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1. PURE CYCLING K ln You will find us easily at Karl Tesche Strasse 12 Koblenz Coming from motorway junction A48 exit Koblenz Nord follow the road B9 in direction of Koblenz On the Mosel Bridge filter to the second lane from the right aie acc into the city roundabout Koblenz Nord Dernbach Take the first exit in direction of Cochem After approx km 0 6 miles turn right at the first traffic light Se es Autobahnkreuz Koblenz VMA J Ausfahrt SA WET Frankfurt Canyon Bicycles GmbH Karl Tesche StraBe 12 D 56073 Koblenz Showroom opening hours Mon Fri 10 00am 7 00pm Sat 9 00am 6 00pm Order and information hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 Order fax 49 0 261 4040050 E Mail info canyon com Workshop hours Mon Fri 9 00am 6 00pm Sat 9 00am 3 00pm
2. how they work and what to do about wear Adjusting the brake lever reach Checking and readjusting in the case of mechanical disc brakes Checking and readjusting in the case of hydraulic disc brakes The gears The gears How they work and how to use them Checking and readjusting the gears Rear derailleur Adjustment of limit stops Front derailleur Shimano Di2 Chain maintenance Chain wear Adjusting the chain tension of single speed bicycles The wheels tyres inner tubes and air pressure Rim trueness spoke tension Repairing punctures Wheel removal Removing clincher and folding tyres Mounting clincher and folding tyres Removing tubular tyres Mounting tubular tyres Mounting wheels The headset Checking and readjusting Threadless headset Aheadset l lock headset Transport of your Canyon bike General notes on care and inspection Washing and cleaning your Canyon Safekeeping and storing your Canyon Servicing and inspection Service and maintenance schedule Recommended tightening torques Legal requirements for riding on public roads Warranty Guarantee Crash Replacement 2 WELCOME DEAR CANYON CUSTOMER In this manual we have compiled for you lots of tips on how to use your Canyon road bike instructions for maintenance and care plus a wealth of things worth knowing on bicycle technology Please read this man ual thoroughly You will find it worth your while even if you have cy cled all your life and feel like a veteran w
3. PURE CYCLING BICYCLE MANUAL ROAD BIKE TQ Attention Assembly instructions page 12 Before your first ride please read pages Il o1 amp Gd Po oO jee A Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard A EN 1478 for road racing bicycles COMPONENTS l Frame 3 Stem a Top tube 4 Handlebars b Down tube 5 Brake shift lever c Seat tube I6 Headset d Chainstay I7 Front brake e Rear stay 8 Fork 9 Drop out 2 Saddle 3 Seat post Wheel 4 Seatpost clamp 20 Quick release 5 Rear brake 21 Rim 6 Cassette sprockets 22 Spoke 7 Front derailleur 23 Tyre 8 Rear derailleur 24 Hub 9 Chain 25 Valve I0 Chainring Crank set 2 Pedal GENERAL NOTES ON THIS MANUAL PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS Please note that the aforementioned consequences will not be repeated each time the symbols appear in the manual JAN This symbol warns you about actions that could lead to damage to property or the en vironment JN This symbol signifies information about how to handle the product or refers to a N This symbol indicates an imminent risk to 4 your life or health unless you comply with passage in the operating instructions that de the instructions given or take preventive measures serves your special attention TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Welcome 4 intended use 7 Before your first ride 0 Before every ride 12 Assembly from t
4. The brake system ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 17 Mount the front wheel by sliding the quick release through the drop outs and close the quick release Read chapter How to use the quick release before hand Re close the release lever of the brake Shimano SRAM immediately or move the bolt at the shift brake lever back to its original position Campagnolo Make sure the wheel is correctly seated in the drop outs and accurately centred between the fork legs Make sure the quick release lever and the drop out safety tab are properly closed Verify that the brake is accurately centred with regard to the rim Check whether the brake pads hit the ZN braking surfaces of the rims with their entire surface For more information read chap ter The brake system 18 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD REAR WHEEL MOUNTING Open the quick release at the rear axle remove the board and pull the quick release out of the board Proceed as you did with the front wheel Verify in this case as well the correct position of the small springs Read up on quick releases in chapter How to use the quick release Remove the protective film from both chainstays as well as the tape at the drop out if available It is recommended that you remove the protective material in general by hand In case you do not suc ceed carefully use a box cutter or a pair of scissors _ When using a box cutter make sure nei
5. A Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat Z post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of the workstand N Assemble your Canyon by using the m Canyon torque wrench enclosed with the BikeGuard 14 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD MOUNTING THE SADDLE a Release the seat post binder bolt at the seat tube Read chapter Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider beforehand Before mounting the seat post on the frame make sure the seat tube is absolutely free of sharp edges and burrs Clean and deburr the seat tube if necessary You should be able to insert the seat post easily into the frame without pressing or turning Apply a thin layer of Canyon assembly paste into the seat tube and on the seat post J N Be sure to read the notes given in chap ter Adjusting the saddle to the correct height as well as the permitted torques in chap ter General notes on care and inspection and fol low the operating instructions of the component manufacturers as well Slide the seat post into the seat tube to the desired saddle height Bring the saddle into alignment and do not overtighten the seat post binder bolt SPECIAL CASE CANYON SPEEDMAX Some Canyon models e g Speedmax CF and Speed max AL have an oval shaped seat post Mounting an other than the standard seat post is therefore impos sible Release both Allen bolts at the seat post clamp Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon A sea
6. Press the tyre to make sure the tube does not get caught between rim and tyre beads Eio a o Witness line all around the side of the tyre _ If you have a puncture en route you can 4 try to repair it without dismounting the wheel and without removing the tube Inflate the tube leave the valve sticking in the rim and first look for the hole where the air is escaping Bring the inner tube close to your ear and watch out for hissing noises When you have found the hole look for the corresponding place on the tyre and examine it Often you will find the foreign body sticking in the tyre Remove it if necessary REMOVING TUBULAR TYRES Deflate the tyre completely To dismount the tyre start opposite the valve by pushing the tyre to the side until a gap appears and the tyre starts to come off If the tyre remains tight stick a tyre lever into the gap and lift the tyre off the rim Replacing an individual tube is impossible Instead you have to mount a complete tubular tyre En route the tyre cannot be glued and is consequently not tight on the rim even when inflated Therefore be sure to ride back very slowly and care fully by taking the shortest way possible Back home you have to glue the tubular tyre as described in the following MOUNTING TUBULAR TYRES To mount a tubular tyre properly so that it durably stays in place you should take yourself some time and proceed stepwise A little practice and experi ence
7. With Mavic system wheels you do not need rim tapes __ In the extreme case damage to the tyres J may make the tubes suddenly burst throwing you off your bike RIM TRUENESS SPOKE TENSION The spokes connect the rim to the hub in the mid dle of the wheel An even spoke tension makes for the true running of the wheel If the tension of indi vidual spokes changes e g as a result of riding too fast over a kerb or due to spoke breakage the tensile forces acting on the rim become unbalanced and the wheel will no longer run true The functioning of your Canyon may even be impaired before you notice the untrue wheel by its wobbling With rim brakes the sides of the rims also serve as braking surfaces An untrue wheel can impair your braking power _ Loose spokes must be tightened at once fw Otherwise the load on the other spokes ann the rim will increase A Truing retruing wheels is a difficult job which you should definitely leave to an ex pert RIMS AND SPOKES WHEELS 79 Truing stand Do not ride with untrue wheels In the case 1 of extreme side to side wobbles the brake ie of road bike brakes can miss the rim and get caught in the spokes This normally results in an immediate blocking of the wheels possibly throwing you off your bike It is therefore advis able to check the wheels for trueness from time to time For this purpose lift the wheel from the ground and spin it with yo
8. the tape must cover the entire rim base For this type of rim only use rim tapes made of fabric or durable plastic Exception With Mavic system wheels you do not need rim tapes In case you are not sure with regard to your rim tape please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 gt If necessary you can remove the whole tyre by pull ing the other tyre bead off the rim MOUNTING CLINCHER AND FOLDING TYRES When mounting a tyre make sure no foreign matter such as dirt or sand gets inside the tyre and you do not damage the inner tube gt Slip one bead of the tyre onto the rim Using your thumbs press the bead over the edge of the rim over the entire circumference You should be able to do this without any tools regardless of the type of tyre Stick the valve of the tube through the hole in the rim gt Inflate the tube slightly so that it becomes round and push it into the tyre all the way round Make sure not to leave any folds in the tube gt To finish mounting the tyre start at the point oppo site the valve Using your thumbs press the second bead of the tyre over the edge of the rim as far as you can gt Make sure the inner tube does not get pinched and squashed between tyre and rim This is prevented by pushing the inner tube into the tyre hollow with a finger as you work along PUNCTURE WHEELS 83 Rim tape in the rim 4 Press the tyre with your hand onto the rim JAN Replace spoilt rim ta
9. 4 5 in or more The leg must be fully stretched with the heel on the pedal at its lowest point A The minimum insertion depths marked on seat post and frame may differ Be sure to insert the seat post to the deepest insertion depth N With children who are still growing it is ad l visable to check the seating position every two to three months Never apply grease or oil into a seat tube NA of a frame made of carbon unless an al uminium sleeve is inside the frame If you mount a carbon seat post do not put any grease on it even if the frame is made of metal Once greased carbon fibre components may never again ensure reliable clamping 40 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER SADDLE HEIGHT gt v v v v v Now you can adjust the saddle height to the de sired position Make sure the part of the seat post inside the seat tube is always well greased Except frames and seat posts made of carbon Do not use brute force if the seat post does not move easily in side the seat tube Contact if necessary our serv ice hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Align the saddle with the frame using the saddle nose and the bottom bracket or top tube as refer ences Clamp the seat post tight again by turning the seat post binder bolt clockwise You should not need much strength in your hands to clamp the seat post sufficiently tight Otherwise the seat post may be the wrong size for the frame If you are in doubt
10. AND READJUSTING GEARS 67 Retightening of the bowden cable at the adjusting bolt of the rear derailleur Look from the rear at the rear gear cluster and check whether the pulleys are perfectly aligned with the teeth of the adequate sprocket JN If you want to try adjusting it yourself feed be sure to read the operating instructions of the manufacturer In case you face any problem with the gears please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 N Ask a helper to lift the rear wheel By turn feet ing the cranks and shifting through you can easily check the function 68 GEARS CHECKING AND READJUSTING ADJUSTMENT OF LIMIT STOPS The rear derailleur is equipped with limit screws which limit the swivel range of the rear derailleur thus preventing the rear derailleur and chain from colliding with the spokes or the chain from dropping off the smallest sprocket The limit screws do not change their position during normal use If your Canyon topples over the rear derailleur or its attachment might get bent You should therefore check the swivel range after any incident or when mounting other wheels onto your Canyon Shift the gear lever to the highest gear smallest sprocket The inner cable is then totally relaxed and the chain will automatically run on the smallest sprocket Look from the rear at the rear gear clus ter and check whether the pulleys are perfectly aligned with the teeth of this sprocke
11. If the adjustments turn out to be im proper when riding in road traffic you may lose control over your Canyon Always check after an accident whether m the guide plates of the front derailleur are still parallel to the chainrings SHIMANO Di2 The Di2 is the electronic version of the high quality shifting groupsets from Shimano Instead of cables the signal is transmitted by wires The rear and the front derailleurs are moved by small electrical mo tors With an oblique running chain the Di2 front derailleur is even readjusted automatically to avoid grinding noises and unnecessary wear The power supply is provided by a rechargeable bat tery that is mounted to the frame CONTROL With the Di2 you no longer have to move inwards the entire brake lever or the lever of the conventional Dual Control shift lever from Shimano but only to gently push control buttons Shifting with the oblong control button on the side of the brake lever shifts to the larger chainrings sprockets Pushing the trian gular control button that is located behind the brake lever makes the chain move to the smaller chainrings sprockets There is the option to have the control button func tion changed by your bicycle dealer if desired The only thing necessary to do so is a special test device from Shimano that is also used for troubleshooting CHECKING AND READJUSTING GEARS 71 Rear derailleur Before using your new Di2 shifting sys
12. Shimano Campagnolo SRAM Rear derailleur Mount at frame derailleur hanger 8 10 Nm 15 Nm 5 7 Nm Side pull brake Brake pad fixing bolt 5 7 Nm 8 Nm 8 Nm Cable clamp 5 7 Nm 6 Nm 5 7 Nm Pulley bolt 2 5 3 Nm Cable fixing bolt 6 8 Nm 6 8 Nm 5 Nm Front derailleur Mount to frame 5 7 Nm 5 Nm 5 7 Nm Brake fastening bolts 8 10 Nm 10 Nm 8 10 Nm Braze on mount for direct fastening 7Nm Seat post Fixing bolt of 20 29 Nm 18 22 Nm Cable clamp 6 7 Nm 5Nm 5 Nm saddle clamping at seat post head Dual Control Lever Mounting bracket bolt 6 8 Nm 10 Nm 6 8 Nm Ergopower Allen bolt www shimano com Doubletap _www campagnolo com Hole covering 0 3 0 5 Nm ie awanie Bolt for cable stop on 1 5 2 Nm These are guide values given by the above mentioned component manufacturers frame screwdriver Observe any values given in the component manufacturers operating instructions Hub Quick release lever 5 7 5 Nm Counter nut for bearing adjustment with 15 17 Nm quick release hubs AN Some components have the maximum per missible torque printed on them Observe Free wheel hub Sprocket cluster lock ring 30 50Nm 40Nm 40 Il speed ae imit values wherever you find them 50 10 speed Crank set Crank mount cotterless grease free 32 38 Nm Crank mount Shimano Octalink 35 50 Nm Crank mount Shimano Hollowtech Il 12 15 Nm Crank mount Isis 31 34 Nm Crank mount Gigapipe 48 54 Nm Spline 42Nm Shaft fixing bolt Ultra Torque 42 60 Nm Chainring fi
13. ZN tem be sure to do atest ride in an area free of traffic A Be sure to read the enclosed operating fm instructions of the gear manufacturer 72 GEARS CHECKING AND READJUSTING BATTERY Anew fully charged battery allows you to ride approx 000 km 620 miles An about 25 charged battery still runs approx 250 km 150 miles With a weak battery the front derailleur is the first component to stop working followed by the rear de railleur In this condition you can still ride some more kilometres and shift with the rear derailleur The bat tery should however be recharged as soon as pos sible When the battery is empty the rear derailleur remains in the previously chosen gear Shifting into another gear is impossible from that moment on You can check the battery s state of charge at any time Push one of the control buttons and hold it 0 5 seconds at least The LED on the control unit indi cates the state of charge green light is one for about 2 seconds battery s state of charge 100 green light blinks 5 times battery s state of charge about 50 red light is one for about 2 seconds battery s state of charge about 25 red light blinks 5 times battery s state of charge empty Over time the capacity of the battery will degrade and so will the distance you will be able to ride This process is inevitable When the achievable distance you will be able to ride no longer meets your requ
14. and bear in mind that due to the weight transfer the front brakes can generate a far better braking effect on a surface with good grip The assignment of brake lever to brake pad e g left lever acts on front brake can vary Have the brakes changed as you want them With rim brakes long lasting braking or permanent dragging of the brake pads can overheat the rim This can affect the inner tube negatively or cause the tyre to slip on the inner rim Sudden loss of pressure while cycling can result in a serious accident With disc brakes prolonged braking or permanent dragging of brake pads can overheat the brake sys tem This can result in a loss of braking power even to the point of total brake failure provoking serious accidents Therefore check your riding manners and make it a habit to brake hard and then to open the brake again whenever the road surface and the situation allows it It is better to stop for a moment and let the rim cool down rather than to risk anything Brake calliper Braking leads to a forward shifting of the rider s weight Be careful while getting used to the LN brakes Practise emergency stops in a TE clear of traffic until you have perfect com mand of your Canyon This can save you from having accidents Wet weather reduces your braking power Be aware of longer stopping distances thet riding in the rain ROAD BIKE RIM BRAKES Brakes how they work and what to
15. and fork Bottom bracket bearing 36 FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY REPLACEABLE DERAILLEUR HANGER All frame models have a sufficiently fastened replace able derailleur hanger Observe a tightening torque of 1 5 Nm Do not exceed the maximum torque of 1 5 Nm BOTTLE CAGE Use a maximum torque of 4 5 Nm Do not exceed the maximum torque of 4 5 Nm CABLE STOPS The cable stops riveted onto the Canyon Ultimate CF frame must only be subjected to forces acting in the same direction as the gear or brake cables Forces acting at an oblique angle or against the direction of the cable can cause damage to the frame Do not exceed the maximum torque of 1 5 Nm when replacing the re placeable derailleur hanger Do not exceed the maximum torque of 4 5 Nm when tightening the bottle cage JN When replacing the derailleur hanger fat make sure to apply a little grease between derailleur hanger and frame SEAT POST When selecting a new seat post make sure it has the same nominal diameter as the frame s seat tube You should be able to slide it in easily without pressing or turning A mismatch between frame and seat post can cause failure of the seat post Before mounting the seat post on the frame make sure the seat tube is absolutely free of sharp edges and burrs If either the seat post or the frame is made of carbon then both parts have to be free of oil and grease Clean and deburr the seat tube if necessary Take care not
16. and hit the tyre from above If it is properly fastened the wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop outs of the frame If your seat post is equipped with a quick release mechanism check whether the saddle is firmly fixed by trying to twist it relative to the frame Make sure the levers of both quick ZN releases are always on the left side of your Canyon i e opposite the chain drive This will help you to avoid mounting the front wheel the wrong way round AN With insufficiently closed quick releases 4 the wheels can come loose thus creating a serious risk of accident The quick release lever must be nearly parallel to the wheel and not stick out Try twisting the saddle relative to the frame A As an anti theft measure you can replace m the quick releases by special locks They can only be opened and closed with a special coded key or an Allen key If you are in doubt or if you have any questions please contact our ser vice hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 WHAT TO BEARIN MIND WHEN ADDING COMPONENTS OR MAKING CHANGES Canyon bikes are sport machines which are fitted ac cording to the respective usage Please note that the mounting of mudguards or such like may impair the functioning and hence the safety whilst riding Before buying and mounting any accessory please check whether this particular accessory part matches with your Canyon With additional bells horns or lighting accessories inform
17. and once at the rear end Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening torque Tghten both bolts by using a torque wrench Allen bolts to fasten and adjust the Speedmax saddle clamping Never ride your bike with the seat post N drawn out beyond the maximum mark The seat post might break or sustain damage Risk of an accident Bring the saddle rail in a position that the m seat post clamping is within the marked area If there is no marking the clamping must be effected on the straight portion of the rail and on no account on the front or rear bend Risk of breakage _ Check the bolts by using a torque wrench m once a month according to the values in diated in chapter Recommended tightening tor ques in the enclosed manuals or directly on the components 90 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE SADDLE CLAMP AEROAD Insert the seat post into the seat tube to the desired saddle height Tighten the two Allen bolts that point to the rear to the indicated tightening torque of 5 7 Nm SEAT POST MONORAIL The saddle system Monorail from Selle Italia has a special seat post head for the saddle mounting The saddle is not fitted with two saddle rails as usual but has a single carbon rail running underneath the centre of the saddle cover This makes for a larger horizontal adjustment range of the saddle After releasing both bolts at the seat post head you can
