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PURE CYCLING

BICYCLE MANUAL ROAD 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 14781 for road racing bicycles.

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Page 1: ...ions 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 e 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard EN 14781 for road racing bicycles ...

Page 2: ...ft position and saddle tilt 57 Adjusting saddle position and tilt 61 Handlebars and brake lever adjustment 61 Adjusting the handlebar position by turning the handlebar 63 Adjusting the brake lever reach 64 The pedal systems 64 Different systems at a glance how they work 66 Adjustment and maintenance 67 The brake system 68 Road bike rim brakes 68 Brakes how they work and what to do about wear 69 Ch...

Page 3: ...or other business purposes without prior written permission of the author For your own safety never do any assem bly or adjusting work on your bike unless you feel absolutely sure about it If you are unsure about anything please call our service hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 E mail info canyon com Always keep in mind that you have no protection technique around you which could avoid injuries such as e...

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: ...ars If you hold your handlebars by aerobars triathlon handlebars you cannot reach the brake levers as quickly as you would from oth er positions and your stopping distance therefore becomes longer Look well ahead as you ride and be prepared for longer stopping distances Derailleur gears Full braking do not imitate Condition 5 This type of use stands for very challenging highly blocked and extremel...

Page 6: ... tension in the mechanism can lead to a very ﬁrm connection from which you cannot quickly step out Riskofan accident Shoes for step in pedals Checking the clearance between top tube and crotch Step in pedal BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 6 NotethatyoushouldonlyuseyourCanyonforitsin tended purpose Road and triathlon bikes are only intended for use on roads and lanes with a smooth e g tarred or paved surfac...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ... i The easiest and safest way to assemble the bike is when you use a workstand or ask someone to help you GENERAL INFORMATION ON ROAD BIKE ASSEMBLY Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of the workstand Be sure to only use a suitable alu minium seat post for clamping It is best to use a workstand that holds the frame from inside at three points or else ...

Page 9: ...ains its effectiveness in wet conditions and provides maximum protection against corrosion Canyon assembly paste can be used for all carbon and aluminium connections It s ideal for this pur pose as it does not harden Prior to applying Canyon assembly paste remove dirt particles and lubricant residues from the surfaces to be treated Apply a thin and even film of Canyon as sembly paste to the cleane...

Page 10: ...ner in the top fixing the handlebars The fork is fixed by means of the headset itself and cannot slip out Remove the protective film and sleeves from the handlebar stem combination It is recommended that you remove the protective material in general by hand If that is not possible it is best to use scissors and if it is really necessary use a box cutter Let the handlebar stem combination carefully...

Page 11: ... face plate Open the Canyon assembly paste Squeeze out some assembly paste and apply a thin layer of carbon as sembly paste on the inner side of the faceplate as well as in the clamping area of the stem body Position the handlebars by means of the marking accurately centred in the stem clamp Make sure the bowden cables and the lines are not twisted or bent but run in a smooth curve to the cable st...

Page 12: ...uick release make sure their small diameter ends face the hub The quick release lever is mounted to the left side i e opposite the chain drive MOUNTING THE FRONT WHEEL Remove the protective film from the shift brake le vers Open the front brake by releasing the release lever at the brake Shimano SRAM or by displacing the pin in the shifter brake lever Campagnolo to allow the lever to tilt back a l...

Page 13: ...Actuating the brake lever should generate a clear cut braking response be fore the lever touches the handlebars Spin both wheels to make sure they run true You can find further information in chapter The wheels tyres inner tubes and air pressure in your bicycle manual road bike on the enclosed CD Check whether the front wheel is properly seated in the drop outs and whether it runs accurately in th...

Page 14: ...ide your Canyon if the MAX marking of the seat post is visible Remove the protective film from the saddle if avail able Never apply any grease or oil to clamping areas made of carbon Do not exceed the maximum tightening torques You will find the prescribed values in chapter Recommended tightening torques directly on the components and or in the manuals of the component manufacturers Be sure to rea...

Page 15: ...w each pedal manually into the thread of its crank by two to three full turns Continue by using a pedal spanner to tighten the ped als firmly Some pedal types have to be tightened with an Allen key Check the reliable fit of the pedals after about 100 km 60 miles The pedals can come loose and this can destroy the thread and throw the rider off his bike ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD ASSEMBLY FROM THE ...

Page 16: ...nch and finish by tighten ing the clamping bolts Do not exceed the maximum tightening torques In the case of Canyon stems the upper clamping slot is completely closed the slot on the bottom side is visible Use the Canyon torque wrench and finish by tighten ing the clamping bolts Do not exceed the maximum tightening torques Check whether the saddle is in horizontal position when the bike is standin...

