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BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
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Note that the assignment of brake lever to
brake caliper can vary from country to
country. Check the brake assignment. If it does
not comply with your habits, we recommend you
having an expert change the lever-to-brake as-
signment!
BEFORE YOUR FIRST
RIDE
1. Have you ever ridden a mountain bike?
Please note
that riding over rough terrain requires concentra-
tion, fitness and practice. Make yourself gradu-
ally familiar with your new mountain bike in an
unfrequented area and only approach the terrain
you want to bike on step by step. Attend a riding
technique course. For more information 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! Due to the specific intended use, some dirt
bikes are fitted with only one brake.
Be sure to first practise using the brakes off public
roads! Do approach the maximum possible decel-
eration gradually. For more information about the
brakes, read chapter
“The brake system“
.
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“
.
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 stopping distances.
Derailleur gears
Too hard braking with front brake; do not imitate!
INTENDED USE
Condition 5
This type of use stands for very challenging, highly
blocked and extremely steep terrains, which can
only be mastered by 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.
Bikes with carbon seat posts are not ap-
proved for mounting pannier racks. The
only way of riding with baggage is by using a spe-
cial backpack.
!
Canyon bikes are not approved for mount-
ing child carriers.
!
Canyon bikes are not approved for towing
trailers.
Due to the specific intended use, some dirt
bikes are fitted with only one brake.
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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.