18. baggage and children see chapter Intended use The manufacturers assembly instructions above all the torque settings for bolts and the pre scribed maintenance intervals must be strictly fol lowed as well Please observe the tests and routines listed in this manual or in any other manual enclosed with this delivery see chapter Service and mainte nance schedule as well as any instructions as to the replacement of safety relevant components such as handlebars brakes etc We wish you safe and happy cycling wherever your bike takes you If you have any questions please call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Always use your bike for its intended use _ Enclosed with the delivery you will find the operating instructions of the component manufacturers Here you will find all details about use maintenance and care This manual contains multiple references to these specific and detailed operating instructions Please make sure the in dividual operating instructions for clipless pedals and gear and brake components are in your pos session and keep them in a safe place together with this leaflet and the manual _ Carbon is a composite material which is used for weight optimised designs Sur face irregularities on carbon components small boils and pores are unavoidable for reasons in herent in the manufacturing process This does not constitute a defect A NOTE ON WEAR Some components o
19. cut and bearing seats and seat tube faced There is no need for any machining on the frame Do not modify the frame or any of its attachments e g the adjustable cable guides etc by filing boring or the like Mount all components onto the frame by using high grade assembly grease except for carbon seat posts stems on forks with a carbon steerer tube and all seat posts on carbon frames This helps to avoid corro sion If you omit the grease you may find it impossible to disassemble your Canyon at a later date Canyon road bike frames are delivered with the head set and fork already mounted Tighten the bolts carefully by approaching the maxi mum permissible torque in small steps Check the secure seat of the component as described in the relevant chapters For parts with no torque range given tighten the bolts gradually to the maximum torque and check in between regularly the reliable fit of the component The stem included in the delivery is the only stem approved for assembly _ Whoever assembles a Canyon bike frame ZN from a bare frame carries the responsibil ity for ensuring that the components are selected and mounted in accordance with the manufactur ers guidelines generally accepted standards and the state of the art in science and technology In case there are any questions regarding compati bility of individual parts please contact our ser vice hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Make it
20. downwards towards the rear The handlebar must withstand any strong jerk Note that the bolted connections of the NA stem handlebars and brakes have to be tightened to the specified torques You will find the prescribed values in chapter General notes on care and inspection or in the enclosed manu als of the component manufacturers If you disre gard the prescribed values the components may come loose or break This can lead to a severe crash 52 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER BRAKE LEVER REACH ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LEVER REACH With road bikes the clearance between shift brake levers and handlebar can only be adjusted to a mi nor degree If you have problems reaching the levers please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Read up on time trial handlebars for triathlon and time trial machines in chapter Special features of triathlon track bikes and time trial machines AN There are special shift brake levers tai feeb ored to small hands on offer by various gear manufacturers A Note that the distance you need to stop ZN your bike increases while riding with the hands on the top handlebars The brake levers are not within easy reach The necessary brake lever travel can be slightly modified by means of the knurled nut Note that the bolted connections of the LN stem handlebars and brakes have to be a to the specified torques You will find the prescribed values in chapte
21. hard you pull An accurate adjustment of the brake is achieved when your brake system has passed on all of the above points Vertical adjustment of the brake pads gt Release the fastening bolt of the brake pad by one to two complete turns at the most gt Push the brake pad to the correct height and align it according to the rim before re tightening the fas tening bolt to the specified torque JN Manufacturers of brakes deliver their products with detailed operating instruc tions Be sure to read these operating instruc tions carefully before you dismount a wheel or do any maintenance work To adjust the height of the brake pads tighten the bolt to the pre scribed torque JN When replacing any parts be sure to only use original spare parts AN After the readjustment do a brake test in AAN standing Make sure the brake pads en E fully with the rim when you pull them hard without touching the tyre Furthermore you should not be able to pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars Otherwise the brake might fail or the tyre sustain damage thus causing an accident Readjusting and synchronising the side pull brakes With dual pivot brakes turn the small headless screw located at the side or on top of the calliper until the left and right brake pad are at the same distance from the rim Furthermore check whether the bolt connect ing the brake to the frame is still tightened to the
22. in a dry and airy place There are some things to bear in mind when putting your Canyon away for the winter gt Inflated inner tubes tend to gradually lose air when the bike is not used for a long time If your Canyon is left standing on flat tyres for an extended period this can cause damage to the structure of the tyres It is therefore better to hang the wheels or the entire bike or to check the tyre pressure regularly gt Clean your Canyon and protect it against corrosion as described above gt Dismount the saddle and allow for any moisture that may have entered to dry away Spray a little finely atomized oil into the seat tube except for carbon frames gt Store your Canyon in a dry place gt Switch the gear to the smallest chainring and the smallest sprocket This relaxes the cables and springs as much as possible Store the bike with the chain on outmost sprocket and smallest chainring Check the air pressure at regular intervals Keep cleaning agents and chain oil away from the brake pads and brake surfaces of the rim Otherwise the brake might fail throwing you off your bike If your Canyon has carbon rims do not hang it on the rims Risk of breakage SERVICING AND INSPECTION First service A special maintenance schedule has been developed by our experienced technicians On the first kilo metres miles for example the wheels may be subject to a certain bedding in process or Bow
23. make them water repellent Inspect the chain after you have finished cleaning and grease it if necessary see chapter The gears notably section Chain maintenance _ While cleaning look for cracks scratches ZN dents as well as bent or discoloured ma terial If you are in doubt please call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Have defective components replaced immediately and touch up paint defects _ Before applying any hard wax on the frame 4 of your Canyon be sure to test it in a less visible spot first CARE AND INSPECTION 97 Check condition of chain Keep cleaning agents and chain oil away M amp A from the brake pads and brake surfaces of the rim as the brakes could fail otherwise see chapter The brake system Keep carbon clamp ing areas such as handlebars stem seat post and seat tube free from grease and oil Remove tough oil or grease stains from 4S painted and carbon surfaces with a petro leum based cleaning agent Never use degreas ing agents containing acetone methyl chloride etc non neutral chemical or solvent containing cleaning agents that could attack the surface 98 CARE AND INSPECTION SAFEKEEPING AND STORING YOUR CANYON If you regularly look after your Canyon during the season you will not need to take any special pre cautions when storing it for a short time apart from securing it against theft It is advisable to store your Canyon
24. or the tools being used and some jobs may re quire additional special tools or measures not de scribed in the manual Furthermore you will find plenty of service informa tion on our website www canyon com that will help you carry out small repair and maintenance works For your own safety never do work on your bicycle unless you feel absolutely sure about it If you are in doubt or if you have any questions please contact our service hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 Please note This manual cannot teach you all me chanical skills Even a manual as big as an encyclo paedia could not describe every possible combination of available bicycles and components For this reason this manual focuses on your newly purchased bike and standard components by drawing your attention to important notes and warnings It does however not teach you the basic skills of a bike mechanic or help you assemble a complete bike from the Canyon frameset This manual cannot teach you how to ride For this reason it focuses on your newly purchased bike by drawing your attention to the most important notes and warnings This manual cannot teach you riding a bike or make you familiar with the traffic rules Please be aware that cycling is a hazardous activity that requires that the rider stays in control of his or her bike at all times Like any sport cycling involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride a bike you assume the responsibility for t
25. prescribed torque as specified in chapter Recom mended tightening torques gt Turn the knurled nut through which the brake ca ble passes at the brake body until the travel of the brake lever suits your needs To synchronise the brake turn the little bolt on the side of the brake arm or the other bolt in the top area on the other side RIM BRAKES BRAKE SYSTEM 59 Screw this small bolt until the clearance between brake pad and rim is the same on either side Turn the knurled nut to adjust the necessary brake lever travel Damaged brake cables that are for exam ZN ple frayed should be replaced immediate 7 as they can otherwise fail in a critical moment possibly causing a crash AN Adjusting the position of the brake pads ZN relative to the rims requires a considerable i of skill Replacing and adjusting the brake pads is a job best left to your bicycle dealer 60 BRAKE SYSTEM DISC BRAKES MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES IN THE CASE OF CYCLOCROSS BIKES Brakes how they work and what to do about wear Actuating the hand lever on the handlebar causes a stationary brake pad to be pressed against a rotat ing braking surface and the resulting friction slows down the wheel The rate of deceleration is not only determined by the force with which the brake pad is pressed against the braking surface but also to a decisive degree by the coefficient of friction which depends on the two materials that a
26. ride on public roads or in the dark check the lighting set see chapter Legal require ments Let your Canyon bounce on the ground from a small height If there is any rattling see where it comes from Check the bearings and bolted con nections if necessary The major accessory for a successful cycling tour is a small tool bag fitted underneath the saddle The tool kit should include two plastic tyre levers the most commonly used Allen keys a spare tube a tyre repair kit your mobile phone and a little cash Do not forget a tyre pump mounted to the frame Take a sturdy lock with you if you intend to leave your Canyon in a public area The only way to pro tect your Canyon against theft in a public area is to lock it to an immovable object AN lo safe your Canyon from damage please ZN observe the maximum overall load and the aes FOE regarding the transport of baggage and children given in chapter Intended use Fur thermore we recommend reading chapter Trans port of your Canyon bike before transporting your Canyon road bike by car or plane BEFORE EVERY RIDE ll Emergency kit During use your Canyon is undergoing LN stress resulting from the surface of the ae and the rider s action Due to these dynamic loads the different parts of your bike react with wear Please check your Canyon regularly for wear marks as well as for scratches dents bent parts and incipient cra
27. side Riding the bike with a loose headset in creases the stress on fork and bearing considerably This may damage the bearing or lead to a fork break with serious consequences Risk of an accident Check the headset for play by placing your fingers around the upper head cup and by moving your Canyon back and forth with actuated brake lever To check the bearing for ease of running lift the front wheel and move it _ Adjusting the headset requires a certain 4 amount of experience and should there ne be left to a skilled mechanic If you want to try it by yourself be sure to carefully read the op erating instructions of the headset manufacturer beforehand Check the secure seat of the stem after MN having adjusted the bearings by holding the front wheel between your knees and trying to twist the handlebars relative to the front wheel Otherwise a loose stem can throw you off your bicycle THREADLESS HEADSET AHEADSET The special feature of this system is that the stem is not encased by but rather clamped onto the fork tube which in this case is threadless The stem is an important part of the headset bearings Its clamping force secures the bearing in its set position gt Release the clamping bolts located on the sides or rear side of the stem gt Gently tighten a little the countersunk adjusting bolt on the top by using an Allen key gt Realign the stem with the frame so that the h
28. the bolted connections of stem and handlebars have to be tightened to the specified torques You will find the prescribed values on the components themselves or in the enclosed manuals of the component manufac turers If you disregard the prescribed values the handlebars or stem may come loose or break This can lead to a severe crash Remount the cap and press it downwards to the fork you keep hold of and retighten the aligned stem to the prescribed tightening torque Retighten all bolts of the stem clamp with a torque wrench by observ ing the correct tightening torques 46 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE TILT The inclination of your upper body and hence your riding comfort and pedalling power are also influ enced by the distance between the grips of the han dlebars and the saddle as well as by the saddle tilt This distance can be altered slightly by changing the position of the saddle rails on the seat post However this also influences your pedalling Depending on whether the saddle is positioned more to the front or more rearwards your legs will reach the pedals to a greater or lesser extent from behind You need to have the saddle horizontal in order to pedal in a relaxed manner If it is tilted you will con stantly have to lean against the handlebars to prevent yourself from slipping off the saddle Note that the bolted connections of the LN seat
29. the chain on the chainring without itself touching the chain is very small It is often better to let the chain drag slightly on the derailleur than to risk having the chain fall off the chainring which would interrupt the power train of your Canyon As with the rear derailleur the cable of the front derailleur is subject to lengthening and hence to re duced precision in gear changing gt Increase the tension of the cable by turning the adjusting bolt at the down tube of the frame This works mainly as described in section Checking and readjusting the gears gt Reduce the swivel range of the front derailleur with the limit screws A the initial adjustment of the front and rear A derailleur is a job for an experienced me chanic Maldadjustments may cause severe me chanical damage For more information be sure to read the operating instructions of the gear manufacturer In case you face any problem with the gears please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 a Adjusting the swivel range of the front derailleur A Adjusting the front derailleur is a delicate LA job Improper adjustment can cause the chain to jump off thus interrupting the power train Risk of an accident Adjusting the front de railleur is a job for professionals After having adjusted the gears and chain Z it is essential to take your Canyon for a test ride in a level unfrequented area e g in a parking lot
30. the down tubes _ Pull the brake lever and secure it with a m strong rubber band when transporting a cyclocross bike _ Secure your Canyon when transporting it ZN inside a car In the event of an accident unsecured loads inside a car may be an additional risk for the occupants Often you will find it nec essary to dismount one or even both wheels to load the bike into the car Be sure to read chapter The wheels notably section Repairing punc tures before removing a wheel Transport by car If you have disc brakes be sure to mount A the safety locks before transporting your cyclocross bike with the wheels dismounted In the event your Canyon has not been 4 packed for dispatch according to the en closed packing instructions you have no right to claim repair of possibly occurring transport dam age from Canyon Bicycles GmbH _ Do not use a bike carrier system on which A the bike has to be mounted upside down i e with handlebars and saddle fixed face down to the rack This way of fastening the bike sub jects the handlebars stem saddle and seat post to extreme stress during transport and can lead to failure of these parts Do not buy a bike carrier system where the front wheel has to be removed and your Canyon is secured by the fork Transporting Canyon road bikes on con ZN ventional bike carriers with clamps is not aned Most clamps are potential sources of damage to large diame
31. the force you need to move it should increase considerably Towards the end of its travel the lever should be very hard to move Use the ball of your thumb while your fingers pull on an immovable part such as the fork or frame QUICK RELEASE 23 Close the quick release lever Improperly mounted wheels may throw you NA off your bicycle or result in serious acci dents Make sure the levers of both quick ZN releases are always on the left side of your Canyon i e opposite the chain drive This will help you to avoid mounting the front wheel the wrong way round J N If your bicycle is equipped with quick f releases be sure to lock the frame to an immovable object together with the wheels when you leave it outside 24 QUICK RELEASE gt In its end position the lever should be parallel to the bike i e it should not stick out to the side The le ver must lie close to the frame so that it cannot be opened accidentally gt To check whether the lever is securely locked try to turn it while it is closed gt If you can turn the lever around the wheel is not se curely fastened Open the lever again and screw the tightening nut clockwise by half a turn to increase the initial tension gt Close the lever again and check it again for tight ness If the lever can no longer be turned it is prop erly fastened gt Finally lift the bike a few centimetres from the ground so that the wheel is suspended
32. the upper side of the caliper If there is approximately Imm of material left on each brake pad remove the pads according to the manufacturer s operating in structions check them thoroughly and replace them if necessary DISC BRAKES BRAKE SYSTEM 6 Brake lever reach AN In any case be sure to read the original instructions of the brake manufacturer be fore adjusting the brakes _ Repeated readjustment at the brake lever m or brake caliper only can drastically re ane the maximum braking performance _ Damaged brake cables that are for exam 41 ple frayed should be replaced immediate ly as they can otherwise fail in a critical moment possibly causing a crash New brake pads have to be bedded in before they reach their optimal braking performance Accelerate your Canyon 30 to 50 times to around 30 km h 18 mph and bring it to a halt each time N Some systems must be readjusted directly 4 at the brake caliper to compensate wear For more information please read the brake man ufacturer s operating instructions 62 BRAKE SYSTEM DISC BRAKES After readjusting check the functioning and make sure the brake pads do not drag when releasing the brake lever and spinning the wheel Repeated readjustment at the brake lever makes the arm on the brake caliper change its position This can reduce braking power and result in a complete brake failure in an extreme case Risk of an accident So
33. water is ejected at high pressure in a narrowly focussed jet it may pass through seals and penetrate bearings This leads to the dilution of lubricants and consequently to greater friction and onset of corro sion This destroys and impairs the functioning of the bearing races in the long term Steam jet treatment also tends to abrade stickers Cleaning the Canyon with rag and water Check all lightweight components _ When working on your Canyon restrict L yourself to jobs for which you are equipped E have the necessary knowledge Do not clean your Canyon with a strong water or steam jet from a short distance _ Protect the upward facing part of the chain stays and any places where cables might rub with foil neoprene covers or the like This will avoid any unpleasant scratches and abrasion marks A much more gentle way of cleaning your Canyon is with a soft water jet and or with a bucket of water and a sponge or large brush Cleaning your Canyon by hand has another positive side effect in that it en ables you to discover defects in the paint or worn or defective components at an early stage After drying your Canyon you should impregnate its painted and metal surfaces with hard wax except for rims with rim brakes Apply the hard wax to spokes hubs bolts and nuts etc as well Use a hand held atomizer for parts with small surfaces Polish waxed surfaces with a soft cloth to give them a nice shine and
