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PURE CYCLING

BICYCLE MANUAL MOUNTAIN BIKE

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Assembly instructions page 12. Before your first ride please read pages 7-11.

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Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard

EN 14766 for mountain bicycles.

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Page 1: ...page 12 Before your first ride please read pages 7 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 a b c d f e 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 I III IV II Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard EN 14766 for mountain bicycles ...

Page 2: ... height 45 Adjusting the height of the handlebars 45 Aheadset stems or threadless system 48 Fore to aft position and saddle tilt 49 Adjusting saddle position and tilt 51 Handlebars and brake lever adjustment 51 Adjusting the handlebar position by turning the handlebar 53 Adjusting the brake lever reach 54 The pedal systems 54 Different systems at a glance how they work 56 Adjustment and maintenanc...

Page 3: ... 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 bike and that they do not necessarily apply to other bikes Due to numerous designs and model changes it may be that some of th...

Page 4: ...bars 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 Condition 2 Bicycles of category 1 and bicycles designed for well paved gravel paths and off road trails with a slight slope where a short loss of tyre contact...

Page 5: ...s 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 If you hold your MTB handlebars by the bar ends you cannot reach the brake le vers as quickly as you would from other positions and your stopping distance therefore becomes longer Look well ahead as you ride and be pre pared for longer s...

Page 6: ...hich you cannot quickly step out Risk of an accident Shoes for step in pedals Checking the clearance between top tube and crotch Step in pedal BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 6 Note that you should only use your Canyon for its intended purpose Mountain bikes intended for cross country and marathon use are not suitable for hard downhill rides on blocked terrain or jumps etc For all mountain or enduro use we...

Page 7: ...ride bikes such as the Strive or the Torque must withstand particular strains If you are owner of such a bike be sure to check it for impairments and material fatigue such as cracks dents and bends before every ride 7 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 ke...

Page 8: ... the BikeGuard This is best done by using a box cutter i Theeasiestandsafestwaytoassemblethe bike is when you use a workstand or ask someone to help you ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD 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 the side of the BikeGuard Release the quick release or the seat post binder bolt Read ch...

Page 9: ...hold your Canyon during the assembly Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of the workstand Please note the details given in chapter Special characteristics of carbon as well ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem clamp Take care that the bowden cables are not twisted or bent but run in a smooth curve to ...

Page 10: ... chapter The brake system ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD Remove the transport lock from the rear wheel brake For more information about brakes read chapter The brake system If your Canyon has disc brakes check before mounting the wheel whether the brake pads rest snugly in their seats in the brake calliper body This is the case when the gap between the brake pads is parallel and the wear indicators a...

Page 11: ...times and spin the wheel subsequently The rotor should not drag on the brake caliper or on the brake pads Spin both wheels to make sure they run true For more information read chapter The wheels tyres inner tubes and air pressure New brake pads of disc brakes have to be bedded in ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD RearderailleurassemblyCanyonStriveES ESX Start by screwing the bolt into the derailleur han...

Page 12: ...rk was completely deflated The suspension fork has to be filled with the proper air pressure Remove the cap of your suspension fork Inflate the suspension fork with the special pump en closed with the BikeGuard according to the recom mendations on the spring rate of the fork manufac turer Read up on suspension forks in chapter The suspension fork Improperly adjusted suspension forks are liable to ...

Page 13: ... ride After completing the assembly and checks it is essential to give your Canyon a test ride in a level unfrequented area e g in a park ing lot Wrong assembly or improper adjust ments that become apparent in road traffic or during off road use can make you lose control of your Canyon Take the chainstay protection out of the small part box and fit it around the chainstay Fix the white reflector t...

Page 14: ... purpose models are however available in the car accessory trade PACKING QUICK RELEASES AND THRU AXLES How to use quick releases and thru axles 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 The hand lever on one side of the hub which c...

Page 15: ...Allen key If you are in doubt or if you have any questions please contact our ser vice hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 QUICK RELEASES AND THRU AXLES How to mount thru axle wheels Thru axles are mounted when the bicycle has to with stand high stress occurring e g during freeriding downhill riding etc or jumps They provide suspen sion forks with a suitable stiffness There is currently a wide range of thru...

Page 16: ... it a rule to use a torque wrench Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque in small steps 0 5 Nm increments whilst con stantly checking the proper fit of the component Never exceed the maximum tightening torque in dicated by the manufacturer A too tight fixing of the axle can damage the axle or the fork leg E Thru system Tool for dismounting QUICK RELEASES AND THRU AXLES Besi...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...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 FREERIDE BIKES Special features of freeride bikes Freeriding fourcross dual slalom and downhill riding are among the most challenging sports that you can perform Jumps riding the stairs downhill races and sharp bends in difficult or extreme...

