After An Accident - Canyon Urban Manual

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AFTER AN ACCIDENT

AFTER AN ACCIDENT
1. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in
the drop-outs and whether the rims are still centred
with respect to the frame or fork. Spin the wheels
and check whether the wheels run true. If the wheel
visibly wobbles, it must be centred. For more infor-
mation on the brake system and the wheels read
chapter "The brake system" and the notes under
"Service" at our website www.canyon.com
2. Check whether the handlebars and stem are nei-
ther bent nor ruptured and whether they are level
and upright. Check whether the stem is firmly fixed
in the fork by trying to twist the handlebars relative
to the front wheel. Also, briefly lean on the brake
levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed
in the stem. For more information read chapter "Ad-
justing the Urban bike to the rider" and the notes
under "Service" at our website www.canyon.com
3. See whether the chain still runs on the chainring
and sprockets. If your bike fell over to the chain
side, check that the gears still function properly.
Ask somebody to lift the bike by the saddle, then
gently switch through all the gears. Pay particular
attention when switching to the small gears, mak-
ing sure the rear derailleur does not get too close
to the spokes as the chain climbs onto the larger
sprockets. A bent rear derailleur or bent drop-
outs can make the rear derailleur collide with the
spokes – risk of accident!
This in turn can destroy the rear derailleur, the rear
wheel or the frame.
The wheels must be fastened securely
Try twisting the handlebars relative to the front wheel
Look from the rear at the rear gear cluster and check whether the
pulleys are perfectly aligned with the teeth of the adequate sprocket
Also observe the particulars given in chap-
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ter "Special characteristics of carbon".
4. If your Canyon Urban bike has a Gates belt drive,
check whether the belt is still correctly tightened
and runs properly over the front and rear belt
wheels. For more information read chapter "The
gears" and the notes under "Service" at our web-
site www.canyon.com
5. Make sure the saddle is not twisted using the top
tube or the BB shell as a reference.
6. Lift your bike up a few centimetres and let it
bounce onto the ground. If this causes any sort of
noise, search for loosened bolts.
7. Finally, take a good look at the whole bike to detect
any deformation, discolouration or cracks.
Only ride back very carefully by taking the shortest
possible way, if your bike went through this check
without any doubt. Do not accelerate or brake hard
and do not ride your bike out of the saddle.
If you are in doubt about the performance of your
bike, have yourself picked up by car, instead of risk-
ing anything. Back home the bike must be examined
thoroughly. Damaged parts must be repaired or re-
placed. For more information read the notes under
"Service" at our website www.canyon.com or contact
our service hotline at +44 208 5496001, if you are in
doubt.
Components which have suffered from an
impact force as well as bent parts made of
aluminium may brake without previous warning.
They must not be repaired, i.e. straightened, as
the risk of breakage would still remain imminent.
This applies in particular to forks, handlebars,
stems, crank sets, seat posts and pedals. If in
doubt, it is always the better choice to have these
parts replaced, as your safety comes first.
AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Make sure the Gates belt runs properly over the rear belt wheel
Check alignment of saddle along top tube to make sure it is not
twisted
Replace lightweight components after an accident for you own safety
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