Page 17: ...ish the assembly by carrying out thor oughly the tests described in chapters Before your first ride and Before every ride Check the reliable fit of all bolts once again according to the prescribed tightening tor ques after 100 to 300 km 60 to 180 miles For more information read chapters General notes on care and inspection Recommended tighten ing torques and Service and maintenance schedule in you...

Page 18: ...e models are however available in the car accessory trade When taking your bike by car make sure to remove all parts from your bike tools pannier bags child carriers etc which might come loose during transport and cause an acci dent PACKING QUICK RELEASE HOW TO USE THE QUICK RELEASE Although the use of quick releases is very easy they have repeatedly been the cause of accidents as a re sult of a w...

Page 19: ...yon bikes are sport machines which are fitted ac cording to the respective usage Please note that the mounting of mudguards or such like may impair the functioning and hence the safety whilst riding Before buying and mounting any accessory please check whether this particular accessory part matches with your Canyon With additional bells horns or lighting accessories inform yourself thoroughly whet...

Page 20: ...ystems are potential sources of damage to large di ameter frame tubes As a result thereof carbon frames may suddenly fail during use Suitable special purpose models are available in the car accessory trade i Make sure the maximum overall weight of rider baggage rucksack and bicycle does not exceed 100 kg Carbon wheels are gen erally not approved for trailer towing CARBON SPECIAL FEATURES OF CARBON...

Page 21: ...be examined Stop using your Canyon Contact immediately our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Special pads protect carbon from damage Like all extremely lightweight components carbon components have a limited service life The handlebars the seat post the carbon wheels and the stem should therefore be replaced at regular intervals e g every 3 years or after 15 000 km 9 300 miles depending on freq...

Page 22: ...ether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop outs and whether the rims are still cen tred with respect to the frame or fork Spin the wheels and watch the clearance between brake pads and rims If the width of the clearance chang es markedly and you have no way to true the rim where you are you will need to open the brakes a little if necessary so that the rim can run between the brake pads w...

Page 23: ...or your safety if you have the slightest doubt Replace lightweight components after an accident for you own safety FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY FRAMESETS ASSEMBLY TECHNICAL DATA Canyon offers the high quality carbon and alumini um frames as bare frames for individual fitting with components The person completing and mounting the add on parts must therefore ensure that all components are compatible and prope...

Page 24: ...e subjected to forces as they are exerted by the gear or brake cable Do not pull on them at an oblique angle or against the direction 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 torque specifica tions printed or labelled on them Be sure to observe these specifications Also follow th...

Page 25: ...ost on the frame make sure the seat tube is absolutely free of sharp edges and burrs If either the seat post or the frame is made of carbon then both parts have to be free of oil and grease Clean and deburr the seat tube if necessary Take care not to overtighten the seat post binder bolt or quick release Be sure to read the notes given in chapter Adjusting the saddle to the correct height as well ...

Page 26: ... racing cyclist SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER ADJUSTING THE SADDLE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT The correct saddle height is all a matter of how it al lows you to pedal 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 stretch your legs completely at the lowest point If the saddle ...

Page 27: ...tantly checking the proper fit of the component Never exceed the maximum tightening torque indicated by the man ufacturer Check alignment of saddle along top tube to make sure it is not 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 t...

Page 28: ...ou intend to make any changes contact our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 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 a little Canyon carbon assembly paste in this clamping area and retighten the handlebars after having turned around the stem Cent...

Page 29: ...ase 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 as...

Page 30: ...htening torques Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening torque You will find the prescribed values in chapter Recom mended tightening 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...

Page 31: ...Allen bolts that point to the rear to the indicated tightening torque of 3 Nm The saddle fixing is carried out with the Allen bolt on either side of the saddle I in the picture on the right When fixing the saddle make sure the top plate of the clamping lies close around the saddle rail and tighten both Allen bolts to the indicated tightening torque of 5 Nm The two Allen bolts positioned below see ...

Page 32: ...de with an imaginary straight line extending forward from the straight extension below the drops Shifting the brake levers is a job best left to an expert as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR POSITION BY TURNING THE HANDLEBAR Release the Allen bolt s at the front side of the stem Turn the handlebars to the desired position Make sure the handlebars are accuratel...

Page 33: ...ehind the hood in the body by using an Allen key In the case of flat bars there is a small adjusting bolt where the brake hose of a side pull brake runs into the brake lever unit or on the lever itself Finish by checking the correct adjustment and func tion of the brake system as described in chapter The brake system and or in the brake manufacturer s operating instructions If you have problems re...

Page 34: ... refine your technique in a place clear of traffic Read the operating instructions of the pedal and shoe manufacturers carefully If you have any questions call our service hotline at 44 0 20 8501 2582 Cleats are recessed in cycling shoe soles PEDAL SYSTEMS THE PEDAL SYSTEMS Not all shoes are suited for cycling Shoes used for cycling should have a stiff sole and provide a firm support for your feet...

