Before Every Ride - Canyon Urban Manual

8 BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
6. Note that you should only use your Canyon for its
intended purpose! Urban bikes are not suitable
for off-road use, hard downhill rides over blocked
terrain or for jumps etc. Keep in mind that though
looking easy the tricks of a professional actually
require a lot of training and experience. For your
own safety, do not overestimate your riding abili-
ties. In general, Canyon bikes are designed for an
overall load (rider and baggage) of 120 kg. Make
sure not to exceed this limit. For more information
about the use, read chapter "Intended use".
7. Are parts of your Canyon bike made of carbon? Note
that this material requires special care and careful
use. In any case, be sure to read chapter "Special
characteristics of carbon".
8. Is your Urban bike equipped with a Gates belt drive?
Make sure the belt is always correctly tightened
and runs properly over the front and rear belt
wheels. Be sure to read chapter "The gears" in any
case.
Riding in the city
Carbon
Canyon Commuter with Gates belt drive
Canyon Urban bikes are high-end bikes,
representing lightweight construction as
pinnacle of engineering. Also be a professional
when it comes to handling of the material. Misuse,
unprofessional assembly or insufficient mainte-
nance can render the Urban bike unsafe. Risk of
an accident!

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE EVERY
RIDE:
1. Are the Wheelguards or axle nuts of the front and
rear wheel or at the seat post properly closed? For
more information, read chapter "How to use the
Wheelguard".
2. Are the tyres in good condition and do both tyres
have sufficient pressure? A higher pressure gives
a better riding stability and reduces the risk of a
puncture. The minimum and maximum pressure
(in bar or PSI) is indicated on the tyre side. For
more information on tyres, tubes and air pressure
read the notes under "Service" at our website
www.canyon.com or contact our service hotline at
+44 208 5496001.
3. Test the brakes while standing by firmly pulling
brake levers towards the handlebars. A pressure
point should be reached after the lever has only
travelled a short distance; the lever must, howev-
er, not touch the handlebars! Make sure no liquid
leaks out from hydraulic (disc) brakes. For more
information on the brakes read the notes under
"Service" at our website www.canyon.com or con-
tact our service hotline at +44 208 5496001.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
Wheelguard
Check the tyre pressure
You should not be able to pull the brake lever all the way to the han-
dlebars
Improperly closed Wheelguards or axle
nuts can cause bicycle components to
come loose. Risk of a fall!
Do not use your Urban bike, if it fails on
one of these points!
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