34. with the glue and tubular model you are using can speed up the job Tubular tyres can be glued either with liquid tyre glue or with adhesive tapes One advantage of using tape is that it can be done fairly quickly However this may not always give a sufficiently firm bond of the tyre on the rim In the event of a roadside puncture the tape will often cling to the dismounted tyre and your spare tyre may not bond to the rim sufficiently well A better alternative therefore is to glue the tyre to a generous bed of several layers of liquid tyre glue Glue not only gives a firmer bond it usually also re mains on the rim when dismounting the tyre PUNCTURE WHEELS 85 Roll off the tyre until there is a gap Use a tyre lever to remove the tyre Tubular tyre glue _ If your bike has carbon rims you have to fed use special tubular tyre glue e g from Continental Be sure to read the operating in structions of the manufacturer of tubular tyre glue for carbon rims before applying it A poorly glued tubular tyre can come off the rim Risk of an accident 86 WHEELS PUNCTURE Nevertheless you should still remove the spare tyre again after completing your tour To achieve a strong er bond you can then retreat the adhesive bed and the tyre with glue and remount the tyre If your wheels have very high rim edges unscrew the valve core from the valve with special mounting tools and mount a valve extension in
35. yourself thoroughly whether they are permit ted and tested and accordingly approved for use on public roads Battery accumulator operated lights have to be marked with the wavy line and the letter K see chapter Legal requirements If you want to mount a pannier rack or a child seat or trailer please read chapter Intended use be forehand to make sure it is permitted If a mounting is permitted in general please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 and ask for suitable models Only perform jobs you are absolutely sure of Handlebars stems and forks should only be replaced by a skilled mechanic Be sure to follow the operat ing of the accessory manufacturer in any case When mounting other components and accessories it is your responsibility to mount the components appro priately Bring your Canyon to our service workshop if you have the slightest doubt ADD ON PARTS AND CHANGES 25 Mudguards wheel protections Pannier rack Retrofitted accessories such as mud ZN guards carriers etc can impair the func tioning of your Canyon We therefore advise you to use accessories from our product range This will ensure you use matching components Components that come loose or break off ZN as a result of improper mounting can cause serious accidents Safety relevant bolts must be tightened to their specified torques JN n case of any questions regarding com La pon
36. 3 Bikes of this category comprise the bicycles of the categories and 2 and are in addition suitable for rough and unpaved terrains Sporadic jumps of a maximum height of approx 60 cm are also included in the field of use of these bicycles But inexperienced riders doing jumps of this height may land inappropri ately thus increasing the acting forces significantly which may result in damage and injuries This cate gory is represented by MTB hardtails and full suspen sion bicycles with short suspension travel Condition 4 This category includes bikes of the categories to 3 In addition bicycles of this category are suitable for very rough and partly blocked terrain with steep slopes and higher speeds as a result thereof Reg ular moderate jumps by experienced riders are no problem for these bicycles The regular and dura ble use of the bicycles on North Shore trails and in bike parks should however be excluded Due to the higher stresses these bicycles should be checked for possible damage after every ride Full suspension bikes with medium suspension travel are typical for this category INTENDED USE 5 S BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE Q BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE 6 INTENDED USE Condition 5 This type of use stands for very challenging highly blocked and extremely steep terrains which can only be mastered b
37. EDAL SYSTEMS 53 Step in pedal Shoes for step in pedals A For clipless or step in pedals you always need special cycling shoes IN Read the operating instructions of the foe pedal manufacturers or call our service pains at 44 0 20 8501 2582 54 PEDAL SYSTEMS Clipless of step in pedals come with a special type of cycling shoe which locks onto the pedal similarly to a ski binding To engage with the pedal is to turn it to the horizontal using the tip of the cleat the plate on the sole of the shoe and then rest your foot on it Most pedals are equipped with a double sided lock in mechanism so that you can step on the pedal with either face up The shoe engages with the pedal with a click which you will hear and feel clearly With all commercially available systems the shoe is disengaged from the pedal by twisting the heel out ward Lean against a wall or ask someone to hold you when you try to engage and disengage the shoe from the pedal Functional differences between the pedal systems concern the shape of the cleat the release angle and the rigidity of the connection Cyclists predisposed to knee trouble should choose a pedal system that has some float so that the heel can move sideways a little while the shoe is engaged with the pedal Some clipless pedals have cleats embedded into the sole which is a great advantage as it ensures stable walking The clipless pedal disengages by an outward twistin
38. a little grease to the point of contact between cleat and pedal gt Regularly check the cleats for wear If your shoe wobbles on the pedal the cleat or the sole of your shoes might be worn PEDAL SYSTEMS 55 Your feet should assume a natural position when pedalling Adjusting the releasing force of the pedal _ Make sure pedals and shoe soles are A always clear of mud and other impurities and grease the lock in mechanism with lubricant at regular intervals _ Only use clipless pedals that allow you to NA engage and disengage smoothly A defec tive pedal or a badly worn cleat can lead to an ac cident by causing the shoe to come off by itself or making it harder to release 56 BRAKE SYSTEM THE BRAKE SYSTEM In general the brakes of your Canyon are necessary to adjust your speed to the traffic situation However in an emergency the brakes must be able to bring your Canyon to a halt as quickly as possible Such emergency stops are also a study in physics In the process of braking the rider s weight shifts forward thus reducing the load on the rear wheel The rate of deceleration on a dry and grippy ground is primarily limited by the danger of overturning and only in the second place by the road grip of the tyres This prob lem becomes particularly acute when riding downhill In the event of an emergency stop you have to try to put your weight back as far as possible Actuate both brakes simultaneously
39. a rule to use a torque wrench All carbon fibres of the Canyon FIO frame A were arranged in a way to meet the strength specifications for those directions of force to which they are normally subjected For this reason the riveted cable stops must only be subjected to forces as they are exerted by the gear or brake cable Do not pull on them at an oblique angle or against the direction of the cable i e away from the frame e g in an attempt to alter the effective cable length This could otherwise cause damage to the frame A Some components have torque specifica feet tions printed or labelled on them Be sure to observe these specifications Also follow the component manufacturers operating instruc tions enclosed with the delivery HEADSET All frames are delivered with fully mounted bearing cups and an integrated headset Canyon road bike framesets are delivered with the stem and fork mounted and the headset already ad justed BOTTOM BRACKET BEARINGS All frames except Aeroad CF BSA BSC 1 370x24T right cup left hand threading Aeroad CF Pressfit BB 91 with 86 5 mm Common cartridge bearings can be mounted directly into the bottom bracket shell of all models with high grade grease Observe the torque specifications of the bottom bracket manufacturer REAR FRAME WIDTH All road bike frames 130 mm Track bike V Drome 120 mm FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY 35 Fully mounted and adjusted headset with stem
40. acturer _ Do not open the brake lines Brake fluid m that can be very unhealthy and damaging 7 the paint could leak out Loose connections and leaky brake lines ZN drastically impair braking power If there are any leakages in the system or lines bent con tact an expert or call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Risk of a crash The brake models of some manufacturers include transport locks with cut outs The brake pads of these brakes must be replaced as soon as they fit into these cut outs Only use original replacement pads and follow the operating instructions of the brake manufacturers If you have the slightest doubt leave this job to a skilled mechanic JN New brake pads have to be bedded in fod before they reach their optimal braking performance Accelerate your Canyon 30 to 50 times to around 30 km h 18 mph and bring it to a halt each time AN For more information visit the following Lod websites www formulabrakeusa com www formula brake it www magura com www paul lange com www sram com DISC BRAKES BRAKE SYSTEM 63 Brake pads With the wheels dismounted do not 4 actuate the brake levers This would cause the brake pads to be pushed together making it difficult to remount the wheel Mount the en closed transport locks after dismounting the wheels Do not transport your Canyon with saddle 4 and handlebars upside down risk of brake failure A In an
41. acturers recommendations for use The frame of your bike is marked according to one of the following symbols indicating the category your bike belongs to If you are not sure about the category your bike belongs to please contact our service centre Condition 0 This category is intended for childrens bicycles Children should not ride near precipices staircases or swimming pools as well as on paths used by au tomotive mobiles In general this applies to bicycles with wheel sizes of 12 to 24 inches Condition Bikes of this category are designed for riding on hard surface roads where the wheels remain in permanent contact to the ground These are in gen eral road racing bicycles with racing handlebars or straight handlebars triathlon or time trial bicycles The rider s maximum weight incl baggage should not exceed 120 kg Under certain circumstances this permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers recommendations for use BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE Condition 2 Bicycles of category and bicycles designed for well paved gravel paths and off road trails with a slight slope where a short loss of tyre contact with the ground due to small steps can occur This condition comprises urban and city bicycles as well as cyclo cross bikes with road racing handlebars and cantile ver or disc brakes Condition
42. andle bars are not slanted when the wheel points straight ahead gt Retighten the clamping bolts located on the side of the stem by using an Allen key Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening torque You will find the prescribed values in chap ter Recommended tightening torques directly on the components and or in the manuals of the com ponent manufacturers Check the headset for play as described further below Be sure not to adjust the bearing too tight To do the check stand in front of your Canyon and take the front wheel between your knees Take hold of the handlebars at the brake levers and try to turn them relative to the front wheel If you are able to turn the handlebars retighten a little the clamping bolt s of the stem Check the secure seat of the stem after 41 you have adjusted the bearing A loose stem may throw you off your bike HEADSET 9 Adjust the bearing play by means of the countersunk adjusting bolt at the top after releasing the clamping bolts on the side Retighten the clamping bolts located on the side of the stem by using an Allen key Try twisting the handlebars relative to the front wheel Do not tighten this bolt as it is intended for adjusting the play _ Bear in mind that by overtightening the bolts the stem can crush the steerer tube 92 HEADSET I LOCK HEADSET The special feature of this system is that the stem is clamp
43. arts must therefore ensure that all components are compatible and properly mounted There is a vast va riety of available add on parts making it impossible for Canyon to cover every conceivable option in this manual Canyon cannot be held responsible for any component combination possible We strongly advise you to carefully read the compo nent manufacturers operating instructions as well Failures in selecting bike components can in princi ple result in your Canyon being unsafe We therefore advise you to have your bike assembled by a skilled mechanic or by our service centre For your own safety never do any work unless you feel absolutely sure about it FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY 33 Canyon Ultimate CF frameset Have your Canyon assembled in our serv ice centre JN These instructions may require further explanations depending on the experi ence and or skills of the person doing the work and some jobs may require additional special tools such as special dismantling tools or addi tional instructions Do not clamp the frame into an assembly 4 stand by its tubes This could cause dam age to the thin walled tubes First mount a sturdy aluminium seat post and use this to clamp the frame or use an assembly stand which holds the frame at three points from inside or which holds the fork and bottom bracket shell 34 FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY Frames are delivered ready for assembly i e with threads
44. ble and apply lubricant AN For the sake of the environment only use feed biodegradable lubricants Bear in mind that some of the lubricant will always end up on the ground especially in wet conditions Make sure the braking surfaces of the rims 4 and the brake pads remain clear of lubri cants as the brakes will fail otherwise 74 GEARS CHAIN CHAIN WEAR Although the chain is one of the wearing components of your Canyon there are still ways of influencing its service life Make sure the chain is lubricated regu larly especially after riding in the rain Try to only use gears which allow a more or less straight run of the chain Get in the habit of pedalling at a high cadence more than 60 to 70 strokes minute With road bikes chains running on derailleur gears are worn out after about 1 200 to 4 000 km 740 to 2 480 miles Heavily stretched chains impair the operation of derailleur gears Cycling with a worn out chain also accelerates the wear of the sprockets and chainrings Replacing these components is relatively expensive compared with the costs of a new chain It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the chain at regular intervals For this purpose run the chain on the large chain ring Take the chain between your thumb and index finger and try to lift it off the teeth If you can lift it off clearly it is seriously lengthened and in need of replacement There are accurate measuring instrume
45. bon wheels are gen erally not approved for trailer towing SPECIAL FEATURES OF CARBON WHEELS As carbon wheels are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic they come with particular aerodynamic prop erties and low weight WHAT TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN BRAKING WITH CAR BON WHEELS As the braking surfaces are made of carbon there are some things to keep in mind Only use brake pads that are suitable for carbon wheels We recommend that you always use the brake pads of the wheel manu facturer Shimano and Campagnolo offer carbon brake pads as well These are however designed to match Shimano and Campagnolo rims Carbon brake pads usually wear down faster than conventional brake pads Keep in mind that the braking response of the rims needs getting used to in particular in wet con ditions Therefore test your brakes in a place free of traffic until you have full control of your bicycle The brake surfaces of the carbon rims are sensitive to heat Therefore when you are riding in the mountains avoid any drag braking Riding downhill e g with a permanently activated rear wheel brake may heat up the material and result in a deformation The rim may sustain damage and the inner tube may burst thus causing an accident Always use both brakes simul taneously and release them intermittently to allow the material to cool off CARBON 27 Wheels with carbon rims have a particular brake behaviour Do not clamp a carbon fram
46. brakes The rear wheel hub is without freewheel The cranks always rotate with the wheels Therefore when you start riding a track bike let yourself help by an experienced trainer Rear derailleur Track bike _ Note that the distance you need to stop NA your bicycle increases while riding with your hands on aerobars The brake levers are not within easy reach _ Track bikes differ completely from usual m road racing bicycles Carefully approach riding without freewheel and without brakes AFTER AN ACCIDENT Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop outs and whether the rims are still cen tred with respect to the frame or fork Spin the wheels and watch the clearance between brake pads and rims If the width of the clearance chang es markedly and you have no way to true the rim where you are you will need to open the brakes a little if necessary so that the rim can run between the brake pads without touching them In this case remember that the brakes will not act as power fully as you are used to For more information read chapters The brake system and The wheels 2 Check whether the handlebars and stem are nei ther bent nor ruptured and whether they are level and upright Check whether the stem is firmly fixed in the fork by trying to twist the handlebars relative to the front wheel Also briefly lean on the brake levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fi
47. ce Keep the braking surfaces of carbon wheels free of maintenance agents and lubricants Do not clamp a carbon frame or seat post ZN in the holding jaws of a workstand The parts may sustain damage Mount a sturdy alu minium seat post instead and use this to clamp the frame or use a work stand that holds the frame at three points inside the frame triangle or that clamps the fork and bottom bracket shell __ Like all extremely lightweight components ZN carbon components have a limited service life The handlebars the seat post the carbon wheels and the stem should therefore be replaced at regular intervals e g every 3 years or after 15 000 km 9 300 miles depending on frequen cy and intensity of use even if they have not been involved in accidents or similar incidents Protect the exposed areas of your carbon frame e g the underside of the down tube with special pads against rubbing cables or stone chips Use car wax to protect the surface Special pads protect carbon from damage Avoid greasing carbon components in m general Grease would penetrate the sur fats of the carbon material reducing the coeffi cient of friction and hence impairing the stability of the clamping joint when tightened within the permissible torque range Once greased carbon fibre may never ever be fixed in a secure and safe way again Check your carbon component regularly MN e g when cleaning y
48. cking Components that have passed their normal service life may sud denly fail Have your Canyon inspected regularly so that components can be replaced if necessary For more information on maintenance and opera tional safety read chapters General notes on care and inspection Recommended tightening tor ques and Service and maintenance schedule 12 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD Assembling the bike from the BikeGuard is no witch craft but you should proceed with care and deliber ation Unprofessional assembly can render the bike unsafe First we should like to make you familiar with the var ious components of your Canyon Unfold the front cover of this manual Here you will find the illustration of a Canyon road bike showing all the essential components Leave the page unfolded as you read so that you can easily locate the compo nents as they are referred to in the text The illustration shows an arbitrary Canyon road bike this is not what every bike will look like First open the BikeGuard This is best done by using a box cut ter AN When using a box cutter make sure neither ZN to damage the component nor yourself Make it a rule to cut away from you and the com ponent A The easiest and safest way to assem feet ble the bike is when you use a workstand or ask someone to help you CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE BIKEGUARD The BikeGuard contain
49. collide with the spokes gt Check the position of the pulley cage towards the sprocket The gap between pulley and the largest sprocket should leave a clearance of one to two links at least gt The rear derailleur is equipped with a bolt located at the drop out front which serves the purpose of adjusting this clearance Screw in this bolt until the clearance is as desired Turn the cranks backwards for checking purposes The pulley should not touch the sprocket during this movement as well gt In case the clearance still does not suffice chang ing gears being thus impeded you have to short en the chain by one link This means an increased tension on the rear derailleur It must however be ensured that the chain can run on the largest chain ring as well as on the largest sprocket Due to the extremely oblique run of the chain this gear should however be avoided CHECKING AND READJUSTING GEARS 69 To adjust the clearance between pulley cage and sprocket turn the bolt located at the front side of the drop out JN Aska helper to lift the rear wheel By turn eek ing the cranks and shifting through you can easily check the function Be sure to go on a test ride in a place free a of traffic after adjusting the gears of your bicycle 70 GEARS CHECKING AND READJUSTING FRONT DERAILLEUR Adjusting the front derailleur requires a great deal of experience The range within which the front derail leur keeps
50. ctioning of the gears Shift through all gears and make sure the rear derailleur does not collide with the spokes when the chain runs on the largest sprocket Read up on how to adjust the gears in chapter The gears AN After the wheel mounting do a brake test ZN in stationary Actuating the brake lever should generate a clear cut braking response be fore the lever touches the handlebars 20 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD MOUNTING THE PEDALS Before mounting the pedals check the marking on the pedal axles first R stands for right pedal and L for left pedal Note that the left pedal has a left hand ed thread that has to be tightened contrary to the direction you are accustomed to i e anticlockwise Apply a little grease on the pedal threads before screwing in the pedals Check the reliable fit of the pedals after ALN about 100 km 60 miles Pedals can come loose and this can destroy the thread and throw the rider off his bike Also check the reliable fit of the other bolts according to the prescribed tight ening torques Screw each pedal manually into the thread of its crank by two to three full turns Continue by using a pedal spanner to tighten the pedals firmly Some pedal types have to be tightened with an Allen key Fix the white reflector to the handlebars and the red reflector to the seat post as well as the spoke reflec tors Read up on the road traffic regulations in th
