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ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER
SHIFTERS AND BRAKE LEVERS
SHIFTER AND BRAKE
LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Handlebar at the Canyon Urban (Canyon H27 Flat AL)
Bar ends on Urban bikes are usually fitted slightly an-
gled. Adjust the handlebars so that you can rest your
hands on it with your wrists relaxed and not turned
outward too far.
If you want to make any adjustments, release the
bolts by one to two turns. Proceed as described in
chapter
“Mounting the handlebars to the Canyon Ur-
ban (Canyon H27 Flat AL)“
.
Release the Allen bolt at either shifter/brake lever
mount.
Turn the brake and shift lever on the handlebars. Sit
on the saddle and place your fingers on the brake
levers. Check whether the back of your hand forms
a straight line with your lower arm.
Re-tighten the shifter/brake lever mount according
to the indications in chapter
“Mounting the handle-
bars to the Canyon Urban (Canyon H27 Flat AL)”
.
Check the firm seat of the handlebars and the shift-
ers/brake levers by standing in front of your Canyon
and seizing the handlebars at both brake levers.
You should not be able to turn the handlebars and
the shifter/brake lever mounts downwards, even
by applying force. Gently retighten the clamping
bolt(s), if necessary.
Release the Allen bolt(s) at the front side of the stem
Release the Allen bolt
With your fingers on the brake levers the back of your hands should
form a straight line with your forearms
The assembly of bar ends is only permitted
on Canyon flat/rise bars. Bar end assembly
to Canyon cockpits (integrated handlebar/stem
units) is not permitted.
Never fix bar ends in a vertical position or
with their ends pointing towards the rear
as this would increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident.
Note that the distance you need to stop
your bike increases, while riding with your
hands on bar ends. The brake levers are not in all
positions within easy reach.
Handlebar at the Canyon Commuter (Canyon H18
Flat Extensions)
Release the Allen bolt at either shifter/brake lever
mount.
Turn the brake and shift lever on the handlebars. Sit
on the saddle and place your fingers on the brake
levers. Check whether the back of your hand forms
a straight line with your lower arm.
Re-tighten the shifter/brake lever mounts accord-
ing to the indications in chapter “
Mounting the han-
dlebars to the Canyon Commuter (Canyon H18 Flat
Extensions)”
.
Check the firm seat of the handlebars and the shift-
ers/brake levers by standing in front of your Canyon
and seizing the handlebars at both brake levers.
You should not be able to turn the handlebars and
the shifter/brake lever mounts downwards, even
by applying force. Gently retighten the clamping
bolt(s), if necessary.
Release the Allen bolt
With your fingers on the brake levers the back of your hands should
form a straight line with your forearms
Tighten the brake and shift lever mounts to the prescribed torque
values
Try to turn the handlebar
SHIFTERS AND BRAKE LEVERS
ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER
