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BEFORE EVERY RIDE
CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE EVERY
RIDE:
1. 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“
.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Improperly closed quick-releases can
cause bicycle components to come loose.
Risk of an accident!
You should not be able to pull the brake lever all the way to the
handlebars
Do not use your Canyon, if it fails on one of
these points!
Check the tyre pressure
4. If you intend to ride on public roads or in the dark,
check the lighting set, see chapter
“Legal require-
ments”
.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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!
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
!
To safe your Canyon from damage, please
observe the maximum overall load and the
regulations 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.
Emergency kit
During use your Canyon is undergoing
stress resulting from the surface of the
road 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 cracking. 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”
.
Never ride without lighting in the dark