51. d reprint ed translated or reproduced in extracts or with elec tronical systems or used for other business purposes without prior written permission of the author WELCOME 3 On the road Always with helmet and glasses JN Please visit our website at www canyon com feed There you will find the latest news useful tips as well as the addresses of our distribution partners _ For your own safety never do any assem 4 bly or adjusting work on your bike unless you feel absolutely sure about it If you are unsure about anything please call our service hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 E mail info canyon com 4 INTENDED USE INTENDED USE To define the intended purposes for the different types of bicycles we have classified our bikes in different categories The purpose of this classification is to define the test requirements complying with the respective stress as early as during the development of our bikes This is to ensure the highest possible level of safety for the use of our bikes It is therefore of major importance that the bikes are not used under conditions beyond the intended use as this bears the risk that the bikes maximum load is exceeded and the frame or other components are damaged This can result in severe crashes The rider s maximum weight incl baggage should not exceed 120 kg Under certain circumstances this per missible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manuf
52. den and brake cables may stretch making gear shifting imprecise Depending on how much you cycle the repair of worn down parts may be necessary already In this case you will be contacted by a service technician before hand Regular annual service Following a long and challenging season we recom mend that you have your bike thoroughly checked Who could do this better than those who have built your bike The annual service will be carried out by our skilled staff according to a maintenance schedule tailored to your bicycle type A In case you pack your Canyon to send it in to the Canyon workshop be sure to strictly follow the packing instructions How to pack your road bike enclosed with the BikeGuard In particular lightweight components may ZN have a reduced service life For your own safety make sure to have the components listed in chapter Service and maintenance schedule checked at the indicated intervals and replaced if necessary CARE AND INSPECTION 99 The Canyon torque wrench To be able to enjoy your Canyon for many ZS years it needs to be serviced regularly The schedule given in chapter Service and main tenance schedule is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bike between 1 000 and 2 500 km 620 and 1 550 miles a year If your Canyon does harder service either because your mileage is consistently greater or because you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces or cross c
53. do about wear Actuating the hand lever on the handlebar causes a stationary brake pad to be pressed against a rotating braking surface and the resulting friction slows down the wheel The rate of deceleration is not only deter mined by the force with which the brake pad is pressed against the braking surface but also to a decisive de gree by the coefficient of friction which depends on the two materials that are rubbed against each other When water dirt or oil gets in contact with one of the engaging surfaces this changes the coefficient of friction This is why brakes respond at a slight delay and less powerfully in wet weather The friction gen erated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well as to the rims Frequent rides in the rain hasten wear on both engaging surfaces Rims are provided with wear indicators i e grooves or circular indentations If the rim is worn down to the point where the grooves or indentations are no longer visible they need to be replaced Once the abrasion of the rim has reached a certain critical point the rim may break under the tyre pressure This can make the wheel jam or the inner tube burst both of which can cause an accident We advise you to have the remaining thickness of the rims checked at the latest when you are through your second set of brake pads AN When replacing brake pads be sure to fmt only use marked original brake pads matching your rim _ Ensure that braking
54. e Bolts and nuts Valves Stem Seat post Cables gear brakes SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 103 What to do Before every Monthly ride Check wheel trueness and tension True and or retrue Check Replace Check bearing play Regrease Polish except for rim sides Check bearing play Regrease Check bearing play Clean locking mechanism Grease Grease Clean grease Check seat e Check and or retighten Check seat Dismount and regrease or reapply carbon assembly paste Caution Do not grease carbon parts Remove and grease Annually Other intervals X If necessary X At least every 2 years X After fall or after 6 years At least every 6 months Annually Jobs marked you should be able to do yourself provided you have a certain degree of manual skill a little experience and suitable tools this including e g a torque wrench If you come across any defects take appropriate measures without delay If you have any questions please call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Jobs marked x should be left to an experienced and skilled bicycle expert e g in an authorized specialist bicycle workshop Feel free to call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 104 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES 105 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES Component Bolted connection Shimano Campagnolo SRAM Component Bolted connection
55. e a professional when it comes to handling of the material Misuse unprofession al assembly or insufficient servicing can render the racing machine unsafe Risk of an accident 10 BEFORE EVERY RIDE BEFORE EVERY RIDE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE EVERY RIDE Are the quick release levers of the front and rear wheel seat post and other components properly closed For more information read chapter How to use the quick release 2 Are the tyres in good condition and do they have sufficient pressure Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are true Also look out for tyres with ruptured sides or broken axles or spokes while you do this For more information read chap ter The wheels tyres inner tubes and air pres sure 3 Test the brakes while standing by firmly pulling the brake levers towards the handlebars A pressure point should be reached after the lever has only travelled a short distance the lever must however not touch the handlebars The brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim with their entire surface They must not touch the tyres For more informa tion about the brakes read chapter The brake sys tem You shouid not be able to pull the brake lever all the way to the handlebars _ Improperly closed quick releases can ZN cause bicycle components to come loose Risk of an accident __ Do not use your Canyon if it fails on one of these points If you intend to
56. e country where you use the road bike CHECKING AND ADJUSTING Adjust the position of the saddle and handlebars and check that the handlebars grips and seat post are securely fastened as described in chapter Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider Slide your seat post into the seat tube beyond its min imum mark and make sure its end reaches beyond the top tube _ Never ride your Canyon with the minimum mark of the seat post being visible AV Check the reliable fit of all bolts once again L according to the prescribed tightening e after 100 to 300 km 60 to 180 miles For more information read chapters General notes on care and inspection Recommended tightening torques and Service and mainte nance schedule ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 2 Tighten the seat post binder bolt when you have found the desired saddle height Take care not to overtighten the seat post binder bolt and observe the recommended tightening torques Inflate both tyres to the maximum pressure indicated on the side of the tyres Read up on tyres and inner tubes in chapter The wheels Finish the assembly by carrying out thoroughly the tests described in chap ter Before your first ride _ After completing the assembly and checks ZL it is essential to give your Canyon a test Silat in a level unfrequented area e g in a park ing lot Wrong assembly or improper adjust ments that become ap
57. e guarantee Six year guarantee Canyon road time trial triathlon or track ZN bikes are high end sports equipment rep resenting lightweight construction as pinnacle of engineering Also be a professional when it comes to handling of the material Misuse unprofession al assembly or insufficient servicing can render the racing machine unsafe Risk of an accident CRASH REPLACEMENT In the event of an accident or severe crash the high forces exerted on the frame and the fork can lead to structural failure during subsequent use With our Crash Replacement CR program we offer you the opportunity to replace your damaged Canyon frame at a greatly reduced cost This offer is valid up to three years after the date of purchase You ll receive the same or a similar frame from our current product range without add on parts such as seat post front derailleur or stem The CR service is limited to the original owner and to damages that compromise the functionality of the bike We reserve the right to suspend this service if we detect that the damage has been caused unrea sonably In order to claim the CR service please contact our service hotline by phone at 44 0 20 8501 2582 or by email For more details visit our website at www canyon com CRASH REPLACEMENT lll Crash Replacement damaged Canyon frames are replaced at re duced prices _ For more information about the use read chapter Intended use
58. e or seat post in the holding jaws of a workstand The parts may sustain damage Mount a sturdy alu minium seat post instead and use this to clamp the frame or use a workstand that holds the frame at three points inside the frame triangle or that clamps the fork and bottom bracket shell JN Check the condition of the brakes and feet make sure you only ride with brake pads that are suitable for carbon rims _ Check the condition of the brake pads at short intervals as they might wear down faster than with aluminium rims Note that your bike s braking power is ZN greatly reduced in wet conditions Do not go for a ride when it is about to rain or in wet con ditions Nevertheless if you will find yourself with your Canyon on a wet or moist road ride particu larly carefully and at clearly reduced speed 28 CARBON CARE INSTRUCTIONS Components made of carbon reinforced fibre should be cleaned with a soft rag and clear water to which a little dish liquid may be added if necessary Tough stains of oil or grease can be removed with a petro leum based cleaning agent Never use degreasing agents containing acetone trichloroethlyene methyl chloride etc solvents or non neutral chemical or solvent containing cleaning agents that could attack the surface You can use car wax to protect the surface and make it shine Polishing agents or varnish cleaner contain solid constituents that might attack the surfa
59. e pedalling with force in particular when changing gears with the front derail leur Canyon road bikes are usually equipped with 20 or 30 speed derailleur gears and two to three chain rings at the front and ten sprockets at the rear wheel hub Some gears with particular chain run should be avoided Gears with an extremely oblique run of the chain enhance a higher inner friction which reduces the power transmission efficiency and hastens wear of the chain An unfavourable run of the chain is when the small est chainring front derailleur is used with one of the two or three outermost smallest sprockets rear derailleur or when the largest chainring is used with one of the inmost largest sprockets Practise changing gears in a place free of ZN traffic until you are familiar with the func tioning of the different levers or twist grips If you do so in road traffic your attention might be drawn off from possible risks er Sh arn ni m ee 2 Unfavourable run of the chain chain on the smallest chainring and the outmost sprocket Unfavourable run of the chain chain on the biggest chainring and the inmost sprocket JN Avoid gears which involve an extremely oblique run of the chain _ Do not shift under load as this will shorten NA the durability of the chain considerably Furthermore this can lead to a chain suck i e the chain can get jammed between chainstay and chainrings Avoid shifting gears while
60. ed to adjust the horizontal position Tighten both bolts evenly so the saddle remains at the same angle If you wish to lower a little the nose of the saddle turn the front bolt It might be that you have to loosen the rear bolt a little To lower the rear part of the saddle the rear bolt has to be turned Having found your pre ferred position make sure both clamps are correctly aligned with the saddle rails before tightening the bolts to the correct torque setting as prescribed by the seat post manufacturer Please observe the recommended tightening torques in chapter General notes on care and inspection After fastening the saddle check whether it resists tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with your hands on the tip and once at the rear end Bring the saddle rail in a position that the ZN seat post clamping is within the marked area If there is no marking the clamping must be effected on the straight portion of the rail and on no account on the front or rear bend Risk of breakage Release both bolts by two to three turns at the most Retighten the bolts evenly and alternately to the prescribed torque Be sure the saddle rail is clamped within the marked area When replacing the saddle bear in mind LN that seat posts are normally designed for a saddle rail diameter of seven millimetres Saddle rails of other dimensions may result in seat post failure possibly throwing the rider off his bi
61. ed onto the fork tube which in this case is threadless The stem is an important part of the head set bearings Its clamping force secures the bearing in its set position Unlike the widely spread Ahead set system this system allows a bearing adjustment with a firmly clamped stem gt Check the clamping bolts on the side and in the rear of the stem with a torque wrench according to the torque marked on them Never exceed the given maximum torque gt Use a 2 mm Allen key and tighten the headless screw at the head cup carefully clockwise by a quarter turn to begin with gt Check the headset for play as above described Be sure not to tighten the bearing too much If necessary tighten the screw by another quarter rotation and check again gt Make a final check by standing in front of your Canyon and taking the front wheel between your knees p Use a torque wrench to check the stem clamping bolts on the side according to the marked torques Adjust the bearing play with the adjusting bolt on the side t Check the headset again for play x This clamping bolt is not to be tightened A firm but only intended for a careful adjust ment of the play Take hold of the handlebars at the brake levers and try to turn them relative to the front wheel Try twisting the handlebars relative to the front wheel gt If there is play in handlebars or stem release the bolts realign the component and t
62. ent assembly compatibility or if you want to make any changes read the more de tailed chapter of the manual further below or on the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 26 CARBON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CARBON Carbon fibre reinforced plastic also referred to as carbon or CRP has a number of special character istics compared to conventional lightweight materi als Having some knowledge of these characteristics is important so that you can enjoy your high quality Canyon for many years and have full confidence in its material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic has proved its value in road racing with numerous wins Components made of this material are extremely lightweight and pre supposing proper design processing and treatment of outstanding strength and stress resistance However there is one particular drawback of this material its brittleness Therefore when subjected to stress it does not undergo permanent deformation even though its inner structure may have sustained damage In the extreme case the fibres may sepa rate thus resulting in the so called delamination and reducing the strength properties of the component In contrast to steel or aluminium carbon components that have sustained damage to their inner fibres as a result of excessive stress will show no outwardly vis ible deformation Carbon components that have been subjected to overstress are therefore liable to
63. et ad justing device i e anticlockwise gt Remove the cap at the stem top gt Keep hold of the fork and slip the stem off the steer er tube gt Now you can remove the spacers Apply a litte Canyon carbon assembly paste in the stem clamping area gt Remount the stem entirely on the fork steerer tube and slip the spacers you have removed above the stem This is a rough and ready adjustment A to check the handlebar position as the spacers might rattle during riding When you are sure you have found the adequate handle bar height have the steerer tube shortened by a skilled mechanic Release the bolts on the side of the stem Turn back the counted rotations of the headset adjusting device Remove the cap HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 45 If you want to turn around the stem you have to addi tionally remove the handlebars gt To do so release the bolts of the stem front plate clamping the handlebars and remove them careful ly gt Apply some carbon assembly paste in this clamp ing area as well and re mount the handlebar after having turned around the stem gt Slide the cap on top of the steerer tube keep hold of the fork and press stem and cap downwards to eliminate any play gt Realign the stem by making sure it is in alignment with the front wheel and at right angle relative to the handlebars and the direction of motion gt Continue by aligning the handlebars in
64. etely gt Press the tyre from the rim side towards the centre of the rim You will find it easier to remove the tyre if you do this around its entire circumference Apply the plastic tyre lever to one bead of the tyre about 5 cm left or right from the valve and lever the tyre out of the rim Hold the tyre lever tight in its position gt Slip the second tyre lever between rim and tyre at a point about ten centimeters beyond the first one and lever the next portion of the bead over the edge of the rim After levering a part of the tyre bead over the edge of the rim you should normally be able to slip off the whole tyre on one side by moving the tyre lever around the whole circumference gt Now you can pull out the inner tube Take care the valve does not get caught as this can damage the inner tube gt Repair the puncture according to the operating in structions of the repair kit manufacturer Press the tyre towards the centre of the rim precaution closed with the BikeGuard If the fabric of the tyre is destroyed by the perforating object replace the tyre as a JN Please read the operating instructions of feet the brake and the gear manufacturer en After having removed the tyre you should check the rim tape The tape should lie squarely in the base of the rim covering all spoke ends and should neither be torn nor brittle In the case of rims with double base known as double chamber rims
65. f your Canyon does harder service either bike serviced by an expert at regular intervals The because your mileage is consistently greater or be intervals given in the schedule below are supposed to cause you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces it be guidelines for cyclists who cycle around 1 000 to will require correspondingly shorter service intervals 2 500 km 620 to 1 550 miles a year or around 40 to Component What to do Before every Monthly ride Lighting Check Tyre equipment Check pressure Tyre equipment Check tread and side walls Brakes rim Check lever travel wear of brake pads position of pads relative to rim Test brakes in stationary Brake cables Visual inspection lines Rims Check wall thickness aluminium of replace if necessary rim brakes Fork aluminium Check and carbon Replace Bottom bracket Check bearing play Bottom bracket Regrease Chain Check and or lubricate Chain Check and or replace Crank Check and or retighten Coating Polish Annually Other intervals X At the latest after second set of brake pads X At least every 2 years X After fall or after 6 years X After 1 000 km 620 miles At least every 6 months Component Wheels spokes Wheels spokes Handlebar and stem carbon and aluminium Headset Headset Metal surfaces Hubs Hubs Pedals Pedals Frame fork unit Rear derailleur Front derailleur Quick releas
66. f your bike are subject to wear due to their function The rate of wear depends on care and maintenance as well as on the way you use your bike kilometres travelled rides in the rain dirt salt etc Bikes that are often left standing in the open may also be subject to increased wear through weathering These components require regular care and mainte nance Nevertheless sooner or later they will reach the end of their service life depending on conditions and intensity of use Parts that have reached their limit of wear must be replaced This applies to the following parts gt chain gt cables gt grip coverings or bar tape gt chainrings gt sprockets gt pulleys gt gears cables gt tyres gt saddle covering leather and gt brake pads The brake pads of rim brakes are subject to wear due to their function If you use your bike for competitive cycling or in hilly terrain they may have to be re placed quite frequently Regularly check the condi tion of the pads and have them replaced by a dealer WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE 109 Brake pads with worn down wear indicators i e grooves bottom brake pad must be replaced by original spare parts Have the thickness of your rims checked at the latest when you are through your second set of brake pads RIMS WITH RIM BRAKES Braking causes wear not only to the brake pads but also to the rims Therefore check your rims regu larly e g whe