Page 35: ...ight Be careful while getting used to the brakes Practise emergency stops in a place clear of traffic until you have perfect com mand of your Canyon This can save you from having accidents Wet weather reduces your braking power Be aware of longer stopping distances when riding in the rain Brake lever Brake calliper ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE Current pedal systems can show considerable differ ences...

Page 36: ...pad to be pressed against a rotating braking surface and the resulting friction slows down the wheel The rate of deceleration is not only deter mined by the force with which the brake pad is pressed against the braking surface but also to a decisive de gree by the coefficient of friction which depends on the two materials that are rubbed against each other When water dirt or oil gets in contact wi...

Page 37: ...se marked original spare parts matching your brake Leakages in the lines of hydraulic brakes may render them ineffective Remove such leakages immediately otherwise risk of accident Damaged cables should be replaced im mediately as otherwise they can tear Risk of an accident Disc brakes are susceptible to overheating during braking Therefore do not touch the disc or brake caliper after extensive us...

Page 38: ...can be adjusted to the size of your hands too allowing 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 After adjusting check the functioning and make sure the brake pads do not drag when releasing the brake lever and spinning the wheel Checking and readjusting in the case of mechanical disc brakes Regularly...

Page 39: ...ransmitted to the rear wheel with well maintained and greased derailleur gears The control of the gear system as well as the braking performance leave nothing to be desired With specially designed sprocket teeth flexible chains and clearcut lever positions shifting gears has become very easy Derailleur gears Rear derailleur Always wear straight cut trousers or use trouser clips or the like to make...

Page 40: ... while pedalling with force in particular when shifting with the front derailleur GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM THE GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM With road bikes the shift levers are integrated in the brake lever On a Campagnolo equipped bike moving the small shift lever located behind the brake lever inward by means of your index or middle finger shifts the chain towards the l...

Page 41: ... whether the rear derailleur remains clear of the spokes Improperly adjusted limit stops or a bent rear derailleur mount can result in a severe damage to the bicycle and a rear wheel blocking Risk of an accident Limit screws CHECKING AND READJUSTING THE GEARS The derailleur gears were thoroughly adjusted by the Canyon team before delivery of your Canyon The bowden cables may however give way on th...

Page 42: ...ed area e g in a parking lot If the adjustments turn out to be im proper when riding in road traffic you may lose control over your Canyon Always check after an accident whether the guide plates of the front derailleur are still parallel to the chainrings Adjusting the swivel range of the front derailleur GEARS CHECKING AND READJUSTING If the pulley cage touches the spokes or if the chain begins t...

Page 43: ...not used for a longer period of time in a dry cool place and out of the reach of children After six month at the latest you should check the state of charge Mount the protective cover on the battery s contact area prior to stor age i Recharging the empty battery will take about 1 5 hours SHIMANO Di2 The Di2 is the electronic version of the high quality shifting groupsets from Shimano Instead of ca...

Page 44: ...design and require special purpose tools for mounting If you need help ask a dealer to select and mount a chain appropriate to your gear system Check condition of chain Professional wear measurement An improperly riveted chain can break possibly throwing you off your bike Let your chain be replaced by an experienced me chanic GEARS CHAIN CHAIN MAINTENANCE It still holds true that proper lubricatio...

Page 45: ...your shoe and the wheel will be reduced This may make your foot colliding with the front wheel while riding at low speed and throw you off your bike Rim tape in the rim ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION OF SINGLE SPEED BICYCLES THE GEARS HOW THEY WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM So called singlespeed bicycles such as the V Drome have only one gear and therefore have neither rear nor front derailleur Furthermore...

Page 46: ...nflated 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 air pressure recommended by the manufacturer is given on the side of the tyre or on the type label The lower of the two pressure specifications makes for better cushioning and is therefore best for cycling on a rough surface Rolling resistance ...

Page 47: ...the middle of the wheel An even spoke tension makes for the true running of the wheel If the tension of individu al spokes changes e g as a result of riding too fast over a kerb or due to spoke breakage the tensile forces acting on the rim become unbalanced and the wheel will no longer run true The functioning of your Canyon may even be impaired before you notice the untrue wheel by its wobbling W...

Page 48: ...nctures can happen to any cyclist As long as you have the necessary tools for changing tyres and tubes and a spare tube or a tyre repair kit this 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 W...

Page 49: ... is escaping Bring the inner tube close to your ear and watch out for hissing noises When you have found the hole look for the corresponding place on the tyre and examine it Often you will find the foreign body sticking in the tyre Remove it if necessary After having removed the tyre you should check the rim tape The tape should lie squarely in the base of the rim covering all spoke ends and shoul...

Page 50: ...een used it may be necessary to carefully remove glue residues and dirt with emery cloth Be careful not to damage the carbon material When you are done wipe the rim with a soft rag and benzine Benzine and tyre glue should only be used in a well aired place since both materials are highly flammable Keep them in a safe place out of children s reach Checking the true running with brake REMOVING TUBUL...

