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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.
Release the bolts at the side of the stem by two to
three turns. Turn back the bolts of the headset ad-
justing device, i.e. anticlockwise.
Remove the cap at the stem top.
Keep hold of the fork and slip the stem off the steer-
er tube.
Now you can remove the spacers.
Apply a litte Canyon carbon assembly paste in the
stem clamping area.
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
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
Your Canyon road bike has a steerer tube
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.
Turn back the counted rotations of the headset adjusting device
Remove the cap
When replacing the stem be sure to only
use parts that bear the appropriate mark
and, 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.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER
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 some carbon assembly paste in this clamp-
ing area, as well, and re-mount the handlebar after
having turned around the stem.
Slide the cap on top of the steerer tube, keep hold
of the fork and press stem and cap downwards to
eliminate any play.
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.
Continue by aligning the handlebars in the stem
clamp, i.e. the drops should be in horizontal posi-
tion or, at the most, slant slightly downwards to-
wards the rear.
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.
Slip off the spacers
Apply some carbon assembly paste on the steerer tube
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
Note that 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.