67. fail during use pos sibly causing an accident with unforeseeable conse quences If you have had a critical incident with your bike we advise you to have the relevant component inspected by our service workshop or better still the whole Canyon Always park your Canyon carefully and make sure it does not topple over Carbon frames and parts may already sustain damage by simply toppling over Carbon Be attentive during riding If your carbon component produces any creaking this may indicate a material defect Stop using your bike and contact our service hotline to discuss the steps to be taken For your own safety never ask for CRP components to be repaired Damaged carbon components should be replaced immedi ately and prevented from being used by anyone else Carbon components should never be ex amp LA posed to high temperatures as occurring during powder coating or enamelling The heat generated by these processes may destroy the component Do not leave carbon components in a car in direct sunlight for prolonged periods or near sources of heat JN Most clamps of bike carrier systems are fae potential sources of damage to large di ameter frame tubes As a result thereof carbon frames may suddenly fail during use Suitable special purpose models are available in the car accessory trade Make sure the maximum overall weight of amd rider baggage rucksack and bicycle does not exceed 100 kg Car
68. g a ZN tubular tyre en route it will not be attached to the rim as firmly as before Therefore ride par ticularly carefully on the last part of your tour Back home you will need to glue it properly again Improper mounting can lead to malfunc Lad tion or tyre damage It is therefore abso lutely necessary to follow the manufacturer s op erating instructions enclosed with the delivery MOUNTING WHEELS Mounting the wheel is done in the reverse of dis mounting Make sure the wheel is correctly seated in the drop outs and accurately centred between the fork legs or the rear and chainstays Check the proper seat of the quick release see chapter How to use the quick release and connect if necessary the brake cable immediately or close the release lever Improper mounting may cause malfunc ZN tion or even brake failure It is therefore absdlutely necessary to follow the manufacturer s operating instructions enclosed with the delivery PUNCTURE WHEELS 89 Checking the true running with brake pads Witness line all around the side of the tyre AN Close the quick release lever Shimano MLN SRAM or shift the pin in the shift TE lever unit Campagnolo and check before you set off again whether the brake pads hit the brake surfaces Make sure the wheel is correctly and firmly fixed in the drop outs After mounting the wheel make sure the brake pads or the rim are free of grease or other lubrica
69. g of the heel Cleats are recessed in cycling shoe soles Taking up the pedals engaging the shoes MN and disengaging them by turning the heel aia should first be practised in standing Lat er you can refine your technique in a place clear of traffic Read the operating instructions of the pedal and shoe manufacturers carefully If you have any questions call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE Current pedal systems can show considerable differ ences in design Nevertheless there are some gen eral rules for adjustment which apply to all of them gt The cleat has to be fastened to the shoe in such a position that the ball of the foot comes to rest on the pedal spindle gt Your feet should assume a natural position when pedalling For most people this means that the heels will point inward a little Make sure the fastening bolts are properly tight ened as you will find it almost impossible to disen gage your shoe from a loose plate Risk of an acci dent Adjust the required releasing force according to your needs It is advisable to adopt a low releasing force setting to begin with Turn the small Allen bolt and examine the change in releasing force when you engage and disengage the shoe from the pedal Exposed springs and other components that attract dirt have to be cleaned and regreased regularly gt Squeaking or creaking cleats can often be silenced by applying
70. gears are the most effective type of trans mission on bikes About 97 to 98 percent of the pedalling force performed is transmitted to the rear wheel with well maintained and greased derailleur gears The control of the gear system as well as the braking performance leave nothing to be desired With specially designed sprocket teeth flexible chains and clearcut lever positions shifting gears has become very easy Rear derailleur Front derailleur AN Always wear straight cut trousers or use A trouser clips or the like to make sure your trousers do not get caught in the chain or chain rings throwing you off your bike HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM GEARS 65 THE GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM With road bikes the shift levers are integrated in the brake lever On a Campagnolo equipped bike moving the small shift lever located behind the brake lever inward by means of your index or middle finger shifts the chain towards the larger sprockets Pressing with your thumb on the shifter located on the inward fac ing side of the brake lever mount moves the chain towards the next smaller sprocket With Shimano levers swivelling the entire brake lever inward shifts the chain towards the larger sprockets Pressing only the small lever inward makes the chain move towards the smaller sprockets With SRAM Force doubletap levers there is only one shifting lever positioned behind the brake lever A short tap to the
71. gularly after you have run them in It will rarely be necessary to tighten the spokes The wheel consists of hub spokes and rim The tyre is mounted onto the rim so that it encases the inner tube There is a rim tape running around the base of the rim to protect the sensitive inner tube against the spoke nipples and the edges of the rim base which are often sharp If you want to replace a tyre you need to consider the actual size of the old tyre It is marked on the side of the tyre There are two designations the more pre cise of which uses millimetres The number sequence 23 622 means that the tyre is 23 mm wide when fully inflated and that it has an inner diameter of 622 mil limetres By choosing a bigger tyre you risk that the tyre drags along the fork or the rear frame Therefore please mount a tyre of identical dimension Tyre size Rim tape in the rim i If you mount a new tyre with another m dimension it might be possible that the disarance between the front of your shoe and the wheel will be reduced This may make your foot colliding with the front wheel while riding at low speed and throw you off your bike Tyres have to be inflated to the correct air pressure in order to work properly Adequately inflated tyres are also more resistant to flats An insufficiently inflated inner tube can easily get pinched snake bitten when it goes over a sharp kerb The air pressure recommended by the manufacture
72. he BikeGuard 22 Packing your Canyon road bike 23 Howto use the quick release 23 Howto securely mount the wheel 25 What to bear in mind when adding components or making changes 26 Special characteristics of carbon 27 Special features of carbon wheels 28 Care instructions 29 Special features of triathlon track bikes and time trial machines 31 After an accident 33 Framesets assembly technical data 38 Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider 39 Adjusting the saddle to the correct height 4 Adjusting the height of the handlebars 42 Aheadset stems or threadless system 44 I lock system 46 Fore to aft position and saddle tilt 47 Adjusting saddle position and tilt 5 Handlebars and brake lever adjustment 5 Adjusting the handlebar position by turning the handlebar 52 Adjusting the brake lever reach 53 The pedal systems 53 Different systems at a glance how they work 55 Adjustment and maintenance 56 The brake system 57 Road bike rim brakes 57 Brakes how they work and what to do about wear 58 Checking and readjusting road bike brakes 58 Checking the brake system 58 Vertical adjustment of the brake pads 59 Readjusting and synchronising the side pull brakes 60 60 6l 6l 62 64 65 67 67 68 70 1 73 14 15 76 79 8l 8l 82 83 85 85 89 90 90 gl 92 94 96 96 98 99 102 104 107 108 110 lit Mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes in the case of cyclocross bikes Brakes
73. he risk Always keep in mind that you have no protection technique around you which could avoid injuries such as e g the bodywork or the airbag of a car Therefore always ride carefully and respect the other traffic participants Never ride under the influence of drugs medication alcohol or when you are tired Do not ride with a second person on your bike and never ride without having your hands on the handlebars Before you set off please note Always ride carefully so as not to endanger yourself or others Please re spect nature when touring through forests and mead ows Make it a habit to only ride with appropriate equipment At least you should wear a properly ad justed bike helmet sturdy shoes and suitable bright coloured clothing Your Canyon team wishes you lots of fun and enjoy ment with your bike This manual does not help you to assemble a bicycle from individual parts or to repair it Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject to change This manual conforms with the require ments of the CE standard EN 14781 This manual is subject to European legislation On delivery of the bike the manufacturer has to attach additional manuals Please visit www canyon com for supplementary manuals Concept text photos and graphic design Zedler Institut fur Fahrradtechnik und Sicherheit GmbH www zedler de Revised in July 2013 edition 6 No part of this brochure may be publishe
74. heck your seating position If in doubt ask an expert to adjust your Canyon SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 39 ADJUSTING THE SADDLE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT The correct saddle height is all a matter of how it al lows you to pedal Attention When pedalling the ball of your big toe should be positioned above the centre of the pedal spindle With your feet in this position you should not be able to stretch your legs completely at the lowest point If the saddle is too high you will have trouble passing through the lowest point and your pedalling will become awkward If the saddle is too low you may soon find your knees aching You can check the height of your saddle in the following simple way This is best done wearing flat soled shoes Sit on the saddle and put one heel on the pedal at its lowest point In this position your leg should be fully stretched and your hips should not be tilted to either side To adjust the saddle height loosen the binder bolt or quick release lever read chapter How to use the quick release beforehand Use a suitable tool to release the seat post binder bolt by turning it anti clockwise Do not pull the seat post out as far as to let the mark on the shaft come into view In the case of frames with long seat tubes which continue beyond the top tube the seat post should at least reach below the height of the top tube This can mean a minimum insertion length of I0 centimetres
75. icycles GmbH The Canyon BikeShuttle The Canyon BikeGuard Most clamps of bike carrier systems are 4 potential sources of damage to large di AER frame tubes As a result thereof carbon frames may fail abruptly during use aluminium frames are susceptible to dents Suitable spe cial purpose models are however available in the car accessory trade When taking your bike by car make sure 4S to remove all parts from your bike tools pannier bags child carriers etc which might come loose during transport and cause an acci dent HOW TO USE THE QUICK RELEASE Although the use of quick releases is very easy they have repeatedly been the cause of accidents as a re sult of a wrong handling Quick release retention mechanisms essentially con sist of two manipulable parts gt The hand lever on one side of the hub which creates a clamping force via a cam when you close it gt The tightening nut on the other side of the hub with which to set the initial tension on the threaded rod HOW TO SECURELY MOUNT THE WHEEL gt Open the quick release You should now be able to read OPEN on the lever gt Move the lever back as if to close it Now you should be able to read CLOSE on the outside of the lever From the start of the closing movement up to about the first half of its travel the lever should move very easily i e without clamping the wheel gt Over the second half of its travel
76. ighten the stem clamping bolts to the recommended torques gt If there is still play in handlebars or stem even with the maximum permitted torque please dismount the clamping degrease it apply a new layer of car bon assembly paste and reassemble HEADSET 93 Apply some carbon assembly paste on fork tube or handlebars if necessary Check the secure seat of stem and handle 1 bars after you have adjusted the bearing A loose handlebar or stem may throw you off your bike 94 TRANSPORT TRANSPORT OF YOUR CANYON BIKE TAKING YOUR CANYON BY CAR There are several ways of transporting your Canyon by car Canyon recommends putting the bike into the boot to take it with you Bikes do take away a lot of space inside a boot but they are also better protected against dirt theft and damage gt Take however care that the cables lights and wires and in particular the gears do not get dam aged Protect the bike with padding material such as blankets or the like This is also a good idea when your bike is heavily soiled so that the dirt does not wipe off on the seat upholstery gt Make sure to secure your bike If transporting the bicycle inside the boot is impos sible nearly every car accessory dealer and car company offers carrier systems which allow bicycle transport without disassembly The usual design involves rails fixed to the roof of the car onto which the bicycles are fixed with clamps gripping
77. ill Adjusting the brake lever reach With disc brakes the brake levers can be adjusted to the size of your hands too allowing you to operate them with optimal effectiveness In most cases this is done by means of a small Allen bolt located directly at the hand lever After adjusting check the functioning and make sure the brake pads do not drag when releasing the brake lever and spinning the wheel Checking and readjusting in the case of mechanical disc brakes Regularly check the braking response and the con dition of the brake cables while pulling on the lever Do you get a clear cut braking response when you pull the brake lever hard and does the lever remain clear of the handlebars no matter how hard you pull To a certain extent an increasing lever travel due to the wear on the brake pads can be compensated di rectly at the brake caliper Unscrew the union nut on the bolt through which the cable enters the brake ca liper and then unscrew the bolt until the lever has the desired travel Retighten the lock nut by taking care that the slit of the bolt head does not face upward or forward as this would permit an unnecessarily high amount of water or dirt to enter Check at regular intervals whether the brake pads are still sufficiently thick The wear on the pads can be checked by means of the thickness of the brak ing material attached to the backing plate within the brake caliper or by viewing through the window on
78. inward moves the chain to a smaller sprocket Sweeping the shifting lever more in means the derailleur shifts the chain to larger sprockets One tap can shift up to three gears With Shimano SRAM and Campagnolo bar end shift ers for triathlon and time trial use the shifting lever is pressed downward to move the chain to the smaller sprockets to achieve a higher gear and to the small er chainrings to achieve a lower gear By pulling the shifting lever upward you can switch to the larger sprockets and larger chainrings JN Keep on pedalling without force while you feet shift This will lead to a smooth and quiet gear change and reduce the wear AN If your road racing bicycle is fitted with an electronic shifting system Di2 from Shima no also read chapter Shimano Di2 Campagnolo shift brake lever Bar end shift lever 66 GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM The shifting of a gear lever is communicated to the rear derailleur via bowden cable Then the rear derail leur swivels causing the chain to climb onto the next sprocket It is therefore important when changing gears to continue pedalling smoothly without force as long as the chain is moving between sprockets or chainrings There are however special guides in the chainrings which allow for changing gears under force Changing gears under load shortens however the service life of your chain considerably Therefore avoid changing gears whil
79. ire ments you must replace the battery Di2 battery Recharge the battery only with the charger delivered together with the battery Keep a nearly charged battery 50 or ZS more that is not used for a longer period of time in a dry cool place and out of the reach of children After six month at the latest you should check the state of charge Mount the protective cover on the battery s contact area prior to stor age A Recharging the empty battery will take A about 1 5 hours CHAIN MAINTENANCE It still holds true that proper lubrication makes for enjoyable riding What counts is however not the quantity but the distribution and regular application of lubricant gt Clean your chain from dirt and lubricant with an oily rag from time to time There is no need to use spe cial degreasers gt Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly as possible apply chain oil wax or grease to the chain links gt To lubricate the chain drip the lubricant onto the rollers while you turn the crank gt This done pedal through several chain lengths and then let the chain rest for a few minutes so that the lubricant can disperse gt Finally rub off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not spatter around or attract dirt during riding CHAIN GEARS 73 7 J or s f nk SA amp fy Clean the chain from dirt and oil with a rag Clean the chain as thoroughly as possi
80. is reason a shortening should not be carried out until you are absolutely sure about the seating position Have this job carried out by an experienced mechanic We recommend that you contact our Canyon workshop through our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 43 If you want to turn around the stem you have to addi tionally remove the handlebars To do so release the bolts of the stem front plate clamping the handlebars and remove them careful ly Apply a little Canyon carbon assembly paste in this clamping area and retighten the handlebars after having turned around the stem Centre the handlebars accurately in the stem clamp Retighten all bolts of the stem clamp with a torque wrench by observing the correct tightening torques Please note that when using carbon assembly paste you normally need not use the maximum tightening torque It will do already to tighten the bolts with tightening torques that are 20 to 25 below the maximum tightening torques i e 6 Nm instead of 8 Nm That will prevent the material from damage gt Readjust the bearing gt Realign the stem by making sure it is in alignment with the front wheel and at right angle relative to the handlebars and the direction of motion After realignment of the stem retighten it and check whether the handlebars resist twisting and turning see chapter The headset A Verify that the handlebar clam
81. ith your new bike Bicycle technology has developed tremendously over the past few years For your enjoyment and safety when cycling please read the complete first part of this manual thoroughly and gt Strictly follow the assembly instructions given in chapter Assembly from the BikeGuard gt read chapter Before your first ride and gt see chapter Intended use to read up on how to use your new road bike and on the permitted overall weight rider clothing and baggage and gt carry out the minimum functional check before every ride For more details on how to proceed read chapter Before every ride of this manual Do not ride your bike unless it has passed the functional check one hundred per cent On the digital data medium enclosed with this manual you will find a number of maintenance and repair rou tines in detail When carrying out these routines be aware that the instructions and information provided in your manual only refer to this Canyon road bike and that they do not necessarily apply to other bikes Due to numerous designs and model changes it may be that some of the routines are not described in every detail For this reason be sure also to observe the Operating instructions of our component suppliers enclosed with the BikeGuard Note that the instructions and tips may require fur ther explanation depending on various factors such as the experience and skills of the person doing the work
82. ke FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 49 Saddle clamp Speedmax Insert the Speedmax seat post into the seat post to the desired saddle height Tighten the two Allen bolts that point to the rear to the indicated tightening torque of 3 Nm The saddle fixing is carried out with the Allen bolt on either side of the saddle I in the picture on the right When fixing the saddle make sure the top plate of the clamping lies close around the saddle rail and tighten both Allen bolts to the indicated tightening torque of 5 Nm The two Allen bolts positioned below see II in the picture on the right are designed to adjust both tilt and horizontal position of the saddle These two bolts allow changes to the tilt and horizontal position of the saddle without releasing the clamping mechanism To change the horizontal position of the saddle re lease the two lower positioned Allen bolts by two to three turns at the most You can now move the saddle horizontally and adjust the tilt to your needs Subse quently tighten both Allen bolts evenly so the saddle remains at the desired angle Use a torque wrench In the event there is no firm clamping of your seat post at 5 Nm carefully increase the tightening torque in small steps to a maximum of 8 Nm Do not exceed the maximum tightening torque After fastening the saddle check whether it resists tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with your hands on the tip
