum alloy large chainring, a 32 tooth aluminum alloy
middle ring, and a durable 22 tooth steel small chainring. Each
chainring is marked with a two digit manufacturing date code.

A replacement spider for the EX3 Crank is available from your local
CODA dealer as part #QCSE3/BBQ.

EXPERT EX2 CRANKS

The CODA Expert EX2 Crank is supplied with a double compact

chainring, 8 and 9 speed compatible spider. Mounted to the spider
are 44 tooth and 29 tooth aluminum alloy chainrings. When used
with a wide range rear cassette such as a 9 speed 11-34t, the EX2
Crank provides a gearing range nearly identical to that of a more
traditional triple crank with an 8 speed 11-28t cassette. By elimi-
nating the small chainring, the crank is lighter, has less repetitive
gear combinations, and fewer chances for chain suck. Each EX2
chainring is marked with a two digit manufacturing date code. Addi-
tionally, the large ring’s date code is followed by the number “2” to
indicate that it is the EX2 compatible 44 tooth chainring. For best
shifting performance, CODA EX2 and EX3 chainrings should not
be interchanged.
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A replacement EX2 spider is available from your CODA retailer and
is part #QCSE2/BBQ.

WARNING: DRIVETRAIN SYSTEMS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF ANY

BICYCLE AND CANNONDALE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT ANY WORK TO THEM
BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED CANNONDALE DEALER. THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE
OF BICYCLE SPECIFIC MECHANICAL PROCEDURES AND WHO ARE EQUIPPED WITH
THE PROPER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR SERVICE
MAY REDUCE PERFORMANCE, AND COULD RESULT IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION
LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED
CANNONDALE DEALER.

EXPERT CRANK SPIDER INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

1. It is easiest to install the spider onto the right crank arm before
the chainrings have been installed on the spider. You must prepare
the right crank arm, spider, and lock ring before assembling them.
First, using a Scotch-Brite pad, remove any old Loctite material from
the threaded areas and the scalloped interface between the right arm
and the spider.

A replacement Expert Crank lock ring is available as part #QC112/.

2. Once these parts have been cleaned, coat the threads and all
points of contact between the arm, the spider, and the lock ring
with Loctite 242 (blue).

CAUTION: THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THESE THREE PARTS MUST BE CLEAN FOR
MAXIMUM ADHESION OF THE LOCTITE WHICH WILL HELP HOLD THE SPIDER
SECURELY TO THE RIGHT CRANK ARM.

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3. Place the spider on the inside of the right crank arm so that the
large chainring will be on the outside when the crank is installed on
the bottom bracket. This orientation can be verified by making sure
that the two digit date code on the inside of the spider will face in
towards the frame of the bike. See Fig. 1.

4. Using the Shimano XTR bottom bracket tool TL-UN96, 32mm

socket, and torque wrench tighten the lock ring onto the threads of
the right arm to 35-40 Ft-Lbs (48-55 Nm). Wipe any excess Loctite
off of the crank.

EXPERT CHAINRING INSTALLATION

1. Begin by making sure that the CODA Expert rings which you’ve
selected are matched to the spider which you are using (EX2 double
or EX2 triple).

2. The outer and middle chainrings must be installed with the cor-
rect orientation to provide the best possible shifting. Each ring has
a counter-sunk bolt hole for the five chainring bolts, and the counter-
sunk side of each ring must face away from the five tabs on the
spider to which the rings are bolted. This will allow the chainring
bolts and nuts to sit into the recesses on each ring. You can verify
this orientation by making sure that the two digit date code on the
spider and on each chainring faces in towards the frame of the bike.

3. The large chainring has a pin on the outside which will need to
be aligned with the right crank arm to prevent a derailed chain from
getting jammed between the crank arm and the large chainring. Also,
the middle chainring and small chainring (on the EX3 Crank only)
have a “bump” which needs to be aligned with the right crank arm
to provide the best possible shifting. See Fig. 1.

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Fig.1 ▼

Date code on spider

“Bump”

“Bump”

“Bump” with Pin

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4. Grease the threads of the chainring bolts. Install the chainring
bolts through the outer and middle chainrings and the spider. Tight-
en each of the chainring bolts to 80-100 In-Lbs (9-11.5 Nm) using a
5mm hex wrench to turn the bolt and the Shimano TL-FC20 tool to
hold the chainring nut. On the EX3 Crank, you will also need to install
the small chainring bolts. Grease these bolts and tighten each into
the spider to 80-100 In-Lbs (9-11.5 Nm) using a 5mm hex wrench.

INSTALLING EXPERT CRANKS TO A SPLINED BOTTOM BRACKET

1. If the bottom bracket is not yet in the bicycle frame, install it on

the bike according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remember
that Expert Cranks are compatible with 109.5mm splined hollow bot-
tom brackets such as Shimano Dura Ace, Ultegra, and 105 models.

2. If the crank is equipped with self extracting crank bolts, use the
Shimano TL-FC20 tool to unscrew the threaded bolt cap from each of
the crank arms. The self extracting crank bolt caps can be identified
by two small holes on opposite sides of the 8mm socket head crank
bolt. After removing the bolt cap, remove the crank arm bolt and
washer from each arm. Apply a little bicycle grease to the splined
serrations on the inside of each crank arm, and to the crank arm
bolts and washers.

3. Place each crank arm onto the splined bottom bracket spindle
so that the splines mesh. Make sure that the arms are oriented
180 degrees (opposite) from each other. Using only the palm of
your hand, press or tap the arms onto the bottom bracket to
insure that the splines start to engage.

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4. Install the washers and crank arm bolts and tighten the bolts
using an 8mm hex bit and torque wrench to 46-50 Ft-Lbs (62-68
Nm). Regularly check that the crank bolts are tight to this torque
specification.

5. Lastly, reattach the threaded bolt caps (if supplied) and tighten
to 44-60 In-Lbs (5-7 Nm).

Remember when installing the pedals to the crank arms that the
left pedal is left-hand threaded and is tightened by turning the pedal
spindle counter-clockwise. The right pedal has standard threads and
is tightened by turning the pedal spindle clockwise. Always grease
the pedal threads before installing them into a crank.

REMOVING EXPERT CRANKS FROM

A SPLINED BOTTOM BRACKET

If using self extracting crank bolts, the Expert Crank arms can be
removed from the bottom bracket simply by turning each crank arm
bolt counter-clockwise. No additional tools are necessary.

If using non-self extracting crank bolts, you must first unscrew and
remove the 8mm socket head crank bolt. Then insert Shimano crank
tool TL-FC15 into the crank bolt hole in the bottom bracket spindle
and use a cotterless crank remover to pull the crank arm off of the
bottom bracket.

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CODA WARRANTY

All CODA components are warrantied against manufacturing defects

in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of original retail purchase.

Not covered under warranty is damage resulting from improper instal-

lation, adjustment, or maintenance, lack or maintenance, alterations,
crashes, or use judged by CODA to be excessive or abusive.

For warranty related questions or for more information on this or any

CODA product, please feel free to contact us.

USA and Canada: (888) CODA-USA

Europe (EC): (31) 541-573580
Japan: (81) 722-99-9399
Australia: (61) 2-9979-5851
http://www.codausa.com
custserv@cannondale.com

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