Page 51: ...arly carefully on the last part of your tour Back home you will need to glue it properly again i Improper mounting can lead to malfunc tion or tyre damage It is therefore abso lutely necessary to follow the manufacturer s op erating instructions enclosed with the delivery Heaving the tyre into the rim base Wait for the solvent to evaporate completely before you start to glue the tyre onto the rim ...

Page 52: ... stress on fork and bearing considerably This may damage the bearing or lead to a fork break with serious consequences Risk of an accident Adjusting the headset requires a certain amount of experience and should there fore be left to a skilled mechanic If you want to try it by yourself be sure to carefully read the op erating instructions of the headset manufacturer beforehand Check the secure sea...

Page 53: ...portant part of the headset bearings Its clamping force secures the bearing in its set position Release the clamping bolts located on the sides or rear side of the stem Gently tighten a little the countersunk adjusting bolt on the top by using an Allen key Realign the stem with the frame so that the handle bars are not slanted when the wheel points straight ahead Retighten the clamping bolts locat...

Page 54: ...at post to extreme stress during transport and can lead to failure of these parts Do not buy a bike carrier system where the front wheel has to be removed and your Canyon is secured by the fork Transporting Canyon road bikes on con ventional bike carriers with clamps is not permitted Most clamps are potential sources of damage to large diameter frame tubes Carbon frames are particularly susceptibl...

Page 55: ...nt scratches and abrasion marks Check all lightweight components Rear carriers are becoming more and more popular Their big advantage over roof carriers is that you do not have to lift up the bicycles so high to attach them Make sure the fastenings do not create any damage to the fork or frame Risk of breakage Whatever system you opt for make sure it complies with the relevant safety standards of ...

Page 56: ...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 en ables you to discover defects in the paint or worn or defective components at an early stage After drying your Canyon you should impregnate its painted and metal surfaces with hard wax except for rims with rim brakes Apply the hard wax to sp...

Page 57: ...or Bowden and brake cables may stretch making gear shifting imprecise Depending on how much you cycle the repair of worn down parts may be necessary already In this case you will be contacted by a service technician before hand Regular annual service Following a long and challenging season we recom mend that you have your bike thoroughly checked Who could do this better than those who have built y...

Page 58: ...road surfaces it will require correspondingly shorter service intervals Component What to do Before every Monthly Annually Other ride intervals Wheels Check wheel trueness and tension spokes Wheels True and or retrue X spokes If necessary Handlebar and Check X stem carbon At least and aluminium every 2 years Replace X After fall or after6years Headset Check bearing play Headset Regrease X Metal Po...

Page 59: ...e 42 Nm Shaft fixing bolt Ultra Torque 42 60 Nm Chainring fixing 8 11 Nm 8 Nm 12 14 steel 8 9 alu Sealed cartridge Sealed cartridge housing square head 50 70 Nm 70 Nm Bottom bracket Bottom bracket shell Shimano 35 50 Nm 34 41 Nm Hollowtech II SRAM Gigapipe Octalink 50 70 Nm Pedal Pedal axle 35 55 Nm 40 Nm 47 54 Nm Shoe Cleat bolts 5 6 Nm Spike 4 Nm RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES Component Bolted c...

Page 60: ...ned sufficiently as described in the relevant chapters Do not exceed the maximum torque i Some components have the maximum per missible torque printed on them Observe these limit values wherever you find them i Also read the enclosed manuals of the component manufacturers if necessary or visit the Canyon website at www canyon com LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADS In Great Britain as of...

Page 61: ...i Carbon is a composite material which is used for weight optimised designs Sur face irregularities on carbon components small boils and pores are unavoidable for reasons in herent in the manufacturing process This does not constitute a defect A NOTE ON WEAR Some components of your bike are subject to wear due to their function The rate of wear depends on care and maintenance as well as on the way...

Page 62: ...ght construction as pinnacle of engineering Also be a professional when it comes to handling of the material Misuse unprofession al assembly or insufficient servicing can render the racing machine unsafe Risk of an accident CRASH REPLACEMENT In the event of an accident or severe crash the high forces exerted on the frame and the fork can lead to structural failure during subsequent use With our Cr...

Page 63: ...the right into the city roundabout Take the first exit in direction of Cochem After approx 1 km 0 6 miles turn right at the first traffic light Canyon Bicycles GmbH Karl Tesche Straße 12 D 56073 Koblenz Showroom opening hours Mon Fri 10 00am 7 00pm Sat 9 00am 6 00pm Order and information hotline 44 0 20 8501 2582 Order fax 49 0 261 4040050 E Mail info canyon com Workshop hours Mon Fri 9 00am 6 00p...

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