83. lf gradually familiar with your new bike in an unfrequented area and approach the riding characteristics step by step Attend a riding technique course For more infor mation visit www canyon com 2 Are you familiar with the brake system Canyon bikes are normally delivered with the left brake le ver operating the front brake Check whether the lever of the front brake is in the position you are used to If it is not you will need to train to get used to the new configuration as inadvertent use of the front brake can throw you off your bike Have the lever to brake assignment changed by an expert Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes which may be far more powerful than those you are used to Be sure to first practise using the brakes off public roads Do approach the maximum pos sible deceleration gradually For more information about the brakes read chapter The brake sys tem 3 Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears If not make yourself familiar with the gears in a place clear of traffic Make sure not to shift gears on the front and rear derailleur at the same time and not to pedal with too much force when shifting For more information about the gears read chapter The gears BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 7 Full braking do not imitate Note that the assignment of brake lever to MN brake caliper can vary from country to country Check the brake assignment If it does not comply
84. m load capacity and recommended or prescribed driving speed TRANSPORT 95 The Canyon BikeShuttle l Check whether your bicycle is properly 4S fastened before and at regular intervals during the ride A bicycle that detaches from the roof carrier may endanger other road users Bear in mind that your car has a greater ZN overall height with the bicycle on it Meas ure the overall height and place a sign stating the height somewhere in the cockpit or on the steer ing wheel so that it can be easily seen 96 CARE AND INSPECTION GENERAL NOTES ON CARE AND INSPECTION Your Canyon is a product of high quality and tech nology Nevertheless as with other types of vehicles you should still see to it regularly and have an expert do the scheduled maintenance work Lightweight bikes need to have their safety relevant components replaced regularly see chapter Ser vice and maintenance schedule This is essential to ensure the safe and reliable functioning of all com ponents and for your bike to give you many years of riding enjoyment and safety WASHING AND CLEANING YOUR CANYON Dried sweat dirt and salt from riding during the winter or in sea air harm your Canyon You should therefore make a habit of regularly cleaning all the components of your Canyon and protecting them from corrosion Do not clean your Canyon with a steam jet This clean ing method is quick but it entails serious drawbacks As the
85. me models offer further ways of adjusting the brakes directly at the brake caliper though this re quires a certain amount of skill Checking and readjusting in the case of hydraulic disc brakes Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks while pulling on the lever If hydraulic oil or brake flu id leaks out you should take appropriate measures immediately as a leak can render your brakes inef fective Contact if necessary our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 A leak in the brake lines can render the brake ineffec tive Risk of an accident Most of the brake models are equipped with a mecha nism which automatically compensates for the wear Before every ride check whether you get a clear cut braking response before the lever touches the han dlebars Check at regular intervals whether the brake pads are still sufficiently thick The wear of the pads can be checked by means of the thickness of the brak ing material attached to the backing plate within the brake caliper or by viewing through the window on the upper side of the caliper If there is approximately Imm of material left on each brake pad remove the pads according to the manufacturer s operating in structions check them thoroughly and replace them if necessary Wear control of the brake pads If your brake system works with DOT brake 4S fluid the latter needs to be replaced regu larly according to the intervals prescribed by the manuf
86. move the saddle to the front and to the rear These two bolts also allow the adjustment of the sad dle tilt e g lowering the front end of the saddle Tighten the bolts to a maximum torque of 8 Nm Seat post monorail Seat post monorail N Read the operating instructions on the enclosed CD Rom HANDLEBARS AND BRAKE LEVERS ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER SI HANDLEBARS AND BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT With road bikes the straight bar ends should be paral lel to the ground or slant slightly downwards toward the rear The tips of the brake levers should coincide with an imaginary straight line extending forward from the straight extension below the drops Shifting the brake levers is a job best left to an expert as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR POSITION BY TURNING THE HANDLEBAR Release the Allen bolt s at the bottom or front side of the stem gt Turn the handlebars to the desired position gt Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem gt Retighten the bolt carefully by using a torque wrench Please observe the recommended tighten ing torques in chapter General notes on care and inspection Check the firm seat of the handlebar by standing in front of your Canyon and seizing the handlebars at both brake levers The handlebars must be tight and withstand any jerk Gently retighten the clamping bolt s if necessary ground or slant slightly
87. n discolouration or cracks Only ride back very carefully by taking the shortest possible way if your bike went through this check without any doubt Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride your bike out of the saddle If you are in doubt about the performance of your bike have yourself picked up by car instead of risk ing anything Back home the bike must be examined thoroughly Please read the more detailed chapters of the manual further below or on the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Carbon components which have suffered LS from an impact force as well as bent parts made of aluminium may brake without previous warning They must not be repaired i e straight ened as the risk of breakage would still remain imminent This applies in particular to forks han dlebars stems crank sets seat posts and pedals If in doubt it is always the better choice to have these parts replaced as your safety comes first Make sure the saddle is not twisted using the top tube as a reference Check carbon components with particular attention and replace the parts for your safety if you have the slightest doubt Replace lightweight components after an accident for you own safety FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY TECHNICAL DATA Canyon offers the high quality carbon and aluminium frames as bare frames for individual fitting with com ponents The person completing and mounting the add on p
88. n pumping up the tyres Rims with wear indicators have rings or a gap that come into view when the rim reaches its limit of wear Take note of the specifications given on the rim Ask an expert to examine the remaining thickness of the rims at the latest when you are through your second set of brake pads Signs of deformation or fine cracks that appear in the sides of arim when you increase the tyre pressure are an indication that the rim has reached the end of its service life In this case the rim must be replaced 110 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE GUARANTEE Over and above the statutory warranty we give a vol untary guarantee of altogether 6 years on frames and forks of racing and triathlon machines This guarantee runs from the date of purchase and only applies to claims made by the initial buyer It does not cover paint damage We reserve ourselves the right to repair defective frames or forks or to re place them with the relevant successor model These issues can be claimed under guarantee only Addi tional costs such as assembly and transport costs etc shall not be borne by us The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper or other than the intended use such as neglect poor care and maintenance crashes over loading or resulting from changes made to the frame or fork or from the mounting or remounting of addi tional components Damage resulting from jumps or other types of overstress are likewise not covered by th
89. n terms of riding characteristics Make yourself gradually familiar with your new bike in an unfrequented area and approach the riding characteristics step by step 30 SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIATHLON TRACK BIKES AND TIME TRIAL MACHINES TIME TRIAL BAR END SHIFTERS With Shimano SRAM and Campagnolo bar end shifters for triathlon and time trial use the shifter is pressed downwards to move the chain to the smaller sprockets in the rear i e to achieve a higher gear and to the smaller chainrings in the front i e to achieve a smaller gear By pulling the shifter upwards the chain can be moved to the bigger sprockets and chainrings The shifting of a gear lever is communicated to the rear derailleur via bowden cable Then the rear derail leur swivels causing the chain to climb onto the next sprocket It is therefore important when changing gears to continue pedalling smoothly without force as long as the chain is moving between sprockets or chainrings There are however special guides in the chainrings of today s bikes which allow for switching gears under force Changing gears under load short ens however the service life of your chain consid erably Furthermore this may cause the chain to jam be tween chainstay and chainrings also referred to as chain suck Therefore avoid changing gears while pedalling with force in particular when changing gears with the front derailleur TRACK BIKES Track bikes do not have
90. nts Be sure to do a brake test If the tyre fabric was however ruined by 1 a perforating object replace the tyre to be on the safe side 90 HEADSET THE HEADSET The headset connects fork stem handlebars and front wheel to the frame but allows them to turn free ly as a unit It must afford virtually no resistance to turning if your Canyon is to go straight stabilizing it self as it runs Shocks caused by uneven road surfac es subject the headset to considerable stress It may therefore happen to become loose and maladjusted CHECKING AND READJUSTING Check the headset for play by placing your fingers around the upper head cup gt Bring your weight to bear on the saddle pull the front brakes with your other hand and push your Canyon firmly back and forth with the wheel re maining on the ground gt If there is play in the bearing the upper head cap will move noticeably relative to the lower cup Another way to check the headset is to lift the front wheel a little off the ground and then let it drop If there is play in the bearing you will hear a rattling noise in this area gt To check the bearing for ease of running lift the frame until the front wheel no longer touches the ground Move the handlebars from the left to the right The front wheel should turn very easily from far left to far right without catching anywhere A light tap on the handlebars should be enough to turn the wheel to the
91. nts for pre cise chain inspection Replacing the chain should be left to an expert as most of the modern chains are not equipped with a master link Instead they have a continuous design and require special purpose tools for mounting If you need help ask a dealer to select and mount a chain appropriate to your gear system Check condition of chain m Professional wear measurement AN An improperly riveted chain can break AAN possibly throwing you off your bike Let your chain be replaced by an experienced me chanic ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION OF SINGLE SPEED BICYCLES THE GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM So called singlespeed bicycles such as the V Drome have only one gear and therefore have neither rear nor front derailleur Furthermore they have a fixed hub In the case of these models the rear wheel sprocket is directly connected to the rear wheel This makes the pedals rotate with every movement of the rear wheel and vice versa These bicycles often do not have brakes CHECKING AND READJUSTING The chain tension of singlespeed bicycles has to be checked and retensioned if necessary approx every 1 000 km 620 miles or 50 hours of use Turn the crank backwards and try to find the position with the strongest chain tension If in this position you can lift the chain midways between chainring and sprocket by more than cm you should retension the chain Release the rear wheel axle bol
92. o adjust the headset bearing pressure If you change the position of the stem you have to readjust the bearings see chapter The headset The vertical setting range is determined by the intermediate rings also referred to as spacers With flip flop stem mod els it is also possible to mount the stem the other way round to alter the handlebar height gt Release the bolt at the top of the fork steerer tube which serves to adjust the initial bearing pressure and remove the Ahead cap gt Release the stem clamping bolts on either side of the stem and pull the stem off the fork gt Now you can remove the spacers Apply a litte Canyon carbon assembly paste in the stem clamping area gt Remount the stem entirely on the fork steerer tube and slip the spacers you have removed above the stem JN Also observe the enclosed operating A instructions of the component manufac turers AN The stem is one of the load bearing parts of L your bike and changes to it can impair your safety Note that the bolted connections of the stem and the handlebars have to be tightened to specified torques For the prescribed values see chapter Recommended tightening torques If you intend to make any changes contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Apply some carbon assembly paste on the steerer tube AN When removing the spacers you will have 4 to shorten the steerer tube This change is irreversible For th
93. o tyre levers and a pump if your wheels are secured with nuts or anti theft lock you also need a suitable wrench for removing the wheel WHEEL REMOVAL gt If you have road bike caliper brakes open the quick release lever at the brake Shimano and SRAM gt or shift the pin in the shift brake lever unit at the handlebars Campagnolo gt If you have derailleur gears you should shift the chain to the smallest sprocket before removing the rear wheel This shifts the rear derailleur right to the outside where it does not interfere with the removal of the wheel Open the quick release as described in chapter How to use the quick release If you cannot re move the wheel after releasing the lever or nut it is probably still being held in place by drop out catches They come as projections which jut into the droup outs In these cases just release the quick release adjusting nut by a few turns and slip the wheel past the catch gt You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel if you pull the rear derailleur rearwards a little gt Lift your Canyon a little off the ground and give the wheel a light blow with your hand so that it drops out PUNCTURE WHEELS 8 Drop out catches at the fork To remove the rear wheel pull the rear derailleur slightly to the rear 82 WHEELS PUNCTURE REMOVING CLINCHER AND FOLDING TYRES gt Screw the valve cap and the fastening nut off the valve and deflate the tyre compl
94. oad racing bicycles are exempt from the lighting regulations 2 Signalling devices It is recommended that a bell be fitted 3 Cycle helmets Wearing a cycle helmet is not compulsory 4 Taking Children with You There are no rules as to the transport of children with bicycles 5 Trailers There are no rules as to the usage of trailers 6 Other issues Using cycle lanes is not compulsory LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 107 Front light with test symbol Rear light with test symbol A For further information see famed www adfc de www direct gov uk www dft gov uk www ctc org uk Cyclists Touring Club 108 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE WARRANTY Your bike was manufactured with care and delivered to you largely preassembled We are obliged by law to guarantee that your bike is free of any defects which considerably reduce its value or fitness for use or make it worthless or useless You have full warranty rights within the first two years after purchase We are your contact in the event of defects and you can get in touch with us at the stated address In order for your claims to be processed smoothly it is necessary that you present your receipt Therefore please keep your receipt in a safe place To ensure a long service life and good durability of your bike only use it for its intended purpose see chapter Intended use Also observe the permissi ble load specifications and the instructions on trans porting
95. ountry it will require correspondingly shorter maintenance periods This includes frequent rides in the rain or generally in moist conditions as well 100 CARE AND INSPECTION Canyon safety check If you ride your Canyon clearly less than 1 000 km 620 miles a year it requires correspondingly less servicing In this case the Canyon safety check is ex actly what you need Our specialists have developed an extra schedule for this demand oriented mainte nance This schedule includes less routines than an annual service however all safety relevant issues We recommend that you have this check carried out before setting off into the new bike season or before going on a bike trip so that you can take off without a care Please make an appointment in advance to ensure that your Canyon runs through this check as quickly as possible Have your Canyon serviced at regular intervals __ Ifa component needs to be replaced make it a rule to only use original spare parts AN You will find numerous service movies on our website www canyon com that will help you carry out small repair and maintenance works Never do work on your bicycle unless you feel absolutely sure about it If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 10 102 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE After the bedding in period you need to have your 100 hours I
96. our bike for external damage such as notches cracks dents discol ourations etc If the cloth gets caught on some thing this area must be examined Stop using your Canyon Contact immediately our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIATHLON TRACK BIKES AND TIME TRIAL MACHINES 29 SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIATHLON TRACK BIKES AND TIME TRIAL MACHINES TIME TRIAL HANDLEBARS In triathlon sport and time trial where a particularly aerodynamic seating position is important so called aero handlebars are used With these aero models the shift levers are often positioned at the handlebar ends the brake levers at the ends of bull horn han dlebars When you ride with your back in horizontal position the brake levers are out of reach and the reaction time extends which makes your stopping distance longer For this reason it is very important for you to ride particularly anticipatory Within certain limits the position of the handlebars can be adjusted according to your personal prefer ences That is to say the straight part of the handle bars should point slightly downwards or upwards whereas the upward inclination should not exceed 30 degrees Make sure your forearms are always comfortably rested i e the elbows should project the armrests a little towards the rear The elbows should protrude a little to the rear beyond the arm rests Triathlon bikes and time trial machines are 4 specific i
97. parent in road traffic or during off road use can make you lose control of your Canyon 22 PACKING PACKING YOUR CANYON ROAD BIKE If you have to pack your Canyon e g to send it in for servicing to our workshop or if you want to take it with you on holidays you must bear in mind a few things to bring your bike safe and sound to destina tion Your BikeGuard contains the packing instructions How to pack your road bike Strictly follow these in structions whenever you pack your road bike Our packing instructions that will help you pack your Canyon step by step are also posted at our website www canyon com For travelling with your road bike by plane pack your bike either into the Canyon BikeGuard or use a suit able bike case e g the Canyon BikeShuttle For a transport by car be sure to secure your bike ap propriately in order to avoid any shifting inside the car If you are in doubt or if you have any questions read the more detailed chapter of the manual further below or on the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 A Always secure the bicycle or bicycle com LA ponents when putting it them into the in aa of your car Parts shifting around can impair your safety In the event your Canyon has not been LN packed for dispatch according to the en closed packing instructions you have no right to claim refund of repair costs for possibly occurring transport damage from Canyon B
98. pedalling with force in particular when shifting with the front derailleur CHECKING AND READJUSTING THE GEARS The derailleur gears were thoroughly adjusted by the Canyon team before delivery of your Canyon The bowden cables may however give way on the first kilometres making gear changing imprecise This will result in the chain not wanting to climb onto the next larger sprocket REAR DERAILLEUR gt With road bikes the adjustment is carried out by turning the adjusting bolts at the right cable stop on the down tube There is another adjusting bolt directly at the rear derailleur gt Increase the tension of the bowden cable by turning the adjusting bolt through which it passes at the entry to the shift lever or rear derailleur After tensioning the bowden cable check wheth er the chain readily climbs onto the next larger sprocket To do this you either have to turn by hand the cranks or ride your Canyon gt If the chain readily climbs onto the next larger sprocket check whether it also readily shifts to the small sprockets when you change to a higher gear You may need several tries to get the derailleur sys tem properly adjusted Road bikes have non adjustable shift levers and instead are provided with stepwise adjustable limit stops on the down tube Just release the bolts in half turn steps _ Adjusting the front and rear derailleur accurately is a job for an experienced me chanic CHECKING