Page 19: ...ing Have bicycles of this type thoroughly checked at least every 3 to 4 months Height adjustable seat post i In the case of height adjustable seat posts such as the Reverb from RockShox the height is adjusted by pressing a button on the handlebars Read the operating instructions on the enclosed CD AFTER AN ACCIDENT After an accident 1 Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop out...

Page 20: ... sure the saddle is not twisted using the top tube as a reference Replace lightweight components after an accident for your own safety FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY Framesets assembly technical data Canyon offers the high quality carbon and aluminium frames as bare frames for individual fitting with com ponents Forks for Canyon mountain bike frames must be se lected with due consideration to spring travel If...

Page 21: ...tion 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 i Some components have tightetning torque specifications printed or labelled on them Be sure to observe these specifications Also fol low the component manufacturers operating in structions enclosed with the delivery Whoever assembles a Canyon bike frame fr...

Page 22: ...SSEMBLY 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 th...

Page 23: ... downhill SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER Adjusting the saddle to the correct height The correct saddle height for cross country mara thon and tour riders is the height which gives maxi mum pedalling comfort and efficiency 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 stre...

Page 24: ... twisted Try twisting the saddle relative to the frame Do not overtighten the binder bolt of the 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 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 beyond the top...

Page 25: ... 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 wrenchbyobservingthecorrecttighteningtorques Please note that when using carbon assembly p...

Page 26: ...ghtening torques directly on the com ponents and or in the manuals of the component manufacturers FORE TO AFT POSITION AND SADDLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER 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 t...

Page 27: ...rtion of the rail and on no account on the front or rear bend risk of rupture Stems come in very different lengths and 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 HANDLEBARS AND BRAKE LEVERS ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER Handlebars and brake lever adjustment Bar ends on mountain ...

Page 28: ...le This gives riders with small hands the convenience of being able to bring the brake levers closer to the handlebar The length of the rider s fingers also de termines how the lever position for first brake contact should be set Check the point when the brake pads touch the braking surfaces If this point is reached after the lever has only travelled a short distance you have to readjust the brake...

Page 29: ...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 mountain bikes are equipped with a double sid ed lock in mechanism so that you can step on the pedal with either face up The shoe engages with th...

Page 30: ...r intervals 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 decelerati...

Page 31: ...kes do One drawback of disc brakes is that they tend to be noisy when they are wet With disc brakes the brake levers can be adjusted to the size of your hands too allow ing 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 Functional check Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks while pulling on t...

Page 32: ... rotor brake pad carrier plate brake pad rotor Disc brakes are susceptible to overheat ingduringbraking Therefore donottouch the disc or brake caliper after extensive usage of your brake e g after riding downhill Do not transport your Canyon with saddle and handlebars upside down risk of brake failure GEARS The gears The gears on your Canyon serve to adjust your pedal ling power to the slope of th...

Page 33: ...Shimano i Keep on pedalling without force while you shift This will lead to a smooth and quiet gear change and reduce the wear HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM GEARS Shimano gear shifters are operated with thumb and index finger while SRAM gear shifters are exclusively thumb operated i e in this case the bigger shifter shifts to a bigger chainring as well The principle of twist grips is different...

Page 34: ...am 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 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 c...

Page 35: ...lleur mount can result in a severe damage to the bicycle and a rear wheel blocking Risk of an accident CHECK AND READJUSTment GEARS 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 ...

Page 36: ...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 mountain bikes chains running on dera...

Page 37: ...you ride at reduced speed During compression of the suspension system a wheel can get jammed as well Risk of an accident TYRES AND INNER TUBES WHEELS 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 ai...

Page 38: ... check the pres sure at regular intervals at least once a week Make sure the valve diameter matches the hole in the rim and the valve is always in upright position Replace spoilt rim tapes immediately Except With Mavic system wheels you do not need rim tapes In the extreme case damage to the tyre may make the inner tube suddenly burst throwing you off your bike RIMS AND SPOKES WHEELS Rim trueness ...

Page 39: ...s need not mean the end of your cycle tour however For bikes with quick releases all you need for changing tubes are two 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 If your Canyon has V brakes you first have to dis engage the brake cable from the brake arm To do this grip around the wheel with o...

Page 40: ...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 the tape must cover the entire rim base For this type of rim only use rim tapes made of fabric or dura ble plastic In case you are not sure with regard to your rim tape please contact our s...