99. pes immediately 84 WHEELS PUNCTURE gt Work the tyre into the rim by approaching the valve symmetrically from both sides Towards the end you will have to pull the tyre vigorously downwards to make the already mounted portion of the tyre slip towards the deepest part of the rim base This will ease the job noticeably on the last centimetres Check again the proper seat of the inner tube inside the tyre and press the last stretch of tyre over the edge of the rim by using the balls of your thumb If this does not work you will have to use tyre le vers Make sure the blunt ends point towards the inner tube and the inner tube does not get dam aged Press the valve deep into the tyre so that the in ner tube does not get caught between rim and tyre beads Does the valve stand upright If not dismount one bead again and reposition the inner tube To make sure the inner tube does not get pinched between rim and bead inflate the tyre a little and then move it sideways back and forth between the sides of the rim While doing this you can also check whether the rim tape has been displaced Inflate the inner tube only to the desired pressure The maximum pressure is indicated on the side of the tyre Check the proper seat of the tyre by means of the witness line on the side of the tyre just above the edge of the rim Make sure the witness line is even with the rim edge all the way around the tyre v v v v v v
100. ping area Lom is free of sharp edges If you intend to make any changes contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 If you have a Canyon road bike with a ZN carbon steerer tube which you can tell by the black or black shining colour in the stem slit you have to be extremely careful when tightening the stem This is a job for experts only Readjust the bearing Retighten the stem to the prescribed torque Note that the bolted connections of stem MN and handlebars have to be tightened to the anata tightening torques You will find the pre scribed values in chapter Recommended tight ening torques or in the enclosed manuals of the component manufacturers Contact if necessary our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 If you disregard the prescribed values the handle bars or stem may come loose or break This can lead to a severe crash 44 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER HANDLEBAR HEIGHT I LOCK SYSTEM In the case of bikes with I Lock system the headset is also fixed by the stem If you modify the stem posi tion you have to readjust the headset see chapter The headset as well Changing the height of the handlebars can only be achieved by removing the spacers from beneath the stem and by slipping them on top of it or with so called flip flop models by turning the stem around gt Release the bolts at the side of the stem by two to three turns Turn back the bolts of the heads
101. please call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Verify that the seat clamp is sufficiently tight by taking hold of the saddle at both ends and trying to turn the seat post inside the seat tube If it does not move the seat post is firmly seated Does the leg stretch test now produce the right re sult Check by moving your foot and pedal to the lowest point If the ball of your big toe is exactly above the pedal centre ideal pedalling position your knee should be slightly bent If this is the case the saddle height is adjusted to the correct height Check whether you can balance safely on your bike while sitting on the saddle by stretching your feet to the floor If not you should lower the saddle a little A Tighten carefully by approaching the pre feed scribed maximum torque in small steps 0 5 Nm increments whilst constantly checking the proper fit of the component Never exceed the maximum tightening torque indicated by the man ufacturer Check alignment of saddle along top tube to make sure it is not twisted Try twisting the saddle relative to the frame _ Do not overtighten the binder bolt of the 4 seat post clamp Otherwise the seat post or the frame can be damaged Risk of an accident Never ride your bicycle with the seat post 4S drawn out beyond the limit maximum or stop mark The seat post might break or cause severe damage to the frame If your bicycle has a long seat tube continuing be
102. post have to be tightened to the spec ified tightening torques Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening torque You will find the prescribed values in chapter Recom mended tightening torques directly on the com ponents and or in the manuals of the component manufacturers The inclination of your upper body is influenced by the distance be tween the grips of the handlebars and the saddle Do avoid a rearward tilt of the saddle Never clamp the saddle in the curved m sections of the saddle rail but always in the straight area AN The setting range of the saddle is very 4 small Replacing the stem allows you to make far larger changes to the fore to aft posi tion because stems come in lengths differing by more than ten centimetres In most of the cases the length of the cables must be adjusted Be sure to have this job done by a specialist workshop If you have any questions or in case you want to make an appointment please call our service hot line at 44 0 20 8501 2582 FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 47 ADJUSTING SADDLE POSITION AND TILT Patent clamping with two parallel bolts With so called patent seat posts two bolts fix the clamping mechanism which ensures the tilt and the vertical position of the saddle Release both seat clamp bolts at the top of the seat post Turn the bolts two to three turns anticlockwise at the most other wise the whole a
103. r General notes on care and inspection or in the enclosed manu als of the component manufacturers If you disre gard the prescribed values the components may come loose or break This can lead to a severe crash AN You should not be able to pull the brake ZN levers all the way to the handlebars Your maximum brake force must be reached short of this point THE PEDAL SYSTEMS Not all shoes are suited for cycling Shoes used for cycling should have a stiff sole and provide a firm support for your feet If the soles are too soft the ped als can press through and cause foot pain The sole should be not too broad near the heels as the rear stays will otherwise get in the way of your pedalling This will prevent your feet from assuming a natural position and may cause knee pain in the long run DIFFERENT SYSTEMS AT A GLANCE HOW THEY WORK It is recommended using pedals which provide a lock and release mechanism for your shoe known as clip less or step in pedals The firm connection between shoe and pedal prevents your feet from slipping off when pedalling fast or when riding over rough ground Besides this it enables you not only to push but also to pull the pedals which makes your pedalling more fluent A further advantage is that the ball of your big toe comes to rest just at the right place on the pedal spindle and that you do not block inadvertently the front wheel with the tips of your feet during steering P
104. r is given on the side of the tyre or on the type label The lower of the two pressure specifications makes for better cushioning and is therefore best for cycling on a rough surface Rolling resistance decreases with increasing pressure but so does comfort A high tyre pressure is therefore most suitable for riding on tarred roads Inflation pressure is often given in the old system of units i e in psi pounds per square inch The table gives the most common pressure values in terms of three systems The tyre and rim alone are not able to hold the air ex cept for tubular tyres with road bikes Therefore an inner tube has to be placed inside the tyre to retain the air pressure The tube is pumped up via a valve Canyon bikes are equipped with Sclaverand or race valves This type of valve is designed for highest pres sures but you need getting used to its handling This valve is provided with a plastic cap to protect it from dirt _ Riding with too low air pressure may make the tyre come off the rim AN Tyres allowing an inflation pressure of five LS bars or more have to be mounted on hook Raed rims identifiable by the designation 0 TYRES AND INNER TUBES WHEELS 77 Race or Sclaverand valve Tyre pressure range Air pressure in psi bar and kPa Never inflate the tyre beyond its maximi m mum air pressure Otherwise it might burst or come off the rim during the ride Risk of an ac ciden
105. re rubbed against each other In the wet disc brakes respond much faster than rim brakes They also require fairly little maintenance and do not wear down the rims as rim brakes do One drawback of disc brakes is that they tend to be noisy when they are wet When water dirt or oil gets in contact with one of the engaging surfaces this changes the coefficient of friction This is why disc brakes respond at a slight delay and less powerfully in wet weather The friction generated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well as to the rotors Frequent rides in the rain has ten wear on both engaging surfaces _ Make sure that the rotors and brake pads remain absolutely free of wax grease and lubricant Brake pads once contaminated with oil cannot be cleaned but have to be replaced N Wet conditions and or a heavily clogged feed brake can lead to squeaking noises during ts A When replacing brake pads be sure to only use marked original spare parts matching your brake Disc brake Leakages in the lines of hydraulic brakes 4 may render them ineffective Remove such leakages immediately otherwise risk of accident _ Damaged cables should be replaced im m mediately as otherwise they can tear Risk of an accident _ Disc brakes are susceptible to overheating 4 during braking Therefore do not touch the disc or brake caliper after extensive usage of your brake e g after riding downh
106. s the assembled frame with all add on parts as well as the wheels that are some times packed in wheel bags the saddle and a box with small parts e g quick releases reflectors and ped als as the case may be UNPACKING Remove the padding cardboard boxes if available and take the wheels that are sometimes packed in wheel bags out of the BikeGuard JAN Keep the entire packaging material as well eek as the BikeGuard in a dry place If you in tend to dispatch your Canyon or to take it with you on a trip you will have everything at hand JN You will not find the wheels packed in fat wheel bags in every BikeGuard Undo the saddle from the BikeGuard Remove first the protective film if available from the seat post Lift the frame carefully off the BikeGuard and take out the cardboard box with the small parts that you will find on the bottom or side of the BikeGuard i Hold the handlebars tight while lifting the frame out to avoid that it drops and gets ued ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 13 ROAD BIKE ASSEMBLY The following section gives you a concise description of the assembly In the event you are neither skilled nor experienced in that kind of work please read the more detailed chapters of this manual further below or read up on this matter on the enclosed CD Clamp your Canyon only with the aluminium seat post into the workstand or ask a helper to hold your Canyon during the assembly
107. ssembly can come apart Move the saddle forth or back as desired You may have to give it a light blow to move it Observe the marking on the saddle rail and do not go beyond Make sure the seat of the saddle remains horizontal as you tighten the bolt evenly and alternately The bike should stand on level ground while you adjust the saddle After fastening the saddle check whether it resists tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with your hands on the tip and once at the rear end AV Stems come in very different lengths Nand shaft and binder tube diameters A stem of inappropriate dimensions can become a serious source of danger Handlebars and stem may break causing an accident in the process _ Check the bolts by using a torque wrench ZN once a month according to the values in diated in chapter Recommended tightening tor ques in the enclosed manuals or directly on the components Tighten both bolts evenly and alternately without exceeding the per missible maximum torque Check the firm seat of the retightened saddle f VCLS Post 2 0 A Read in any case the supplementary VCLS fem Post 2 0 user manual that you got when you bought a VCLS Post 2 0 48 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE Clamping with two bolts in line Release both bolts by two to three turns at the most otherwise the whole assembly can come apart Move the saddle forth or back as desir
108. stead Then screw the valve core into the extended valve Now you can in flate and deflate the mounted tyre via the extended valve in the usual way Inflate the tyre to a point where it starts to become round and then stick the valve through the hole in the rim Starting from the valve and working in both di rections press the tyre into the rim all the way round If you are unable to mount it completely on the rim or if this would require excessive force leave off trying since it might not work with force alone After mounting the tubular tyre spin the wheel and see whether the tyre runs true The area where the valve comes out of the tyre is often thickened which leads to a vertical runout of the rim and makes the wheel jolt during the ride Remove the burrs from the valve hole of an aluminium rim or countersink it with a big drill a triangular scraper or a round file If you have carbon rims be careful when removing the burrs from the hole edge with a round file Insert the file only from the outside to the inside and not vice versa otherwise the fibres of the synthetic matrix might fray out Seal the area with instant glue sub sequently This pretreatment will lead to an improved valve fitting to the rim If time permits you can leave the unglued tyre inflated on the rim for a few days to make the final mounting easier Clean the base of the rim from any grease or oil using a rag soaked in spirit or benzine Checking the tr
109. steps Check the secure seat of the component as described in the rele vant chapters For parts without torque specifica tions tighten the bolts gradually and check in be tween whether the component is already fastened sufficiently as described in the relevant chapters Do not exceed the maximum torque JN Some components have the maximum per feed missible torque printed on them Observe these limit values wherever you find them A Also read the enclosed manuals of the 4 component manufacturers if necessary or visit the Canyon website at www canyon com JN f your bike has a carbon fork steerer fee which you can tell by the black colour do not exceed 6 Nm when clamping the stem LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADS In Great Britain as of January 2011 According to the Highway Code in Great Britain your bicycle must be fitted as follows Lighting rear lights reflectors At night the bicycle must be fitted with the follow ing lighting front light white rear light red pedal reflectors amber for all bicycles manufac tured after October I 1985 In addition it should be fitted with front reflector white spoke reflectors Law RVLR regs 13 18 amp 24 It is not required that the prescribed lighting is mounted upon sale of the bicycle If it is however it must comply with these regulations Bicycles that are only used with good daylight visibil ity such as e g r
110. surfaces are abso lutely free of wax grease and oil Ask a skilled mechanic to examine the rims at the latest when you are through your second set of brake pads Worn down rims may make the inner tube burst thus leading to a crash In order to maintain their effectiveness brakes need to be checked and readjusted from time to time RIM BRAKES BRAKE SYSTEM 57 Brake pads with worn down wear indicators i e grooves bottom brake pad must be replaced Have your rims regularly inspected and measured Carbon rims require special brake pads according to the instructions of the wheel manufacturer Damaged brake cables that are for exam LA ple frayed should be replaced immediate ly as they can otherwise fail in a critical moment possibly causing a crash 58 BRAKE SYSTEM RIM BRAKES Checking and readjusting road bike brakes With side pull brakes the brake arms are suspended from a common point thus forming an integral sys tem When actuating the brake lever both arms are tightened by the cable the pads touch the rim Checking the brake system Check whether the brake pads are accurately aligned with the rims and still sufficiently thick see chapter The brake system gt Do both brake arms contact the rim simultaneously when actuating the brake levers Do you get a clear cut braking response when you pull the brake lever hard and does the lever remain clear of the handlebars no matter how
111. t JN With race valves you first have to undo the feet small knurled nut a little and press it in carefully until air starts to escape 78 WHEELS TYRES AND INNER TUBES Please note that the valves have different diameters Only use inner tubes with valves matching the rim Using a wrong valve may cause a sudden loss of air pressure and hence throw you off your bike With this valve type it may happen that the valve body is not screwed in properly and that air leaks out slow ly Check the seat of the valve body in its stem Hand pumps are often unsuitable for inflating tyres to high pressure A better choice is a stand pump equipped with a manometer which enables you to check the pressure at home There are adapters for all types of valves which allow you to inflate a Sclav erand valve at the filling station JN With race or Sclaverand valves you first have to undo the small knurled nut a little and press it in carefully until air starts to escape AN Always ride your bicycle with the pre Ma scribed tyre pressure and check the pres sure at regular intervals at least once a week _ Make sure the valve diameter matches the mA hole in the rim and the valve is always in ahi position Replace tyres with a worn tread or brittle LLA or frayed sides Dampness and dirt pen etrating the tyre can cause damage to its inner structure ifa Valve adapter JN Replace spoilt rim tapes immediately m Exception
112. t If this is not the case you have to adjust the posi tion by means of the limit screw The limit screws on rear derailleurs are often marked H for high gear and L for low gear In this case high gear stands for high transmission ratio i e with the chain run ning on the smallest sprocket If the screws are not marked you will have to find out by trial and error Turn one of the screws count ing the number of turns and watch the rear derail leur If it does not move turn the bolt back to its original position Turn the screw clockwise to shift the rear derailleur towards the wheel and anticlockwise to shift it away from the wheel Change gears to the biggest sprocket Be careful as you do so as not to let the rear derailleur collide with the spokes When the chain runs on the big gest sprocket see whether you can take the rear derailleur even further by moving the shift lever to the end of its travel Then press the rear derailleur further towards the spokes by hand Spin the wheel v v v v Limit screws Improperly adjusted limit stops or a bent A rear derailleur mount can result in a severe damage to the bicycle and a rear wheel blocking Risk of an accident gt If the pulley cage touches the spokes or if the chain begins to move beyond the largest sprocket you should reduce the swivel range Turn the screw marked L until you are absolutely sure the rear derailleur does not
113. t both saddle and handlebars of your Canyon as accurately as possible to your needs In principle road racing bicycles are sports bikes de signed for speed For this reason alone riding a road racing bicycle requires certain basic preconditions of the trunk shoulder and neck muscles Your body height is the decisive criterion when choosing the frame size of your Canyon By choosing a specific type of bike you already roughly determine the posture you will be riding in However some com ponents of your Canyon are designed in a way that you can adjust them to your proportions up to a cer tain degree These include the seat post the stem and the brake levers Never ride a bike with a too high frame resulting in a low crotch clearance when you stand over the bike The Canyon Perfect Position System system PPS of fers you the possibility to select your Canyon perfectly tuned to your body without test ride For more details on the PPS visit our website at www canyon com Typical position of a oady racing ajalisi AN All the tasks described in the following ZN require some experience appropriate ae and manual skills After carrying out assem bly work always make a short check see chapter Before every ride and do a test ride in an unfre quented place or on a quiet road This will allow you to safely check whether everything is in good order If you are unsure about how to do some thing it will be better just to c
114. t post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of the workstand This could crush the tubes It is recommended that you use a workstand which holds the frame at three points from inside or which holds the fork and bottom bracket shell Apply a little Canyon assembly paste on the bottom part of the seat post and inside the seat tube Slide the seat post in the seat tube to the desired sad dle height and tighten both Allen bolts at the seat post clamp with a torque wrench JN Never exceed the maximum tightening Z N torques You will find the prescribed values in an Recommended tightening torques di rectly on the components and or in the manuals of the component manufacturers ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 15 HANDLEBAR MOUNTING Release the clamping bolts of the stem face plate and remove the face plate Remove the protective film and sleeves from the shift levers on the handlebars Hold the handlebars tight while you do this so that they do not drop and get damaged It is recommended that you remove the protective material in general by hand In case you do not suc ceed carefully use a box cutter or a pair of scissors When using a box cutter make sure neither 4S to damage the component nor yourself Make it a rule to cut away from you and the com ponent 16 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem clamp Take care that the bowden cables are no
115. t twisted or bent but run in a smooth curve to the cable stops or brakes Retighten the clamping bolts until they lightly hold the handlebars in place Do not finish mounting the handlebars until you have mount ed the wheels WHEEL MOUNTING Remove the front wheel from the wheel bag and take off both protective caps from the front wheel axle AN Assemble your Canyon by using the m Canyon torque wrench enclosed with the BikeGuard Take the quick release for the front wheel out of the small part box Release the counternut and remove one of the springs from the quick release skewer Insert the quick release into the hollow front wheel axle Make sure there is one spring on either side of the hub When mounting the springs on either side of each wheel make sure their small diameter ends face the hub The quick release lever is mounted to the left side i e opposite the chain drive Tighten up the counternut of the quick release until the quick release lever builds up force when closed Close the quick release Read up on quick releases in chapter How to use the quick release also ob serve the enclosed operating instructions of the com ponent manufacturers Open the front brake by releasing the release lever at the brake Shimano SRAM or by displacing the pin in the shifter brake lever Campagnolo to allow the lever to tilt back a little AN For more information about road bike brakes read chapter