Page 41: ...s line all around the side of the tyre i If you have a puncture en route you can try to repair the tube without dismounting the wheel and without removing the entire inner tube Leave the valve sticking in the rim and first look for the hole where the air escapes Pump up the inner tube Bring the inner tube close to your ear and watch out for hissing noises When you have found the hole look for the ...

Page 42: ...re pressure range Wet both beads all around with soapy water before the mounting WHEELS PUNCTURE Air pressure range on the side of the tyre Tubeless tyres must be mounted on UST rims or UST wheels Mavic and other man ufacturers only Witness line to check the correct seat of the tyre Mounting wheels Mounting the wheel is done in the reverse of dis mounting Make sure the wheel is correctly seated in...

Page 43: ...ns of the headset manufacturer beforehand Check the secure seat of the stem after 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 ...

Page 44: ...on the mar ket most suspension forks belong to the category of telescopic forks which function similarly to the spring elements commonly used on motorbikes Suspension forks differ in their spring elements and in the way the damping is realised Suspension is pro vided by coil springs special types of plastic known as elastomers or sealed air compartments or com binations of these options The dampin...

Page 45: ...ump i Almost all fork manufacturers include well written operating instructions with their deliveries Be sure to read these carefully before changing any settings or doing any main tenance on your fork If the cable binder has moved along the entire trav el range or if you can hear the fork bottom out the spring is too flexible and you have to increase the initial spring tension If the adjustment r...

Page 46: ... the front wheel Clean them with lots of water after every ride Full suspension Full suspension bikes are not only equipped with a suspension fork but also with a movable rear frame which is sprung and shock damped by a shock ab sorber Depending on the system the rear shock has one or more suspension axes with at least two bear ings each Shock absorption is afforded by a steel or air spring and da...

Page 47: ...rom the adjusting ring to the spring to increase the initial spring tension If you cannot turn the ring on its own take hold of the spring with your whole hand and turn it together with the knurled adjusting ring Air cushioned rear shocks are adjustable via the air pressure Only use the pump provided for this pur pose by the rear shock manufacturer and observe the specified pressure On most rear s...

Page 48: ...e parts Do not buy a bike carrier system where the front wheel has to be removed and your Canyon is secured by the fork Suspen sion forks are particularly susceptible to break age when fastened in this manner Transporting Canyon mountain bikes on conventional bike carriers with clamps is not permitted Most clamps are potential sources of damage to large diameter frame tubes Carbon frames are parti...

Page 49: ...is will avoid any unpleasant scratches and abrasion marks Check all lightweight components 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 enables you to discover defects in the paint or worn or defective components at an early stage After dryin...

Page 50: ... bike The annual service will be carried out by our skilled staff according to a maintenance schedule tailored to your bicycle type 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 ...

Page 51: ...service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 50 to 100 hours If your Canyon does harder service either because your mileage is consistently greater or because you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces it will require correspondingly shorter service inter vals Component What to do Before every Monthly Annually Other ride intervals Coating Polish At least every 6 months Wheels Check wheel trueness and ten...

Page 52: ... Crank fixing bolt Shimano Hollowtech II 12 15 Nm Crank fixing bolt Isis 31 34 Nm Crank fixing bolt Gigapipe 48 54 Nm Chainring bolt 8 11 Nm 12 14 Nm steel 8 9 Nm alu Sealed cartridge Shell Shimano Hollowtech II 35 50 Nm 34 41 Nm SRAM Gigapipe Bottom bracket Octalink 50 70 Nm Pedal Pedal axle 35 Nm 31 34 Nm Shoe Cleat bolts 5 6 Nm Spike 4 Nm Seat post Fixing bolt of seat clamp 20 29 Nm at seat pos...

Page 53: ...maximum per missible torque in small 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 i Some components are directly marked with the necessary tight...

Page 54: ... 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 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 ...

Page 55: ...reme stress and can lead to consequential damage There fore observe the assembly instructions and use a torque wrench Brake pads with a width of less than a millimetre must be replaced with original spare parts Bearings are subject to wear WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE Guarantee Over and above the statutory warranty we give a vol untary guarantee of altogether 6 years on mountain b...

Page 56: ...sed unrea sonably In order to claim the CR service please contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 For more details visit our website at www canyon com Crash Replacement Damaged Canyon frames are replaced at re duced prices i For more information about the use read chapter Intended use PURE CYCLING You will find us easily at Karl Tesche Strasse 12 Koblenz Coming from motorway junction A48 ...

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