116. ter frame tubes Carbon frames are particularly susceptible to being dam aged irreparably Unvisible damage occurring on this occasion may lead to severe crashes Rear carriers are becoming more and more popular Their big advantage over roof carriers is that you do not have to lift up the bicycles so high to attach them Make sure the fastenings do not create any damage to the fork or frame Risk of breakage Whatever system you opt for make sure it complies with the relevant safety standards of your country TAKING YOUR CANYON BY PLANE If you intend to take your Canyon with you when you go on a trip by plane pack it into the BikeGuard or BikeShuttle Pack the wheels in special wheel bags to protect them inside the suitcase or cardboard box Do not forget to take the necessary tools a torque wrench bits and this manual with you to be able to assemble the bi cycle and to get it ready for use at your destination __ If you have disc brakes be sure to mount 4 the safety locks before transporting your cyclocross bike with the wheels dismounted _ Pack the wheels in special wheel bags to 4 protect them inside the suitcase or card board box JN Please make sure the lights and the number plate of your car are not hidden from view For some carriers a second exterior rear view mirror is required by the road traffic regulations JN Read the operating instructions of your bicycle carrier and observe the maximu
117. the stem clamp i e the drops should be in horizontal posi tion or at the most slant slightly downwards to wards the rear gt Retighten all bolts of the stem clamp with a torque wrench by observing the correct tightening torques Please note that when using carbon assembly paste you normally need not use the maximum tightening torque It will do already to tighten the bolts with tightening torques that are 20 to 25 below the maximum tightening torques i e 6 Nm instead of 8 Nm That will prevent the material from damage Adjust the bearing play and make a strength test as described further below v When replacing the stem be sure to only ZN use parts that bear the appropriate mark ma to be on the safe side original spare parts Due to this special type of clamping the usage of other models may cause damage in particular in the case of carbon forks Risk of an accident Canyon denies any liability for combinations with other stem models This shall render the warranty null and void _ Your Canyon road bike has a steerer tube Zi made of carbon which you can tell by the black or shining black colour in the stem slit Be sure to be very carefully when doing any work in the cockpit area of your Canyon This is a job for skilled mechanics only If you are not sure please contact our Canyon workshop to have the adjust ments made Contact if necessary our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 _ Note that
118. ther LLM to damage the component nor yourself Make it a rule to cut away from you and the com ponent Open the rear brake by releasing the release lever at the brake Shimano SRAM or by displacing the pin at the shift brake lever Campagnolo to allow the le ver to tilt back a little Actuate the right shift lever as often as the rear de railleur is in its outermost position Pull the rear de railleur slightly to the rear position the chain on the outermost sprocket and mount the rear wheel Veri fy that the wheel is accurately centred between the drop outs JN For more information about road bike fat brakes read chapter The brake system we Close the quick release and verify that the wheel is securely fixed Read chapter How to use the quick release beforehand Re close the release lever of the brake Shimano SRAM immediately or move the bolt at the shift brake lever back to its original position Campagno lo Check whether the brake pads hit the LS braking surfaces of the rims with their en tire surface ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 19 Check whether both wheels are properly seated in the drop outs and whether they run accurately in the centre between the fork arms and rear stays re spectively Spin both wheels to make sure they run true For more information read chapter The wheels tyres inner tubes and air pressure Bak Check the proper fun
119. to overtighten the seat post binder bolt or quick release Be sure to read the notes given in chapter Adjusting the saddle to the correct height as well as the permitted torques in chapter General notes on care and inspection and follow the operat ing instructions of the component manufacturers as well Overtightening may cause a seat post failure resulting in a crash and or injury of the rider JN Observe the information on seat post feet diameters given under www canyon com service AN Use Canyon carbon assembly paste to achieve a firm seat of the seat post FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY 37 Take care not to overtighten the seat post binder bolt Even a slight mismatch between seat post and seat tube diameter can lead to a rup ture of frame or carbon seat post This can result in an accident or injury to the rider Never grease a carbon seat post or the seat tube of a carbon frame Slide your seat post into the seat tube LA beyond its minimum mark and make sure its end reaches beyond the top tube Never ride your Canyon with the minimum mark of the seat post being visible 38 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER ADJUSTING THE CANYON ROAD BIKE TO THE RIDER No matter whether you want to ride in streamlined position or relaxed on a Canyon racing machine The seating position is crucial for your well being and the development of your riding performance on your Canyon Therefore be sure to adjus
120. ts or nuts with an ap propriate tool Adjust the chain tension by pulling the rear wheel to the rear or by releasing tightening the chain tensioner Subsequently you should be able to rotate the crank without resistance Adjust the rear wheel in the centre of the rear drop outs by using if necessary the chain adjuster as limit stop Tighten the rear wheel axle nuts with a torque wrench CHAIN GEARS 75 Singlespeed Please check whether the usage of ZN singlespeed bicycles without brakes is permitted on public roads according to the High way Code Chain adjusters only serve to tension the A chain and to pre adjust the rear wheel They do not fix the wheel in its position or avoid its slipping out _ Ifthe chain is seriously lengthened it must be replaced 76 WHEELS TYRES AND INNER TUBES THE WHEELS TYRES INNER TUBES AND AIR PRESSURE The wheels of your Canyon create the contact to the road or track you are riding on They are subject to considerable stress through the weight of rider and baggage as well as through bumpy road surfaces or ground Although wheels are manufactured with great care and delivered accurately trued this does not prevent the spokes and nipples from losing a lit tle tension on the first kilometres For this reason it may be that the wheels must be trued up as early as after you have run them in over about 100 to 300 kilo metres 60 to 180 miles Check the wheels re
121. ue running with brake Tyre glues do not only stick on rims and Z _ tyres they also cling quite stubbornly to e and clothes This makes it advisable to wear old clothes when mounting tubulars AN When mounting a tyre on a rim that has 4 already been used it may be necessary to carefully remove glue residues and dirt with emery cloth Be careful not to damage the carbon material When you are done wipe the rim with a soft rag and benzine _ Benzine and tyre glue should only be used Nin a well aired place since both materials are highly flammable Keep them in a safe place out of children s reach Wait for the solvent to evaporate completely before you start to glue the tyre onto the rim Gluing the tyre is easiest with the wheel clamped in a truing stand or mounted on an old fork clamped in a vice With liquid tyre glue you will need several layers to create a good adhesive bed Spread the tyre glue evenly and as thinly as possible around almost the entire circumference of the rim Leave a section of five to ten centimetres without glue at a place just opposite the valve to make it easier to remove the tyre again at a later date With a little practice you will be able to apply the glue straight from the tube If this does not work at first you might find it easier to use a stiff brush If you are using tyre glue from a can you will need a brush in any case Let the tyre glue dry until it loses its sticky liq
122. uid touch This can take up to a few hours In the same way add another two thin films of glue and let them dry Leave the wheel as it is at least until the next day Before mounting the tyre also apply a film of glue to the base tape To complete the adhesive bed add one last film of glue Let the topmost layer dry for a short time and while it still feels syrupy place the wheel on the ground with the valve hole facing upward In flate the tyre until it starts to round and then stick the valve through the valve hole and press it firmly against the rim Make sure the sides of the tyre do not touch the adhesive bed since your tyre will otherwise look smudgy right away PUNCTURE WHEELS 87 Applying the tyre glue directly from the tube TTA Stick the valve of the slightly inflated tube through the hole in the rim Before dismounting a wheel be sure to MX read chapters The wheels and How to use the quick release _ Have a look at the video to learn more fet about the secure gluing of Continental tu bular tyres www conti online com 88 WHEELS PUNCTURE If you have left the section opposite the valve hole free of glue you need not be concerned about glue smearing on the ground or dirt getting into the glue when you place the wheel on the ground Take hold of the tyre right and left of the valve with both hands pull it vigorously downward and work it bit by bit into the base of the rim until you ha
123. ur hand Watch the gap between rim and brake pads If the gap varies by more than a millimetre you should ask a skilled mechanic to true up the wheel 80 WHEELS QUICK RELEASE WHEEL FASTENING WITH QUICK RELEASES The wheels are attached to the frame at the hub ax les Each axle is clamped tight in the drop outs by means of a quick release Quick releases require no tools at all Just release the lever unscrew it a few turns if necessary and remove the wheel see chapter How to use the quick release However a thief will find this just as easy to do As an anti theft measure you can replace the quick re leases by special locks They can only be opened and closed with a special coded key or an Allen key _ Never ride a bicycle without having first N checked whether the wheels are securely fastened A wheel that comes loose whilst riding will throw you off your bicycle The quick release lever ought to be nearly parallel to the wheel and must not stick out If your bicycle is equipped with quick ZS releases be sure to lock the frame to an immovable object together with the wheels when you leave it outside REPAIRING PUNCTURES Tyre punctures can happen to any cyclist As long as you have the necessary tools for changing tyres and tubes and a spare tube or a tyre repair kit this need not mean the end of your cycle tour however For bikes with quick releases all you need for changing tubes are tw
124. ve about 20 centimetres left to go Starting from the top again on either side of the valve pull the tyre down with your hands letting them gradually slip down to the not yet mounted section Keeping the tyre taut by holding your fingers against the rim and your thumbs on the tyre brace the wheel against your hips Heave the tyre with both thumbs into the base of the rim When the tyre is seated in the base it has to be cen tred as it will rarely run true right away Clamp the wheel in the mounting stand again and spin it If the tread does not run exactly in the centre or if it swerves to the side at any place lift it up at that place twist it a little into true and let it go again When the tyre runs smoothly in the centre take the wheel off the mounting stand and inflate the tyre to approximately half its nominal pressure Lean your hands on the ends of the axle and quick release skewers and roll the wheel a few metres on the ground As you roll the wheel vary between pressing it vertically downward and at a slant to either side If the tyre still runs true during the final check in flate it to its maximum pressure and wait 8 hours at least or even better a whole day before setting off for the first time Beforehand adjust the pressure of the newly mounted tyre according to the manufacturer s recommendations and to your own needs Checking the tyre trueness with the brake pads Keep in mind that after dismountin
125. with your habits we recommend you having an expert change the lever to brake as signment Derailleur gears If you hold your handlebars by aerobars ZN triathlon handlebars you cannot reach the brake levers as quickly as you would from oth er positions and your stopping distance therefore becomes longer Look well ahead as you ride and be prepared for longer stopping distances 8 BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 9 4 Are frame size saddle and handlebars properly ad 6 Note that you should only use your Canyon for its in justed Stand over the top tube of your bike and check whether there is a clearance of 2 to 3 fin gers at least between the top tube and your crotch If there is not contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Riding with a too big frame may cause injuries when getting off your bike quickly The saddle should be set to a height from which you can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with your heel Check whether your toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the sad dle For more information about the saddle posi tion read chapter Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider Have you ever tried clipless or step in pedals and the shoes they go with Before riding with clipless pedals for the first time carefully practise locking one shoe onto a pedal and disengaging it while the bike is stationary Lean against a wall when prac tising so that
126. xed in the stem For more information see chapters Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider and The headset 3 See whether the chain still runs on the chainring and sprockets If your bike fell over to the chain side check that the gears still function properly Ask somebody to lift the bicycle by the saddle and gently shift through all the gears Pay particular attention when switching to the small gears mak ing sure the rear derailleur does not get too close to the spokes as the chain climbs onto the larger sprockets If the derailleur or the drop outs have been bent this can cause the rear derailleur to col lide with the spokes risk of accident This in turn can destroy the rear derailleur the rear wheel or the frame Check the front derailleur as a damaged front derailleur can throw off the chain thus inter rupting the power train of the bicycle see chapter The gears AFTER AN ACCIDENT 3 Verify that the chain still runs on the chainring and sprockets A Please note the particulars given in chap well ter Special characteristics of carbon as 32 AFTER AN ACCIDENT 4 Make sure the saddle is not twisted using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference 5 Lift your bike up a few centimetres and let it bounce onto the ground If this causes any sort of noise search for loosened bolts 6 Finally take a good look at the whole bike to detect any deformatio
127. xing 8 I1 Nm 8 Nm 2 14 steel 8 9 alu Sealed cartridge Sealed cartridge housing square head 50 70 Nm 70 Nm Bottom bracket Bottom bracket shell Shimano 35 50 Nm 34 41 Nm Hollowtech Il SRAM Gigapipe Octalink 50 70 Nm Pedal Pedal axle 35 55 Nm 40 Nm 47 54Nm Shoe Cleat bolts 5 6 Nm Spike 4Nm The Canyon torque wrench Mounting the handlebars with the Canyon torque wrench 106 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES Canyon frame Bottle cage bolts 4 5Nm Replaceable derailleur hanger 1 5 Nm Canyon seat post clamp Smolik saddle clamp 3 5 Nm Speedmax 3Nm Saddle clamp Aeroad 5 7 Nm Please use the following torques unless otherwise indicated by the stem or seat post manufacturer on Tightening torque the component itself or in the respective assembly instructions Stem M5 bolts 4 5 5 5 Nm M6 bolts 8 9 6 Nm Adjusting bolt on top of Aheadset stems 0 5 2 Nm Seat post Saddle clamp at seat post head A All bolted connections on the components Seat posts with single bolt 20 24 Nm ZN of your Canyon have to be tightened care Seat post with two bolts in line 6 9 Nm fully and checked regularly to ensure the safe Seat post with two bolts side by side operation of your bike This is best done with a in direction of motion 12 14 Nm torque wrench that switches off as soon as the epeediiax omit desired torque has been reached Tighten the Monorail 8 Nm bolts carefully by approaching the maximum per missible torque in small
128. y case be sure to read the original m instructions of the brake manufacturer be fore adjusting the brakes 64 GEARS THE GEARS The gears on your Canyon serve to adjust your pedal ling power to the slope of the road wind conditions and the desired speed The gears do not reduce the physical work to be performed which remains the same with the identical distance to be performed at identical speed but the pedalling force per crank ro tation In other words A low gear allows you to climb steep hills with moderate pedalling force You have to pedal however relatively fast Downhill you switch to a high gear Every turn of the pedals takes you many metres forward at corre spondingly high speed To ride economically you fre quently have to switch gears As with a motor vehicle your engine wants to be kept within a certain speed range if it is to give its best performance On level ground your pedalling speed also referred to as cadence should be higher than 60 strokes a min ute Racing cyclists pedal at a rate between 90 and 10 strokes a minute on level ground When climbing uphill your cadence will naturally fall off somewhat Your pedalling should always remain fluent however Finely graduated adjustments as well as an easy op erability of modern bike gears are the best precon ditions for an efficient riding In addition it reduces chain and sprocket wear as well as the strain on your knee joints Derailleur
129. y well trained riders with techni cal skills Rather high jumps at very high speeds as well as the intensive use of specific identified bike parks or downhill trails are typical for this category In the case of these bicycles it must be considered that a thorough check for possible damage is carried out after every ride Preliminary damage with clearly inferior further stress can result in failure A regular replacement of safety relevant components should also be taken into account Wearing special protec tors is strongly recommended Full suspension bikes with long suspension travel as well as dirt bikes are typical for this category _ Canyon bikes are not approved for mount ing child carriers These bikes are not approved for towing child trailers A Keep yourself informed by visiting our al ways updated website at www canyon com There you will find an illustration visualising the intended use of all Canyon bikes My BIKE CATEGORY PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE USAGE Mounting a pannier rack is not permitted 4 The only way of riding with baggage is by using a special backpack A Read in any case the supplementary damm Speedmax user manual that you got when you bought a Speedmax CF Evo BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE Have you ever ridden a road time trial triathlon or track bicycle Please note that these are sports bikes You need to get used to them and to prac tise on them Make yourse
130. yond the top tube the seat post should at least reach below the level of the top tube and the tip of the rear stays HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 4 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLEBARS The height of the handlebars determines the inclina tion of the upper body The deeper the handlebars the more inclined the upper body This means a more streamlined position for the rider and more weight to bear on the front wheel but the extremely inclined position proves less comfortable as the strain on wrists arms upper body and neck will increase Stems come in very different lengths and ZN shaft and binder tube diameters A stem of inappropriate dimensions can become a source of danger Handlebars and stem may break causing an accident in the process When replacing any parts be sure to only use parts that bear the ap propriate mark and to be on the safe side original spare parts The height of the handlebars determines the inclination of the up per body The riding behaviour of time trial machines needs getting used to Track bikes are puristic and uncompromising sports equipment Make sure the handlebar stem combina 4 tion is approved by the handlebar and or stem manufacturer 42 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER HANDLEBAR HEIGHT AHEADSET STEMS OR THREADLESS SYSTEM Aheadset is a registered trademark of the Dia Com pe company On bikes with an Aheadset the stem also serves t
131. you do not topple over Adjust the locking and release mechanism if necessary Be sure first to read the enclosed operating instruc tions which you will find enclosed For more infor mation about the pedals read chapter The pedal systems Step in pedal A lack of practice when using clipless LIN pedals or too much spring tension in the mechanism can lead to a very firm connection from which you cannot quickly step out Risk of an accident tended purpose Road and triathlon bikes are only intended for use on roads and lanes with a smooth e g tarred or paved surface Track bicycles are true bred sports bikes and only intended for use on enclosed race tracks The use of track bicycles on public roads or lanes is not permitted In general Canyon road bikes are designed for an overall load rider and baggage of 120 kg With road bikes equipped with Mavic system wheels the permissible overall load is 100 kg Make sure not to exceed these limit values For more information about the use read chapter Intended use 7 Are parts of your Canyon bike made of carbon Please note that this material requires special care and particular use In any case be sure to read chapter Special characteristics of carbon Track bike V Drome Carbon _ Canyon road time trial triathlon or track ALN bikes are high end sports equipment rep Beenie lightweight construction as pinnacle of engineering Also b

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